Kings Down Tail Caravan & Camping Park

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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

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Beer 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sidmouth Town 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seaton (Devon) 4.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ladram Bay 5.8 mi Sea N/A Good N/A Good

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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  • 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