Exeter View Stables

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  • 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.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent sites 6
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens March 15
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park 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 Sat, Mar 15 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, off-grid site boasts exceptional views of Exeter & countryside, plus a peaceful, friendly vibe. Guests rave about stunning scenery, clean facilities (showers, compost toilets), & welcoming hosts. While mostly great, a few mentioned compost toilets & nearby power lines. It's a quiet, well-kept retreat, ideal for relaxing & exploring the city.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great view

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jules M.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Great view, good loos and showers, friendly staff, good communication

Disliked No dislikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good quiet camping site

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great view
You can park your car next to tent
Clean shower booth with good hot water pressure
Shampoo and shower gel provided
Small premise so less people and noise
Common fire pit and a swing
Good mixture of shade and sunny spots
Book corner

Disliked I am only writing this just in case someone might be concerned and it is good to know before coming. Personally it didn't bother me.

Composting toilet is not for everyone. Children might be scared to use it coz you can see everything under and it smells strong.

When I took a shower, it was quite windy day and wind came through gaps and holes through door. It is lovely wooden cubicle but it can be quite cold.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with excellent views.The facilities were great for weekend.

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10 out of 10
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Ruth R.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked The view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and facilities, eco friendly.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Gavin C.

Cabin

Liked Excellent view and location. Friendly check in. Good showers and compost toilet was excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back!

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 6
Katherine M.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Quiet, friendly and beautiful scenery.
First time experiencing compost toilet which was better in the mornings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

View from on top of the hill, nice clean facilities and small…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ben W.

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked View from on top of the hill, nice clean facilities and small numbers so friendly and not busy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice view and people…

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7 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or campervan campsite

Liked Very nice view and people

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty basic, but decent small campsite with lush views

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 6
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lauren W.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views were amazing, the site was quiet at the time, so felt quiet private. Good price for peak season near Exeter. Having our own little fire on our plot of an evening.
Level plot to put the tent on, nice shade from the trees when very hot.

Disliked If the site had been busy, you'd be very close to your neighbours!
Wasn't a fan of the composting toilets. Very low to the ground and can see and smell lots of stuff!
No hot water to wash up and tempermental showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing view, shade, nice and quiet due to limited places, clean, nice…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing view, shade, nice and quiet due to limited places, clean, nice decoration and details

Disliked Difficult to get to with big vehicle, electric pylon on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small site with great views

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Celine C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely view, good location (10 min drive to Exeter) and I felt very safe as a solo female camper both times I stayed. Compost toilets and showers all clean and in good working order.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 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

Bus
2.2 mi Bus Station
4.5 mi The Barn Owl
4.5 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
1.3 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station
1.8 mi Exeter Central Rail Station
1.8 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
5.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
6.8 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

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 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 10.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 11.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 11.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 11.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandy Bay 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 6.5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 7.1 mi

Castle Drogo 10.8 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.7 mi

National Trust

Killerton: Clyston Mill 5.9 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 6.2 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 6.6 mi

Killerton 6.6 mi

A la Ronde 9.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 1.8 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 1.9 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 3.7 mi

SHOBROOKE PARK 5.2 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 5.9 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Exeter View Stables? From $30.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.