Pithead Campsite
From £20 For 1 night, 3 adults
- Small family-run site in the grounds of an old cider apple orchard
- Jurassic Coast beaches and Exeter city centre within a half-hour drive
- Pitches mown into a grass meadow; tennis court and games available
Site type
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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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 29 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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OfferShepherd's hut
2 people maximum Dimensions: 4.9m width x 2.1m length (16.0ft width x 7.0ft length) Calculated area: 10.4m² (112.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Good family place to stay
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Liked: Hot shower toilets washing and cooking area. No vehicles in tent field so safer children to play. Friendly staff close to main roads for beach walks days out and visit city center .
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Beautiful hut in a great spot.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: The hut was beautiful, so nicely done. In a great field and the host was very helpful too. It was so cosy with the wood burner on and the shower was fantastic! Loved being there, felt very relaxed. In a great spot too for accessing some great walks and pubs in the area.
Disliked: If it had been nicer and you were sitting outside the sound of the A30 is quite loud. Can't hear it at all though inside the hut!
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A wonderful stay with great hosts
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Liked: We had a wonderful one-night stay for my child’s 12th birthday celebration with a few of his friends on the last weekend of the season. Fan very kindly kept the marquee up for us which was due to be taken down the next day, and this was a great wet weather provision and the perfect space for breakfast the next day. The site is very beautiful and well cared for with many apple trees. The atmosphere is lovely and there are all the facilities one needs for a camping break including a kitchen/bar area with lighting, stove and a fire pit with seating. You can buy a wheelbarrow of firewood on site. Would love to come back with several families next summer for the weekend. Big thanks 🙏
Disliked: The A30 and airport is audible at night so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper but you can ignore it
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Loved being close to nature. Very rustic.…
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Liked: Loved being close to nature. Very rustic.
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We had a lovely stay at Pithead. I would definitely recommend it…
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Liked: We had a lovely stay at Pithead. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's passing through the area and they will for sure go back if I'm there again. It is a beautiful site, the amenities make for a very easy camp and the host is really attentive and welcoming. We had a lovely evening relaxing by the firepit
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From the manager: Thank you Louisa! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Excellent family campsite
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Liked: This is the nicest campsite we have stayed at. There are beautiful orchard trees and bamboo trees giving privacy to the loos and a lovely enclosed outdoor shower. There is a communal kitchen with gas hob and small fridge, a large communal firepit, a covered outdoor communal dining area with several tables and armchairs and paths have been mowed into the grass/meadow to create pitch areas and pathways to each of them, as well as to all facilities. There are three lovely bell tents with fire pits and picnic tables as well as a lovely shepherd’s hut. There is even a grass tennis court complete with balls and high end racquets for adults and kids. The site isn’t too big or at all crowded. It was wonderful staying there.
Disliked: You can hear a main road from the site but this sort of noise helps out our children to sure. There is occasional air traffic noise but this was slain very interesting for the children and it is rare at night.
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From the manager: Thank you so much Pamela! 😍
Stunning little site, clean facilities and a wonderful host
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Stunning accommodation Very welcoming and hard working host, went above and beyond to accommodate us. Fantastic communal areas
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From the manager: Aw thank you Kelly, was great having you in the hut ♥️
The whole place! From the location to the rustic-ness! It was…
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Liked: The whole place! From the location to the rustic-ness! It was soooooo peaceful and the camp kitchen and retro marquee were amazing. The fire pit was great for toasting marshmallows for luxury smors - we used double chocolate chip cookies for the biscuit bit! The kitchen was really well kitted out and we had no problem sharing it with other campers - it made it really sociable. We were more than happy to add to the honesty box for the gas. The shower was great, nice and warm and the toilets were clean and not smelly as long as people remembered to close the toilet lids! It was place that made a lot of the Jurassic coast really accessible - we would definitely stay again. Fan was amazing and so welcoming and friendly - thank you!
Disliked: nothing!
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From the manager: Sooo happy you enjoyed! ♥️
Lovely little campsite!
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Liked: Lovely small and welcoming campsite, good facilities including kitchen area with communal fridge. We visited the area specifically to see the beavers on the River Otter! I enjoyed not having cars next to tents as it meant the site was more peaceful (& picturesque!)
Disliked: Shower was not particularly warm. Proximity to the A30 meant loud road noise even late at night unfortunately.
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We really enjoyed our stay at Pithead Campsite,such a lovely place. Our…
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Liked: We really enjoyed our stay at Pithead Campsite,such a lovely place. Our little girls enjoyed the swing and to run around the apple trees. Good camping facilities,had everything you need when you go camping (plates,cutlery,mugs,etc),even USB for charging your phone. The owner of the campsite,a lovely lady, was very welcoming and friendly.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Pétanque
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Remote location
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse 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
Pithead Campsite
Marsh Green
Exeter
Devon
England
EX5 2HE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.73831°N
-3.35382°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 6.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Sidmouth Town | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Budleigh Salterton | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.4 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 5.8 mi
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 6.1 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 7.8 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.6 mi
National Trust
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 4.2 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 4.4 mi
Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 5.4 mi
Killerton 5.7 mi
A la Ronde 7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ROCKBEARE MANOR 1 mi
AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 2.7 mi
CADHAY 3.1 mi
Woodbury Common and Woodbury Castle 4.9 mi
BICTON 5.1 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 3.4 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 6.6 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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Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Pithead Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pithead Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pithead Campsite? If you’re heading here for a good bit of outdoor activity time, you may like to plot a course to Ottery St Mary (10 minutes’ drive) for a five-mile walk along the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pithead Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pithead Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.