Fire Beacon Camping
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- Peaceful wild campsite with views of Devon countryside near Sidmouth
- A 20-minute drive to Branscombe beach; 25 minutes from Exmouth
- Just off the East Devon Way and close to the South West Coast Path
Site type
14
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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.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 31 May to
Open from Fri, 12 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 3.0m depth (13.1ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
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We loved the location, the stars sunset and moon was amazing, it…
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Liked: We loved the location, the stars sunset and moon was amazing, it was quite and relaxing. Composting toilets where not smelly although maybe some lavender hanging in there may be nice addition Incase seats are left up.
Disliked: The only shower there was on site didn't stay a warm temperature on day one and on day two it only heated UpTo 15 degrees max and turning its self off, the last day it didn't work at all. Would of thought as it's an outside open air shower it is important it runs at a warm temperature. Had to provide own water or pay for it onsite due to no drinking water, there was no hot water at all to do dishes either. Rather than wheelbarrow to get camping equipment to and fro car a festival trolly type thing would of been helpful especially as the fields on a slope
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From the manager: Firstly I can only apologise that the shower was temperamental during your stay, at one point you said it was too hot! This was mainly due to the inclement weather. The first line of our description does say we are a wild campsite & as such means we have basic facilities, which would not include hot water for washing up. Also I am sorry you didn't read about the facilities onsite before you booked, as you would have seen, we don't have drinking water onsite. As a 'pop up' campsite it is not financially viable to have a filtration system & pay for water testing. Thank you for your suggestion of a festival trolley for guests to transport their gear, this is something we will look into for next season. Once again apologies for any inconvenience. Regards, KT
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Liked: More than we expected : ) The hosts are perfect - space or chat, you get what you seek. Lovely: view, take a shower when it's raining, a barn owl swooped past our heads, ... We will be back. Thanks K & R
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Quiet location, environmentally friendly approach, friendly welcome from KT and Ricardo, fantastic…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)
Liked: Quiet location, environmentally friendly approach, friendly welcome from KT and Ricardo, fantastic views. There is a composting loo and outdoor shower, the ability to hire a fire pit and buy wood. If you like a "back to nature" approach to camping then this site is definitely worth a look.
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Best camping in the area.
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Liked: Sunset from this camping is great. Place is cozy and remote. Hosts are nice and welcoming.
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Stunning site run by great people. Beautiful.
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Liked: A really warm welcome from Ricardo and Katie. They have everything you need for a campfire, spotless compost loos, stunning views, environmentally thoughtful, no cars next to pitches and beautiful meadow in the centre of the site.
Disliked: Nothing
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This is a remarkable off the beaten track site. Offering you…
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Liked: This is a remarkable off the beaten track site. Offering you Nature in abundance. A beautiful natural meadow, stars a plenty and incredibly warm and welcoming hosts in KT and Ricardo. Nothing is too much for them to make you feel very comfortable. An absolute must to stay here, especially as it is so safe for children.
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Fantastic stay at Fire Beacon Camping. Very warm welcome and…
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Liked: Fantastic stay at Fire Beacon Camping. Very warm welcome and what a great location. Atmosphere was just what was ordered. Basic but perfectly acceptable facilities and the weather was great. Couldn't ask for more from this quiet campsite. Rob
Disliked: Nothing!
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Camping grounds nice, well maintained and pretty even, food compost, recycling bins…
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Liked: Camping grounds nice, well maintained and pretty even, food compost, recycling bins and sink for washing up. Owners pleasant
Disliked: Toilets though clean are composting (fab for environment!) so pretty un fragrant
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Quiet, small site. Beautiful views. Inspirational ecological approach to camping. Friendly and…
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Liked: Quiet, small site. Beautiful views. Inspirational ecological approach to camping. Friendly and helpful hosts.
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Peaceful and beautiful, simple but effective facilities, amazing view…
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Liked: Peaceful and beautiful, simple but effective facilities, amazing view
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
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
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
Leave the car at home
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
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
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Fire Beacon Camping
Fire Beacon Lane
Sidmouth
Devon
England
EX10 0LR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.7239°N
-3.25996°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 Town | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Budleigh Salterton | 7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Beer | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 2.8 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.9 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 9.8 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11.8 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 13.5 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 5.8 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.4 mi
A la Ronde 8.5 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 8.6 mi
Shute Barton 9.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CADHAY 2.7 mi
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 3.4 mi
AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 3.5 mi
COMBE HOUSE 4 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 4 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 3.3 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 4 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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Fire Beacon Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fire Beacon Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fire Beacon Camping? Treat the kids to a day on the splash rides and mini-trains at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (20 minutes' drive) or try out the dumper rides at Diggerland Devon (25 minutes). … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fire Beacon Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Fire Beacon Camping? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.