Coombe View Farm

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The camping fields showing the static caravans in the distance, and wonderful views out to sea
The camping fields showing the static caravans in the distance, and wonderful views out to sea
July sun at coombe view
Field view and it's garden
The camping fields
Bluebell woods at coombe view in may
A sea view!
Outside of caravan
The view from sea view
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July sun at coombe view
Field view and it's garden
The camping fields

  • Small but spacious site overlooking the Devon coast
  • A 10-minute walk from a local bus service to Exeter and Bournemouth
  • Exmoor ponies, sheep, chicken and ducks on site
The clue is in the name – a holiday at Coombe View Farm will guarantee some of the nicest sea and countryside views east Devon has to offer. Oh, and it just so happens to be a farm too so there really is plenty to entice anyone here to pay a visit. This small but spacious site overlooks the Devonshire coast and is the perfect spot to get your fill of sea air and seriously special scenery. It has level ground and custom-made pathways for driving around, along with oodles of green grass so kids can run about and play safely. It may be rural, but you can still take advantage of the local bus service which runs between Exeter and Bournemouth (hop aboard at the stop around a 10-minute walk along the lane). The campsite has no bar, no clubhouse, nor nightly entertainment, but with campfires allowed and a haven of wildlife on your doorstep (along with the handy amenities block with loos and showers, a washing-up area and disabled facilities), this is good old quiet camping in a beautiful natural setting which makes for a truly relaxing retreat. Bring on the marshmallows... Exmoor ponies, a small flock of sheep, geese and an array of chickens on site are waiting for a visit from guests. Grab your binoculars because the hedgerows and fields surrounding the site also make a convenient home for an array of winged types for you to get your beak spotting too. Wifi is available on the farm but not guaranteed because it is in a rural location without fibre.

Site type

Caravans for hire 2
Touring caravan pitches 50
Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 15 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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 15 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.9

Overall rating from 272 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
 7
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
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Peaceful

76% would recommend this site to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful rural escape with beautiful views and is well-located for exploring local beaches and villages. Visitors generally praised the friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness of basic facilities, and spacious pitches. Some noted issues with steep slopes, limited electricity, and dated amenities. A minority of reviews mentioned negative staff interactions and poor site maintenance, though these appear to be isolated incidents.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 28
Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful, quiet camp site. Large plots. Really helpful staff and lovely welcome.…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Accommodation
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (three person)

Liked Peaceful, quiet camp site. Large plots. Really helpful staff and lovely welcome. Facilities basic but absolutely fine and were clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.

Fantastic, friendly, kid friendly, stunning with big skies.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Hello, we stayed here with friends and kids for 5 days, last week. We loved this campsite. It was not too busy at any point in the week and it was quiet with lots of space and the feeling of big skies! Not too much shade on site so bring your own! The toilets and showers and washing up sinks while dated were always clean with plenty of loo roll and hot water at just the right temperature, with nature pics as an added touch. The fridge door broke in my hand and a new one was installed the same day. The owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive and I liked the Seniors evening drive round, it felt like care. Thank you and we plan on returning next year.

Disliked Lack of shade, but still a gorgeous site with sea views!

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I would never use this campsite again......

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 1
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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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The view and convenient location. Sadly, very little else.....

Disliked Obnoxious staff. The female was clearly drunk when she demanded additional payment for a tent that was too large for our pitch. (It wasn't)
Fortunately she then wandered off to speak to other campers and we didn't see her again!
Strange mobile patrols of the campsite by a male in a red Skoda Yeti. These were very regular and he stopped to complain about kids playing in the wrong places!
Archaic and grubby toilet and shower facilities. They were some of the worst that we have experienced in a very long time.
Dog poo bins overflowing and not changed in the 4 days that we stayed at the site.
No WiFi in the camping fields.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Staff have been spoken to regarding your comment, to our knowledge no member of staff has been drinking on the job and no other reports of this have been made.
Our charges our done on tent size not pitch size and the only reason you would have been asked for further payment is if your tent was larger than what you booked.
The man in the car is our friendly owner. He likes to keep an eye on things and chat to our guests. We welcome children playing on the site but if this was around tents, or not safe they would have been asked to move.

As stated in our information our facilities are basic with plenty of hot running water. They are cleaned once a day but when the site becomes busy this is increased to twice a day or more if needed. If you had found the facilities in a bad state you would have been welcome to inform a member of staff. This then would have been sorted out.

The dog poo bins are also cleaned regularly when full. But if there was a problem you again could have let a member of staff know.

Also as stated in our information Wifi is available on our site but not guaranteed, the closer you are to the office the better chance you have at picking it up.

What a gem of a site. Coombe view is a small (three…

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Wifi
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Nikki S.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked What a gem of a site. Coombe view is a small (three fields), very quite and has a stunning view of the sea between rolling hills full of cows and sheep. If you want to get away from everything but still be close to all the villages and sea then this is the place for you. Lindsey is bubbly and very friendly and is always happy to help. The shower and toilet block are clean and the showers are hot. There is washing up sinks and a fridge and freezer as well. We had an amazing week camping here and would thoroughly recommend staying here. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Lindsey for a great stay - Andy, Nikki & Connor

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.

Excellent campsite (second stay ) 10 mins to bus to seaton & sidmouth.

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9 out of 10
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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tessa p.

