Bales Ash Campsite

Fra 20 £ For 1 nat, 2 voksen 9.6 67 anmeldelser
Space to play for everyone (added by manager 30 Jan 2023)
The hut in the spring sunshine (added by manager 23 aug 2022)
The pitch (added by manager 23 aug 2022)
The communal campfire, perfect to meet fellow guests (added by manager 23 jun 2015)

  • Rolig camping, som det var engang
  • Gratis, varme brusebade
  • Afslappet og rummelig campingplads med bålsteder, der kan lejes
With a low carbon footprint, views to make your eyes water, homemade cakes and scones and a warm welcome for the pooch… it's no surprise that guests glow with warmth about the spacious 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, three eco-friendly compost loos, a shared portable toilet 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. All of the electric comes from 40 solar panels. There's also recycling collection. 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. There's a shop selling cakes on site. And then settle down to stargaze or to sit by a firepit (for hire for a small charge): guests glow with warmth about the quiet of this place too.

Pladstype

Teltpladser 25
Autocamperpladser 25
Lej et telt 1
Træhytter, hytter eller camping-pods 2
Åbent hele året
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  • På denne campingplads er der ingen adgang for hunderacer eller krydsninger, som figurerer på listen over farlige hunde.
  • Dobbelte aksler er ikke tilladte på pladsen.
  • Mindst én af de overnattende skal være 18 eller ældre.

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Viser kun anmeldelser fra de seneste 30 måneder.

Great dog friendly stay!

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Nuria R. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

hyrdehytte

Syntes om: Loved our stay at the hut, it had all the amenities we needed and it was very tidy. The facilities were all very clean and the communication with the hosts was great. Great area to walk the dog too! Well situated on the map to visit popular places nearby.

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So warm and welcoming at the site and an amazing location

Samlet 8/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Richard S. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

The Beech Hut træhytte

Syntes om: Everything stayed in the beach hut and wow what a little building so nice and relaxing everything you could need in a small space.

Syntes ikke om: Nothing as everything we needed was within easy reach

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Very nice and friendly campsite, good for group/multi pitch camping.

Samlet 6/10
Beliggenhed 8
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 8
Renlighed 6
Wi-fi 10
Jayme B. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs uden elektricitet

Syntes om: Quirky, Nice hot clean showers, easy going, toilets are an experience, Freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. Also has a well stocked shop. Fire pits are a nice touch.

Syntes ikke om: Lots of dogs left off the lead and inconsiderate dog owners not cleaning after their animals. The lack of site rules means you can get noisy neighbours until ungodly hours

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Fra bestyreren: Thanks for staying with us, we do publicise that we have compost separator toilets, they are such a bonus for the environment and smell far better than a portaloo. It was unfortunate that after your lovely quiet week with us your last 2 nights were the August bank holiday Fri and Sat where things can often be noisier. That large group at the top did quieten down after we spoke to them. I'm ever so sorry that you had an issue with dog poo, I do wish you'd told us. We always plan where we locate dogs carefully and we walk the site a number of times each day and hadn't been aware of an issue with this. I did speak to one holiday let visitor who I observed not picking up but we do find that dog owners are very respectful here.

Great place for the dog. Lovely big fields. Great showers. Lovely people.…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 4
Deborah P. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal med græs med elektricitet (eget toilet/bad)

Syntes om: Great place for the dog. Lovely big fields. Great showers. Lovely people. Clean and cared for. Handy little shop.

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Me and my son (11 yrs) had a fabulous stay in the Beech hut. Fab site

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Sharon K. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

The Beech Hut træhytte

Syntes om: Beautiful scenery Quietness Facilities Calm Helpful owners

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Lovely site Quiet Good value for money Lovely staff…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 8
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
Emily F. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs med elektricitet

Syntes om: Lovely site Quiet Good value for money Lovely staff

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The atmosphere, having a fire and cooking outside. Relaxed and well run…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 6
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 8
Wi-fi 2
Jayne M. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs med elektricitet

Syntes om: The atmosphere, having a fire and cooking outside. Relaxed and well run site. Decent showers and toilets.

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Staff were fantastic to deal with and very helpful and knowledgeable about…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 10
stewart r. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs med elektricitet

Syntes om: Staff were fantastic to deal with and very helpful and knowledgeable about the area

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Fra bestyreren: Thanks for this I'll pass this complement back to the staff.

