The Meadow

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.3 3 reviews
Nestle within nature (added by manager 20 Jul 2023)

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Nestle within nature (added by manager 20 jul 2023)
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Camping on the edge of dartmoor (added by manager 10 aug 2022)
Tranquility (added by manager 10 aug 2022)
A wildlife haven (added by manager 10 aug 2022)

  • 'Nothing but nature' camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • A 10-minute drive from Okehampton; Exeter 35 minutes
  • Under a mile from a working dairy farm with tours and fresh ice cream
'Nothing but nature camping' is how the owners of The Meadow describe their site, and a quick look at the gorgeous photos of this wildlife haven in Devon will show you why. Located near the small village of Sampford Courtenay and a 10-minute drive from the popular town of Okehampton, this is a place where you can pitch up next to wildflowers, butterflies and lots of other wildlife. After dark, keep an eye (and an ear) out for the elusive resident barn owl, who likes to hunt in this pristine habitat. The facilities here are in keeping with The Meadow's wild approach, so there's only running water (housed in a wooden hut) and a composting toilet (with baby changing facilities). A communal firepit is a short walk from the pitches so you're sure to stay toasty and warm even after sunset. The site's owners also run a dairy herd less than a mile down the road, so don't hesitate to book a farm tour and learn more about their nature-friendly methods (bottles of Jersey milk and tasty homemade ice cream are available too).

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Open all year
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

7.3

Overall rating based on 3 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nothing.

Disliked: Campsite wasn't ready. Ground was waterlogged. Sometimes this can't be helped but you should remove your listing if the ground is not ready. Toilet was unusable as it was full to the brim of sawdust. Communal campfire was overgrown and just a puddle in the ground. Didn't even bother staying in the end. I like a wild camping sites usually but this was just a waterlogged overgrown field with junk spotted around it. Would definitely check this out before you book.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there, sorry you felt this way about our site. We would have been happy to address some of this if you’d let us know on the afternoon when you arrived and we spoke to you. Your booking was very last minute (34 minutes between booking and arrival) and we weren’t really expecting campers with the diabolically wet weather we are all experiencing at present.

Tranquil, low fuss and beautiful site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jonathan F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Just as described (which is important). Large and flat (also important!) area and no allocated pitches. Simply choose your spot. Friendly host who introduced himself the next morning to check I had everything I needed. I cycled 2 miles to a nearby village to explore. North Tawton has decent amenities. Pubs, shops, cafes and gelato. The communal fire pit is a great idea!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good little place to get back to nature. Minimal facilities as stated.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Callum V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Rustic with freedom to camp without disturbance.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review, please come and stay again soon!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Meadow

Westacre

Sampford Courtenay

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 2SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7824°N
-3.91251°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5 mi Thomas Cook
16.6 mi The Square
16.6 mi The Square
Rail
1.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
5 mi Okehampton Rail Station
6.8 mi Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
20.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
20.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
20.7 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
Airport
22 mi Exeter International Airport

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

With Dartmoor National Park in view from the campsite, it'll come as no surprise that there are some fantastic walks nearby. One popular option is the Granite Way, a cycle route that starts down in Okehampton (10 minutes' drive). Before or after your bike ride, you can relax in the town's popular Simmons Park, take a trip to see its castle or make use of the pool and gym at the leisure centre. For a few hours by or on the water, make tracks for Roadford Lake (30 minutes), where Roadford Activity Centre has lots of watersports (kayaking, canoeing, sailing etc.) and land-based activities (archery, high ropes, climbing) to suit most tastes and ability levels. The lake is also home to a café and has several scenic paths that run along the water's edge. Slightly further afield, it's easy to organise day trips to the cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) for shopping trips and eating out. Alternatively, pack your bucket and spade and head to the seaside resort of Bude (35 minutes) on Devon's north coast, or try south coast towns like Teignmouth and Budleigh Salterton (both about an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 22.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Town 24.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 24.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Warren 24.3 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 24.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 7.4 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 20.9 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 3.7 mi

Castle Drogo 7.4 mi

Lydford Gorge 12.9 mi

The Church House 14.9 mi

Killerton 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 2.5 mi

SIMMONS PARK 5 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 7.5 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 7.6 mi

CASTLE DROGO 7.7 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 26.6 mi

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 28.1 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does The Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Meadow dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Meadow? With Dartmoor National Park in view from the campsite, it'll come as no surprise that there are some fantastic walks nearby. One popular option is the Granite Way, a cycle route that … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Meadow?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Meadow? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.