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Lickham Bottom Camp

Hosted by Penelope · Taunton, England

3 units · Lodging · 13 acres

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Ready-made camping in Devon’s Blackdown Hills

A bell tent bedroom, an outdoor kitchen, a hammock and private facilities make up the enchanting encampments at Lickham Bottom Camp. Come here and an off-grid, outdoor home-from-home has been set up for you within 13 acres of meadows, woodland and streams. It’s an idyll in the Blackdown Hills close to Devon’s border with Dorset. All you need to do is find it – and that’s not too hard thanks to a location that’s on the edge of the village of Hemyock and the guidance of Hipcamp Host, Penny.

She’ll meet you when you park your car and take you to your tent with luggage transfer by quad bike. Your kids are going to love it. They’ll be right at home here as the two bell tents are each set up for a family of four with a double bed and two single camp beds. Dogs are welcome too. Outside each tent there’s a rather nice camp kitchen with a canopy cover, a fire pit for cooking on and a rustic but lovely compost loo with an outdoor shower attached. There’s a curtain for modesty but the sky is yours to enjoy while you shower. Again, your kids are going to love it and we predict you will too. The whole experience is rustic and outdoorsy but well thought through, well kept and pretty.

You can spend days right here watching buzzards and red kites overhead, wandering in the woodland and keeping an eye out for deer but if you want to stretch your legs, it’s a good place to do that too. Perhaps take a walk up nearby Culmstock Beacon or wander to the village for lunch at The Catherine Wheel. Further afield, the Black Down Hills give way to the East Devon National Landscape which stretches all the way to the sea at Seaton. It’s a 40-minute drive but a pleasant one so you might want to add a day at the seaside to your Devon itinerary.

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Oak Tree Nook

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4

Set in the top corner of the meadow by 3 giant oak trees, it gets the evening sunshine in a secluded private spot by the top stream. The camp includes a spacious 5-meter bell tent, furnished with a comfortable double bed, two single foldout beds, and a wood stove for warmth. Outside, a large fire pit provides a great spot for cooking and gathering. The kitchen tent is fully equipped with a kettle, a two-ring gas stove, pots, plates, cutlery, and of course a tea and a coffee pot for your morning brew. You'll also have your own private Donkey Closet, which offers a thoughtfully designed compost loo, a charming sink, and a rejuvenating outdoor hot shower, where you can bathe beneath the open sky. There are 4 camps on the site of spread over 4 acres so each has plenty of space for privacy. The woodlands and steam are for all to discover and enjoy. Other things to note : Bedding is not provided, so please bring your own bedding and towels.

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Bluebell Brook Camp

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4

Bluebell Brook Camp is set at the bottom corner of the meadow overlooking the woodlands and stream it includes a 5m bell tent with tent stove, furnished with a double bed and 2 single fold down beds, a fire pit you can cook on, a fully equipped kitchen tent with a 2 ring gas stove, and a composting loo plus an outdoor hot shower. There is a pizza oven and shared kitchen area also in the top woodlands you can book for the evening or afternoon.

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Little Bridge Camp

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4

Little Bridge Camp is set at the top of the meadow overlooking the meadow and woodlands. It includes a 5m bell tent, furnished with a double bed and 2 single fold down beds, a fire pit you can cook on, a fully equipped kitchen tent with a 2 ring gas stove, and a composting loo plus an outdoor hot shower. There is a pizza oven and shared kitchen area also in the top woodlands you can book for the evening or afternoon.

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Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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100% Recommend9 Ratings · 6 reviews

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· September 2025

The perfect weekend

Oak Tree Nook

We loved our weekend at Oak Tree Nook. The outdoor kitchen shelter was a wonderful evening hang out with everything we needed and more. In the daytime we explored the woods, spent time in the hammock, sunbathed - bliss. We were cosy in the bell tent at night and although we didn't need the log burner, it was great to have the option. The open air shower was sooooooooo good! We would love to come back!

Angie K.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Wonderful site and excellent host

With kids ·

Bluebell Brook Camp

Fantastic site and Penny is a great host! We stayed in Bluebell, despite the wet weather we had a wonderful stay. Everything you need is provided, the kitchen is very well equipped, and Penny is on hand for any queries and advice on the local area etc. There is plenty of space and we were not at all disturbed by our neighbouring campers, as the pitches are well spaced. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

Kelly H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Beautiful are for camping!

