When can I check in and check out of Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site?

From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site

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Secure rural site 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Cullompton
Close to walks in the Blackdown Hills; 25 minutes' drive to Exeter
Simple riverside pitches a mile from the M5

Perhaps you’re in need of somewhere to stop over for a quiet night’s sleep on a journey down the M5 – or maybe you’d like a handy base for hikes in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Either way, you should find quiet and convenient Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site to be a most agreeable spot. Just on the edge of Cullompton, on the banks of the River Culm and about a mile from Junction 28 of the M5, this simple site ticks several wishlist boxes for those seeking a quick stopover and folk planning a longer jaunt to the Devon countryside. That edge-of-village location means that although your surroundings are rural, it’ll only take you 10 minutes or so to wander into town for a pint at the local pub. While you’re there you could also stop in at the supermarket and/or farm shop for supplies to put on the grill, as barbecues are allowed back on site. It’s a very simple setup here, with just toilets and chemical disposal on the facilities front, but it’s also a secure one, with a proper gated entrance for the safety of all guests. If you’re sticking around for a few days you should find plenty to fill your days nearby – if you fancy a change of walking scenery it’s not far to the Exmoor National Park, the streets of Exeter or the stunning stretch of the Jurassic Coast around Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton.

Site type

Opens 4 July

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Jul to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great stop off to Cornwall just off the M5. Nice Sunday lunch…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Andrew M. Sept 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Great stop off to Cornwall just off the M5. Nice Sunday lunch at pub close by. Excellent self serve entry clear system

Disliked: 2 post codes on information, make sure you use the correct one as we used the campsite address by mistake and ended up on small country lanes. Once we realised and put in the correct postcode it was great
£5 a night for electric seems steep

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, we will make sure the information is updated. We hope to welcome you back again.

Great location and easy access. Basic facilities but has potential.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	2

Jeremy H. Sept 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Good location just off M5 and easy access with very good size of pitch

Disliked: Basic facilities. Toilet facilities need upgrading and some lighting would be a great improvement.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review Jeremy, we have noted your points for improvement. We hope to welcome you back again.

Happy to recommend

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

John B. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: High elevation, flat pitch very close to the hook up, large open field, clean facilities and easy instructions to access the site. Very close to Steamers cafe if you fancy a lazy breakfast.

Disliked: Some road noise.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your review, we're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future.

The Bakehouse is another lovely cafe in Cullompton that is close by.

Good flat site

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely and quite good area to base yourself

Disliked: Noisy road and railway line

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review, so pleased you were happy with your stay. We hope to welcome you back again.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

D. of E. 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site

Herons Bank

Five Bridges

Cullompton

Devon

England

EX15 1QY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.8741°N
-3.38816°W

Route directions

Please use the postcode EX15 1QY in your satnav. The what3words for the campsite is obviously.prevented.detective.

Nearest transport

Coach

4.7 mi Bus Station

10.1 mi Post Office

Rail

3.2 mi Tiverton Parkway Rail Station

7.5 mi Whimple Rail Station

7.5 mi Feniton Rail Station

Ferry

13.6 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

13.7 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

13.7 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

10 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

Sometimes you just need a quick stopover – but it’s certainly worth sticking around at Herons Bank for a little longer if you can. For starters, it’s close to several places to entertain the kids – including the excellent Diggerland Devon (five minutes’ drive), Yarak Birds of Prey (10 minutes) and Devon Railway Centre (20 minutes). Kids (and grownups) are also likely to like beach days in Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton (both about 35 minutes) or a stroll around Exeter (25 minutes), perhaps including a tour of the underground passages and a visit to the cathedral (where family events and activities are available throughout the year). For a more grown-up day out, you may prefer a tour of the stately home and gardens at Knightshayes Court (20 minutes) or a hike through Exmoor National Park (40 minutes) before a tour and tipple at Wellhayes Vineyard (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder	15 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sidmouth Town	15.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ladram Bay	15.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	N/A	Good
Budleigh Salterton	17.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beer	17.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 6.5 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 7.7 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.6 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 12.1 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.6 mi

National Trust

Knightshayes Court 5.4 mi

Killerton 6.4 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 6.6 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 7.9 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BRIDWELL 3 mi

KNIGHTSHAYES COURT 5.4 mi

KILLERTON HOUSE 6.4 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 9 mi

CADHAY 9 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

At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

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.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
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.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site? Sometimes you just need a quick stopover – but it’s certainly worth sticking around at Herons Bank for a little longer if you can. For starters, it’s close to several places to … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Herons Bank Caravan and Camping Site? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.