Mattiscombe Farm Camping

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Visitor image of their view
Visitor image of their view
Arrival information can be found on the noticeboard just inside summerpark gate
Cows grazing turnips in winter
Visitor image of the view from their van
Waypark pitches
Guests enjoying the sun and views
Full site on the 2021 spring bank holiday for opening weekend
Cows coming to visit campers
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Arrival information can be found on the noticeboard just inside summerpark gate
Cows grazing turnips in winter
Visitor image of the view from their van

  • Spacious, back-to-basics South Devon farm site with views of Start Bay
  • A 20-minute drive (via ferry) to Salcombe and 25 minutes to Dartmouth
  • South West Coast Path and National Cycle Route 28 access from site
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mattiscombe Farm Camping hits the spot. Sitting in hilltop fields and with spectacular views over Start Bay, this three-acre site is on a working family farm, with masses of space for kids to run around safely. Dogs are also welcome to come and join your camping adventure, but as there’s livestock in neighbouring fields, please keep them on a lead at all times. There are two fields, which share a number of facilities. The Summerpark field has two hot showers, two composting toilets, a cold-water washing-up station and a UV-treated cold water tap. Waypark has a chemical waste point with a wash-out tap and an untreated cold water tap; the water from this tap will need to be boiled or treated before drinking. Both fields have their own rubbish and recycling points. There’s always someone around on the farm in case of emergencies (a mobile phone number is given out on arrival), and if you want suggestions for days out, you can catch the owners around and about daily. Once you’re all settled in, you can pretty much forget about the car. Several country walks start from the farm, and pitches are an easy one-mile walk from Torcross beach, where there’s direct access to the South West Coast Path. Cyclists can join National Cycle Network Route 28 straight from the site too – hire electric bikes in Kingsbridge (20 minutes’ drive) if you want to take the strain out of pedalling. Traditional Devon pubs are found in the nearest villages of Stokenham and Torcross (both 20 minutes’ walk), and you can source supplies from local farm shops if you fancy a barbecue back at the site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 9
Touring caravan pitches 9
Tent pitches 29
Open now
Opens 23 May
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 92 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-located, peaceful campsite with stunning views, praised for its spacious pitches and clean, hot showers. Many reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful owner. While facilities are generally described as basic but adequate, some mention the composting toilets and limited washing-up facilities. Access via single-track lanes is noted, and whilst the site is considered great value, some feel it would be challenging if at full capacity.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Friendly, basic campsite, and very peaceful.

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Tracey H.

Waypark Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked The views are stunning. Friendly Owners. Freedom to choose our spot. And loved having sheep outside our tent door.
Clean, hot showers. And minutes from the sea!!

Disliked Nothing! But some did mention the sawdust loo's, so be sure to read what they are before going. It didn't bother us at all but may not be for everyone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved out short stay. Lovely views…

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Lee P.

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved out short stay. Lovely views close to local beaches. Shower is decent

Disliked Toilets

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Loved the freedom of the site……

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Anonymous

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the freedom of the site… pitches were nice size… and that view to the sea was beautiful… nice walk down to the cove and a nice little beach front with a pub n fish n chips…

Disliked The lane to get to it was tricky as we kept meeting bigger vehicles but that’s Devon. Was worth the lanes

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Amazing View from the top of…

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Andy W.

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing View from the top of the field of Slapton Ley Beach, good recycling points, showers were good.

Disliked most pitches are on a slope so next time we will take levelling chocks for our Van, as we weren't aware before booking

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Lovely location, good sized pitch and…

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Alex C.

Waypark Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location, good sized pitch and so quiet.

Disliked Toilets were rather smelly

Recommend to friends Visit again

How peaceful it was, the children…

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Kayleigh B.

Waypark Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked How peaceful it was, the children loved seeing the animals and blackberry picking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place and lovely people ❤️…

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Paulina A.

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely place and lovely people ❤️
There is nothing bad we can say about this place. We've had great time and kids absolutely loved the animals! So much space to play with children and it feels safe. Definitely will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A unique experience, fantastic views and Ben a wonderful warm host!

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Paula L.

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful landscape, lots of amazing walking, so close to Slapton Sands.

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Beautiful views. Peaceful. Tranquil…

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Anonymous

Waypark Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful views. Peaceful. Tranquil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best expierence ever,had everything toilets hot…

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Mohammad Y.

Waypark Field non-electric grass pitch

Liked Best expierence ever,had everything toilets hot showers..animals kids enjoyed feeding.30 mins walk to a beautiful beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Mattiscombe Farm Camping

Stokenham

Devon

England

TQ7 2SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.26714°N
3.67659°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.3 mi Bank Lane
11.3 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
11.4 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail
11.7 mi Totnes Rail Station
12.6 mi Paignton Rail Station
13.3 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
Ferry
4.5 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Kingsbridge Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing

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

Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe (20 minutes) for dinghy hire, spas and a gin distillery, or head off to Dartmouth (35 minutes) and have a poke around the town’s namesake castle and a leisurely lunch in waterfront restaurants overlooking the Dart river. If you’re holidaying with the family, park down by the lake at Slapton Ley (five minutes’ drive) and let your kids and dogs have a run around along Slapton Sands spit (10 minutes). There are thrill rides at Woodlands Family Theme Park (20 minutes), and you can keep the kids entertained with keeper talks and big cats at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (50 minutes). For a quiet family day on the lovely beaches of South Devon, try secluded Mattiscombe Sands for rockpooling and paddling, or head to Lannacombe beach (both 15 minutes) for safe swimming – the latter is also dog friendly all year around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Slapton Sands Torcross 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Slapton Sands Monument 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Blackpool Sands 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mill Bay 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Salcombe North Sands 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11.8 mi

Living Coasts 14.8 mi

Buckfast Abbey 16.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.2 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 5.6 mi

Coleton Fishacre 8.2 mi

Greenway 9 mi

Compton Castle 14.6 mi

Wembury 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 0.4 mi

Moor Sand 4.7 mi

Salcombe Cannon 4.9 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 5.3 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 5.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mattiscombe Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mattiscombe Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mattiscombe Farm Camping? Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mattiscombe Farm Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mattiscombe Farm Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.