Little Bridge Camp

Me and my family came here for the weekend and wow! We had an absolutely amazing time. The camp site was beautiful, it was fully equipped and Penny was absolutely amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed; she even lugged all of our stuff to the campsite on her quad bike! Could not thank Penny enough. We will be back!

Teegan S.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Oak Tree Nook

We had a fantastic time camping at Lickham Bottom. Penny gave us a warm welcome and even took us and our kit to the pitch on a quad bike! The site had everything we needed, and we also enjoyed some great pizzas from the van in the village. It’s also ideally located for trips to the coast.

Adam S.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Campsite heaven!

With pets ·

Oak Tree Nook

This campsite is extraordinary, peaceful, beautiful and so relaxing. Penny is the loveliest host and so helpful and kind. Everything you can think of to make your stay comfortable is provided. There is an outdoor pizza oven to hire, a selection of games, a small fridge a short walk through the woods and logs are available to buy. My daughter asked as we were leaving ‘can we stay forever?’ which just about says it all. I’m sure we’ll be back!

Catherine G.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Perfect retreat

With pets ·

Oak Tree Nook

This camp is perfect particularly if you have a group of people, we had two families in the two camps, sharing the whole field with three very happy dogs. The camp is really well supplied with kitchen equipment and the showers were excellent. You don’t even have to carry all your stuff as they will drive it to the tents for you! The only changes I would make are brighter lanterns in the evening in the cooking areas but you can always bring your own. There are torches supplied but you might want to bring a larger torch just in case. Excellent, couple of pubs nearby, particularly the Catherine wheel and there is a spar in the village. Thanks for a great stay lynne and family

Lynne M.

2 years on Hipcamp

Location

Taunton, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Penelope S.

Joined in February 2023

From the host

A charming gem nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside, the Blackdown Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty. The secluded 4 acre camping meadow is set between 2 ancient woodlands totaling 13 acres so each has plenty of space for privacy. There are 4 camps on the site. The woodlands and streams are for all to discover and enjoy. A short drive away, you’ll find some of Devon’s most spectacular beaches— from Branscombe to the fossil-rich coastline of Lyme Regis. Or for those craving adventure, the rugged landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor makes for an unforgettable day trip. Whether you're here for relaxation or adventure, this idyllic retreat is the perfect escape. Each camp includes a spacious 5-meter bell tent, furnished with a comfortable double bed, two single foldout beds, and a wood stove for warmth. Outside, a large fire pit provides a great spot for cooking and gathering. The kitchen tent is fully equipped with a kettle, a two-ring gas stove, pots, plates, cutlery, and of course a tea and a coffee pot for your morning brew. You'll also have your own private Donkey Closet, which offers a thoughtfully designed compost loo, a charming sink, and a rejuvenating outdoor hot shower, where you can bathe beneath the open sky.

Nearby attractions

Lickham Bottom Camp is within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. It’s a fantastic place for walking, cycling and horseriding. For walking, there are some great routes from Hemyock, where the campsite is situated. One of your host’s favourite walks is to Culmstock Beacon and there’s a round-trip route of about seven miles that you can follow from the village. A shorter walk with a pub en route for lunch is to the nearby village of Clayhidon (three miles). There are horse riding opportunities for kids at Heazle Arena, four miles from site. Coldharbour Mill is a still-working Georgian Woollen Mill that’s open to visitors and an interesting place to visit, six miles from site. For young kids, Diggerland Devon is eight miles from the campsite. The closest town is Honiton (nine miles) which is worth a visit especially on market days - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The closest beach is at Seaton (20 miles) where there are plenty of facilities includng paddleboards and kayaks for hire. Lyme Regis, with its museums, harbour arm and opportunities for fossil hunting, is not much further (24 miles).

Food and drink

Lickham Bottom Camp is less than a mile from Hemyock village centre where there’s a small grocery shop and a pub that serves food, The Catherine Wheel. In Clayhidon (three miles) there’s another good pub serving food, The Half Moon Inn. Honiton (nine miles) has the closest supermarkets and a range of independent shops as well as a market three times a week.

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