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General
- Laidback campsite in a peaceful north Devon location
- Rosemoor Gardens 15 minutes' drive; 40 minutes to north coast beaches
- Devon cream teas available; firepits for hire
Homemade Devon cream teas, views to make your eyes water, a communal firepit and a warm welcome for the pooch… it's no surprise that guests glow with warmth about Bales Ash Campsite near Umberleigh.
Described by its amiable owners as 'a little green campsite in the heart of north Devon', Bales Ash sits up above the Taw Valley amid countryside of the beaut variety and fab views across to nearby Exmoor. The Tarka Trail is within easy driving distance and the (also fab) surfing beaches of north Devon are within about 12 miles.
As you might expect from a site that endorses 'camping as it used to be', the vibe is relaxed and friendly. The amenities are kept to a spotless standard and include three hot showers, two eco-friendly compost loos and outdoor Belfast sinks with hot and cold water. Wifi is available and guests can charge phones for free in the shower block.
Water at Bales Ash comes from the site's borehole and is treated to provide pristinely clean fresh drinking water; tap water standpipes are also on each pitching field.
But back to those Devon cream teas… Teas and cakes can be baked on request (surely something to request as soon as you arrive) and the owners specialise in top-notch gluten-free baking.
And then settle down to stargaze or to sit by the communal firepit: guests glow with warmth about the perfect quiet of this place too.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
✓ German
✓ Spanish
Please note
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
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Max. persons: 8 x
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Bring an awning
Max. persons: 8 x
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.9m length (8.0ft width x 16.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.0ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.0m length (10.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 2.0m length (19.7ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Reviews
Dog friendly, clean site, friendly staff
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Excellent, enjoyable relaxed stay at a lovely campsite
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A fabulous site with great facilities. The Beech Hut was beautiful
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A clean and quiet site. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Very friendly owner and staff are always busy maintaining the site.
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Lovely site, shop on site. Level, good sized pitches. Dog friendly.
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Really friendly, relaxed campsite
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Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Dedicated toilet facility per glamping unit
Dedicated toilet per pitch
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
Staggered showering times
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
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
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
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Square
— 7.7 miles
The Square — 7.7 miles
Bus Station — 9.1 miles
- Train stations
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Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
— 1.4 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 2.8 miles
Kings Nympton Rail Station — 3.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bideford Ferry Landing
— 10.6 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 10.9 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 11.3 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 29.2 miles
Local attractions
A number of scenic strolls are directly accessible from the site, such as the easy one-hour round walk to two local pubs, or the hike to Woodland Trust land on Kingford Hill. The north Devon stretch of the South West Coast Path is a little further away.
Within easy reach by car, the scenic beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton, Putsborough and Westward Ho! will give days upon days of sunbathing, surf lessons, swimming, rockpools, kitesurfing and coasteering.
The Tarka Trail, a series of footpaths and cycle paths through north Devon, is a short drive away; alternatively, cycle to one of the stations along the Tarka Line train route running for 39 miles between Exeter and Barnstaple.
Also in the region, you could get green at the RHS Rosemoor Gardens or Broomhill Sculpture Garden; try National Trust attractions like Arlington Court; hike the Heddon Valley or visit the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon to see what's been what in the area throughout the ages.
And if you have kids, they'll be glowing with happiness after days out at Devon family-based attractions like The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo, Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park and Atlantis Adventure Park.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (6.8 miles)
- Castle Drogo (19.4 miles)
- Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter (25.4 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (13.2 miles)
- Finch Foundry (15.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
Bales Ash Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Bales Ash Campsite will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Bales Ash Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bales Ash Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bales Ash Campsite? A number of scenic strolls are directly accessible from the site, such as the easy one-hour round walk to two local pubs, or the hike to Woodland Trust land on Kingford Hill. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bales Ash Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bales Ash Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
