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Axe View Hideout

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 10 13 reviews

Peaceful east Devon glamping site with gorgeous Axe Valley views
A 10-minute walk to Colyton’s pub/café; 10 minutes' drive to Seaton
Private hot tub, hammock, barbecue and bathroom for each pod

With a peaceful vibe, gorgeous rural Devon views and cosy camping pods on site, it’s likely you’ll want to hide away at Axe View Hideout for quite some time. This small glamping site looks out over the Axe Valley less than a mile from Colyton, and it’s an environmentally conscious place that does its best to preserve local wildlife and biodiversity. That means it’s off grid, with solar panels powering the site. There are tree-planting and rewilding projects going on too, and you’re likely to spot butterflies fluttering around the wildflower areas as testament to the success of it all. It's all very peaceful here, thanks to a location on a dead-end road with little passing traffic. The hilltop location means gorgeous views by day, and the lack of light pollution leads to some excellent stargazing after dark. It’s not far from town amenities, though: a riverside coffee shop, bakery, tapas bar and cosy country pub are all within a 10-minute walk, as is the tram stop for trips to Seaton. The accommodation is in cosy, characterful camping pods with warm lighting and natural wood. Each has dining space and a mini kitchen with fridge, kettle and utensils, plus wifi and a TV with Freeview. All you need to bring is your bedding and towels. Showers, eco-friendly compost toilets and a washing-up area are a few steps away and may be chilly in winter. There’s a barbecue outside each pod and a communal firepit if you fancy trying your hand at alfresco cookery – and will you be taking in the views of the spectacular scenery from your hammock or woodfired hot tub (some logs supplied)? Such dilemmas…

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
No electric barbecues allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Camping pod (hot tub)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Dimensions: 2.5m width x 4.8m length (8.2ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Please bring your own towels, bed linen, duvets and pillows.

Dimensions

2.5m width x 4.8m length (8.2ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Campers' kitchen
Car parking by pitch/unit
Cooking equipment
Dining table and chairs
Dry toilet / eco toilet
DVD player
Firepit
Freeview
Hot tub
Kettle
Outdoor furniture
Power socket(s)
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Bed linen not provided

Extras

Extra Hot Tub Logs (max unlimited)

£10 (£10) per night
Fire pit Logs (max unlimited)

£5 (£5) per item

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing place to stay!

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Jack G. Oct 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The whole was fantastic! The location was very secluded with so much space and amazing views. The facilities were great, the lodge was really warm, cozy and comfortable. Harry gave a really warm welcome and provided loads of info on how to use the hot tub.

We were really lucky to have such a clear night, perfect for stargazing. It was an incredible experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting, so peaceful with the morning mist across the fields and…

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Anonymous Sept 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Beautiful setting, so peaceful with the morning mist across the fields and listening to the birds. The accommodation had such lovely homely touches, everything you'd need was provided and the owners even started the hot tub for us. Would reccomend to anyone, even if just for the stargazing!

Disliked: That we had to leave the next day :(

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing secluded location, such a rare find to have a completely private…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Amazing secluded location, such a rare find to have a completely private site with just one glamming pod, so peaceful a true feeling of escape. Would have loved to have stayed longer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great escape for a treat with a friend or partner. We will be back.

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Child friendliness	2
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Berni H. Aug 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Wonderful, peaceful, beautiful location. No passing traffic.Clean and well set out with all that was needed to make a perfect stay. The hot tub was great with plenty of logs supplied. Beautiful smelling sweetpeas were a great personal touch. A short walk away was a lovely small picturesque town with a great pub, a few shops and some nice options for food.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

Overall	10/10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The hot tub was lovely and people who owned it were very helpful. So peaceful and literally in the middle of no where with lovely views. All clean and tidy. Would defo recommend.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely stunning! Everything is amazing! The pod is clean and cosy, the…

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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

zoe B. Jul 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Absolutely stunning! Everything is amazing! The pod is clean and cosy, the hot is gorgeous, just so good to relax and take in the surroundings, watching the sunrise in the hot tub was beautiful,
The shower surprised me how hot and powerful it is, this is a perfect little hideaway if you just want to enjoy each others company and relax.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to go and staff very friendly

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	No rating
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ANDREW H. Jun 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: The cabin was lovely and the hot tub was fantastic. Wonderful view and the night sky is wonderful. Everything was great and we were very comfy.
Would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean pod with great views and quiet location.

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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jim j. May 2024

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: What an amazing spot. A lovely hideaway with far reaching views across the Axe valley. The pod is cozy, the hot tub lovely. For glampers who like to switch off from the world this is a great place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing is to much trouble for harry.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
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Clare S. Sept 2023

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Fabulous location, great view, beautiful clean well kept pod, being able to lay in a hot tub, with such a fantastic view, with the sound of the wind in the trees made it a memorable experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful location with lovely views. And good local amenities. Clean and well presented.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Child friendliness	No rating
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Richard L. Sept 2023

Camping pod (hot tub)

Liked: Peaceful location with lovely views. And good local amenities.
Clean and well presented. Definitely visit again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

Axe View Hideout

Kingsdon

Colyton

Devon

England

EX24 6EZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.7438°N
-3.05508°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.8 mi Coach Station

17.9 mi Post Office

Rail

3.3 mi Axminster Rail Station

6.8 mi Honiton Rail Station

10.5 mi Feniton Rail Station

Ferry

18.4 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing

18.5 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

18.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

Airport

15.9 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

Want to see a bit more of your stunning surroundings? You can start by joining the The River Axe and East Devon Way footpath at the bottom of the road for a trail that takes you on a few loops through the countryside, passing old bridges, wartime pill boxes and wild swimming spots along the way. Another way to see some more views is to ride on the open-top tram through the wetlands nature reserve down to Seaton. If you prefer you can drive there in 10 minutes for a day at the beach, a bit of paddleboarding or a walk on the South West Coast Path towards Lyme Regis. Head the other way and you’ll arrive in Beer for a trip to the 2,000-year-old Beer Quarry Caves. For other days out nearby, try the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Tunnel Tree Tops adventure park or The Donkey Sanctuary (all about 15 minutes’ drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaton (Devon)	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Lyme Regis Front Beach	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Charmouth West	6.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Sidmouth Town	9.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 9.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 14.2 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 15.6 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 16 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 17.9 mi

National Trust

Shute Barton 1.9 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 3 mi

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 5.1 mi

A la Ronde 16.9 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 16.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 0.7 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 2.9 mi

ROUSDON 3.4 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.9 mi

Champernhayes - Monkton Wyld - Wootton Fitzpaine 6.2 mi

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 27.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Hired accommodation: a £40.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required within 5 days of arrival and will be refunded within 1 day(s) of departure after inspection of your unit, should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

Does Axe View Hideout have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Axe View Hideout dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Axe View Hideout? Want to see a bit more of your stunning surroundings? You can start by joining the The River Axe and East Devon Way footpath at the bottom of the road for a … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Axe View Hideout?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

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