Branscombe Airfield and Camping

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View of the North side pitches
View of the pitches
Wonderful sunset 😊
View of south side pitches

  • Site with its own private airstrip with restored aircraft
  • Within easy reach of Branscombe beach, Seaton and Beer
  • Safe and enclosed play area; games room; plenty of space for play
Branscombe Airfield and Camping is four miles from Sidmouth, Seaton and Beer, on the edge of Branscombe village and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on Lyme Bay. The site has its own private airstrip, home to a range of vintage and classic aircraft, including a Stearman PT-17 and a Zlín 526. The resident pilots and restoration team are happy to show guests the current lineup when they are available; you may also see occasional flight activity (when pilot availability and weather/ground conditions permit). Branscombe has plenty of wide open space with views of Devon countryside and distant sea views. There are refurbished toilets and free showers, as well as a modern utilities block, a washing-up area and a launderette with a washing machine and tumble dryer. There's also a safe and enclosed play area with plenty of space to play football and other outdoor activities, and a small indoor games room is also available. Foodies can head out to two pubs within a mile and a half – one within a short 20-minute stroll.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 25
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Limited Wifi is available (5G only). Strong rock pegs are advised after spells of dry weather.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 01 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would recommend, friendly and clean.

Overall 8/10

Location
8
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Beth M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space, peaceful, well kept

Disliked Showers could do with an upgrade - worked but looking tired

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us
Chris and Tracey.

large pitch with clean and working facilties

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
No rating
Emma W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent sized pitch,

Clean facilities,

Lovely friendly staff trying their best to make sure your stay is the best it can be. Very helpful with exceptional customer service,

Exercise dog facilities with dog exercise area and lots of other customers with friendly dogs.

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review, its lovely hear your feedback
Chris and Tracey.

Great site

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
10
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Jo T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Super friendly hosts , pitches were clean , all facilities were clean and the shop was well stocked .

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review.
Chris and Tracey

Great communication with the host Tracey prior to our arrival, she was…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
Facilities / Activities
10
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10
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No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Timea U. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great communication with the host Tracey prior to our arrival, she was helpful and made us feel most welcome
The campsite is in a beautiful surrounding, with well maintained grass, benches, the whole site is clean and tidy, spotlessly clean showers and toilets, nice little shop on site for essentials.
The village with its pub is only half a mile away
Had s great time, loved the area too and I ‘d definitely stay here again.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, we hope to see you both again
Chris and Tracey.

Brilliant site, very clean facilities and staff friendly.

Overall 10/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Marilyn R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Love the site all very clean and peaceful.
Unfortunately we had to leave early as my dog became very poorly, with previous ongoing health issues, so had to get her back to her vets. We've vowed to return 👍😍

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From the manager: Thank you for the review, we hope you dog is ok
Chris and Tracey

Loved everything about the site, well run , beautiful surroundings and super…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Gillian R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved everything about the site, well run , beautiful surroundings and super lovely owners. Would definitely recommend this site *****

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From the manager: Thank you for the great review.
Chris and Tracey.

Lovely little campsite, definitely will come again.

Overall 10/10

Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
No rating
Drew V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean facilities.
Didnt use the games room as weather was lush, but love that it's an option.
Staff were lovely and friendly.
Lots of lovely beaches nearby, can even see the sea from the campsite.
Also nearby was the donkey sanctuary which is free entry.

Disliked Field was kinda slanted, but it's not the end of the world. Just need to be mindful where you pitch up.

Country lanes to get to the campsite were a little nasty, but also just drive slow and careful and you'll be fine.

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From the manager: Thank you for the review.
Chris and Tracey

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Overall 9/10

Location
8
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9
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely place nice walk from the site to the beach ...toilets and showers very good would definitely stay again and recommend it to others

Disliked Donkeys little noisy at night but that's part of camping

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From the manager: Thank you for the review
Chris and Tracey

The airfield was nice, we got to see a plane land as…

Overall 7/10

Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The airfield was nice, we got to see a plane land as well which was a nice bonus! The showers were ok and toilets were clean.