Everyone was so accommodating and lovely, especially Caro whom we had the…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi Ingen bedømmelse
Daisy H. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs med elektricitet

Syntes om: Everyone was so accommodating and lovely, especially Caro whom we had the most interaction with during our stay. We were very well looked after by all. Debbie the owner went above and beyond baking us a gluten free cake (due to being coeliac) for our sons birthday, was super yummy! The facilities were excellent and kept very clean, being able to do our laundry was a huge bonus too! The shop was stocked with gluten free bits and the basics you’d need. Being able to hire a fire pit&bbq on site was a huge help. There were a couple of hidden gems about 10/15 mins away that are great for families to do and explore. They also have a couple of football goals too which made our kids very happy!

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Friendly and accommodating. Lovely showers, super grateful for the washing machine.…

Samlet 10/10
Beliggenhed 10
Værdi for pengene 10
Indkvartering 10
Faciliteter/Aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Børnevenligt 10
Renlighed 10
Wi-fi 6
Jeannette D. Anmelderen reserverede via Pitchup.com

Areal til telt eller autocamper med græs med elektricitet

Syntes om: Friendly and accommodating. Lovely showers, super grateful for the washing machine.

Syntes ikke om: Weather, but that's not the camp site's fault lol

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Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

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Bar eller klubhus

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Cykelleje

Fiskeri

Fitnesscenter

Fjernsynsrum

Indendørs swimmingpool

Legeplads

Restaurant/Bar på pladsen

Spillerum

Takeaway

Tennis

Udendørs swimmingpool

Vandsport

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Afhentning fra offentlig transport

Bad til rådighed

Bilparkering ved campingarealet/enheden

Bruser til rådighed

Familietoiletter

Fryser med køleelement

Gratis wi-fi

Handicapfaciliteter

Hundepark

Internet-adgang

Komposttoilet

Købmandsbutik

Lokale produkter

Møntvaskeri

Offentlig telefon

Offentlige toiletter

Opvaskeområde

Portabelt toilet

Toiletblok

Tørrerum

Wi-fi

Grupper er velkomne

Familievenlig

Grupper af samme køn velkomne

Grupper af studerende velkomne

Motorcyklister velkomne

Skoleklasser velkomne

Stævner velkomne

Regler

Bål tilladt

Erhvervskøretøjer tilladt

Grill kan lånes

Grill tilladt

Hunde tilladte

Hunde tilladte hele året rundt

Temaer

Camping uden faciliteter

Fredfyldt

Lavpris/backpacker

Paradis for vandringsfolk

Spektakulært landskab

Service

Gasflasker til rådighed

Genbrug tilgængeligt

Grøn energi

Kemisk bortskaffelse

Ladestationer til elbiler

Opladningsfaciliteter

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Bar i nærheden

Butik i nærheden

Hundevenligt område

Offentlig transport i nærheden

Type

Mellem (26-50 arealenheder)

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheden

Cykelleje i nærheden

Cykling i nærheden

Fiskeri i nærheden

Fritids-/forlystelsespark i nærheden

Golf i nærheden

Restaurant i nærheden

Ridning i nærheden

Surfskole i nærheden

Vandsport i nærheden

Beliggenhed

Bales Ash Campsite

High Bickington

Umberleigh

Devon

England

EX37 9BL

Rutevejledning

Tidszone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50,95563°N
-3,98211°V

Nærmeste transport

Bus
12,4 km The Square
12,4 km The Square
14,7 km Bus Station
Jernbane
2,2 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
4,6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
5,8 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
Færge
17,1 km Bideford Ferry Landing
17,6 km Instow Ferry Landing
18,3 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Lufthavn
47 km Exeter International Airport

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Lokale seværdigheder

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.

Vandkvalitet for nærliggende badevand

Navn Afstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 20,3 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Saunton Sands 24,5 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Croyde Bay 26,5 km Hav Ikke Relevant God Fremragende God
Putsborough 26,9 km Hav Ikke Relevant Fremragende Fremragende Fremragende
Combe Martin 28,3 km Hav Dårlig Dårlig Dårlig Dårlig

Datakilde: Det Europæiske Miljøagentur

Bør opleves

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11 km

Castle Drogo 31,3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40,9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 41,1 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 21,2 km

Finch Foundry 25,4 km

Heddon Valley 29,2 km

Castle Drogo 31,3 km

Watersmeet 32,3 km

Cykelruter

Find lokale ruter på det nationale cykelnet - over 19,000 kilometer cykelruter.

Andet

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 5,9 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10,7 km

CASTLE HILL 11,5 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 12,1 km

TAPELEY PARK 16,3 km

Lokale begivenheder

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (fredag den 21. juni 2024 – fredag den 21. juni 2024)

    Croyde, England 26,6 km

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