When can I check in and check out of Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site

2 reviews

Pitches located on the Sand School Field

Tent pitches located in the willowbrook field

Adults-only set over 10 acres on the edge of an estuary village
Near the sands and nature reserve of Dawlish Warren beach
Wildlife lake, level pitches and pub serving food half a mile away

No need to hunt for a tiny and peaceful Devon destination: here's teeny Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site on the edge of the estuary village of Starcross, near the sands and nature reserve of Dawlish Warren beach. Although it's listed as a tiny site, this adults-only site is set over 10 acres of grounds, so you could almost pretend to be surveying your own kingdom all the time when here… Once you're ready to go off exploring, public transport is close to hand for those who don't want to drive: the site is half a mile from Starcross rail station and coach stop, and 15 minutes’ walk from the site to the Starcross passenger ferry to Exmouth. Bring the dog along on the local walk around the 'horseshoe' (ask for details on site); pooches are welcome at Hunters Lodge all year round. Fancy some fishing? A coarse fishery is at nearby Exminster. This friendly site comes with excellent amenities including recycling and chemical disposal, drying facilities, shower block and washroom. For food, there are 28 ways of serving the River Exe mussels on offer at the Anchor pub half a mile down the road – better book for 28 days then…

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire 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

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site

Starcross

Dawlish

Devon

England

EX6 8FL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.62262°N
-3.45653°W

Route directions

There is a bus stop at the end of Staplake Lane, 200 metres from the site.

Nearest transport

Coach

0.8 km Opposite Rail Station

0.8 km Rail Station

4.8 km The Green

Rail

0.8 km Starcross Rail Station

2.8 km Dawlish Warren Rail Station

2.9 km Exmouth Rail Station

Ferry

0.9 km Starcross Ferry Landing

2.4 km Exmouth Ferry Landing

4.6 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing

Airport

12.4 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

Catch the passenger ferry to Exmouth to see its seafront and the famed 16-sided house A La Ronde, then head further inland to Devon’s county town Exeter, home of Exeter Castle and stunning Exeter Cathedral. Old buildings and castles are all around the area: 12th-century Powderham Castle lies just north of Starcross at the village of Kenton and there are more National Trust properties in Devon than anywhere else in the country. Topsham Museum, with period rooms, info on maritime history and exhibitions on local wildlife, is housed in 17th-century buildings overlooking the Exe Estuary. The acclaimed beach of Dawlish Warren is almost on the doorstep for fairground rides, summer events and old seafront standby Punch and Judy. From here it’s a scenic stroll to the Dawlish Warren nature reserve on the mouth of the Exe Estuary, with visitor centre and free admission. Taking the bikes along to Devon? The National Cycle Network Exe Estuary Trail goes from Dawlish to Exmouth and there’s more cycling through the woods at Haldon Forest Park, with a bike hire shop there if you’re not bringing your own wheels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dawlish Warren	2.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Exmouth	4.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	4.7 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	5.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandy Bay	6.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Crealy Great Adventure Park 9.8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 12.3 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 16.5 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 18.8 km

Living Coasts 18.9 km

National Trust

A la Ronde 4.2 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 15.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 15.9 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 18.3 km

Killerton 18.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

POWDERHAM CASTLE 2.7 km

MAMHEAD PARK 3.7 km

OXTON HOUSE 4.1 km

Exmouth, Geoneedle, Coast Path and Knowle Walk 4.2 km

A LA RONDE AND THE POINT-IN-VIEW 4.2 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Gorgeous little site handy for that part of South Devon

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jeannie A. Apr 2023

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Beautiful setting not far from Powderham Castle and it's luscious garden centre. Also good for Dawlish Warren, Dawlish and Teignmouth. Absolutely amazing lookout over the countryside. It was quiet and peaceful, just what I crave. There is a road by the touring pitches but it didn't bother me. At night the dark sky is wonderful. Plenty of birds including owls and woodpeckers.

Picnic bench at every pitch which was fab. Decent sized hardstanding pitch (not level) with a side helping of grass. Everything immaculately kept and very clean. Walks off the site, perfect for your furry companions. Bathroom facilities absolutely spotless. Owner was lovely.

Disliked: There's only one shower each for men and women and you have to pay for it. You have to pay for wifi too, which in this day and age just feels a bit much. Also, given I paid £18 for my dogs for 2 nights, a dog walk would have been appreciated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had lovely break, paul was great, great location

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

tim j. Oct 2022

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Location to town, pubs, bus and train, friendliness of host, nice size pitches with decent facilities

Disliked: Quite noisy early morning, trains, cars, planes, limited toilets/showers if it had of been busy, attention to detail on cleanliness, in above, ( cobwebs ,insects)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site? Catch the passenger ferry to Exmouth to see its seafront and the famed 16-sided house A La Ronde, then head further inland to Devon’s county town Exeter, home of Exeter Castle and … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping Site?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more