The Paddocks Certificated Location
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- Adults-only Dartmoor touring pitches for CAMC members only
- Exeter city centre 25 minutes' drive; Castle Drogo half an hour
- Peaceful dog-friendly location with village pub 10 minutes' walk away
Small, adults-only and family-run – The Paddocks Certified Location is a lovely rural retreat that’s reserved for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club.
The well-kept grass pitches at this Devon site make an excellent base for a break in this part of the world. The site is in the pretty Teign Valley, tucked just inside the eastern boundary of Dartmoor National Park – and as such it’s very well placed for walks and other outdoor activities in scenic surroundings.
Riverside, moorland and woodland trails are all easily accessed from here – and you may also be interested to hear about the 10-minute walk that takes you to the local pub in the village of Christow. Other nearby villages like Dunsford and Bridford also have pubs and shops, and you’re not far from the market towns of Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead (both about 20 minutes’ drive away).
Exeter is less than half an hour away for more urban outings, and the seaside towns and beaches of the English Riviera are also about half an hour away. Handily, the site is very close to a bus route for jaunts via public transport.
Back on site, you’ll be staying on spacious and well-maintained pitches that are designed for self-contained touring vehicles (there’s a chemical disposal point and drinking water tap here, but no toilets or showers). Well-behaved dogs are very welcome to join you for a stay here.
Keen to go fishing while you’re here? The family that runs the site can provide game fishing rights on the River Teign, and there’s more fishing available at nearby reservoirs.
Site type
5
5 Open now
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 16 Apr to
2 
Adults only
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
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Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Step-free or level accessNearby 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
The Paddocks Certificated Location
The Field
Christow
Exeter
Devon
England
EX6 7PJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.65901°N
3.65165°W
Nearest transport
Coach11.7 km Bus Station
14.8 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
14.8 km The Barn Owl
Rail10.3 km Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
10.9 km Exeter St Davids Rail Station
11.2 km Exeter Central Rail Station
Ferry13.1 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
13.1 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
13.3 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport18.4 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Canonteign Falls: 10 minutes’ drive
- Kennick Reservoir (fly fishing): 10 minutes
- Haldon Forest Park: 15 minutes
- Exeter Racecourse: 15 minutes
- Haytor Rocks: 25 minutes
- Exeter city centre: 25 minutes
- Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park: 25 minutes
- Castle Drogo: half an hour
- Dawlish beach: 35 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Town | 15.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 16 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Warren | 16.4 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Holcombe | 16.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 16.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11.1 km
Castle Drogo 12 km
Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.5 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.1 km
Buckfast Abbey 20.4 km
National Trust
Castle Drogo 12 km
The Church House 14.6 km
A la Ronde 17.4 km
Killerton: Clyston Mill 18.6 km
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 19 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 7.7 km
UGBROOKE PARK 8.7 km
OXTON HOUSE 10.3 km
Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 10.5 km
The Templer Way: Part 2 10.6 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, England 27.7 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, England 29.4 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 The Paddocks Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Paddocks Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Paddocks Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Canonteign Falls: 10 minutes’ drive - Kennick Reservoir (fly fishing): 10 minutes - Haldon Forest Park: 15 minutes - Exeter Racecourse: 15 minutes - Haytor Rocks: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Paddocks Certificated Location?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Paddocks Certificated Location? From $34.43 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.