Reforge Retreat

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Bell tent hidden among the trees (added by manager 06 Jun 2022)

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  • 20-acre Devon farm half a mile from a village with good food pub
  • 10 miles from the Dartmoor National Park and the coast
  • Picnic areas, and medieval clubhouse and courtyard
Do you feel like nature is lacking in your life? Rebuild that relationship with a stay at Reforge Retreat, on a 20-acre farm less than 15 minutes’ drive from Beaworthy in Devon, where you can pitch up among meadows, woods and lakes. Reforge Retreat is a top spot for exploration of Devon: bring your bike and head out on the Ruby Way cycle path that passes near the site, or join up with the Tarka Trail which stretches from Meeth to Braunton. You can hike or take to horseback in Dartmoor National Park, 25 minutes away, and there are also plenty of quiet lanes and bridleways nearby where you can walk or bike in peace. Relax back on site in the clubhouse or medieval courtyard, tucking into some snacks in one of the picnic areas, or hanging out by the firepits and gazing at the stars. If your stomach starts complaining, you won’t have to travel far: barbecues are available for hire on site, so you can look after yourself, or if you’re feeling a little lazier – and who could blame you when you’re on your hols – there’s a pub in the village of Black Torrington, a 15-minute walk away, where you can grab some grub and knock back a few local ales and ciders.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Tent sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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Features

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Reforge Retreat

Upcott

Black Torrington

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5QH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81959°N
-4.17615°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 km Thomas Cook
22.2 km Bideford Quay
22.3 km Bideford Quay
Rail
16 km Okehampton Rail Station
16.9 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
22 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 km Bideford Ferry Landing
25.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
26.1 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

There are plenty of castles and stately piles nearby to make you feel like a Devon (or Cornish) landowner of the past: Lawrence House, Okehampton Castle, Castle Drogo, Cotehele and Buckland Abbey are all within an hour’s drive of Reforge Retreat. More of a horticulturist than a historian? The gardens, orchards, arboreta and borders of RHS Garden Rosemoor are 25 minutes from the site… Garden trips don’t have to be stuffy grownup affairs either – the kids may not be drawn in by border gardens and arboreta, but poking around the Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden should keep them entertained. Anglers will have plenty to keep them occupied close at hand too. Cast a line at the Legge Farm Coarse Fishery, less than 10 minutes from the site, or head to Tamar Lakes, 25 minutes away, for something to cook up on the barbecue later on. If you’re in search of something less sedate, be prepared to get active with a trip to Bude, half an hour from Reforge, where you can go surfing, coasteering or paddleboarding, or simply take a stroll on the beach. At Tamar Lakes, try your hand at sailing and windsurfing. Keep your adrenaline pumping in the Battlefield arena or on the rollercoaster at The Big Sheep theme park, then slow it down with safari rides or lakeside train rides without leaving the park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 25.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 26.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 26.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 26.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Widemouth Sand 27 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14 km

Castle Drogo 29.1 km

Tintagel Castle 44.5 km

Buckfast Abbey 46 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 46.7 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 20.2 km

Lydford Gorge 20.2 km

Lawrence House 24.1 km

Castle Drogo 29.1 km

Cotehele Mill 36.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 15 km

SIMMONS PARK 15.7 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 15.8 km

HAYNE MANOR 18.5 km

WOOD HOUSE 20.6 km

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, England 35.2 km

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.

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Great views, wonderful showers, perfect location.…

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Kevin W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Great views, wonderful showers, perfect location.

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Little haven away from the hustle and bustle

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sharon g. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard bell tent

Liked: A little haven in the middle of nowhere, but not too far from Bude and Cornwall. Owners were super friendly and accommodating. We loved the quirky bar and outdoor seating area, with all the twinkly lights. We stayed in a furnished bell tent and it was perfect and the surroundings just gorgeous. It came with a fire-pit and so we bought a big basket of logs and kindling from the site and had a fire-pit both nights we stayed. There are shared facilities for campers to use - microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge etc which meant we didn’t have to pack all of our camping stuff. In the tent was a cool box and plastic plates, bowls, knives and forks which was a lovely touch. We’re definitely planning to return next year, as we loved it so much

Disliked: Nothing we disliked, loved it all

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This place was beyond amazing 😍

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Exclusive Shady Woodland unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything was wonderful!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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Great campsite, great stuff. I'd recommend this place and will definitely be…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Exclusive Shady Woodland unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great campsite, great stuff. I'd recommend this place and will definitely be back.

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Beautiful setting, friendly and relaxed site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Hayley M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Beautiful setting, relaxed feel.

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Lovely campsite, friendly owners, the grounds are stunning, we will…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked: Lovely campsite, friendly owners, the grounds are stunning, we will be returning

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Best campsite ever

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Adam T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Honestly I think this is hands down the best campsite we have ever stayed at. From the staff to the owner, the grounds and the atmosphere were awesome. We loved the quirky little pub and the communal cooking/games area. I would highly recommend this site for any group or occasion. Thank you faith and team for an amazing weekend.

Disliked: Coming home 😭😭😭😭

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Great place for all.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kasia F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Meadow unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great camp site with lots of space for everyone and beautiful nature around. Clean facilities with extras like hammock we could used or games room. There was plenty things to explore in the aeria. We loved quorki pub.

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Lovely peaceful setting. Perfect for getting away from it all but close…

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
Linda O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lakeside bell tent

Liked: Lovely peaceful setting. Perfect for getting away from it all but close enough to a couple towns incase you need anything. Great for exploring woodland and plenty of space to kick a ball about

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Orchard tent was a great size and in a nice enclosed area…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Orchard bell tent

Liked: Orchard tent was a great size and in a nice enclosed area with no other tents visible Fun having a campfire to sit around Marsha was really helpful and communication was really good as we were given instructions and a map via text before arrival Toilet/shower facilities good Overall great given the price :)

Disliked: We thought there would be a few more cooking facilities available with the orchard tent itself based upon description when booking. Marsha kindly found us a second pan but there was only a single small saucepan and gas stove originally. Facilities in the campers kitchen are however pretty good with toaster/microwave and we made do just fine. but is a minor comment that you would need to bring your own pans etc. for cooking at the orchard tent (which is of course expected at a campsite but because of the description when booking we didn't bring much with us for this purpose).

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  • Does Reforge Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Reforge Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Reforge Retreat? There are plenty of castles and stately piles nearby to make you feel like a Devon (or Cornish) landowner of the past: Lawrence House, Okehampton Castle, Castle Drogo, Cotehele and Buckland Abbey … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Reforge Retreat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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