Didwell Farm Campsite

9.9 67 reviews
Visitor image of the gorgeous views from the pitch and from the well appointed barn
Visitor image of the gorgeous views from the pitch and from the well appointed barn
Views over the sea
Views towards the sea
Barbecue on site
Relaxing as the sun sets
Path on the site leading to the house and barn
Sunset over the site
Hay bales being formed on the farm
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Views over the sea
Views towards the sea
Barbecue on site

  • Small family-friendly site in the South Hams two miles from the coast
  • Within walking distance of the South West Coast Path and beaches
  • Barbecues allowed; pub, restaurant and café within walking distance
Set up for sweet sea views and countryside courses in the South Hams… a small, family-friendly and dog-friendly site on a working livestock farm, Didwell Farm Campsite is well-positioned for clifftop wanders, catching waves or whiling the day away on the sand, within walking distance of Thurlestone and coastal paths. Down to the sea you go… with grassy pitches sloping down towards the valley, it’s easy to see your end destination. It’s a 35-minute walk to the South West Coast Path. From there, take your pick from Thurlestone’s five sandy beaches (all pretty splendid swimming spots). There are surfboards for hire and watersports galore at Bantham beach (an hour’s walk), the rockpools and rock archway at the National Trust’s South Milton Sands (40 minutes) or plenty of wildlife around the South Huish Wetlands Reserve’s boardwalks (40 minutes). No matter how far you walk or paddle out, there’s always a place to prop your feet back on site. The back to basics pitches are an easy-going place to unwind… perhaps rustle up a barbecue or take yourself off on a wander to source some tasty eats. Handily, there’s a café down by South Milton Sands and a restaurant and pub 35 minutes’ walk away from the site. If you’re looking to stock up on general food supplies, Kingsbridge (a market town with an indoor pool and bowling) is an easy five-minute drive away too. Here, you may take your pick from fish and chip shops, pubs and other cosy restaurants.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Top-notch facilities like a versatile barn with brew-ups & chargers, plus roomy, clean showers & composting loos. Campers love the epic sea views, heaps of space & quiet vibe. Friendly, helpful owners make for a ripper stay. Narrow access roads noted, but most keen to come back.

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Lovely site with well kept facilities.…

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Paul W.

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Liked Lovely site with well kept facilities. On the first day Rob came to greet us and made us feel very welcome. Thank you!

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Samantha M.

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Liked I usually camp in Sally Tripps field, but a friend was camping here so we stayed here instead and was not disappointed. View of the sea was stunning. Compost loos very clean and not smelly! The barn with showers and washing up facilities made it so much easier and with a kettle to make hot drinks was a bonus. Will definitely be back again to stay.

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Absolutely brilliant!!

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Jeremy C.

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Liked Second time we have stayed, and again a fantastic stay! Beautiful views of the sea & surrounding country side. The campsite has a big barn, with 2 x huge wet rooms; fridges, a microwave & kettles to make hot drinks- which the owners kindly provide tea, coffee & milk for! And the compost loos are the cleanest I’ve used! We will definitely be going again next year!! Jerry & Joe ++

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Gorgeous basic site that gets it right.

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Stephen B.

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Liked Beautiful views, clean facilities and friendly owners.

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This was our second visit and we will be back again.

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Hugh F.

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Liked Everything! . A lovely campsite in a lovely location. Great facilities and so friendly. I can't find a fault.

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The open space, the location, the…

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Riccardo A.

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Liked The open space, the location, the view, the facilities - everything!

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Absolutely brilliant campsite, Rob was excellent,…

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Zarand S.

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Liked Absolutely brilliant campsite, Rob was excellent, nice fellow campers, fantastic facilities in the barn, and the toilets were clean and did not smell. Amazing view of the sea. Would go again :)

Disliked Nothing

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Everything we wanted from a campsite!

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Jasmine W.

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Liked Amazing facilities! Super clean! They have thought of everything. Really quiet and amazing views. Perfect location!

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Katie F.

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Liked Everything

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Beautiful place to camp the owners…

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Whitney S.

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Liked Beautiful place to camp the owners are lovely as well ❤️

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Didwell Farm Campsite

South Milton

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 3LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.27776°N
3.83336°W

Route directions

Use the postcode TQ7 3LB for satnav.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.8 km BP Garage
13.8 km Town Hall
20.1 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Rail
13.8 km Ivybridge Rail Station
20.4 km Totnes Rail Station
24.7 km Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
2.7 km Bantham Ferry Landing
2.9 km Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
4.1 km Kingsbridge 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

If you’ve got little ones to entertain, no need to fret. Pennywell Farm (35 minutes' drive) has pig racing, trailer rides and a miniature railway, plus plenty of friendly farm animals for hands-on experiences. Woodlands Family Theme Park (20 minutes) has some slightly more daring rides, including rollercoasters and toboggan runs, as well as a zoo park and falconry. Or, if you’re still looking to see more animals (and many of the wilder kind), Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (40 minutes) is a good detour. Paignton (45 minutes) itself has seaside resorts vibes in full with a busy beachfront, pier or steam railway rides a little further inland. A fishing village with thatched cottages… Hope Cove (10 minutes) is a stop off the South West Coast Path and home to two small coves. Take a fishing trip here or set sail from Salcombe (15 minutes), a sailing town. Afterwards, you may want to dedicate some time to browsing the boutique shops, dining in a fine restaurant or taking the ferry to East Portlemouth beach (35 minutes) or South Sands Beach (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Thurlestone North 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Thurlestone South 2.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bantham 3.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Hope Cove 4.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bigbury-On-Sea South 4.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.6 km

National Marine Aquarium 23.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 24.3 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 24.3 km

Living Coasts 29.7 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 7.1 km

Wembury 18.2 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 21 km

Saltram 21 km

Greenway 21.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringmore Round 4.9 km

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 4.9 km

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 6.4 km

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 7.1 km

Erme Estuary 9.2 km

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 Didwell Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Didwell Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Didwell Farm Campsite? If you’ve got little ones to entertain, no need to fret. Pennywell Farm (35 minutes' drive) has pig racing, trailer rides and a miniature railway, plus plenty of friendly farm animals for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Didwell Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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