When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood?

From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

3 people maximum

One Motorhome or Campervan allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Campervan

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Firepit

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date

Your booking From £24 (£24)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Gidleigh Wood

View prices & book 9.7 100 reviews

View to the east (added by manager 07 Mar 2023)

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely view, just sit, relax and enjoy birds singing

Direct access to the moor from gidleigh woods

Amazing camping in the forest

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gintare B. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely lovely camping. Nice staff, great location, amazing huge firepit. Highly recommend

Disliked: None

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From the manager: Thank you Gintare for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10/10! We also love the photos that you have added to the gallery. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you both again next year. Cheers Mark

Awesome location, amazing view of the sky at night with hardly any…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Awesome location, amazing view of the sky at night with hardly any light pollution. Friendly and welcoming owner. Really nice walk nearby. Nothing to complain about

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From the manager: Many thanks for giving Gidleigh wood camping a 10! We really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Cheers Mark

Magical location, fantastic friendly helpful hosts.

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

Jules W. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Absolutely brilliant stay at Gidleigh Wood, fab location for exploring the moor and easy access to Chagford on foot and bike. Mark and Karen were very friendly and generous hosts always available to help with any queries. It was our first time camping in our new campervan, so we were very much ‘all the gear and no idea’ but our camping trip here has given us so much more confidence, thanks to Mark and Karen and the perfect small but beautiful site. So lovely to be off grid, the facilities were clean, compost loo better than expected (no smells) and the giant fire pit in the woods magical. Thank you.

Disliked: The only slight downside was the slope, which we knew in advance. There are some places you can get level though, especially if you have levellers.

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From the manager: Thank you Jules for your kind words and rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10! We really appreciate it. So glad that your first camper van trip was a success, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers Mark and Karen

Excellent site with clean facilities

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

PETER A. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite in a beautiful location. Mark, the owner was super helpful. We will be back.

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From the manager: Thank you very much Peter for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10/10! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again next year. Mark

Very friendly welcome! Great plot with lots of good walks/hikes from the…

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

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very friendly welcome! Great plot with lots of good walks/hikes from the site - owners were extremely helpful, giving us a map to help us follow the route. Massive fire pit they light each afternoon/evening bringing people together!

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From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review, and giving us a 10/10! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood campsite and hope to see you both again soon. Cheers Mark and Karen

Well located within Dartmoor National park. Very friendly staff always happy to…

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

Alison G. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Well located within Dartmoor National park. Very friendly staff always happy to help and give you advice. We traveled with our dogs that they had an amazing time running free and playing with another dogs. We loved the experience!!!!

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From the manager: Many thanks Alison for giving us a 10/10, we really appreciate it. We thought that your two little dogs were very well behaved. We hope to see you again next year. Cheers Mark

Relaxed and welcoming site in a beautiful location. Will definitely be coming…

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

Ted S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Relaxed and welcoming site in a beautiful location. Will definitely be coming back again :)

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From the manager: Many thanks Ted for giving Gidleigh wood camping a 10/10! We really appreciate it. Hope to see you again sometime. Cheers Mark and Karen

Perfect!!!

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

Carol S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Absolutely gorgeous! Peaceful and spacious, and lots of wonderful walks. Mark and Karen couldn’t have been any nicer. 100% recommend … I will definitely be back.

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From the manager: Thank you so much Carol for rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10/10! So glad you enjoyed your stay here and look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers Mark and Karen

Lovely pop-up camp site with lovely hosts

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

Jacqueline M. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A wonderful spot in the heart of Dartmoor. The site is in a wood, with lots of lovely walks and direct access to the Moor. Dogs are allowed to be off lead so mine was in heaven 🙂Great hosts who go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your time with them. I went alone with my dog the first couple of times, and my family have joined me for a couple of trips too-we all love Gidleigh Woods and will definitely return soon.

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From the manager: Thank you Jacqui for your kind words and rating Gidleigh wood campsite a 10/10! We love see you relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere of the place. We look forward to seeing you all again, and I especially look forward to seeing Spike again. Cheers Mark and Karen

Excellent semi-wild camping.

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

Simon D. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely semi-wild camping site. Mark was really friendly and helpful If you want to escape the modern world this is the site for you.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Ted, thank you so much for rating Gidleigh wood campsite 10/10! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers Mark

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Gidleigh Wood

Berrydown Road

Gidleigh

Chagford

Devon

England

TQ13 8HR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67838°N
-3.88191°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.8 mi Thomas Cook

14.7 mi Bus Station

16 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.3 mi Okehampton Rail Station

7 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

9.6 mi Yeoford Rail Station

Ferry

18.1 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

18.2 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

18.3 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing

Airport

20.7 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 challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, is another that’s worth a climb for some excellent moorland views. Shilley Pool, a few miles north of the site, is a lovely spot to cool off with some wild swimming in the river. For a glimpse into times gone by, stop by at the National Trust’s Finch Foundry (15 minutes’ drive) to see an old water-powered forge, or head to the Museum of Dartmoor Life (20 minutes) to explore the themed exhibits. Castle Drogo (20 minutes) may look like a historic building thanks to its medieval styling but it was actually constructed in the 20th century by renowned architect Edwin Lutyens – that modern take on a traditional style makes it a fascinating place to visit. Other days out nearby might take you over to Exeter (40 minutes) to visit the cathedral and museums and delve into the underground passages, or down to the coast for a day on the beach in Dawlish (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Shaldon	19.2 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Town	19.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ness Cove	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 3.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 13.6 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 15.7 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 19.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 20.1 mi

National Trust

Castle Drogo 3.3 mi

Finch Foundry 4.1 mi

The Church House 7.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 10.2 mi

Buckland Abbey 17.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 2.2 mi

CASTLE DROGO 3.6 mi

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 4.2 mi

WOOD HOUSE 4.8 mi

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 6 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

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
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.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

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).
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
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.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed 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.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

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 Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.