Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm
View prices & book- Off-grid Haldon Hills glampsite with spectacular Exe Estuary views
- Go Ape Haldon five minutes’ drive; Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes
- Spacious, bespoke wooden yurt; cooking on a campfire; wildlife haven
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 29 to
Campsite types & availability
Apple Tree bell tent
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookWillow shepherd's hut
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 2.0m width x 5.0m length (6.6ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 10.0m² (107.6ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £75 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Wooden yurt
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Apple Tree bell tent
Liked: We stayed in the Bell tent. The whole experience was perfect. Friendly and helpful hosts. Great facilities for outdoor type people, bucket shower etc. Would stay again.
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Excellent, peaceful campsite with amazing views
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The Wooden yurt
Liked: Beautiful, peaceful campsite. I stayed in the yurt and I would highly recommend it. Super comfortable and rustic in the nicest possible way. Waking up to the wonderful view is something that I won't forget. Simon was accommodating and friendly. I look forward to coming back with the family at some point.
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Picturesque site with everything you need for a great stay
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Willow shepherd's hut
Liked: This was a really great spot pitched up high on the hill, close to the forest and offering a really lovely view. We were greeted by Simon who was very welcoming and helpful in showing us the facilities. The hut was small and cosy but had mostly everything that we needed but could do with a bin or just remember to bring your own big bags. Also, there was plenty of wood for the fire at night which was great with to have with the surroundings. We enjoyed the process of making a fire and boiling the kettle in order to have a nice warm bucket shower! Just be prepared to have a quick-ish one! I would absolutely recommend this place and would happily return.
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From the manager: Hi Josh Thanks a lot for coming to stay and for this review. Really glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and congrats on short but sweet bucket showers! I think the bin must have somehow ended up in one of the other units - apologies. Hope to see you again - you'd be very welcome any time. Best wishes Simon
We found the yurt a very relaxing place to stay and a…
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The Wooden yurt
Liked: We found the yurt a very relaxing place to stay and a wonderful escape from the routine of city life. The location of the yurt is stunning, with fantastic extensive views. The yurt itself is beautiful, hand crafted and a really unusual way to spend the night - cooking over the campfire and feeling more at one with nature. The beds were very warm and comfortable. The kids loved the freedom to explore and roam safely. The location was ideal too, feeling remote but being just a short drive from Exeter.
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From the manager: Thanks for this lovely review - hopefully see you again. Best wishes Simon
Beautiful peaceful, small & sustainable site
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The Wooden yurt
Liked: Four of us stayed in the new wooden yurt at Penhill Farm for the weekend. The yurt (like pretty much everything) was beautifully & sustainably made, with a platform looking out towards the Exe perfect for a glass of wine in the evening. We cooked over the fire and sat talking until the small hours. It was absolute peaceful bliss! The bird song in the morning was incredible at this time of year. This is a really small off-grid site, with a composting loo and a neat bucket shower. Simon had kindly filled the big kettle with water for us so that we could easily heat water for a shower, but honestly a cold one in the morning helped shift a hangover pretty well. A wheelbarrow is available for shifting stuff up to the yurt which was really handy. We felt like everything had been thought of, down to extra blankets, matches, and all the kitchen utensils (including a bottle opener!) we’d need to cook for a couple of nights. The beds in the yurt were also really comfortable. We all left completely in awe of how Simon & Kate have transformed the site in 5 years, and hoping we can come back soon to see how the new vegetable garden develops!
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From the manager: Hi Jenny, Thanks so much for this fantastic review! I think you've captured what we're about better than we do ourselves. Really glad you guys had such a good weekend and enjoyed the farm, the campsite and the yurt to full - kudos on the cold shower! As I said you'd all be very welcome any time - hopefully see you in the not too distant future. All the best Simon
Features
No 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
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
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
No dogs allowed
No pets allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No hot water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transportation nearby
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm
Penhill Farm
Dunchideock
Exeter
Devon
England
EX6 7RA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.66788°N
-3.59174°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Dawlish Warren | 8.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Dawlish Town | 8.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Dawlish Coryton Cove | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Teignmouth Holcombe | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Exmouth | 9.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 4.7 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.2 mi
Castle Drogo 9.8 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.3 mi
Buckfast Abbey 14.5 mi
National Trust
A la Ronde 8.3 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.2 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 9.4 mi
Castle Drogo 9.8 mi
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
OXTON HOUSE 4.3 mi
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 4.5 mi
NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 4.8 mi
MAMHEAD PARK 5 mi
EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 5.2 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, August 16, 2024 – Friday, August 16, 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 14.6 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, August 2, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024)
Sidmouth, England 15.6 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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- Is Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm dog friendly? No View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm?
On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sunrise Camping at Penhill Farm? From $95.32 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.