Scenes Above - Ivybridge, Devon (Ballooning)
Soak in the picturesque landscape as you experience all the awe-inspiring thrills of Hot Air Ballooning!
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Why stay here ...
This is a quiet, level 0.50 acre site where children are welcome, overlooking the sea and beautiful National Trust coastline (0.5m).
It is a Coastal Heritage site in a very unspoilt Area of Outstanding Naural Beauty.
Mobile and internet access is possible.
It is perfect for exploring the beautiful SW Coastpath, with its numerous sandy coves.
Ideal for birdwatching, you may well see the rare inhabitant, The Cirl Bunting!
The nearest sheltered safe sandy cove,is Gara Rock beach (0.75m), with cafe on Coastpath.
There are many other safe sandy cove beaches in E Portlemouth.
The nearest village is 0.75 mile- E Portlemouth, with a 5 minute, half hourly pedestrian ferry ride to bustling Salcombe, a sailing mecca, with many small shops and pubs and restaurants.
Salcombe also offers sea fishing trips, boat trips to Kingsbridge and wind surfing and boats of every description for hire.
Overbecks is a N.T. house and garden in Salcombe well worth a visit.
East Prawle is 1.50 miles with a Village Green, the renowned Pigs Nose Inn which does food also a shop and cafe.
Prawle Point Lighthouse, the most southerly point of England is 5 miles with regular interesting guided tours to the top.
Kingsbridge is 8 miles, an old busy working market town, with many independant shops, a sports centre with good swimming pool, and a museum and cinema and park with tennis courts.
Beautiful drive to Dartmouth, passing the famous Slapton Sands, then Blackpool Beach with v.g.Venus cafe on the beach.
NT Greenways the home of Agatha Christie is a short drive or boat ride from Dartmouth.
NT Coleton Fishacre home of the D'Oyley carte family is in Dartmouth just across the river Dart on the car ferry.
Information leaflets are on the site regarding eating and shopping,visits. etc.
Boat storage is available.
Pre booked pitches only.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + All Occupants |
|---|---|
| 01/04/2023 - | £19.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: grass, enhanced Individual water taps
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
0.5 acres
Electric amperage: 16
Recycling Facilities
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Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
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Dartmoor Zoo
Big Cat collection and other amazing animals, the inspiration for Hollywood blockbuster 'We Bought A Zoo'.
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South Devon Railway
Steam trains with heritage rolling stock, offering a wonderful day out for all ages, all year round.
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- TQ8 8PN
- GPS:
- Lat 50.225516 / Lon -3.740978
- OS field ref:
- SX759376
- OS map ref:
- 202
Transport links
- Buses go to: Kingsbridge, Totnes
- Nearest port: Plymouth (30 miles)
Reviews
erniep
Reviewed: 26/09/2024 17:22
I really dont want to give this 5* as dont want others booking it up to stop us getting a pitch!!!
I mark down ease of access and visiting places, as, as others have said the access road is 'interesting', in fact my brother (a retired night brake down driver) joined us couple of years ago and stated he wouldnt do that drive again. Shame as once you brave it,... Show more
Raney5761
Reviewed: 08/08/2024 14:09
Beautful location
We stayed at High House Farm for a week in early July. It is in a very quiet beautiful location with views to the sea. We arrived after a very cafeful drive along the narrow lanes surrounded in thick sea mist. The weather cleared & we then had a week... Show more
JohnRH
Reviewed: 08/07/2023 20:21
Beautiful site but beware the lanes!
This is a peaceful tranquil site with open sea views. Plenty of space and if you have hoses of suitable lengths you can have water without filling the aquaroll. well kept trimmed grass, level (more or less) pitches, welcoming owner who listens to and deals with any issues you may... Show more
redrover
Reviewed: 27/06/2022 20:35
Jewel in the crown
Just had a lovely week at this little gem. Bit challenging to get to but if you ignore satnav and follow Ruth the owner’s excellent directions you can’t go far wrong. There are some great little walks straight from the site and the ferry across to Salcombe just over a... Show more
Tiggeroo
Reviewed: 05/06/2022 10:30
Perfect for us
Take the owners advice and do not use satnav. Mrs Frouds instructions are easy to follow and avoid taking you down narrow lanes. The site is well maintained and the sea view is breathtaking. Such a peaceful tranquil place. Easy access to the coastal path with many sandy bays to explore.... Show more
ScreenNameC941B38531
Reviewed: 04/06/2022 16:39
Perfect Hide Away
What an excellent CL site. Stunning views over the entrance to Salcombe and 5 min walk from the SW coast path, Gara Rock and some beautifully secluded beaches. 10 min away in the village of East Charleton is a petrol station / spar, with a good offering of supplies and next... Show more
ScreenName436CF636B9
Reviewed: 30/05/2022 08:10
Superb location
Close to the South West Coast Path with it’s great views over the rugged wild coast this site with well spaced pitches is worth the effort. Mrs Froud’s directions were helpful and she was very responsive when I asked for clarification on one or two things. The site is simple... Show more
alfie dog
Reviewed: 13/08/2021 09:28
Stunning place
For the last 9 years we have stayed 5 maybe 6 times a year at the two CL sites in East Prawle, and this was our first visit to High House Farm. It is a stunning location, very peaceful and spoilt for choice with dog walks in all directions, and... Show more
clareday123
Reviewed: 23/07/2021 20:38
Not what I expected
Even though the site was suitable the roads and instructions given by owner were not very good. It would have been better if directions read follow road to roundabout not the cross. If required to leave site to go anywhere you have to drive a single track road for 6miles... Show more
CapeDixon
Reviewed: 18/07/2021 13:03
Not suitable if you value your Motorhome or C
Roads to site a bare knuckle drive. Scraped our van on both side when meeting oncoming cars. Tractor so scary. Site just a field no shade . £18 a day a lot of money for a view . I gave it a good score on peace and tranquillity you will... Show more
Most recent reviews
erniep
Reviewed: 26/09/2024 17:22
I really dont want to give this 5* as dont want others booking it up to stop us getting a pitch!!!
I mark down ease of access and visiting places, as, as others have said the access road is 'interesting', in fact my brother (a retired night brake down driver) joined us couple of years ago and stated he wouldnt do that drive again. Shame as once y...
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