Ruby Country Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.9 25 reviews

Yurt pitch (added by manager 04 Oct 2021)

Eco-friendly stays on a five-acre tree-lined Devon meadow
A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor; half an hour to Bude and Cornwall coast
Campfire area for each pitch; two miles to Hatherleigh via bike path

It’s all about connecting with nature at Ruby Country Camping, where owners Marc and Dinah have set things up ‘the way we would like a campsite to be’ – and that’s based on many years of their own camping experiences. Now settled in rural west Devon, they’re the custodians of this peaceful and eco-friendly site in a five-acre meadow that’s lined with trees and has a little brook gurgling its way along the southern boundary. There are only a handful of guests allowed on site at any one time, and much of the space has been left as nature intended to make sure that the wildlife is as happy here as the humans. That also means plenty of space for everyone to chill out and enjoy the fresh air; each pitch also has its own campfire area so alfresco times can still continue even if it’s a bit chilly. Logs are available to buy on site, and for anything else it’s a two-mile trip to the supermarket in Hatherleigh (which also has several pubs and takeaways for those who’d like to delegate cooking responsibilities). Being eco-friendly doesn’t mean giving up on some comforts, so there are hot showers, flushing toilets and compost loos on site, but no electric connections or wifi. But who needs wifi when there’s so much great stuff to see and do nearby… the Tarka Trail and Coast to Coast bike route are close by, and this handy central location means that it’s equally easy to get to the beaches of north Cornwall or the trails of Dartmoor.

Site type

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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

Choose your dates and we'll email when available.

See nearby bookable sites

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

96%
10
0%
9
4%
8
0%
7
0%
6
0%
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Blue skies and tall grass at ruby country camping

Really nice campsite - pitches are spaced out so everyone gets a…

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

Katie V. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really nice campsite - pitches are spaced out so everyone gets a good amount of space, clean and modern toilet and shower, surrounded by nature. Each pitch gets a fire pit space. Owners were very nice and came to meet us when we arrived and showed us around. You can also buy a bucket of logs for your fire.

Disliked: We had no issues with the campsite - if you want somewhere super quiet, there is a road going past which you can hear, but didn’t bother us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitches were really well spaced, showers and toilets were exceptionally clean.…

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

Chloe V. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)

Liked: Pitches were really well spaced, showers and toilets were exceptionally clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

exceptionally beautiful, peaceful site, Dinah and Marc have thought of everything, really…

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

Joseph W. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: exceptionally beautiful, peaceful site, Dinah and Marc have thought of everything, really lovely clean facilities, a great play area and fire pits with wood available on site. They were both really helpful and flexible when we had mechanical trouble and couldn't leave on time. We hope to be back soon

Disliked: nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was spacious, well maintained, peaceful and set in glorious countryside.…

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 Jul 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars, solo)

Liked: The campsite was spacious, well maintained, peaceful and set in glorious countryside.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful site, with own kitchen space and everything you need.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lauren P. Jul 2024

Lotus bell tent

Liked: We really loved how peaceful it was, how clean the facilities were, the bed was lovely and comfy. Everything we needed was there, we took tons of stuff thinking we’d need it. We can’t wait to return. Marc and Dinnah were lovely too, really kind and gentle to our children. None of us wanted to leave!

Recommend to friends Visit again

l'accueil et l'aménagement très nature du camping. La recharge de smartphone.…

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

Fabien D. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: l'accueil et l'aménagement très nature du camping. La recharge de smartphone.

Disliked: Le prix un peu élevé.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent small site with great hosts & fab 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

Carla H. Jul 2024

Yurt

Liked: I went with my two daughters & we had a fantastic weekend! The yurt & campers kitchen was wonderfully presented & kitted out, & it was super cosy in the night time. Dinah was welcoming & helpful. The site was well situated for lots of days out & activities, & it was clean & tidy. The play area was really good for the kids & I loved the open-air shower, fantastic at the end of a hot & muggy day!

Disliked: Slugs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed in the incredible Lotus Belle Tent this past weekend, and…

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

Alyssa C. May 2024

Lotus bell tent

Liked: We stayed in the incredible Lotus Belle Tent this past weekend, and we had the most amazing time! Mark and Dinah came to greet us and kindly showed us around, they have truly thought of everything - coming back each day to refill our cool box! The facilities are outstanding and an extremely comfy bed! Our only small recommendation would be a door on the other side of the kitchen as the wind blew the gas stove at times Would thoroughly recommend to anyone including families as they have made a small park on site to keep children entertained, we would absolutely come back in the future Thank you so much mark and dinah

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely campsite which was very peaceful and spacious. Dinah and Mark…

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

Jasmine B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Really lovely campsite which was very peaceful and spacious. Dinah and Mark were very welcoming and gave us some good info on the local area. Particularly liked the fire pit which kept us warm until late!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site. Love the set up and care taken with everything. Hope…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Catherine B. Aug 2023

Lotus bell tent

Liked: Wonderful site. Love the set up and care taken with everything. Hope to be back

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 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

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 Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ruby Country Camping

Pullworthy Cross

Highampton

Devon

England

EX21 5LH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.81156°N
-4.1115°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 mi Thomas Cook

14.9 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

7.4 mi Okehampton Rail Station

7.7 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

11.6 mi Eggesford Rail Station

Ferry

14.9 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

16.8 mi Instow Ferry Landing

17.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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

Tear up the skate park, take to the adventure playground or head out onto the Tarka Trail… there’s access to all three in Hatherleigh (five minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ cycle along a bike path). It’s one of a couple of splendid places close by to this site, which includes the Legge Farm Coarse Fishery (five minutes’ drive) and the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park (10 minutes) for families who fancy getting stuck into farm activities and a World War I museum. Woolley Animals’ (25 minutes) alpaca walks are another activity for any wannabe farmers. Meanwhile, nearby the pretty Clovelly (40 minutes), you can swap tractor rides at the BIG Sheep farm park (40 minutes) for the Milky Way Adventure Park's bigger coasters (40 minutes). After some hikes, wild swimming and other outdoorsy types of activities? Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes) is a good choice on that front. More paddles can be tracked down on Bude beach (half an hour), where there’s a sea pool and surf schools. For some sightseeing instead, set off for Okehampton Castle (15 minutes) or the spectacular gardens at RHS Garden Rosemoor (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	16.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Summerleaze	19.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	19.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Widemouth Sand	19.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Northcott Mouth	19.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 9.2 mi

Castle Drogo 15.3 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26.1 mi

Buckfast Abbey 26.5 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 28.2 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 9.9 mi

Lydford Gorge 11.7 mi

Castle Drogo 15.3 mi

Lawrence House 16.3 mi

The Church House 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIMMONS PARK 7.3 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 7.9 mi

WOOD HOUSE 10 mi

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 10 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 11.6 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

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

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 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

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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.

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.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ruby Country Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ruby Country Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ruby Country Camping? Tear up the skate park, take to the adventure playground or head out onto the Tarka Trail… there’s access to all three in Hatherleigh (five minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ cycle along … Read more