Exeter View Stables

From £23 For 1 night, 2 adults 9 56 reviews
Visitor image of the views from the site (added by manager 14 Nov 2022)
Visitor image of the view across the site (added by manager 14 nov 2022)
Cabin exterior (added by manager 14 nov 2022)
Stunning view (added by whitney_t188570 02 aug 2021)

  • Relaxed, off-grid site with views over Devon’s hills towards Exeter
  • City centre a 10-min drive, Topsham 25 and Exmouth beach 35 mins away
  • Communal firepit; free-range eggs and firewood for sale on site
A lovely lookout across to Devon’s capital city is indeed a rather big draw at Exeter View Stables, a relaxed and friendly site in the leafy surrounds of this cracking county. If you’re one for eco-friendly expeditions, here’s a bit of news for you too: this park is completely off-grid – with all power coming from the sun – and it has a water borehole and compost toilet as well (and a rather smart one at that – even harsh compost loo critics among previous guests have given this one the nod of approval…) When dusk falls, warmth comes from the communal firepit overlooking the surrounding hills and across to the estuary; you can even see the cathedral lights glimmer after dark. Build up your own blaze for eats or get the barbecue going – firewood (as well as eggs from Exeter View Stables' free-roaming chickens) can be bought at the park and supermarkets are about a 10-minute drive away. Not coming by car? Exeter St David’s train station is the same distance away by taxi. There's a warm welcome for those toting their backpack along on foot or by bike – in fact the folk on site are so keen to encourage such behaviour they even offer a discount for eco travellers (be sure to book an eco pitch to take advantage of that). This is an off-grid site but facilities are available for phone charging (phew). If you do have your own wheels, attractions in the local area to seek out include the northern part of craggy Dartmoor National Park, 20 minutes away, for hikes through woodland and ancient valleys. Adventures done for the day, head back to base to unwind safe in the knowledge you’ll have a bit of peace and quiet – the owners of this site keep numbers low to ensure it never gets overrun.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 6
Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 15 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Brilliant facilities and Jane was very friendly and helpful. The views were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
John M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Brilliant facilities and Jane was very friendly and helpful. The views were superb and would highly recommend. 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

a small well run campsite with good facilities

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: friendly and flexible stafff. great views above Exeter mature oak trees providing shade and shelter over tent pitches basic but clean and practical facilities (compost loos, showers and USB charge points)

Disliked: the site is partially under large electric pylons

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Loved the views, the off grid nature, our two dogs were extremely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Leah F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Loved the views, the off grid nature, our two dogs were extremely welcome and the hosts were friendly but not intrusive. Beautiful. An absolute hidden gem that we would definitely return to.

Disliked: Nothing, however satnav directions to the site take you on some tricky roads - the hosts provided much better directions!

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Very friendly and welcoming hosts , explained where everything was. Great location…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Ryan K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very friendly and welcoming hosts , explained where everything was. Great location and view. Very reasonable price. We had never used a compost toilet before and we were slightly worried of how it would smell but to our surprise it wasn’t bad at all. We both said we would rather use that loo again than some we’ve used in shopping centres. There was two peacocks that were grazing and it was quite sweet when one of the hosts was feeding them some food and a little girl from another family was welcomed to help feed them and she was very pleased about it. Would highly recommend and definitely use again.

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We absolutely loved it and will come back one day🥰

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Georgina H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We loved the amazing view of Exeter and the calm and natural lifestyle at the campsite. The owner Pauline made us feel very welcome. Total relaxation and space in nature.

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Simple but effective 'green' site.

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Peaceful, green credentials, flat site with views. Very convenient for Exeter. Fire pits plus wood (£6)

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Nice quiet location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Aaron T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Quiet, safe and great location very near to Exeter city centre friendly staff

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Friendly people all around excellent site and the views amazing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dario S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: My first time camping and I and my family loved everything about it. When we arrived we were told where everything was so I will definitely come back here again. Thank you

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your first camping experience, hope we see you again.

Great site,location and people.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
TC W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great site,location and people.

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Lovely views great facilities will return

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Debbie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely views great facilities will return

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

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

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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

Exeter View Stables

Rowhorne Road

Nadderwater

Exeter

Devon

England

EX4 2JE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.73209°N
-3.5726°W

Route directions

Your satnav will send you to a white house to your left called Brindear. The site is approx 250 metres up the lane on the right, next to a house called Guywood.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 km Bus Station
7.2 km The Barn Owl
7.2 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
2.1 km Exeter St Davids Rail Station
2.8 km Exeter Central Rail Station
2.9 km Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
9.2 km Topsham Ferry Landing
9.4 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
11 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

As well as all the sights of Exeter, which include the cathedral, a clutch of Tudor buildings and the medieval Underground Passages in the centre, another place to spend a stint is Topsham village, a 25-minute drive away – the park here is a top spot for birding along the estuary or taking a tug boat over to the pub just across the water. Further on towards the coast is Exmouth beach, a family-friendly, sandy space accessible on the train line (from both Topsham and Exeter), with restaurants and cafés to totter towards in town. Once the kids have worn out their bucket and spade, take them on the rides at Crealy Theme Park & Resort in Sidmouth, 20 minutes away. Grownups might like to factor in a little time in this town too for roams around Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and ganders at the Regency-era architecture – if the kids start to moan, simply pack them off for more sandy times at Sidmouth beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dawlish Warren 17.5 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Exmouth 18.1 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Town 18.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 19 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sandy Bay 19.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 3.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.4 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.4 km

Castle Drogo 17.4 km

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 23.7 km

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.6 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 10 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.6 km

Killerton 10.6 km

A la Ronde 15.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 2.8 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 3.1 km

Brampford Speke Circular 6 km

SHOBROOKE PARK 8.4 km

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 9.4 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, England 19.5 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)

    Sidmouth, England 24.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Exeter View Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Exeter View Stables dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Exeter View Stables? As well as all the sights of Exeter, which include the cathedral, a clutch of Tudor buildings and the medieval Underground Passages in the centre, another place to spend a stint is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Exeter View Stables?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Exeter View Stables? From $48.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.