Widdicombe Farm Touring Park

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Aerial view of fab Devon coast and the countryside towards Brixham
Aerial view of fab devon coast and the countryside towards brixham
Pitches
Pitches
Entrance to apple blossom field
Plenty of room to spread out
Well-maintained pitches
Pitches among trees and greenery
Pitches overlooking hills and fields
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Pitches
Pitches
Entrance to apple blossom field

  • Adults-only farm site 10 minutes from English Riviera beaches
  • Outdoor haven: trails, tors and moors of Dartmoor within 30 minutes
  • Minibus service and fully licensed restaurant and bar on site
When the choice between beachy hols on the English Riviera and lush wanders in stunningly scenic national parks leaves you dithering, make your decision a doddle with a stay at Widdicombe Farm Touring Park, a family-run and adults-only site 10 minutes’ drive from the seaside town of Paignton on the Devon coast. The site's about 15 minutes from the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and half an hour from Dartmoor National Park, so there are plenty of spectacularly green vistas to hike, bike or drive through within easy reach – not to mention waterfalls, river banks and craggy moors... If the first thing into your suitcase was a swimming cossie, you’ve packed well for this particular getaway: Paignton’s Preston Sands beach is less than 10 minutes away (there’s a shuttle service from the site). If your quick sandy stroll seems to be picking up speed, turn it into a long-distance jaunt by accessing up the South West Coast Path at either end of the beach. There’s a small shop on site for groceries if you fancy bringing picnic supplies on your day trips, or you can hold off for a home-cooked dinner at Poppies, the on-site restaurant (open from Easter to September). After that, wander over to Gordon’s bar for a drink, or to take in the live entertainment.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 160
Motorhome pitches 160
Open now
Opens 23 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 18/04 and 20/09.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Group bookings where more than half of the group is under 25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. During low season (March to mid-May, and October, with the exception of Easter and bank holidays), the bar, restaurant and shop will only open when the customer demand is sufficient.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 23 Mar to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 98 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

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

A well-run, clean, friendly adults-only site with great facilities like spacious pitches and clean showers. Staff are helpful, the food at Poppy's and Gordon's bar are good, and the minibus is handy. Some road noise and limited bar hours off-season were noted. Many guests want to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic site and staff. A big thumbs up

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ciaran m. 5 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything,Great showers toilets bar restaraunt and positioning of site and pitches and really friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and clean…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Peaceful and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would not recommend to any of my friends

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Large pitch
Friendly staff
Shower block/ toilets very clean and well maintained

Disliked Tiny amount of grass
Charge for mini bus extortionate £10 per person
Charge for WiFi ( only 2 pieces of equipment) otherwise cost more
Bar only open from 1930
Cafe wasn't open only takeaway
Only 1 bin at bottom of the site
Very steep hill

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic week ever had away from home

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked We have stayed at some camp sites over the years in our twin wheel caravan and then in our motor home and this place is the best one ever stayed at all the staff we met were so helpful and friendly and the people staying there too we will be staying there again hopefully soon

Disliked There is nothing we disliked as there is nothing there to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're lucky to have such a lovely friendly team here and we're so pleased that you have enjoyed your stay. See you again.

Quiet lovely landscape could benefit from a bus stop re torbay council

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10 out of 10
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 Philip L. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Large flat pitches freindly helpfull owner would stay again Poppy's lovely food on site bar with plenty choice and cosy atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we'll look forward to seeing you again too when you're back this way.

Nice place would go again!

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice and quiet with a nice evening in the club house

Disliked Only a single toilet at the top when not in season

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very warm welcome and staff were…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very warm welcome and staff were so helpful great little restaurant and shower facilities were spotless

Disliked Depending on your pitch it can be a bit hilly

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and we look forward to seeing you again sometime.

A lovely stay will be back again.

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Pamela W. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely campsite spotless and very welcoming and helpful supportive with our family upset while we was staying there .

Disliked nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We were very pleased to have been able to help you and we'd love to see you again when things are more settled.

Nice size pitches…

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8 out of 10
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Stephen K. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice size pitches

Disliked Restaurant limited opening especially on a Sunday with limited menu

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are not sure what is meant by limited opening as Poppies was open nightly during your stay. However, in high season the restaurant would be open for longer hours each evening. Perhaps they closed a little early for your needs on this visit? We have made Poppies aware of your comments and we hope that this will not deter you from visiting us again when you are next in the area.

Good site liked the bar and the restaurant on site and the shop

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 jennifer M. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Good pitches really clean site and toilets a massive plus

Disliked Having to.pay for WiFi so we didnt but other sites have free WiFi

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are very pleased to hear that you have liked the facilities on offer here. We hope you got some nights in the bar too as a cracking long weekend has been had by all. Regarding the wifi, it is beamed onto the park via an outside company which is why a charge is made by them for using the service. We are not currently in a position to make any changes to this arrangement and hope are glad this is the only dislike you have of our park. We hope to see you again in the near future.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Widdicombe Farm Touring Park

The Ring Road

Paignton

Devon

England

TQ3 1ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,46605°N
3,58523°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3,6 km Coach Station
3,7 km Bus Station
3,7 km Bus Station
Rail
2,9 km Torre Rail Station
3 km Torquay Rail Station
3,8 km Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
4,2 km Torquay - North Quay
4,3 km Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
8,1 km Totnes Ferry Landing
Airport
31,8 km 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

This is Agatha Christie country, so if you’re looking to solve the mystery of what to do during your hols, you're sorted here too. Make your way into Torquay a 15-minute drive away for the Agatha Christie Mile – a walking tour of spots that inspired the author – and Kents Cavern, a prehistoric cave that served as Hampsley Cavern in her novel The Man in the Brown Suit. For a glimpse of Christie’s personal life, Greenway House at Brixham is where she spent summer and Christmas hols. If Greenway House whet your appetite for stately homes, zip along to Compton Castle (five minutes) for house and garden tours, or Cockington Country Park (10 minutes) for strolls around the extensive grounds and a glimpse of Cockington Court (now a craft centre). Not enough? Venture further afield for Coleton Fishacre, Buckfast Abbey and the 16-sided A la Ronde, all within 35 minutes. There are plenty of museums, steam trains and model villages nearby to keep history buffs entertained, but those who prefer more of a living and breathing experience should pad over to Paignton Zoo (within 15 minutes) instead.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hollicombe 3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Paignton Preston Sands 3,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Torre Abbey 3,5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Paignton Paignton Sands 3,9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Beacon Cove 4,5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Living Coasts 4,4 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 4,4 km

Buckfast Abbey 13,8 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 28,8 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 29,4 km

National Trust

Compton Castle 1,1 km

Greenway 9,1 km

Coleton Fishacre 13,7 km

The Church House 20,2 km

A la Ronde 23,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Occombe Valley Farm and Nature Trail 1 km

Occombe Valley Farm and Cockington 1 km

Around Cockington Village 2,8 km

OLDWAY MANSION 3 km

BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 3,5 km

Local events

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

    Sidmouth, England 34,3 km

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 39,7 km

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 Widdicombe Farm Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Widdicombe Farm Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Widdicombe Farm Touring Park? This is Agatha Christie country, so if you’re looking to solve the mystery of what to do during your hols, you're sorted here too. Make your way into Torquay a 15-minute drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Widdicombe Farm Touring Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Widdicombe Farm Touring Park? From R1 835,75 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.