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From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Forest Edge

View prices & book Last booked 6 days ago 9.6 85 reviews

Exterior photo of our deluxe bell tent with firepit

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

If you’re keen on the sound of a simple getaway with ample bike rides, campfires and beach days (among other things), there will be some smiling faces at Forest Edge. This tree-lined rural setting is within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where walks and cycle routes weave past the likes of woodlands, open heaths and river valleys. There’s a lot that’ll turn your head locally, aside from that. Sidmouth, a scenic seaside resort with Regency architecture, a beach and pretty hikes to Peak Hill, is only a 10-minute drive away from Forest Edge. This town is known as the gateway to the Jurassic coast, so you could soon be hunting down fossils and sheer cliffs. Handily, it’s a five-minute drive to Ottery St Mary, a pretty handy town (known fondly by locals as Ottery) with a good number of independent shops, as well as a supermarket. If you’d rather have a pint of something local, the local pub is only a 20-minute walk in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary. If you’re back after 10pm, it’s quiet time in the designated quiet zones on site (so that families and other sleepy guests can get their important shut-eye). You may very well be ready to hit the hay after exploring the 30 acres of wild land surrounding Forest Edge or visiting local National Trust properties. Earlier on, feel free to hire a firepit and log bundle from the site, which includes firelighters and kindling. Fresh water points, a toilet block and hot showers make up the site’s other very handy facilities. Dogs are very welcome here, just as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times within the site.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

6 people maximum

9.4/10 44 reviews

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

6 people maximum

9.4/10 44 reviews

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 2 included, 2 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 3 included, 3 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Early check-in (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per night
Late check-out (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other options

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

6 people maximum

9.8/10 38 reviews

Ground type: Grass and earth

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

6 people maximum

9.8/10 38 reviews

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)

Ground type

Grass and earth

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome

Features

Bring a gazebo 2 included, 2 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Pull-out / Slider

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Dog (2 max)		£4 (£4) per night
Early check-in (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Firepit (1 max)		£20 (£20) per night
Late check-out (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £28 (£28) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers exceptionally spacious, well-laid-out pitches within a beautiful wildflower meadow. Visitors consistently praise the cleanliness of the toilets and showers, with many highlighting the friendly and helpful nature of the hosts. The peaceful atmosphere, abundant wildlife, and convenient location for local attractions are frequently mentioned positives. Minor suggestions include a covered washing-up area and a communal freezer.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Henry relaxing in the long grass by our tent.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site perfect .. Extremely large private pitches

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Bisnca thomas M.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Huge pitches with meadow surrounds peaceful…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Pauline H.

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 .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice and clean, toilet and…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Ben L.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly team at forest edge, had…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Aug 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent 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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely big pitches that are assigned…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Claire E.

Non-electric grass and earth tent 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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, spacious and clean with a very warm welcome

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Shirley W.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best site I’ve ever stayed at. Owners have got the balance just right.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Dr B.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, not overcrowded, clean toilets and showers, very handy for towns/villages, and beaches in area. Feels very rural but close to amenities. This is hands down the best site I’ve stayed at in the world just down to the fact you don’t feel hemmed in with other campers. The forest around the site and the sections of long grass that divide the sites. Absolutely loved the fire pits which I took full advantage of and the manager on site was a great bloke, very friendly, and a pleasure to deal with, especially after I got a bit of a scare due to pitch up getting my name wrong and initially thinking I didn't have a booking. I would 100% stay at this place again when in Devon and recommend it to everyone.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope the new owners due to take it on will be the same

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		4

Aug 2025 Sam A.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Lovely place, good size pitch, peaceful, current owner friendly and keeps the communal bits absolutely spotless. Peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space, pitches are large.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2025 Charlie C.

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Loads of space, pitches are large. It is nice that they are separate from one-another by long grassy patches, it gives you your own space. The facilities are great, clean and tidy. The host is friendly and approachable and very helpful.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hot showers, spotlessly clean, huge very…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2025 Ian R.

Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch

Liked Hot showers, spotlessly clean, huge very well kept pitches. Very friendly check in. Quiet, peaceful & relaxing.

Disliked Nothing!!!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Tents for hire 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Forest Edge

Chineway Road

Ottery St Mary

Devon

England

EX10 0QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75667°N
3.23138°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.7 mi The Barn Owl

10.7 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride

13 mi Bus Station

Rail

3.1 mi Feniton Rail Station

3.4 mi Honiton Rail Station

5.4 mi Whimple Rail Station

Ferry

11.5 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

11.5 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

11.7 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

Airport

8.3 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

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, as well as the occasional Neolithic tomb and medieval farmhouse. Finding lush outdoor scenery is rather easy, what with all of the gorgeous scenery around the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alpaca trekking (10 minutes) is a unique way to take it in (and spend a couple of hours with a bunch of - possibly - hilarious animals). Donkeys provide the dramatics at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes) in Sidmouth; plus, there’s the bonus that they’re being very well cared-for thanks to the funding of visitors. Shoot down the log flume or pay a visit to the family of meerkats at Crealy Theme Park & Resort (20 minutes) too.

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £50.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £25.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

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?

Camping 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 £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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What customers say

Lovely site perfect .. Extremely large private pitches

Overall

Huge pitches with meadow surrounds peaceful…

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Very nice and clean, toilet and…

Overall

Friendly team at forest edge, had…

Overall

Lovely big pitches that are assigned…

Overall

Peaceful, spacious and clean with a very warm welcome

Overall

Best site I’ve ever stayed at. Owners have got the balance just right.

Overall

Hope the new owners due to take it on will be the same

Overall

Loads of space, pitches are large.…

Overall

Hot showers, spotlessly clean, huge very…

Overall

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

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