Blackbury Campsite

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  • Simple family campsite near Colyton in East Devon National Landscape
  • The Donkey Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 15 minutes
  • Compost loos and hot shower; pub and shop 10 minutes’ drive
Back to basics it might be, but Blackbury Campsite is in one cracking location, with East Devon National Landscape views in all directions from the grass pitches, and close to all manner of fun things to do with the family. Jurassic Coast beaches or The Donkey Sanctuary, anyone? Only open for the school summer holidays, the level camping field has compost loos, a hot shower and an undercover wash area – all the facilities were built locally using equally local Devon larch. The site is south facing, so everyone gets the sunshine and can enjoy the far-reaching views over valleys and oak woodland. It’s super-easy to get to, and tucked away down a quiet lane on a gorgeous 200-acre farm dating right back to Saxon times. Throughout summer, the next-door neighbours (right opposite the campsite entrance) host Wiscombe Park motor-racing days, and there’s a lively roster of music festivals in Sidmouth. Need anything else? There are pubs and shops in Colyton (both 15 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

RV sites 25
Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious, peaceful site with beautiful views. Spotlessly clean facilities including eco-toilets & hot showers. Great for kids. Owners friendly. A few mention single shower congestion & low water pressure. Highly recommended for a relaxing break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Easy to find, plenty of space to pitch up…

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10 out of 10
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10
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5
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Mathew K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Easy to find, plenty of space to pitch up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can highly recommend

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9 out of 10
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9
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Rhian W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Spacious and quiet location. In future I’d set up further from children’s play area. Excellent toilets well looked after and clean showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend for great location near beer

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James I.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location. Clean facilities and lots of space. Clean facilities and a hot shower.

Disliked Nothing really. There is only 1 shower but was never an issue for us and we holidayed there in August and there was always plenty of vacant facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, great walks. Very basic facilities.

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7 out of 10
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sandra c.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Amazing views ,nice walks around the campsite.

Disliked Not enough toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An enjoyable, relaxing stay.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked This was our first time camping at this site. It was very spacious and had a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The toilets, shower, and sink areas were cleaned twice a day Overall lovely campsite ,which we will return to.

Disliked The only small problem, was with the shower. Trying to put you clothes on without getting them wet as the water sits on the floor. A window squeegee would be agood, so access water can be moved away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value site.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site, with loads of space for each pitch. Amenities are simple but adequate. Kept very clean by the friendly couple who cared for the site.
Beautiful countryside, we heard owls calling at night!
Glorious starry sky one evening.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple and quiet campsite that has everything you need.

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Rob B.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Facilities
Quiet
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Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, laid back, quiet.

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9 out of 10
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Perry M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, quiet, laid back, small playground for the kids, clean facilities, nice surroundings.

Disliked Nothing, it was great, if I was going to be very picky I'd say that it could possibly do with another shower as one might struggle if it was busy, but again, that's just me being picky.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite, basic but everything you need, compost toilet, warm showers…

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Moira B.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite, basic but everything you need, compost toilet, warm showers and clean washing up area, only stayed one night in transit, would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities basic, would not be acceptable to all.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Peaceful unhurried and no hassle.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Blackbury Campsite

lovehayne farm

southleigh

Colyton

Devon

England

EX24 6JE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.72596°N
3.15764°W

Route directions

Please look for wooden signs saying 'Blackbury Campsite'. Do not turn into Lovehayne Farm. When the turning for Lovehayne Farm is on your right, you need to take the next turn on the right

Nearest transport

Bus
13.7 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
13.7 mi The Barn Owl
14.4 mi Rail Station
Rail
5 mi Honiton Rail Station
7 mi Feniton Rail Station
7.6 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
11.4 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Blackbury Camp (Iron Age fort): 10 minutes’ walk - Blackbury Honey Farm: 10 minutes - Wiscombe Park (events venue): five minutes’ drive - Branscombe (beach and pubs): 10 minutes - The Donkey Sanctuary: 10 minutes - Beer (Jurassic Coast): 15 minutes - Pecorama (kids’ adventures): 15 minutes - Wildwood Devon (animal park): 20 minutes - Lyme Regis: 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 3.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 7.1 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 4.8 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.3 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.6 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 13.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.3 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 2.5 mi

Shute Barton 5.2 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 6 mi

A la Ronde 12.3 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 2.4 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 4 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4.1 mi

COMBE HOUSE 4.2 mi

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Blackbury Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackbury Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackbury Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Blackbury Camp (Iron Age fort): 10 minutes’ walk - Blackbury Honey Farm: 10 minutes - Wiscombe Park (events venue): five minutes’ drive - Branscombe (beach and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackbury Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackbury Campsite? From $27.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.