Ashbourne Woods

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Outdoor area of the mircolodge
Outdoor area of the mircolodge
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  • Peaceful, rural and hidden-away site on 68 acres of woodland
  • Campfires encouraged; cosy pub 10 minutes' walk away
  • Toilets, hot showers, laundry room and communal fire area
Have a secluded and hidden away stay at peaceful and rural Ashbourne Woods near South Brent in Devon, in a range of accommodation to suit all outdoor holiday sorts. The site is set on 68 acres of woodland set around a growing forest with accommodation areas carefully laid out by the helpful and friendly owners, and is a mere 10-minute stroll from a cosy and rather fab eleventh-century pub. And as befits a rural and tucked away site such as this, campfires are encouraged here, so bring along the sausages and marshmallows for toasty evenings under the Devon stars… Ashbourne's main camping area has a shared fridge for essentials and a communal fire area, as well as water facilities, toilets, hot showers and a laundry/washing up area with hot and cold water and coin-operated washing and drying machines. Pups are barking up the right tree at Ashbourne Woods too – they’re welcome across the site and accommodation types, and the two and a half miles of dog-walking tracks nearby will make a stay for pooches here anything but ruff.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 1
Touring caravan pitches 10
Tent pitches 48
Motorhome pitches 12
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including the use of washing machine and tumble dryers are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Reception is unmanned from 17/09 to 15/05; the site operates a self check-in procedure.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 28 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 284 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Forest

99% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Ashbourne Woods offers a peaceful woodland camping experience with private pitches, many featuring fire pits. Guests praise the friendly staff, cleanliness of facilities, and the site's natural, secluded feel. It’s well-located for exploring Devon, with a convenient shop and a nearby pub. While some facilities are basic, they are generally well-maintained and plentiful. Some guests noted minor issues with shower pressure or occasional road noise, but the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many planning return visits.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 30/06/2026

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Book this amazing chilled out place

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 Stuart B. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Booked for 2days for my birthday and ended up booking for another 2days straight after so stayed for 4 days , the facilities were amazing as there was a kitchen to cook in and clean dishes ect there was a shop open from 930 till 6 every day there was seating area to watch TV and chill covered and they even had 2 fridge freezers for the guest to use , toilets were spotless and fresh and showers were hot and very clean , I will be returning again this year , also dog friendly, well done to the team

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Came in a campervan . …

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Richard c. 2 reviews

Non-electric gravel and earth campervan pitch (woodland)

Liked Came in a campervan . Absolutely everything about this place is on our tick list ....woods , private , quiet , wildlife ( birds) ... initially one night but we booked a second night within an hour of arriving. Great base for a few trips out over the two days period , just off the main road but not to close ...off to another pitch up site tomorrow

Disliked N/A

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Like wild camping with more convenience and comfort!

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 Rachel B. 1 review

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (wild)

Liked Large private pitches in the forest, fire pits included on forest pitches, friendly staff. My son absolutely loved feeling like he was proper camping!

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We had a wonderful stay. So lovely to be in such a beautiful spot.

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 Jacqueline S. 1 review

Microlodge

Liked Absolutely lovely site. Gorgeous area to walk around and a lovely walk to the near by pub in Rattery through the woods. The pod " Hansel" was lovely and very clean. It was great to have a fire pit - every site had one, so well thought out.

Disliked Sadly our water tap had slugs living in it, so very unhygenic and it left us with a bad taste. We had to get a water carrier and collect water from the next pitch. Luckily noone else was on that pitch, so it was fine.
Also, the showers were not great. I got my ear water logged from the huge gush. They were so high up you couldn't adjust them. I tried the smaller showers but they were just a trickle, which was a shame.
The radiator had been left on on the hottest day of the year so it took a while for ghe pod to cool down.

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Great location and wild camping experience,…

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Tracey P. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great location and wild camping experience, host very welcoming and friendly, we really enjoyed our one night stay in our camper van.

The kitchen communal area was particularly good and would be appreciated if the weather hadn’t been as good.

Disliked The toilets and showers a bit tired although clean and adequate

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place will definitely be returning

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Adam N. 1 review

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely wild camping feel to the site. Nice pitches and nice on site facilities. Lovely walks close by with a nice pub only 25 mins walk away. Will definitely be returning

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Pitched felt really private and the…

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Avie W. 1 review

Non-electric gravel and earth campervan pitch (woodland)

Liked Pitched felt really private and the woods were great for walking the dog!

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Sharon R. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Lovely secluded woodland pitches.…

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Harriet B. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff. Lovely secluded woodland pitches. Great facilities. Loved that every pitch came with its own fire pit at no extra cost. The pub that was in walking distance did exceptional food.

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Brilliant staff in a beautiful setting.

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Katie O. 4 reviews

Electric optional grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Loved the pitch size and the surroundings, the staff were all fantastic. The site has such a unique feel to it, it feels private even when busier at the weekends. The facilities are good, the shop has a really good selection of necessities. The communal area was great. We ate in the local pub, which is lovely. This was our second time staying at the site and I'm sure it won't be our last.

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Ashbourne Woods

Rattery

South Brent

Devon

England

TQ10 9JZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.44135°N
3.78784°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
4.7 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
6.8 mi BP Garage
Rail
4.4 mi Totnes Rail Station
6.1 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
9.8 mi Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing
9.6 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
25.8 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

Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from the sea and less than a mile from Dartmoor National Park. Half an hour’s drive away is Compton Castle, a manor with orchard-filled gardens for apple-y ambling around, while the National Trust’s Church House on Dartmoor is just over a 20-minute drive north. For active types, horse riding and sailing can also be jumped upon around Dartmoor and on the coast. Cast a line to Hatchlands Trout Farm, just ten minutes by car, for fly fishing on the well-stocked rainbow trout lake, or try the coarse fishing also available in the surrounding areas: ask the Ashbourne Woods team to point you and your rod in the right direction. As well as the nearby beaches to treat and tire out, day trips to keep little holidaymakers happy also include Pennywell Farm (less than five minutes away) where animal fans can snuggle the pigs, collect eggs, help feed the lambs and even try their hand at milking the goats; Woodland Family Theme Park for daredevil youngsters (just 30 minutes away), with rides, falconry display and zoo farm, and Staverton Steam Railway, the first choo-choo-choice for little locomotive fans.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Paignton Paignton Sands 10.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Goodrington 10.1 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Paignton Preston Sands 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hollicombe 10.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broadsands 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 3.6 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 9.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 9.3 mi

Living Coasts 11.6 mi

National Marine Aquarium 15.9 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 8.6 mi

The Church House 9.4 mi

Greenway 9.7 mi

Coleton Fishacre 12.8 mi

Saltram 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 3.2 mi

Dartington - Totnes 3.5 mi

Dartington Country 4.2 mi

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 4.4 mi

DARTINGTON HALL 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 29.3 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 Ashbourne Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashbourne Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashbourne Woods? Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashbourne Woods?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashbourne Woods? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.