Treacle Valley Campsite

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View down the valley towards Dartmoor
View down the valley towards dartmoor
Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.
Custard the horse box
Custard the horse box
Springtime at the site
Next to farmland
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Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.

  • Relaxed and spacious site with views towards Dartmoor
  • Within easy reach of Torbay's beaches and Dartmoor National Park
  • Paignton Zoo, aquarium, seaside towns and more a short drive away
For a sweet-as break on a working farm, head to family-friendly Treacle Valley Campsite in the tiny village of Daccombe, between Dartmoor National Park to the west and more than 20 English Riviera beaches towards the east. This is a top spot for all ages: kids will be kept occupied at the play area or on all the wide open space around the accommodation area, and walks to the village through the surrounding countryside start right from the pitches. Treacle Valley's café/shop stocks all the basics you might need while you're on your hols, and provides a handy and free freezer block service in case you want to pack up a hamper with bubbly (possibly accompanied by a few sandwiches) and head out for the day. When you get hungry you're more than welcome to fire up the barbie or cook up something tasty over your campfire – for anything more substantial, head into one of the nearby seaside towns for supermarkets, seafood restaurants, fish and chip takeaways and posh pub grub. The nearest pub is a 20-minute walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 75
Touring caravan pitches 75
Motorhome pitches 75
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 5
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

German

Spanish

Portuguese

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 309 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

87% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, easy-going site with grand valley views, handy for the coast. Campers rave about the spotless loos and showers, and being able to pick your own spot with fire pits. Mostly quiet, though a few had bother with noise or bumpy bits. Staff are always grand and obliging.

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Love this place so much

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lyndsay s. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked I love this place so much. Such a relaxed vibe. I love that you can just turn up and choose your own pitch. They allow music and firepits too so which I love. Great view over the fields 👌 great clean toilet block. I'll be coming back again and again.

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Anonymous

Roof tent non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views, good amenities.

Disliked The field is on a slant, so when it's busy, it's hard to find somewhere flat. As we were using a roof tent, being on a slant wasn't an option.
A few rowdy groups, whilst we were there, playing loud music and shouting into the night, and the reception was only open between 8-10am.

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Great location, friendly and helpful staff…

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 Laura G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Great location, friendly and helpful staff who came to our rescue as our tent attempted to take off on a particularly windy day!

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 sharon c. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Every thing

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From the manager: Dear guest,

We are sorry you did not enjoy your stay here. I understand you were kindly offered a refund even when our policy does not require it but, because it took a few days to process, you have left us a bad review. I have now completed the partial refund. I am not even sure why you didn’t like our site. However I hope the matter is now settled.
Regards
Alan

Great return visit!

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 Kay B. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked This was our second year staying at treacle valley for the English riviera air show, this year we booked a bell tent for an easier set up.
We were sent an image of the tent prior to arrival and it was ready nearly 2 hours early, which was handy as we were only a few mins away so allowed us to set up and spend the evening out! The tent was clean and smelt fresh. The whole site is on a slope other than a few areas, but this gives beautiful views across the valley, and a lovely sunset! The site was quiet, clean (mostly!) and well maintained. The staff were super friendly and welcoming and we were pleased to realize they sold proper coffee in the mornings! Unsure how we missed this last year!
The site is fantastic location for local amenities, beautiful beaches and a great stop for the air show. There are multiple supermarkets/small shops less than 8 minute drive away, and you can be from tent to beach within 15 minutes via car! Our 7 year old enjoyed the little play park and it was a good way for her to make friends. We will be back and would love to stay in the horsebox next time!

Disliked The bin area was very full and quite messy and used sanitary products were just left on the floor in the bathroom- but really this was an issue from other people not respecting the site not the site itself. It’s just something to consider with the site being unmanned most of the time, other peoples behaviour can effect your stay. but you can tell when staff have been because the place is lovely and tidy!

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Toilet was very clean always.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Toilet was very clean always.

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Our family go to campsite

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 Kira B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Amazing 360 views across the entire campsite. All staff were happy, friendly and helpful. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back again.

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We loved our stay and will definitely be returning.

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Lisa T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked Beautiful campsite, family friendly and lovely clean facilities.

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Great, friendly campsite. We stayed in…

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Sophie D. 2 reviews

Custard the Horse Box microlodge

Liked Great, friendly campsite. We stayed in the converted horsebox, which was really well equipped and super comfortable. Facilities at the campsite were great, always nice and clean. There was a very relaxed atmosphere a result of giving people the option to choose their own pitch and location on the camping fields, and use firepits which is not very common these days.
Very tranquil valley, but really close to Torbay and all conveniences.

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Perfect

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Marek F. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Location...No stupid strict rules like most campsites..Perfect spot👍👍👍👍👍

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Treacle Valley Campsite

Orestone Lane

Daccombe

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 4ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.49993°N
3.54771°W

Route directions

The site's postcode, TQ12 4ST, is the same for the whole village and will leave you at the middle cottage that is coincidentally also called Treacle Barn. Please do not camp there. The site is next to the last house in the village (500 metres away) towards Torquay, on Orestone lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 km Coach Station
3.9 km Shelter
4 km Shelter
Rail
3 km Torre Rail Station
4.3 km Torquay Rail Station
4.9 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Torquay - North Quay
4.8 km Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
5.5 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
27.3 km Exeter International Airport

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

For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages and a traditional pub serving cream teas. The award-winning caves of Kents Cavern – once home to prehistoric humans – are also within easy reach of Treacle Valley; this subterranean network lies close to some spectacularly scenic coastal areas with several walking routes along Torbay's UNESCO Global Geopark – one of only seven in the UK. A walk around Babbacombe coves and cliffs begins at Anstey's Cove (opposite Kents Cavern), to wind its way along a scenic track and bring you out into the pretty village of Babbacombe in Torquay; take a ride on the famed Babbacombe Cliff Railway, then follow up with a wander around four acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes and railways at Babbacombe Model Village. Take the kids on an animal adventure at Paignton Zoo (20 minutes) or visit the seaside towns of Torquay (15 minutes), Paignton (20 minutes), Brixham (half an hour), Shaldon (15 minutes) or Teignmouth (20 minutes) for miniature golf, arcades, ice cream shops and beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Watcombe 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maidencombe 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oddicombe 3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Babbacombe 3.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 4.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Living Coasts 4.9 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 8.5 km

Buckfast Abbey 16.1 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 24.8 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 24.9 km

National Trust

Compton Castle 4.7 km

Greenway 13.2 km

Coleton Fishacre 17 km

A la Ronde 18.8 km

The Church House 20.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WATCOMBE PARK AND BRUNEL MANOR 1.5 km

BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 1.9 km

Torquay - Brixham 4.2 km

PRINCESS GARDENS AND ROYAL TERRACE GARDENS 4.5 km

Around Cockington Village 4.6 km

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 29.7 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 35.1 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 Treacle Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Treacle Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Treacle Valley Campsite? For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Treacle Valley Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  15:00 –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10:00

    Campers must register at the camp shop/reception as soon as possible.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Treacle Valley Campsite? From €21.92 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.