Blackbury Campsite

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  • Simple family campsite near Colyton in East Devon National Landscape
  • The Donkey Sanctuary 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 15 minutes
  • Compost loos and hot shower; pub and shop 10 minutes’ drive
Back to basics it might be, but Blackbury Campsite is in one cracking location, with East Devon National Landscape views in all directions from the grass pitches, and close to all manner of fun things to do with the family. Jurassic Coast beaches or The Donkey Sanctuary, anyone? Only open for the school summer holidays, the level camping field has compost loos, a hot shower and an undercover wash area – all the facilities were built locally using equally local Devon larch. The site is south facing, so everyone gets the sunshine and can enjoy the far-reaching views over valleys and oak woodland. It’s super-easy to get to, and tucked away down a quiet lane on a gorgeous 200-acre farm dating right back to Saxon times. Throughout summer, the next-door neighbours (right opposite the campsite entrance) host Wiscombe Park motor-racing days, and there’s a lively roster of music festivals in Sidmouth. Need anything else? There are pubs and shops in Colyton (both 15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

RV sites 25
Tent sites 25
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 53 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious, peaceful site offers beautiful views near coastal towns. Praised for spotless facilities, including eco-friendly toilets & hot showers. Relaxed vibe, friendly owners, and lots of room for kids. A few mentioned a single shower bottleneck and low water pressure. Highly recommended for a chill getaway!

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excellent campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked beautiful and peaceful campsite. hot shower is great!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot. Lovely and quiet with…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great spot. Lovely and quiet with good scenery and on the doorstep of lots to do.

Disliked Some other campers not following rules and having dogs off leads.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet place

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Anete P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great place, clear sky during the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect back to back-to-Nature camping trip site

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Sally M.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Loved the site, everything that was needed for a perfect back to back-to-Nature camping trip
Compost toilets, Shower, washing up sinks
Big pitches.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views, level pitches, laid back…

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Jon G.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Nice views, level pitches, laid back vibe with no check in/out times…….for a bigger motorhome, the approach lane is narrow, but with passing places, for dodging tractors……

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Nice views, good space and free…

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Chels Matt B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice views, good space and free to pitch where you like

Disliked Toilets weren't great- we were aware they were compost toilets which we've been fine with before but they didn't have any sawdust to cover so get smelly fast and waste levels were high. The weekend we stayed there were lots of families with small children so was noisier in the morning, not a site if you want a lie in!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice peaceful spot with good views…

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Alex C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice peaceful spot with good views and close to the coast. Would recommend for anyone looking to visit the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site in a very quiet location. Sky was dark and amenities clean.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Site was pretty flat and well kept. Amenities were clean and tidy and the ability to have a camp fire was a real plus. The no fuss approach to arrival and departure made our single night stay very easy and pleasant.
Kids play set and swing was a nice touch.

Disliked Only has the one shower but this did not greatly impact our stay.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, especially the location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to stay. loved our…

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Erin S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Perfect place to stay. loved our time there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Blackbury Campsite

lovehayne farm

southleigh

Colyton

Devon

England

EX24 6JE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.72596°N
3.15764°W

Route directions

Please look for wooden signs saying 'Blackbury Campsite'. Do not turn into Lovehayne Farm. When the turning for Lovehayne Farm is on your right, you need to take the next turn on the right

Nearest transport

Coach
22.1 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
22.1 km The Barn Owl
23.2 km Rail Station
Rail
8.1 km Honiton Rail Station
11.3 km Feniton Rail Station
12.3 km Axminster Rail Station
Ferry
22.3 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
22.4 km Exmouth Ferry Landing
22.4 km Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
18.3 km 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Blackbury Camp (Iron Age fort): 10 minutes’ walk - Blackbury Honey Farm: 10 minutes - Wiscombe Park (events venue): five minutes’ drive - Branscombe (beach and pubs): 10 minutes - The Donkey Sanctuary: 10 minutes - Beer (Jurassic Coast): 15 minutes - Pecorama (kids’ adventures): 15 minutes - Wildwood Devon (animal park): 20 minutes - Lyme Regis: 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Beer 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Town 8.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 11.4 km Sea N/AGoodN/AGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 7.7 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.3 km

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 21.9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 22.3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.2 km

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 4 km

Shute Barton 8.4 km

Loughwood Meeting House 9.6 km

A la Ronde 19.8 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 20.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 3.9 km

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 4.9 km

Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 6.4 km

Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 6.6 km

COMBE HOUSE 6.8 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 Blackbury Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackbury Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackbury Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Blackbury Camp (Iron Age fort): 10 minutes’ walk - Blackbury Honey Farm: 10 minutes - Wiscombe Park (events venue): five minutes’ drive - Branscombe (beach and … Read more
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackbury Campsite? From $37.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.