Exeter Racecourse Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Simple but good

This was our third visit to this site. This time we stayed for three nights on our way west again choosing a hard standing economy pitch, great value but possibly the only one in the Clubs network! Disappointing to see, what appeared to be so many seasonal vans occupying so many pitches including two of the three economy pitches! The toilet block was bright and spotless and not at all cold as reported by one reviewer. We like the simplicity of this site, it’s handiness as a stop over on the long journey west and for longer stays there is plenty to see and do within 20 miles of the site.

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peedee

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 27/09/2017 09:50

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Good for families

Convenient

The Exeter Caravan & Motorhome Club site is.......a convenient stop-over for the jewels of Deven & Cornwall supported by welcoming Wardens. But, the site is basic and lacking some of the Club's finesse, (although the Shower block brought back plenty of memories of football changing rooms : cold, tin roofed buildings - that do everything they say on the tin....roof!) but our recommendation would be to avoid the van masquerading as a Chippy van on Friday's, I can still taste the oil!

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Andyjcollins

Caravanner

Reviewed on 25/08/2017 20:03

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Good for families

Convenient stop over site for South West

We stayed here recently on way to West Country. It was very conveniently located and we made use of the Late Night Arrivals area which whilst not exactly well maintained, was functional. We were disappointed that in the book and on the website it states that the Late Night Arrivals has electric hook-up, when in fact it doesn't. On this occasion we managed without, however for some this could have caused a big problem if relying on that for medical equipment or the night, arriving late with no alternatives having relied on site information. I mentioned this to the warden who matter of factly stated there was no hook-up, even though the site book said otherwise! This was disappointing. That said, it served its purpose and we would return as a stop over in the future regardless.

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bddblunt

Caravanner

Reviewed on 21/08/2017 16:49

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Good for families

lovely site wardens and very helpful.

Had a great stay which was nice and peaceful and ideal to travel to coast or Exeter whatever takes your fancy. American diner serves great food. Toilets blocks are getting on a bit but it does not effect the stay. And the wardens were very pleasant and helpful.

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andythebutcher

Reviewed on 23/07/2017 22:11

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Good for families

Lovely Clean Site, fascinating location.

I decided to choose another local location for a weekend getaway. I found the situation of the site right in the middle of the racetrack amazing. I loved the dog walk looping around the 2 mile track which was perfect as was a tarmacked path which was great for my sons scooter. It would have been fantastic to have been there when the horse racing was on as you would be closer than those who had paid for tickets to enter, literally fence side seats !! You can walk into Haldon Forrest itself although the good old English weather stopped us from doing that. Everyone on site were lovely and friendly. The wardens were fantastic and welcoming and keep a very tidy site. The showers, ok aren't the most modern, but were very warm and very clean. We definitely be returning and most definitely on a race day !!

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Zed75

Caravanner

Reviewed on 11/06/2017 20:47

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Lovely Clean Site, fascinating location.

I decided to choose another local location for a weekend getaway. I found the situation of the site right in the middle of the racetrack amazing. I loved the dog walk looping around the 2 mile track which was perfect as was a tarmacked path which was great for my sons scooter. It would have been fantastic to have been there when the horse racing was on as you would be closer than those who had paid for tickets to enter, literally fence side seats !! You can walk into Haldon Forrest itself although the good old English weather stopped us from doing that. Everyone on site were lovely and friendly. The wardens were fantastic and welcoming and keep a very tidy site. The showers, ok aren't the most modern, but were very warm and very clean. We definitely be returning and most definitely on a race day !!

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Zed75

Caravanner

Reviewed on 11/06/2017 20:46

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Good for families

Great stopover point

We were taking the Grandchildren away for half term and didn't want to get caught in traffic on the Saturday and the Bank Holiday Monday so decided to travel down on the Sunday, we were booked in to a site in Devon just a few miles down the road from the Bank holiday Monday, so decided this site would be perfect for us. Unfortunately we didn't have the handbook, and hadn't read the directions, with us so missed the entrance, be warned. Once we got to the site we found the warden extremely helpful and found a good reasonably level pitch. Although busy the site was not noisy at all and our youngest Grandson, aged 9, soon made some friends to play with. The general feel of the site is very relaxed and the facilities were adequate, how excited can get over toilets :) On the whole we enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be using this site again in the future.

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The Allen Family

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 09/06/2017 15:01

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Good for families

Great site in interesting location.

Stayed here for 2 nights using it for a stopover on way to Cornwall. Site in middle of racecourse, an interesting location, shame their were no racehorses to see but it wasn't race days, you cant have everything. Toilets clean but basic, no privacy cubicals for washing but where clean and tidy. Site on top of a hill so is a little exposed but the views are good, one bonus is you can walk right around the racetrack no excuse for not getting exercise. Excellent for a stopover site to the southwest so would definitely use it again.

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halohodge

Caravanner

Reviewed on 20/05/2017 16:15

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

A Racing Certainty!

We chose this site recently to use as a base for visiting the coast and moor. It's central location makes it perfect. Though the facilities are a bit dated they are clean and very well looked after. We were on the open part of the site which is quite exposed should you be unlucky enough to have a windy stay. There are also a few pitches in a little glade with trees. Four legged friends will love the site as there are plenty of places to walk. There was a race meeting while we were there which was entertaining even if you don't go in you can hear the commentary and see the racing. There was some road noise but not enough to be annoying. Be very careful on the approach from the A38 going south. It is a very fast three lane road and the junction to come off for the racecourse has no slip road, so you have to slow right down to make the left turn, it's rather disconcerting to look in the rear view mirror and see someone screaming up behind you! Similarly when you join the A38, there is again no slip road, so you have to put your foot down and go! Not easy for a towing vehicle or Motorhome!

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Hollysmaid

Caravanner

Reviewed on 04/05/2017 11:08

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Great site , great wardens

Visited Exeter site for a central location for the coast and the moors, ideal site for both ,extended my visit as such a handy location .wardens melony and Dave(welsh.!)im Gareth..! really friendly and helpfull a real no stress site, super clean & tidy..bring your bike for a ride round race course 2 miles i think.. slight traffic noise am. But quieter in time for your cot..!ADVICE- if using sat nav for first visit after climbing steep hill near end of trip look for race course sign then a INSTANTsharp left turn ..! I passed it...! All in all a great olde school site , room to breate & will visit soon again..Gareth

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A1tre

Reviewed on 27/04/2017 19:11

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