Disliked The ground was very hard and difficult to peg our tent into. No charging facilities other than paid ones.

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From the manager: Thank you for the review for your one night stay with us, we agree the ground is hard at the moment that why we suggest brining rock pegs
Chris and Tracey

The airfield was such an added benefit especially with a toddler. My…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Daisie K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The airfield was such an added benefit especially with a toddler. My little one loved watching the airplanes landing and taking off.

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From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay
Chris and Tracey.


Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Branscombe Airfield and Camping

Higher Lands Farm

Branscombe

Seaton

Devon

England

EX12 3BL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.69809°N
3.1629°W

Route directions

From the west: Follow the A3052 to Sidmouth. After 13.5 miles turn right at Branscombe Cross (towards Bulstone and Branscombe). Travel 1 mile until you come to a crossroads with a large 'Branscombe Airfield' sign on double gates. Turn left into Northern Lane and then right through the double gates into Branscombe Airfield and Caravan Site. From the east: Follow the A3052 from Seaton/Axminster/Lyme Regis and turn left at Branscombe Cross (towards Bulstone and Branscombe). Travel one mile until you come to a crossroads with large 'Branscombe Airfield' sign on double gates. Turn left into Northern Lane (just in front of Higherland Farm bungalow) and then right through the double gates into Branscombe Airfield and Caravan Site. If you use your satnav it will leave you approximately half a mile short of the campsite. Please continue along the same road and you will come to the crossroads mentioned above. Turn left here and the you will find the campsite on your right. Please note, there are a number of Branscombe signs on the A3052. Please only follow signs for 'Branscombe Bulstone' and look out for the small Branscombe campsite and airfield sign by the turning.

Nearest transport

Coach
21.6 km Rail Station
21.6 km Opposite Rail Station
21.9 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
11.1 km Honiton Rail Station
13.1 km Feniton Rail Station
14.4 km Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
21.5 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
21.5 km Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
18.3 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

Stay at Branscombe at the beginning of August to frolic at the world-famous Sidmouth Folk Week, or mosey along to this part of Devon at any time of year to ramble and rockpool on Branscombe Mouth beach, be tempted by tasty treats in the thatched roof restaurant or take a boat out to land some mackerel and pollock for supper. Branscombe village has the Old Forge, the Old Bakery and the Norman St. Winifred Church to see, while the regency town of Sidmouth five miles to the west has a sauna, cinema, indoor pool, restaurants and gift shops as well as beaches for splashing and sunbathing. The fishing village of Beer is nearby: this sheltered beach is the spot for catching the sun’s rays, and if you don’t want to angle yourself from a boat to cast off, you can buy some fresh fish on the beach before getting on your mining helmet to explore the Beer Quarry Caves or climbing the hill (sans helmet) to the model railway exhibition and gardens at Pecorama. Cavers and trainspotters can also try the Kents Cavern Underground Caves and the South Devon Railway, both at Torquay. Devon day trips include browsing for lace in the market town of Honiton, taking a tram from Seaton along the River Axe for birdwatching at the estuary, fossil-hunting at Lyme Regis, history hunting at Exeter Cathedral and wandering the National Trust walks over Exmoor and Dartmoor. For the small fliers, Crealy Adventure Park, Paignton Zoo and Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium should have them soaring.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 5.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 9.3 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.9 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 17.8 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 23.2 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 24.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26 km

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1.8 km

Shute Barton 10.8 km

Loughwood Meeting House 12.2 km

A la Ronde 18.2 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 20.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1.4 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3 km

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 6.3 km

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 6.5 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 8.1 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Branscombe Airfield and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Branscombe Airfield and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Branscombe Airfield and Camping? Stay at Branscombe at the beginning of August to frolic at the world-famous Sidmouth Folk Week, or mosey along to this part of Devon at any time of year to ramble and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Branscombe Airfield and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Branscombe Airfield and Camping? From R365,61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.