Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

The entrance to the site.
The entrance to the site.
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A view of the caravan site.
General view of part of the site.
Looking down the site.
New this year, the pirate ship has been very popular.
Part of the play area.
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Kingsdown Tail is a tranquil, family run site in East Devon. It i’s the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Jurassic Coast between Sidmouth and Seaton with superb coastal walks. Branscombe and Beer, and also towns such as Axminster, Honiton and Lime Regis are within easy reach. Caravans, motorhomes and tents welcome. Grass and hardstanding pitches on a level, tree-lined site with electric hook-ups. We have a well stocked shop, Calor Gas and Wi-fi, a fully equipped laundry room and covered dish washing facilities. There is a heated shower block, an additional central toilet block together with a purpose built disabled wet room and toilet. At the lower end of the site is a games room and a fenced children’s play area, including a range of equipment to suit various ages. Dogs are welcome. Secure summer, winter and all year storage, with free tow-in/out service, is offered. The ‘Coast Bus’ and local services to Seaton and Sidmouth stop immediately outside the park.

Campground type

Tent sites 100
Camper sites 100
RV sites 100
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs 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 Local produce 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

Salcombe Regis

Sidmouth

Devon

England

EX10 0PD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.71026°N
-3.17432°W

Route directions

Our park is 3.8 miles east of Sidford (our nearest village) on the A 3052 ( Exeter to Lyme Regis main coastal road ). Our park can be entred from the A3052 with out any problem. We have a bus stop out side the park to take you either way on a regular bases.

Nearest transport

Bus
13 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
13 mi The Barn Owl
13.3 mi Rail Station
Rail
6 mi Honiton Rail Station
7.2 mi Feniton Rail Station
8.8 mi Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
12.7 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
12.9 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
13 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
10.7 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

The Donkey Sanctuary is close by. The pretty fishing village of Beer is just 5 miles away and seaside towns of Sidmouth and Seaton close by. Several National Trust properties are within easy reach by car. Plenty of good walk available as well as the Jurasic Coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 5.8 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 3.6 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 10.5 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 13.6 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 14.5 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.6 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 2 mi

Shute Barton 6.5 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 7.3 mi

A la Ronde 11.2 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 12.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1.1 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 2.7 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.9 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4.5 mi

COMBE HOUSE 4.8 mi

Local events

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

    Sidmouth, England 3.4 mi

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 7.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park? The Donkey Sanctuary is close by. The pretty fishing village of Beer is just 5 miles away and seaside towns of Sidmouth and Seaton close by. Several National Trust properties are within … Read more