Mattiscombe Farm Camping

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Visitor image of their view
Visitor image of their view
Arrival information can be found on the noticeboard just inside summerpark gate
Cows grazing turnips in winter
Visitor image of the view from their van
Waypark pitches
Guests enjoying the sun and views
Full site on the 2021 spring bank holiday for opening weekend
Cows coming to visit campers
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Arrival information can be found on the noticeboard just inside summerpark gate
Cows grazing turnips in winter
Visitor image of the view from their van

  • Spacious, back-to-basics South Devon farm site with views of Start Bay
  • A 20-minute drive (via ferry) to Salcombe and 25 minutes to Dartmouth
  • South West Coast Path and National Cycle Route 28 access from site
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mattiscombe Farm Camping hits the spot. Sitting in hilltop fields and with spectacular views over Start Bay, this three-acre site is on a working family farm, with masses of space for kids to run around safely. Dogs are also welcome to come and join your camping adventure, but as there’s livestock in neighbouring fields, please keep them on a lead at all times. There are two fields, which share a number of facilities. The Summerpark field has two hot showers, two composting toilets, a cold-water washing-up station and a UV-treated cold water tap. Waypark has a chemical waste point with a wash-out tap and an untreated cold water tap; the water from this tap will need to be boiled or treated before drinking. Both fields have their own rubbish and recycling points. There’s always someone around on the farm in case of emergencies (a mobile phone number is given out on arrival), and if you want suggestions for days out, you can catch the owners around and about daily. Once you’re all settled in, you can pretty much forget about the car. Several country walks start from the farm, and pitches are an easy one-mile walk from Torcross beach, where there’s direct access to the South West Coast Path. Cyclists can join National Cycle Network Route 28 straight from the site too – hire electric bikes in Kingsbridge (20 minutes’ drive) if you want to take the strain out of pedalling. Traditional Devon pubs are found in the nearest villages of Stokenham and Torcross (both 20 minutes’ walk), and you can source supplies from local farm shops if you fancy a barbecue back at the site.

Site type

RV sites 9
Travel trailer sites 9
Tent sites 29
Open now
Opens May 22
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 22 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, well-kept campsite with sea views, "back to basics" feel. Friendly owners, spacious spots, hot showers a hit. Composting toilets are unique, generally fine, though some noted smells/flies. Great for walks, good value for a relaxed, natural break.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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Great value for money

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Elizabeth S. 4 reviews

Waypark Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Views and amenities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful Well maintained Very relaxing Great location…

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 Paulette H. 1 review

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peaceful
Well maintained
Very relaxing
Great location

Disliked Nothing it was perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was perfect, we were looking…

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Alyssa B. 2 reviews

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It was perfect, we were looking for real camping without anything too fancy. This was perfect!

Disliked I think there could be more done to reduce the smell of the toilets, I have been in other compostable ones that do not smell.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a beautiful place. Wonderful, friendly…

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 Wendy G. 1 review

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Such a beautiful place. Wonderful, friendly owners.

Disliked Nothing - but could you consider single person modest reduction?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing great out doors for kids.…

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Anonymous

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing great out doors for kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Locals are super friendly

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Anonymous

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Cleanilness, warm showers and the view of the ocean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely walks from the site to…

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Leanne B. 13 reviews

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely walks from the site to Torcross and Hallsands, well signposted public footpaths. Relaxed site with plenty of room between pitches. Amazing showers! The toilets are compost toilets (as advertised).
Lovely sea view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A nice low cost one rough camp stop over.

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 Andrew C. 1 review

Waypark Field primitive grass campsite

Liked View, location,not far from a pub.

Disliked Limited facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Re arrived and instantly loved it. Definitely recommend

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Donald V. 2 reviews

Waypark Field primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely location great views peace and quiet, lovely to see sheep and cattle, kept clean and tidy. Showers were great.

Disliked Nothing

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A great stay in a wonderful area.

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Katherine M. 1 review

Summerpark Field primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views and the peace and quiet. Also easy walking to Torcross and Beesands.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mattiscombe Farm Camping

Stokenham

Devon

England

TQ7 2SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.26714°N
3.67659°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.2 km Bank Lane
18.2 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
18.3 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail
18.8 km Totnes Rail Station
20.3 km Paignton Rail Station
21.4 km Ivybridge Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 km East Portlemouth Ferry Landing
7.2 km Kingsbridge Ferry Landing
7.3 km Salcombe Ferry Landing

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

Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe (20 minutes) for dinghy hire, spas and a gin distillery, or head off to Dartmouth (35 minutes) and have a poke around the town’s namesake castle and a leisurely lunch in waterfront restaurants overlooking the Dart river. If you’re holidaying with the family, park down by the lake at Slapton Ley (five minutes’ drive) and let your kids and dogs have a run around along Slapton Sands spit (10 minutes). There are thrill rides at Woodlands Family Theme Park (20 minutes), and you can keep the kids entertained with keeper talks and big cats at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (50 minutes). For a quiet family day on the lovely beaches of South Devon, try secluded Mattiscombe Sands for rockpooling and paddling, or head to Lannacombe beach (both 15 minutes) for safe swimming – the latter is also dog friendly all year around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Slapton Sands Torcross 1.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Slapton Sands Monument 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blackpool Sands 7.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mill Bay 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Salcombe North Sands 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 18.9 km

Living Coasts 23.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 26.1 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.5 km

National Marine Aquarium 34.1 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 9 km

Coleton Fishacre 13.3 km

Greenway 14.5 km

Compton Castle 23.5 km

Wembury 29.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 0.7 km

Moor Sand 7.6 km

Salcombe Cannon 7.8 km

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 8.5 km

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 9.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mattiscombe Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mattiscombe Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mattiscombe Farm Camping? Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mattiscombe Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mattiscombe Farm Camping? From $28.11 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.