Forest Edge
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- Dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive away from Sidmouth
- Surrounded by trails and a 35-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park
- Firepit and log bundles for hire, and hot showers provided
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr 2025 to
Pitch types & availability
9.3/10
Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This peaceful campsite is praised for its beautiful meadow setting, vast, well-spaced pitches, and friendly, helpful staff. Facilities are generally described as clean and adequate, with good hot showers. Guests appreciated the tranquil atmosphere and proximity to local attractions. Minor points raised include a lack of hot water for washing up and small sinks, but these are outweighed by the overwhelmingly positive experiences.
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Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked Fantastic 1 nights stay here in our campervan. The pitches were huge, campsite was really clean and well kept . Manager was friendly. Toilet and shower facilities were immaculate. (We didn't use the showers as we were going straight home but took a look when using the loo's! ) A treat to wake up to snow too! Looks beautiful on the site! Excellent pub up the road for food . Great and convenient location. We will definitely return:)
Disliked Nothing!
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De ontvangst was zeer hartelijk en…
Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked De ontvangst was zeer hartelijk en de uitleg die we kregen zeer uitgebreid. Het was zeer rustig op de camping (laagseizoen)
Disliked Het was redelijk frisjes in de douches (het was wel stevig aan het vriezen)
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Could be an excellent site with a bit of effort
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, natural demarcation.
Hare and Hounds at the top of the road served an excellent carvery every lunchtime and evening.
Disliked No lights in showers had to take our own lamps. Whilst shower tray and curtain were clean and water hot enough and at a good pressure, the cubicles were very shabby. Walls and ceiling were wet resulting in dripping and staining. Ventilation was from a caravan type push up vent which dripped constantly. We had two evenings/mornings of heavy rain and even with the vents closed the rainwater dripped heavily to the point where getting dried and dressed was almost impossible.
The toilets were clean but the sanitary bin in the ladies were not emptied the whole of our four days stay.
The elsan point was just a covered hole with no water to rinse. The pot washing area was out in the open with only cold water available and food debris in the plug hole.
The owner/manager seemed to disappear after two days.
The walk into Ottery St Mary was very steep on a narrow, busy road with no pavement.
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From the manager: Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review.
Looking at the dates of your stay, it appears you visited while the site was under the previous ownership. Since taking over, we’ve been making significant improvements across the site to address many of the issues you mentioned.
Our shared shower rooms have now been fully updated, and we continue to invest in upgrading facilities throughout. We’ve also added a new wellness area, including a sauna and cold plunges, which will be ready by the end of February.
In addition, we now have a dedicated, covered washing-up area with proper water facilities, and we’re actively working on further site enhancements to improve the overall guest experience.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope you might consider visiting again in the future to see how the site has evolved.
Kind regards
We loved it. The field is flat…
Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked We loved it.
The field is flat and we can park our car next to our tent so making it easier to use the car as storage.
The place is not crowded and facilities are cleaned daily.
Sleeping is enjoyable because not noisy and surface is stable
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Lovely site perfect .. Extremely large private pitches
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked Massive clear pitches very clean and very quiet . I loved the fact that the pitches were mown out so no one could can park over your pitch .. The owner was so friendly and helpful . Will definitely be going back
Disliked Nothing
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Huge pitches with meadow surrounds peaceful…
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked Huge pitches with meadow surrounds peaceful and beautiful views of the trees . Friendly staff
Disliked Sinks in toilet s too small and water pressure wasn’t very good at all .
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Very nice and clean, toilet and…
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked Very nice and clean, toilet and shower blocks were very clean and tidy.
The camp who ran the site(sorry I can't remember his name) was very helpful and friendly on arrival.
Disliked Nothing really
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Friendly team at forest edge, had…
Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked Friendly team at forest edge, had a perfect pitch, clean toilets and working showers.
Fire pit delivered every night.
Couldn’t of asked for more
Thank you guys
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Lovely big pitches that are assigned…
Non-electric grass and earth pitch
Liked Lovely big pitches that are assigned and clean facilities. Great for looking at the stars and some tranquillity. Staff were available if needed but left you to it.
Disliked Our pitch was on a bit of a slope and very shaded which meant it was freezing at night. The ground was rock solid but this was probably due to the weather.
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Peaceful, spacious and clean with a very warm welcome
Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
Liked What a beautiful spot this is. Really well laid out with very spacious flat pitches cut out of the meadow grass. Surrounded by trees and very peaceful. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. As a solo traveller I felt very comfortable. The facilities are top notch for this kind of wild camping. Showers powerful and stay on (no 30 second timers!!). Loos spotlessly clean. There’s also washing ip facilities and plenty of recycling facilities. Although this was a short visit this time, I could see there are some walking routes from the site. Firepits and wood are available to hire too.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Forest Edge
Chineway Road
Ottery St Mary
Devon
England
EX10 0QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.75667°N
3.23138°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidmouth Town | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Beer | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.7 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.2 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11.2 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 13.3 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6 mi
Shute Barton 7.5 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 7.8 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 9.2 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 1.4 mi
CADHAY 2.6 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 4.8 mi
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 5.7 mi
AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 5.8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Forest Edge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest Edge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest Edge? Fancy a good hike? Pull on your outdoor gear and make a beeline for Dartmoor National Park (35 minutes’ drive). The craggy landscape has heaps of walking trails and wandering Dartmoor ponies, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest Edge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest Edge? From £29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.