Down Yonder Campsite

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Electric pitches
Electric pitches
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Flowers on campsite
View of part of the site
Pitching field
Tents on the grass electric pitches
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A tent on the pitching field on a september afternoon
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  • Rural site on a smallholding with livestock in Devon's Ruby Country
  • A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park and 25 to Bude beach
  • Direct access to the Ruby Way bridleway for walks and cycle rides
If indecision over whether to go for a coastal or countryside trip often plagues you when pondering where to stay, one solution is to dawdle over to Down Yonder Campsite, and settle in among the Dexter cows and sheep on this scenic smallholding 25 minutes’ drive from the seaside. This spot surrounded by the rural greenery of north-west Devon’s Ruby Country is also just 20 minutes from Dartmoor National Park for ambles through atmospheric moorlands. And for those with no wheels? The beach at Bude and the city of Exeter (50 minutes’ drive) are both a cinch to get to on the bus from a stop in the local village of Beaworthy, a 15-minute walk away. Rather not grapple with public transport (or your steering wheel, for that matter)? Stay local with wanders and bike rides along the Ruby Way, a bridleway accessible right from the site that leads onto miles’ worth of paths for walking and cycling. Fishing’s also nearby at the Anglers Paradise lakes (less than five minutes’ drive), and archery, golf and watersports are just some of the other ace activities on offer in the surrounds. Down Yonder has a no-frills feel but does have a toilet block with showers and an outside washing-up sink. For other amenities, the local village of Beaworthy is made up of a pub, post office, newsagent’s shop, gift shop and a fish ‘n’ chips takeaway.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 2
Rent a tent 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Down Yonder Campsite

Beech House

Lane End

Halwill

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5UG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.7808°N
4.22245°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 mi Thomas Cook
14.5 mi The Strand
16.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
10.5 mi Okehampton Rail Station
12 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
16.9 mi Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
16.5 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
18.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing
18.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

When you’re not learning how to surf on Bude beach (25 minutes’ drive), or shuffling around the shops in the town of the same name, hop it to the hinterlands of Devon in Dartmoor National Park. Access the crag-covered moorlands here from nearby towns like Okehampton (20 minutes), then wander through forests and over grassy grounds past wetlands, rivers and rock formations. Keep your eyes peeled for the famed Dartmoor ponies that potter along the lands here or make your way to the Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre, 30 minutes south, to catch sight of other critters including wallabies, fallow deer and owls. For more mammals – plus a little something extra – bound over to The BIG Sheep, 45 minutes away, a farm and amusement park fusion. Standout attractions here include the Ewetopia Indoor Playground and Rampage Rollercoaster; don’t miss the sheep racing shows during the summertime. Driving westward lands you at Tamar Lakes (30 minutes) for watersports, fishing and walking; take note that the activity centre at Upper Tamar organises kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, sailing and windsurfing for visitors.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 14.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 15 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.8 mi

Castle Drogo 18.9 mi

Tintagel Castle 24.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.5 mi

Buckfast Abbey 27.9 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 10.8 mi

Lawrence House 11.6 mi

Finch Foundry 13.4 mi

Castle Drogo 18.9 mi

Cotehele Mill 19.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAYNE MANOR 8.5 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 9.5 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 10.1 mi

SIMMONS PARK 10.3 mi

WERRINGTON PARK 10.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

10

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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100% would stay here again
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Simple campsite with friendly host and…

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10 out of 10
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Meg B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Simple campsite with friendly host and spotlessly clean toilet block. Our 1 year old loved toddling round the field and watching the cows in the neighbouring field. Great location to explore the area, including the coast. The site is just off a bridleway with a lovely circular walk, make sure you wear decent footwear as despite it being dry the path was soggy in places. Rural location means it was lovely and quiet, with a wonderful dark night sky for watching the stars.

Disliked Could offer recycling options and the gate on to the site is quite stiff (although nice to know that if the dog had got off his lead the site was secure)

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Down Yonder Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Down Yonder Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Down Yonder Campsite? When you’re not learning how to surf on Bude beach (25 minutes’ drive), or shuffling around the shops in the town of the same name, hop it to the hinterlands of Devon … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Down Yonder Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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