When can I check in and check out of Mattiscombe Farm Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Mattiscombe Farm Camping?

From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Mattiscombe Farm Camping

From £20 For 1 night, 5 adults 9.4 80 reviews

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All our arrival information can be found on our noticeboard just inside summerpark gate (added by manager 18 aug 2023)

Site map (please check which area you are booking) (added by manager 01 aug 2022)

Cows grazing turnips in winter (added by manager 13 apr 2021)

Spacious, back-to-basics South Devon farm site with views of Start Bay
A 20-minute drive (via ferry) to Salcombe and 25 minutes to Dartmouth
South West Coast Path and National Cycle Route 28 access from site

If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mattiscombe Farm Camping hits the spot. Sitting in hilltop fields and with spectacular views over Start Bay, this three-acre site is on a working family farm, with masses of space for kids to run around safely. Dogs are also welcome to come and join your camping adventure, but as there’s livestock in neighbouring fields, please keep them on a lead at all times. There are two fields, which share a number of facilities. The Summerpark field has two hot showers, two composting toilets, a cold-water washing-up station and a UV-treated cold water tap. Waypark has a chemical waste point with a wash-out tap and an untreated cold water tap; the water from this tap will need to be boiled or treated before drinking. Both fields have their own rubbish and recycling points. There’s always someone around on the farm in case of emergencies (a mobile phone number is given out on arrival), and if you want suggestions for days out, you can catch the owners around and about daily. Once you’re all settled in, you can pretty much forget about the car. Several country walks start from the farm, and pitches are an easy one-mile walk from Torcross beach, where there’s direct access to the South West Coast Path. Cyclists can join National Cycle Network Route 28 straight from the site too – hire electric bikes in Kingsbridge (20 minutes’ drive) if you want to take the strain out of pedalling. Traditional Devon pubs are found in the nearest villages of Stokenham and Torcross (both 20 minutes’ walk), and you can source supplies from local farm shops if you fancy a barbecue back at the site.

Site type

Opens 24 May

Please note

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.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 8 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.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 May to Sun, 15 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The location, the peace and quiet, plenty of space.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Amelia C. Sept 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The location, the peace and quiet, plenty of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wow what a beautiful view! Showers were nice and hot and site was…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Rebecca D. Sept 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Wow what a beautiful view! Showers were nice and hot and site was well set out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, well spaced out and well run

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jonathan M. Sept 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: My first impressions of the site was awe inspiring. The beautiful view of the ocean and surrounding area was breathtaking. Ben, the owner, was friendly and very helpful with his area knowledge. The pebbly beach at Torcross was about 30 minutes walk from the site which also has the Start Bay Inn serving great food and drinks. Supermarkets are a short drive away at Kingsbridge. The showers are excellent and the toilets (compost) were regularly cleaned. My overall view of the site is excellent and I will be returning.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view and quiet surroundings Hot shower…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful view and quiet surroundings Hot shower

Disliked: Water quality

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, excellent view, friendly atmosphere and a great time

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great view from the campsite and was good that we were able to arrive later in the evening as we drove down after work. Easy to find and lovely to have a nice hot shower!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site - clean, well kept and spacious with spectacular views and…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Wonderful site - clean, well kept and spacious with spectacular views and hot showers. Thank you! Will definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful countryside site with good facilities and sea view

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Waypark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch (overflow)

Liked: Beautiful setting, relatively peaceful, good facilities, great showers. With my dog I enjoyed direct access to a green lane and quiet lanes to walk along. Perfectly located for reaching the coast and character towns.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Colin L. Aug 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will taking my extended Family next year.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Frederick T. Aug 2023

Summerpark Field non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: "Absolutely loved our stay at the camper site! The serene surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff made for a fantastic experience. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets by the campfire and the convenience of nearby hiking trails. Our family can't wait to return for another memorable getaway!"

Recommend to friends Visit again

Directions great , easy , pleasant , clean , quiet

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Waypark Field non-electric grass touring pitch (overflow)

Liked: Great place quiet and clean loads of space , flat pitches and really close to the beach , just a few minutes by car .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

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

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Mattiscombe Farm Camping

Stokenham

Devon

England

TQ7 2SR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.26714°N
-3.67659°W

Nearest transport

Coach

11.3 mi Bank Lane

11.3 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

11.4 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre

Rail

11.7 mi Totnes Rail Station

12.6 mi Paignton Rail Station

13.3 mi Ivybridge Rail Station

Ferry

4.5 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing

4.5 mi Kingsbridge Ferry Landing

4.5 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing

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

Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe (20 minutes) for dinghy hire, spas and a gin distillery, or head off to Dartmouth (35 minutes) and have a poke around the town’s namesake castle and a leisurely lunch in waterfront restaurants overlooking the Dart river. If you’re holidaying with the family, park down by the lake at Slapton Ley (five minutes’ drive) and let your kids and dogs have a run around along Slapton Sands spit (10 minutes). There are thrill rides at Woodlands Family Theme Park (20 minutes), and you can keep the kids entertained with keeper talks and big cats at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (50 minutes). For a quiet family day on the lovely beaches of South Devon, try secluded Mattiscombe Sands for rockpooling and paddling, or head to Lannacombe beach (both 15 minutes) for safe swimming – the latter is also dog friendly all year around.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Slapton Sands Torcross	1.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Slapton Sands Monument	1.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blackpool Sands	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mill Bay	4.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe North Sands	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11.8 mi

Living Coasts 14.8 mi

Buckfast Abbey 16.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.2 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 5.6 mi

Coleton Fishacre 8.2 mi

Greenway 9 mi

Compton Castle 14.6 mi

Wembury 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 0.4 mi

Moor Sand 4.7 mi

Salcombe Cannon 4.9 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 5.3 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 5.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Additional terms

It is not permitted to sleep in cars.

Payment terms

Does Mattiscombe Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Mattiscombe Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Mattiscombe Farm Camping? Totnes (35 minutes' drive) has lots of cute indie shops, and if you’d like to explore other Devon towns, drive to East Portlemouth (15 minutes) and hop on the ferry to Salcombe … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Mattiscombe Farm Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Mattiscombe Farm Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.