Camp Dartington

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Pitches as seen from the reception entrance

Scenic family-friendly site on the spectacular Dartington Estate
A five-minute drive from Totnes and 40 minutes from Exeter
Virtual multi-sports, family events, walks and eateries on the estate

After hearing about Camping Dartington in the scenic countryside of the Dartington Estate, you will surely want to make a beeline right there. Surrounded by sloping fields, riverside walks and ancient woodland, it's a peaceful, simple and nature-oriented place where it should be easy to slow down and stargaze (conditions obliging). The site is a short stroll away from the medieval estate's highlights, which include the Barn Cinema, virtual multi-sports simulations and a schedule of family events, including live performances and workshops. The estate’s listed gardens and deer park are pleasant to saunter around, with plenty of routes (including forest walks) to choose from. Food is easily sorted too, with multiple eateries on the estate. The estate café serves breakfast, lunch, tea and cake. Meanwhile, the restaurant (in the medieval feasting hall) serves lunch and dinner. Local organic vegetables and eggs are also for sale in the shop, a few hundred feet away from the site. Should Dartington Estate somehow grow tiresome, a 10-minute stroll into the village of Dartington will lead guests to The Shops – a collection of stores selling glassware, jewellery, crafts and local delicacies – and the Devon Gin School. For a beach day, beaches are within half an hour's drive or so; Blackpool Sands, a scenic sandy beach, is a 35-minute drive away.

Site type

Opens 13 July

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).
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.
Bookings must not consist of more than 6 different households.
Reception is unmanned after 7 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 13 Jul to Wed 30 Sept 2026

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

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 × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Roof tent not allowed), (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

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

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Non-electric grass campervan pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

One Campervan 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 × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Picnic table

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£5 (£5) per night

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

Arrival days

From £32 (£32) 1 night, 2 adults

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Location		8
Value for money		7
Accommodation		6
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		5
Child friendliness		5
Cleanliness		7
Wifi		8

67% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite, now under new management, is situated on the idyllic Dartington estate, offering peace and quiet and excellent opportunities for walking. Guests have praised the location and immediate surroundings. However, previous stays reported issues with long grass in fields, resulting in a long, damp walk to facilities and potential insect bites. Check-in was also described as haphazard. New management is actively working to improve the experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 07/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wild field, vague instructions, no staff

Overall 3 out of 10
Location		4
Value for money		2
Facilities / Activities		2
Customer service		1
Child friendliness		1
Cleanliness		1
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2025 Angela M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Peace and quiet

Disliked I do not normally leave a bad review, but this site was not for me. I was tucked away in the corner of a field which is fine, but it was a long walk to the shower block over what I can describe as a meadow field .. there was no track or a path where the grass had been cut shorter and my clothing was soaked once I walked to the toilet / shower block , I also ended up with bites on my legs and can only assume from something on the long grass. I have been travelling the UK using many sites from professional camp sites to similar style fields .. but have not come across anything with the grass this length. I would not return tof this site ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Angela, I totally understand why you of been so disappointed with your stay last year at Camp Dartington.
I would like to let you know its now under new management and we are working hard to ensure everyone who stays has the best holiday. we have a huge amount of experience of running a very successful, traditional campsite that we will be bringing it to Camp Dartington, If you are in the area this year i would love you to pop in and see the difference we have made as it is such an amazing setting with lots to do and see.

Kind regards
Nikki and Glenn

Excellent site on the idyllic Dartington…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		7
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

Jun 2025 Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Excellent site on the idyllic Dartington estate.

Disliked Bit of a long trek to showers/loos!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, immediate surroundings, walking in grounds…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		6
Customer service		6
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jul 2024 Barry B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, immediate surroundings, walking in grounds and on into Totnes

Disliked Check in was haphazard

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 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

Forest Gastronomic delight Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

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 Watersports nearby

Location

Camp Dartington

Upper Drive

Dartington Hall Estate

Totnes

Devon

England

TQ9 6EE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.44988°N
3.70219°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.5 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre

1.6 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

6.1 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.1 mi Totnes Rail Station

6.1 mi Paignton Rail Station

7.1 mi Torquay Rail Station

Ferry

1.8 mi Totnes Ferry Landing

6.6 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing

6.8 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing

Airport

23.1 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

There’s plenty hereabouts to keep guests entertained, regardless of personal tastes. History buffs can start close at hand with a trip into Totnes (five minutes’ drive) to explore the castle and museums, with a jaunt on the South Devon Railway (10 minutes), or with a pitstop at Buckfast Abbey (10 minutes), Compton Castle (20 minutes), Bradley Manor (20 minutes) or Cockington Court (20 minutes). Those more comfortable in the great wide open can head straight to Dartmoor National Park (10 minutes) then venture further afield for River Dart Country Park (15 minutes), or experience a different type of natural sight by dropping below the surface at Kent’s Cavern Prehistoric Caves (30 minutes). Days among the animals are handily sorted at the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary (10 minutes), or with visits to Pennywell Farm (10 minutes), Totnes Rare Breeds (15 minutes), Paignton Zoo (15 minutes) or Dartmoor Zoo (25 minutes). Urban days are a cinch among the gardens and museums at Torquay (25 minutes), wandering about the aquarium, distillery and Royal Citadel of Plymouth (30 minutes), or exploring the vaults, museums and gardens of Exeter (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Paignton Paignton Sands	6.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Paignton Preston Sands	6.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Goodrington	6.5 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	N/A	N/A
Hollicombe	6.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Broadsands	7.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 4.4 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 5.5 mi

Living Coasts 7.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 13.1 mi

Castle Drogo 17.6 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 4.8 mi

Greenway 6.8 mi

The Church House 10 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10.2 mi

Overbeck's 16.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dartington - Totnes 0.3 mi

Dartington Country 0.5 mi

DARTINGTON HALL 0.6 mi

Totnes - Ashprington - Totnes 1.8 mi

SHARPHAM HOUSE 3.4 mi

Local events

Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)
Sidmouth, Devon 25.9 mi
Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 28.5 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

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

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 28 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £15.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 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.
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.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £100.00 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.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 6 different households.
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.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 7 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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 7 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.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Camp Dartington have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camp Dartington dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camp Dartington? There’s plenty hereabouts to keep guests entertained, regardless of personal tastes. History buffs can start close at hand with a trip into Totnes (five minutes’ drive) to explore the castle and museums, … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camp Dartington?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camp Dartington? From £22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Wild field, vague instructions, no staff

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Excellent site on the idyllic Dartington…

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Location, immediate surroundings, walking in grounds…

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Leisure on site

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Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

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Nearby leisure

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Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

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