Thorn Campsite

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Nine-hole golf course on site
Nine-hole golf course on site
Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area
Sheltered camping field
Hook-up
Hook-up point
Clubhouse with loos and showers
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Level camping field
Meadow view from the camping field
Camping area

  • Well-maintained wild camping field on a golf course in rural Devon
  • A 10-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast, Branscombe and Sidmouth
  • Golf and snacks on site; beaches, coastal hikes, pubs and shops nearby
Thorn Campsite is a secluded spot in Devon countryside, near Jurassic Coast beaches and seaside resorts – and here’s the thing – it comes with its very own golf course. Yes, golfers pack your clubs and come to enjoy a few rounds on a nine-hole rural course. The flat and neatly manicured camping field has electric hook-ups, loos, a washing-up area and showers, and it’s just a short stroll from the golf course. The clubhouse cleverly doubles as a snack bar with additional loos and showers for site guests, and there’s a wifi connection if you need to keep friends informed of your golfing successes. But it’s not just about the golfing. Families, couples and dogs are also welcome at Thorn, as there’s plenty hereabouts to keep everyone entertained. Take the kids rummaging for fossils along the Jurassic Coast (10 minutes’ drive), and if they have behaved really, really well, the best treat ever is feeding time at The Donkey Sanctuary (five minutes). You can choose from an abundance of lovely beaches along the coastline (Salcombe Regis and Seaton to name just two – both less than 15 minutes’ drive), and the South West Coast Path (10 minutes) reveals swathes of rugged headlands for long-distance hikers. Sidmouth supermarkets will keep you fed and watered, and if you want a night off from cooking, there are traditional pubs in Branscombe (10 minutes) and a whole host of restaurants in Budleigh Salterton (25 minutes).

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 53 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
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

77% would recommend this campground to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a relaxed, spacious experience with friendly owners and a peaceful rural setting. Pitches are large & flat, some near the golf course. Facilities are basic but functional. Most guests found it excellent value & quiet, though some noted cleanliness issues & occasional noise.

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Richard O.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Peaceful, great value, clean, relaxing. Close to great walks and Sidmouth. Flexible checkin/checkout.

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with lots of space.

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8 out of 10
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Charlotte S.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked A large site with lots of space for the tents and kids to play.
Dogs were very welcome.
The owner was very friendly and relaxed.
It was nice not to have to rush to pack up to leave.

Disliked Can’t say there was anything I disliked.
The showers could have been a bit better, but they were clean as were the toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Space and golf activities…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Space and golf activities

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a great site! Never thought about staying on a golf course b4!

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Charlotte W.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Relaxed atmosphere, space of pitches, ability to have campfire & collect wood from hedges, friendly owners, toilets & showers (one in driving range field ok but take own loo roll), bin facilities (far from camping but ideal as don't have to see or smell, location, price. Can also have a try of golf golf course & mini golf for a very low price (no need to take own clubs!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will defo be back asap.

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Warm welcome.
Quiet relaxed setting - close enough to town to get supplies but far enough away to be quiet.
Owner was friendly and the on site driving range was ideal for the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The quiet surroundings and calm that…

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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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Sophie W.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked The quiet surroundings and calm that the golf course bought, husband loved that he could roll out of bed to golf! That the signal was limited it ment we could fully switch off and enjoy the calm!

Disliked No hot water for washing dishes had to decant from the showers in the limited time there was warm water, the cleanliness of the other campers let the site down which was a shame

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and accommodating owner.…

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly and accommodating owner.

Disliked Bathroom facilities are a little rustic and you to cross the golf course.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very convenient reasonable facilities for a…

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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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Customer service
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Anonymous

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked Very convenient reasonable facilities for a pop up site served my purpose well

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful clean site friendly owners. Spacious…

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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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Kim H.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful clean site friendly owners. Spacious pitch we go every year because it’s just lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The rural location…

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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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Andy W.

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked The rural location

Disliked Noisy campers, distance of toilet block, no bins for rubbish

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Wild camping

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

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Thorn Campsite

Thorn Golf Centre

Salcombe Regis

Sidmouth

Devon

England

EX10 0JH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.69764°N
3.20277°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.8 mi Rail Station
11.8 mi Opposite Rail Station
11.9 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
6.9 mi Honiton Rail Station
7.1 mi Feniton Rail Station
8.2 mi Whimple Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Exmouth Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
11.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
Airport
9.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 minutes - Branscombe (pubs and beach): 10 minutes - Sidmouth (shops and beach): 10 minutes - Bicton Park Botanical Gardens: 20 minutes - Budleigh Salterton (beach and restaurants): 25 minutes - Crealy Theme Park and Resort: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Town 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 2.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 4.3 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Beer 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 2 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 9.3 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 12.9 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.4 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 15.3 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 2.8 mi

Shute Barton 8 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 8.8 mi

A la Ronde 9.7 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 1 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 2.4 mi

Branscombe – Street and the Coastal Path 3.5 mi

COMBE HOUSE 5.3 mi

BICTON 5.5 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 Thorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Thorn Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Golf: on site - The Donkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Norman Lockyer Observatory: five minutes - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes - Salcombe Regis (beach): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thorn Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Thorn Campsite? From $25.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.