A traditional campsite right in the heart of the beautiful Devonshire countryside.
Treacle Valley, (formally Manor Farm), is an easy-going, traditional, family run campsite in the tiny village of Daccombe close to Torquay.
Our family have had the pleasure of carrying on the 40-year tradition of a campsite here in the valley since 2006 when the working farm and surrounding woodland came up for sale.
The hidden and picturesque valley village of Daccombe (a secret to even some Torquinians) won our family’s hearts over generations. Grandchildren were told legends of the valley, and we had all either worked here on the land, wandered through its woods and lanes, or stayed here as 4th generation Scouts or simply as visitors to the Torquay area.
Now it is our turn to champion its many wonders. A beautiful steep-sided valley with 500-year-old oak trees and uninterrupted views of Dartmoor’s National Park. The perfect location to explore literally dozens of beaches over the other side of the hill and the great number of things to do & places to go, including; beaches, boat trips, eating out, water sports, local pubs and entertainment that Torbay has always been proud to offer.
Treacle Valley is nested in a beautiful unspoiled west-facing valley, just on the outskirts of Torquay, in Torbay.
If you choose to spend your camping or glamping holiday with us at Treacle Valley campsite, you and your family will be able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of natural woodlands, and panoramic views which to the west, stretch for miles over unspoiled Devonshire countryside right up to Dartmoor National Park.
If you need more information please contact us, or if you would like to book click on Book Now button below.
Campsite Opening Times
We’re open from Easter weekend through to the 30th of September.
Prices per Tent / Per Night
Minimum £19.00 – Maximum £30.00
Gazebos £4 – Dogs £2
Glamping
Custard the Horsebox
Bell Tents
Fires
Fires are allowed on the campsite in designated areas. Outside these areas fires must be kept off the ground. We have some homemade fire grates available on site, they can be found by the shop.
Barbecues
Barbecues can be used on the campsite if they are kept off the ground.
We are a Dog Friendly Campsite
We welcome dogs in Treacle Valley. Please be aware that Treacle Valley campsite is situated within a working farm with livestock. Dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times.
Shop
There is a small shop with basic supplies for campers, and some information on things to do and places to go.
Children’s Play Area
We have a children’s play park in Brook field
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available (Wi-Fi signal near shop).
Toilets and Showers
We have a large toilet and shower block and hot showers are free.
Laundry
We have a small coin operated laundry room with a washing machine and dryer.
Washing up Area
An undercover washing up area with hot water is on site.
Fresh Water
There are a number of fresh water stand pipes in Brook Field
Recycling
Recycling facilities can be found opposite Treacle Valley campsite shop.
PLEASE NOTE, that if you choose to bring inflatable camping airbeds with you, and they fail, please can we ask you to take them home with you, as we cannot recycle them here. Thank you …
Treacle Valley campsites frequently asked questions can be found here. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for then please go to our contact us page.
We politely request campers arrive before 9.30pm, but we do not have any fixed check in or check out times, and we do not close the gate at night so if you have a problem in your journey you can still come in and set up camp. (Please register in the café the next morning). We have an open field site without pitch markings, so you may choose any spot for your tent as long as you leave a car sized gap between yourselves and the next tent.
No, we do not allocate pitches. We have an open field site without pitch markings, so you may choose any spot for your tent or group as long as you leave a car sized gap between yourselves and the next tent.
We always allow the possibility of groups camping together, even with separate bookings. Please find a spot big enough for your group on our open field. Everyone is asked to choose their own spot here because we do not have pitch markings.
Treacle Valley campsite is open for glampers & campers on Friday 11th of April 2025.
We’re really pleased to welcome all our, 2024 campers & glampers to the Treacle Valley Campsite!
Treacle Valley campsites ‘family holiday’ things to do & places to go has been added …
Treacle Valley campsites ‘What’s On & Entertainment’ page is now finished. We have added a huge list of all the what’s on in an around the Torbay, Devon.
Treacle Valley campsites ‘Beaches in Torbay’ page is now finished. We have compiled a comprehensive list of all the beaches in and around the Torbay.
Treacle Valley campsite ‘boat trips’ page is now finished. We have compiled a comprehensive list of boat trips, in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, and Dartmouth.
All the staff at Treacle Valley Campsite would like to thank all you campers & glampers, for staying with us this year 2023!
Meet Custard the horsebox, the new addition to Treacle Valley campsite
If camping is not for you, and you would prefer to Glamp in style, then why not camp in style and stay with us in Custard the horsebox.
Word to the wise camping airbeds do not last!
At Treacle Valley campsite we throw away hundreds of camping airbeds every season.
Treacle Valley campsite children’s play park
We have a small children’s play park at Treacle Valley campsite, which is located at the bottom end of Brookfield.
Treacle Valley campsite is a dog friendly campsite
Dogs are welcome to join you camp, whilst on holiday at Treacle Valley campsite.
We encourage recycling at Treacle Valley campsite
Please recycle whilst camping with us at Treacle Valley campsite.
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September 2024
September 2024
quiet, peaceful sleep. If you are wanting to walk on foot to anywhere from the campsite, be prepared to walk up a very steep, long hill!
September 2024
ciepła woda do mycia naczyń! Bardzo przyjazne miejsce z małym placem zabaw dla dzieci.
Polecam
September 2024
more accommodating. Can’t recommend enough!
September 2024
August 2024
Auflademöglickeiten. Sehr gut! Sehr netter Empfang, einfacher Campingplatz, die Sanitäranlagen könnten sauberer und moderner sein. Es gibt keine Regeln. Leider ist es dadurch laut, vor allem Abends. Es gab eine unangenehme Erwachsenengruppe die bis spät in die Nacht laut Musik hörte und Party machte. Absolut rücksichtslos und unmöglich
August 2024
August 2024
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August 2024
only about 15 mins away which is very convenient
August 2024
couldn’t stand it. Music and loud chatter from a neighbouring tent until past 2am in the morning. The toilet facilities were horrid, dirty, full of grass and poo on the toilet seats and up the wall in 2 cubicles. It was disgusting!! All the owner could say was sorry and I was offered something from the shop. Some of my money back would have been nice as it cost £180 essentially for a sleepless night!!
I will happily wild camp but this place I will never be returning to.
August 2024
August 2024
I could register, there was no hello or welcome, all she said was ‘name’, not a very good welcome/customer service. Secondly, Facilities were not adequate (only 4 male and 4 female showers) for the amount of people on the campsite, every morning we had to wait in a queue for a shower and to wash up. The site it’s self was not managed very well, the grass was overgrown limiting the amount of places where you could pitch up, also the children’s play park was full of rubbish, lost items of clothing and other children’s bicycles. Lastly, it was clear that the owner/management don’t not care, other camper where smoking drugs, playing loud music until late and driving around the site very fast. I tried to report this but had no luck/response. Never again and avoid at all costs!
August 2024
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August 2024
how busy the campsite is getting each year. Camp fires available all the time with logs which is always a nice touch
July 2024
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June 2024
Came especially too use washing machine facilities and didn’t work ,so thought fair enough things go wrong was looking forward too a …
hot shower after and never seen anything like it cold showers operating for about 10 seconds then going off absolutely shocking and the lad strumming grass with a brush cutter made me think these have no clue and seems too only care about collecting revenues was on a few hours and got very little done with the wrong tool. Urine puddling through the whole toilet block also needs a refurb and charging 2 pound extra for dogs that should have been the red flag not too go totally disappointed and had too write an accurate review too hopefully improve poor service.
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