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked The caravan was delightful and clean and well equipped. All staff kind, friendly and helpful and welcoming.

Disliked Nothing .

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and we are so glad you had a good time. We hope to see you again soon.

I got a friendly greeting and things were explained to me well.…

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8 out of 10
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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Clare M.

Electric grass tent pitch (three person)

Liked I got a friendly greeting and things were explained to me well.
Nice quiet pitch, protected from the wind by the hedge.
Toilets and showers basic but clean and tidy. Showers were nice and hot.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike really. The site is basic, but it is advertised as that and is a lovely peaceful base to explore Devon from.
Not the fault of the site, but the walk back from Branscombe is a killer! Very steep hill. Luckily I managed to cadge a lift 😊

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again one day.

Toilet and shower facilities good and clean. Large pitches.…

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7 out of 10
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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Anonymous

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Toilet and shower facilities good and clean. Large pitches.

Disliked Field is quite sloped so couldn’t get van fully level even on ramps.
Electric hookup wasn’t very good, it was very weak so kettle, hair appliances etc all tripped the electrics, something we haven’t had with any other site before.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review.

We do state in our details it is a 6amp electricity supply, this means that when using anything other than camping equipment could cause it to trip. A member of staff would have been glad to assist regarding the electric tripping if spoken to.

As for the pitches we completely understand it can be tricky sometimes. If you were having trouble, we would have been very happy to have helped if you had reached out during your stay.

Nice caravan Good tent pitch Quiet site Branscombe beach is lovely…

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9 out of 10
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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Anonymous

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Nice caravan
Good tent pitch
Quiet site
Branscombe beach is lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again one day.

Xx…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Shannon B.

Electric grass touring caravan pitch

Liked Xx

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review.

Clean quiet site with good facilities…

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Clean quiet site with good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 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

Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Coombe View Farm

Branscombe

Seaton

Devon

England

EX12 3BT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70664°N
3.13172°W

Route directions

Satnavs do not always bring guests to the correct location. If you start to travel downhill, that's the incorrect way. Do not turn down Locksey's Lane. Take the next turning, which is adjacent to it. When you turn off the A3052, please stay on the lane and do not turn off. Coombe View Farm is less than one mile from the A3052 on the right-hand side and there are signs in the lane. What3words: unhelpful.materials.climate.

Nearest transport

Coach
14.9 mi Rail Station
14.9 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
14.9 mi Opposite Rail Station
Rail
6.7 mi Honiton Rail Station
7.5 mi Axminster Rail Station
8.7 mi Feniton Rail Station
Ferry
14.3 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
14.8 mi Starcross Ferry Landing
Airport
12.6 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

Branch out to the village of Branscombe with its pretty beach, just one and half miles from the campsite. Thatched cottages, a working Norman forge and Saint Winifred church make a day out in Branscombe a mightily interesting one. If you’re after a trusty ale or a plentiful helping of hearty pub grub after a day meandering through the scenic village and brushing up on your Devonshire history, then good news - Branscome is sandwiched between two pubs serving the like. The well-looked after Jurassic Coast shingle beach has rockpools for kids to dive into exploring. With fishing trips available, a picnic area and a café serving ice creams on the beachfront too, all in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, everyone’s sure to have a splashing time… Step out on a coastal walk along the footpaths from Branscombe to the fishing village at Beer, just two miles away and with fresh fish available to buy on the sheltered beach to take back for the campfire too. There’s a unmissable all-day brekkie to be had at one of the village’s popular cafés, perfect for prepping you for a guided tour around this history-rich smuggling haven. Can’t decide where to start? Choo-choose a trip to the model railway attraction, Pecorama, to keep the kids entertained with gardens, games and train rides. For a more demanding stroll, around seven miles westward you’ll reach the resort of Sidmouth. If you can drag yourself from a deckchair on the pebbly beach, take a peek at the town’s church with its stained-glass window donated by Queen Victoria herself - it’s a royally pretty sight. While you’re up, climb the 500-foot Peak Hill to enjoy a panorama of the area too - one won’t be disappointed with the view. Music lovers - take a trip in August to have yourselves a merry time at the town’s folk festival. You’re never short of a coastline to explore around here: other seaside towns close by include Seaton (an hour’s walk or 10-minute car journey), home to the Axe Yacht Club. Hop aboard the tram here to take in the views of the estuary - twitchers, don’t forget your binos. Exeter is also just 45 minutes by car to the east. The popular university and cathedral city is home to shopping and dining galore, as well as indoor climbing and bowling centres (perfect for rainy days) and a street food market, cycling and canoeing opportunities (for the sunnier ones). A trip to these parts wouldn’t be complete without a scoop (or few) of Devonshire clotted cream dolloped on a fruit-strewn scone, and with the choice of restaurants and eateries in Exeter, you’re sure to be able to trial and test some of the best.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 7.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5.2 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 15.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.5 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 1 mi

Shute Barton 5.4 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 6.4 mi

A la Ronde 12.8 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 1.3 mi

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 2.3 mi

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 2.6 mi

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 3.6 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 5.4 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 sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coombe View Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coombe View Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coombe View Farm? Branch out to the village of Branscombe with its pretty beach, just one and half miles from the campsite. Thatched cottages, a working Norman forge and Saint Winifred church make a day … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coombe View Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Coombe View Farm? From £13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.