Thorn Campsite
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- 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
3
15
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
75% would recommend this site to a friend
73% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, roomy site with top owners & peaceful country setting. Good pitches, some near the golf. Basic but fine facilities, though a few found it lacking in cleanliness or hot water. Mostly quiet, though some noise from parties. Good value overall.
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The quiet surroundings and calm that the golf course bought, husband loved…
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Liked The quiet surroundings and calm that the golf course bought, husband loved that he could roll out of bed to golf! That the signal was limited it ment we could fully switch off and enjoy the calm!
Disliked No hot water for washing dishes had to decant from the showers in the limited time there was warm water, the cleanliness of the other campers let the site down which was a shame
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Friendly and accommodating owner.…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Friendly and accommodating owner.
Disliked Bathroom facilities are a little rustic and you to cross the golf course.
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Very convenient reasonable facilities for a pop up site served my purpose…
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Liked Very convenient reasonable facilities for a pop up site served my purpose well
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Peaceful clean site friendly owners. Spacious pitch we go every year because…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful clean site friendly owners. Spacious pitch we go every year because it’s just lovely.
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The rural location…
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Liked The rural location
Disliked Noisy campers, distance of toilet block, no bins for rubbish
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Staff were friendly , site was just what was needed
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Liked The ease of booking staff were very friendly , choice of where we could stay. Plenty of space to choose. Parking around the edge of the golf driving range and golf course.
Very relaxed site which was quiet and peaceful .
Toilets and showers were available but we did not use as have our own on board .
Not the site for people expecting manicured clearly defined pitches . EHU available. We will definitely stay again
Disliked We did not like the set up for the elsan
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Excellent golf pitch for our tent, very kind staff and lovely area
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked What a wonderful clean and lovely pitch place !
A very kind and friendly owner, suggested things to do in the area!
A very lovely quite golf course , and so lovely to be on the golfcourse with our tent with electric !
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Great, cheap Site. On level land to pitch your tent.
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Great campsite for nearby Sidmouth. Friendly welcome from the owner on arrival, even a kindly phone call as I was a hour later than stated 😀👍 What you see, is what you get. Flat land to pitch your tent and good clean toilets & showers. Even a bit of golf practice if required. All at a very reasonable price.
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Great stay
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Liked Great space lots of room to pitch up, no specific pitches which I like. Facilities clean and tidy
Disliked Toilets a little far to walk
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Owner picked me up from Sidmouth as I was running late which…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Owner picked me up from Sidmouth as I was running late which was very kind! The grounds were peaceful and toilet and showers well maintained and clean.
Very friendly owners and the perfect first night hiking the south west coast path.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby 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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.69764°N
3.20277°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Thorn Campsite? From €21.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.