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
Campground type
25
25
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
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass RV campsite
6 people maximum 
9.3/10
28 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum 9.5/10
20 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
98% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, peaceful site with beautiful views. Spotlessly clean facilities including eco-toilets & hot showers. Great for kids. Owners friendly. A few mention single shower congestion & low water pressure. Highly recommended for a relaxing break.
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Perfect back to back-to-Nature camping trip site
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
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Nice views, level pitches, laid back…
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…
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!
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Nice site in a very quiet location. Sky was dark and amenities clean.
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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Everything, especially the location…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Everything, especially the location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Just returned from a 2 night…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Just returned from a 2 night stay at Blackbury Campsite.
Beautiful location with excellent well thought out facilities and a very relaxed atmosphere, views are amazing, some great dog walks plus a nice level pitch.
I will definitely visit again and would highly recommend to anyone looking for quiet relaxing break away.
Also excellent value for money given the location and facilities.
Disliked There is nothing to dislike 👍
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Eco friendly, peaceful campsite…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Eco friendly, peaceful campsite
Recommend to friends Visit again
Easy to find, plenty of space…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Easy to find, plenty of space to pitch up
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Can highly recommend
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Spacious and quiet location. In future I’d set up further from children’s play area. Excellent toilets well looked after and clean showers.
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Would recommend for great location near beer
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location. Clean facilities and lots of space. Clean facilities and a hot shower.
Disliked Nothing really. There is only 1 shower but was never an issue for us and we holidayed there in August and there was always plenty of vacant facilities.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 3.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Town | 5.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 4.8 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.3 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.6 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 13.9 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 16.3 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 2.5 mi
Shute Barton 5.2 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 6 mi
A la Ronde 12.3 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 12.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 2.4 mi
Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3 mi
Colyton - River Coly - Parehayne Hill 4 mi
Seaton - Beer - Pratt's Hill - Holyford - Seaton 4.1 mi
COMBE HOUSE 4.2 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 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
- When can I check in and check out of Blackbury Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime On-park accommodation Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Blackbury Campsite? From $26.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.