Thorn Campsite
View prices & book- Well-maintained wild camping field on a golf course in rural Devon
- A 10-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Branscombe and Sidmouth
- Golf and snacks on site; beaches, coastal hikes, pubs and shops nearby
Site type
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 24 to
Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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The campsite was spacious and quiet with friendly and helpful hosts.…
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Liked: The campsite was spacious and quiet with friendly and helpful hosts.
Disliked: The main toilet and shower building was too far and the electricity was not suitable for high voltage consuming appliances like hairdryer or grill.
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The owner was friendly and helpful, donkey sanctuary is very close, great…
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Liked: The owner was friendly and helpful, donkey sanctuary is very close, great few hours out with the kids.
Disliked: The toilets and showers aren't very clean, very low water pressure no hot water for Wasing up, showers are long distance to walk from the pitches
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From the manager: The pop-up campsite, Has not opened for the May bank holiday before, loos are cleaned every day unfortunately the pressure pump was not switched on. I was unaware of so the water pressure would have been lower. had it been mentioned and would have easily been resolved did I lend you hookup leads as they were forgotten A constant source of hot water at the wash up would be as energy prices stand, expensive and wasteful regards
Very enjoyable stay
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Liked: The owner was very pleasant and chatty. Very accommodating and a good location.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Quiet site and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful host. Loved the dark skies and abundance…
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Liked: Quiet site and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly, helpful host. Loved the dark skies and abundance of insects.
Disliked: No loo paper in the toilets!
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Attentive reception, friendly staff. Small site, Water tap in field , hot showers,…
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Liked: Attentive reception, friendly staff. Small site, Water tap in field , hot showers, peaceful . -at reasonable cost, ticked the boxes for a good overnight stay.
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Very friendly site manager, lots of open space for play.
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Liked: Loads of space for the children to play. Option to play crazy golf. Very friendly and helpful service from the site manager. Dogs allowed. Check in and check out time was anytime which made this very easy for us and not in a rush to pack up. The ground was flat where you pitched which was great! Electric hook up and water was right next to pitch. Very quiet site - not sure if it would be busy in high season. Close to Sidmouth town, donkey sanctuary etc so ideal for families to have lots to do.
Disliked: If it was busy (we were the only ones there!), there would not be enough facilities, facilities were quite basic (enough for us this time though). Only one of the ladies showers was hot (which was fine cause we were the only ones there). Toilet block was very far away from our pitch which was not great with little ones. There was a toilet and shower closer to our tent but it was disgusting so couldn’t use it, and toilet didn’t flush properly. No hot water for washing dishes in the washing up area. There was no tissue to dry hands in the toilet block. It was end of season so I imagine that tissue etc and cleaning etc would be monitored more often in high season. Depends what your priorities are when camping, I’ve defo had worse facilities but I prefer facilities to be nicer, cleaner, more available and closer to pitches.
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Excellent hosts on a great site, perfect for walking South West Coast
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Liked: The hosts are what make this campsite so special - Malcolm & Jewel went out of their way to help us and make our stay comfortable after walking from Exmouth. Nice large campsite on and around the golf course. Facilities were clean and hot showers plus washing up facilities. Didn’t get hit by any golf balls!
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Excellent site.
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Liked: The site is a beautiful place to be, it is very peaceful and easy to get to. The facilities were nice and it was dog friendly.
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Fab relaxed weekend with friends, family & our firepit at Thorn. Golf/crazy…
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Liked: Fab relaxed weekend with friends, family & our firepit at Thorn. Golf/crazy golf was great fun. Good location for touring East Devon and Dorset. Had everything we needed. Will definitely return. Thanks.
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Great site with level pitching
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Liked: Easy to find Peaceful Toilets and showers where clean
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Thorn Campsite
Thorn Golf Centre
Salcombe Regis
Sidmouth
Devon
England
EX10 0JH
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.69764°N
-3.20277°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Sidmouth Town | 3.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ladram Bay | 6.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Beer | 8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seaton (Devon) | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.3 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 15 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.7 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.2 km
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.6 km
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4.6 km
Shute Barton 12.8 km
Loughwood Meeting House 14.1 km
A la Ronde 15.6 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 18.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1.5 km
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 km
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 5.6 km
COMBE HOUSE 8.6 km
BICTON 8.8 km
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 3.1 km
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 11.2 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Thorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thorn Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thorn Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Thorn Campsite? From $33.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.