Exeter Racecourse Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

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Rated 4 of 5

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Good for families

Cold Showers Again!!

This is our third visit this year to Exeter Racecourse this year and the third time the showers are only cold water. No heating appears to be on either and the shower blocks are freezing. It’s Septembernr now. I know this site is managed and the Jockey Club do maintenance, it’s time this issue was sorted out permanently

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Chrisc600

Caravanner from Dyfed

Reviewed on 06/09/2019 07:47

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Good for families

Basic site but does the job

it's not the prettiest of sites, there is one area that is wooded and looks lovely but we were put on the main bit as there are only two non-electric pitches. the site it literally in the middle of the race course, very interesting for the kids as we had to cross the track in order to go for a walk in the woods. The woods were lovely and lots to explore. Showers and toilets were clean and well kept (new power showers so very pleasant). would be good to have a little play area for the kids and the play field is heather based and not good for kids really. but overall friendly, clean and well kept, just lacks some character.

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ABarber

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 24/08/2019 10:50

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Rated 5 of 5

Good for families

Not just a stop over site

There is plenty to do in the area that we had not realized. We have spent 20 + years driving past this site and until this June did not think to stop. We stayed 3 nights and realized there was so much to do in the area, that we booked another 2 nights on the way back from Cornwall 3 weeks later. The site is peaceful, spacious, and the wardens were so friendly and helpful. The facilities are older than some sites, but were kept spotless and we never queued for the showers. Plenty of water points on the site and there are both hard standings and grass pitches.

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killer

Caravanner from Hampshire

Reviewed on 22/07/2019 13:05

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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 4 of 5

Good for families

Racecourse surprise.

First time at this site and after reading some negative comments we did not know what to expect. We really enjoyed our stay here, big spacious pitch, with two mile dog walk around the course plus Haldon Forest. Facilities were of the older type but very clean thanks to the Wardens.. Handy for Exeter, countryside and coast of Devon and a bargain price. Will use this site again.

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Marydavie

Reviewed on 20/07/2019 21:55

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great site

just had 10 days at Exeter weather lovely relief wardens very good will be going back again

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nellieb

Reviewed on 14/07/2019 19:12

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utterly appalling

In fairness to the site the conditions we encountered were out of the control of the site. Exeter racecourse also operates as a conference venue and during our stay the racecourse hosted a corporate event. Part of this was a tent next to the campsite which for a day and 3 nights was the source of a physical assault from a P.A. system playing (allegedly) music at maximum overload. The noise was of such a level that the entire van and contents were vibrating to the point of causing damage to a window hinge which the started to allow rainwater in (since repaired with lots of silicone).... there is clearly scope for improvement in the quality and quantity of information exchange between the racecourse and the site. Perhaps advance notice of 'disruptive' events should be uploaded to the booking computer so that members who have booked well in advance (like me) could get a 'you may wish to review your booking dates' e-mail....

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HENRY52

Reviewed on 24/06/2019 16:40

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Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Not just a stop over site, good for exploring Devon too

Stayed seven nights, after end of school Easter holidays. Never got more than half full, even at weekend. Wardens very friendly and helpful. Site is very spacious and some good views over surrounding countryside. Tower/shower facilities very clean, though not quite up to normal club standards - no modesty cubicles, and no toilet available when the block is being cleaned. Limited options for walks offsite, though the extensive racecourse is great to explore and compensates a bit. No bus service direct to Exeter, but Matford Park and Ride is easy to drive to and shuttle bus service into Exeter is good. Haldon Forest Diner looked promising, but as we were out every day we never used it as it closes at 6pm.

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MartinMynott

Caravanner from Cumberland

Reviewed on 02/06/2019 16:26

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Good for families

Disabled toilet and shower facilities

Dreadful stay! Not able to have a shower or hair washing the disabled facilities were abysmal! I was told that the shower would work held over the toilet!! Was I expected to sit on the floor? I had tried sitting on the shower seat but there was barely a trickle! No satisfaction from the club whatsoever!

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timmy1976

Caravanner

Reviewed on 28/05/2019 18:22

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

Good for families

Layout ideal for us

This site is more open and spacious than the average caravan club site, which we find preferable. It is also easy to get to and a good base camp for daily excursions into the rest of Devon. Would also recommend the Haldon Forest diner; it is a short walk through the racecourse and has an extensive menu, all reasonably priced. The wardens are welcoming and helpful.If you like a day at the races the racecourse facilities are very good. The campsite facilities are kept very clean but could do with upgrading as they are not large enough for the size of site. Also when all showers are in use it is difficult to regulate the water temperature (the water tends to get very hot). There is traffic noise from the busy A38 but that doesn't bother us too much. Overall though we really enjoy our stays at this site.

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Meela

Motorhomer from West Midlands

Reviewed on 28/10/2018 11:47

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 5 of 5

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Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

Excellent stop over site

We have used this site as a convenient stop over site for the West Country. We tend to arrive late at night and make use of the Late Night Arrivals area. It is unfortunate that the LNA is effectively a lorry park outside of the site perimeter. Whilst it suits our purposes, it would benefit from electrical hook up and water facilities at least, of which there are neither. The price is too much for what it is, however we will use due to convenience. The warden couple however are lovely and always very welcoming. The site needs investment really from the Caravan Club, as this is lacking.

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bddblunt

Caravanner from Buckinghamshire

Reviewed on 28/08/2018 22:51

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