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Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

From £26 (£26) 1 night, 2 adults

7 people maximum

The max unit size allowed is 7m x 5m.

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Roof tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.
Car 3 included, 3 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, unlimited max.
Car parking by site/unit
Fire ring

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £4 (£4) per night
Bring an awning (1 max) £2 (£2) per night
Dog (max unlimited) £2 (£2) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Reviews 8.5/10 52 reviews

Freedom to choose where to pitch…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Rachel Z.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Freedom to choose where to pitch up. Facilities were amazing !
View is amazing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location lots of space

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 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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Stella E.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Nice area very good amenities

Disliked The hills 😆

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot and good prices

Overall

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

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Laid back chilled atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

Overall

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

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked The people, the shop, the view, the fire pits, the relaxation of the whole place all brilliant.

Toilet and shower blocks also good

Disliked The road down is a little tricky
Lots of the areas are a little uneven, you might end up camping on a slope.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was amazing really enjoyed it…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Alan A.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked It was amazing really enjoyed it the kids has the time of there lives definitely will come there again
Didn't no there was WiFi the kids could of used there tablet maybe next time

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely site lovely welcome beautiful views…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Brynley B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked lovely site lovely welcome beautiful views 10 minutes drive to Torquay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Happy little holiday thanks 😊

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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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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Dennis B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Lovely clean and friendly campsite with amazing views. Staff was polite and alot of the campers were regulars so obviously returning for a reason. Great cheap stay.

Disliked I parked on abit of a slope but was partly my fault as you can set up anywhere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

See all 52 reviews for Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

See all 52 reviews for Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

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Based on 1 night, 7 people
2 adults

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Treacle Valley Campsite

View prices & book 8.7 289 reviews
View down the valley towards Dartmoor
View down the valley towards dartmoor
Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.
Custard the horse box
Custard the horse box
Springtime at the site
Next to farmland
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Surrounded by devon countryside.
Amazing sunset views
Tranquil countryside on edge of torquay. a short hop to the sea.

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 289 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campground offers stunning countryside views and a relaxed vibe. Guests rave about the friendly staff, clean amenities, and pitch selection freedom. Fire pits are a popular add-on. While many note the beautiful setting and great value, a few mention uneven ground, occasional noise, and a steep access road. Despite minor cons, many guests want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really clean shower block and toilets. Would honestly recommend!

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 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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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Was so quiet and the view was incredible. We will be booking this campsite again in the future. Would really recommend this campsite to fellow friends and family!

Disliked The reception hours we kept over sleeping so didn’t manage to book in. But don’t dislike this!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views, great facilities. Sloping site.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 8
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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piMa4adgirl! H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Went off season. Plenty of space and incredible views. Great facilities and friendly staff.

Disliked Is on a slope, so in busy times you might find you’re not level. Showers are hot, but not much room to get dressed without getting clothes wet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. Simple straight forward camping.…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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James W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Loved it. Simple straight forward camping. Clean toilet and shower block, beautiful views and friendly staff. Free fire pits, no litter and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

No check in/ out times Plenty…

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Terri c.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked No check in/ out times
Plenty of toilets/showers
Lovely views
Camp fires allowed
Great little info sheet at reception

Disliked Very hilly- struggled to find a flat spot
As we turned up later in the afternoon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay for the weekend, would…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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 (medium)

Liked Great stay for the weekend, would come again! Nice welcome when arrived.
Facilities were great toilet/showers clean and are cleaned regularly and the shower was refreshing in the morning.

Free fire pits to use which is very useful and can buy wood on the site for £5.
The views were great especially in the morning when there’s a sun rise.

Not far from the towns and plenty of local shops near.
Loved that this site is an arrive and leave at any time as it was nice not to rush around.

Almost got the pop corn out on the first night as other campers were arguing which resulted in two police cars turning up and making an arrest.

Disliked There’s a strong smell from the cows in the air from the hut next to us you do get use to it after a bit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Horse box was nicely converted, good…

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5 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

Custard the Horse Box microlodge

Liked Horse box was nicely converted, good to have a good sized fridge. Handy for lots of beaches. Logs and firepit included. Pretty sunsets.

Disliked A group of families played exceptionally loud music until 1am, then began fighting resulting in two Police cars and an arrest. The whole campsite was kept up/ woken up. As groups are welcomed and can pitch anywhere the site seems to attract people who don't care for others. Rules not enforced until the Police were called. Other idiots pitched their tents literally centimetres from the horse box, on the parking space as the field was quite hilly, despite the field being empty with flat spaces available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely come back. A hair dryer would be a nice addition.

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Melanie M.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked I loved the location, the view and the friendly staff. Toilets and showers were clean and tidy.

Disliked Only moan was no hot showers on my last day otherwise it would have been perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Freedom to choose where to pitch…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 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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Rachel Z.

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Freedom to choose where to pitch up. Facilities were amazing !
View is amazing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely would come back

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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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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Claire C.

Roof tent primitive grass campsite

Liked Fab quiet campsite, beautiful views. Lovely owners. Toilets and showers lovely and clean, perfect start to our road trip!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brill location and great site…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Patrick T.

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Brill location and great site

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 Scouts welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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

Treacle Valley Campsite

Orestone Lane

Daccombe

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 4ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.49993°N
3.54771°W

Route directions

The site's postcode, TQ12 4ST, is the same for the whole village and will leave you at the middle cottage that is coincidentally also called Treacle Barn. Please do not camp there. The site is next to the last house in the village (500 metres away) towards Torquay, on Orestone lane.

Nearest transport

Bus
1.9 mi Coach Station
2.4 mi Shelter
2.5 mi Shelter
Rail
1.8 mi Torre Rail Station
2.7 mi Torquay Rail Station
3.1 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
Ferry
2.9 mi Torquay - North Quay
3 mi Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
3.4 mi Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
17 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

For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages and a traditional pub serving cream teas. The award-winning caves of Kents Cavern – once home to prehistoric humans – are also within easy reach of Treacle Valley; this subterranean network lies close to some spectacularly scenic coastal areas with several walking routes along Torbay's UNESCO Global Geopark – one of only seven in the UK. A walk around Babbacombe coves and cliffs begins at Anstey's Cove (opposite Kents Cavern), to wind its way along a scenic track and bring you out into the pretty village of Babbacombe in Torquay; take a ride on the famed Babbacombe Cliff Railway, then follow up with a wander around four acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes and railways at Babbacombe Model Village. Take the kids on an animal adventure at Paignton Zoo (20 minutes) or visit the seaside towns of Torquay (15 minutes), Paignton (20 minutes), Brixham (half an hour), Shaldon (15 minutes) or Teignmouth (20 minutes) for miniature golf, arcades, ice cream shops and beaches.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Watcombe 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maidencombe 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oddicombe 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Babbacombe 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Living Coasts 3 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 5.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 10 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 15.5 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 2.9 mi

Greenway 8.2 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10.6 mi

A la Ronde 11.7 mi

The Church House 12.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WATCOMBE PARK AND BRUNEL MANOR 0.9 mi

BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 1.2 mi

Torquay - Brixham 2.6 mi

PRINCESS GARDENS AND ROYAL TERRACE GARDENS 2.8 mi

Around Cockington Village 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, July 31, 2026 – Friday, July 31, 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 18.5 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 21.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Treacle Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Treacle Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Treacle Valley Campsite? For stuff to do nearby, try a visit to the historic village of Cockington, three miles away, where there's a manor house and a cricket ground plus some 16th-century thatched stone cottages … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Treacle Valley Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Campers must register at the camp shop/reception as soon as possible.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Treacle Valley Campsite? From $25.82 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.