Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping

Positiv Great location, great campsite. Dan very helpful when we needed to change the date. Very nice to have a real fire. Short walk to the pub. Great cafe just up the road for breakfast too.

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Positiv Basic campsite but that's what we wanted in such a beautiful setting. The owners were very accommodating and helpful via text before we stayed. The toilets were as described, composting. Campfires allowed and wood very well priced even if it is damp. Views are amazing and it feels very peaceful by the river, well when it's quiet..

Negativ Didn't like the incessant barking from the dogs on the farm. It was day and night, day being not so much of a problem but come night time it really ruined the chance of getting any sleep. After the first night I thought surely it was a fluke and would be sorted and the second would be better but no. If you feel like loud barking all night might affect your sleep, maybe this site isn't for you.

The toilets are also a challenge due to the smell. I've been to a few sites with composting but I really struggled here, this could of been down to other campers staying at the the time though I'm not sure.

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Hi Marie, thank you for your review. I am glad you liked the location of our site. I try and ensure it is kept clean and pitches are looking good.

A couple of points you made that confuses me a little. The wood we supply is very well seasoned and stored in rubble sacks in a log store. I think that maybe the dampness you mention was from the frequent rain we had during your stay when wood is left beside tents to get wet on the outside.

I apologise for the noise of dogs barking, we are surrounded by farms and dog owners at the site which certainly could affect noise levels although you are the first to mention this in a review.

The composting toilets do have more of an odour than traditional flushing toilets but for us the environmental benefits of using them outway the occasional smells you may experience.

You have stated that you would not visit us again which is great shame as many people have visited us year on year since we started. Maybe our site is not suited to all walks of life.

Positiv Beautiful setting, good sized pitches with logs and fire pits available to use. Beautiful short walks nearby and local amenities like pub and village store. Just perfect for an early morning ramble on Dartmoor!

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Vom Platzbetreiber: Thank you Lavinia for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Dan