Hennock Hideaways

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Visitors view from site pitches
Camping field, where you can camp next to the amazing meadow
Visitor image of site pitches
Views of the meadow and beyond
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Camping area
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Camping field, where you can camp next to the amazing meadow
Visitor image of site pitches
Views of the meadow and beyond

  • Family site in Dartmoor National Park, seven miles from the coast
  • A couple of minutes' walk from a 16th-century pub
  • Teign valley views; shop; high-season weekend takeaway with breakfasts
'Feral children are welcome,' say the amicable owners of Hennock Hideaways near Devon's Bovey Tracey – and so this should be a site of happy days for their well-behaved grownups too. (Dogs that can behave around livestock are most welcome here as well.) While the kids are doing endless and happily tiring laps around the Hennock camping field, the big folk can get on with what's important in life, such as sparking up a campfire then cheerfully considering where to visit next on their Devon break: Hennock Hideaways is just inside Dartmoor National Park, about seven miles from the coast and less than 10 miles from Dawlish. Sitting back with a beer and submerging oneself in the Teign valley views might be a considerably clever option from here too… The site has basic facilities including four main toilets, two hot showers and a washing-up area (you're welcome to bring your own camping shower and toilet too). In high season, an on-site takeaway opens up on weekends only, selling fresh barista-style coffee and breakfasts. Take them back to your digs if you like, or settle at the outdoor seating for food with a view. Rather take a little walk? Pay a visit to the site's pygmy goats, which guests can feed. The family-friendly atmosphere, Devon ciders, real ales, wine and well-priced pub food of the local pub, a 16th-century freehouse, a two-minute walk away; cooked breakfasts are often available here too. On site, there's also a fully stocked 24-hour honesty shop that accepts card or cash payments. In the shop, there are limited lockers which can be used to charge phones or battery packs; they can be hired for 24 hours for a small fee. The site also has a communal fridge and freezer and a couple of electric points can be used to blow up air beds. (Hennock can't take tourers or large motorhomes because of its secluded location and narrow lanes; please also be careful with wide vehicles and sports cars when approaching the site.)

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 7 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 May to

Open from Fri, 30 Apr to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 49 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome views & chilled vibes on this roomy site. Love the free choice of spots, friendly hosts & clean amenities. Kids dig the playgrounds & goats. Handy honesty shop, but mind the steep, narrow roads! A few hilly spots & facility queues, but management's on the ball.

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Little Gem of a place will come again

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 Jayne H. 10 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Desperate for a last minute site driving from Yorkshire to Cornwall so dropped on this site by chance. Lovely sustainable site, loads of space, kids playground is one of the best, very dog friendly. it has all we needed. The pub 2 mins walk away was good.

Disliked Nothing to dislike for £31 a night for far reaching views. Some of the negative reviews for this place totally not our experience.

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Would return in a heartbeat

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Lovely little spot where the hosts leave you to it (in a good way!) I really loved the way everything felt very relaxed. It began with being able to just roll into the field and pick a spot that suited us, followed by a totally fuss-free check-in process, sign your name and reg to say you’d arrived. When I did see staff they were incredibly friendly and polite, but you were mostly left alone which I personally really liked. There was clear signage telling us everything we needed to know. Toilet facilities all very clean, delicious affordable fry up in the morning, site extremely spacious and quiet at night. Haven’t slept that well in a long time! I didn’t need anything as we were only staying one night, but they have a handy little shop where you can scan a QR code to pay for any bits you’ve forgotten. Again, all very affordable with instant noodles for a quid or two if you fancy a midnight snack! Don’t worry theres even a kettle in there as well. Wouldn’t hesitate to come back - thank you.

Disliked Now this one isn’t their fault at all, but the campsite is a little tricky to get to. Prepare for some very narrow, hilly and overgrown roads.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolute awesome campsite. We’ve been coming…

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 Ruth c. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Absolute awesome campsite. We’ve been coming for years and it never been a bad stay. Lovely views amazing amenities and just awesome

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful place to stay…

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Barbara S. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked A beautiful place to stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome, great family hosts. Very helpful.

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 Tomsk C. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Lovely spot with stunning views. Great site facilities and a shop with lots of necessities available. Nice ambience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little spot for relaxing

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked The atmosphere

Disliked The wind

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning getaway

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Peaceful, beautiful views, excellent and welcoming host, facilities, pub is 4 minutes away

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Cheers Kate

Really lovely spot which was perfect…

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Louis S. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Really lovely spot which was perfect for letting the children run wild

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thnak you for your positive review. Cheers Kate

Beautiful get away from it all kind of place. Perfect.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Beautiful view, quiet site with basic facilities but everything you need, and a well stocked shop. I appreciated the kettle and microwave as I came on my bicycle with no stove, so I could have tea and porridge in the morning. Close to a pub and pretty village. I like sites like these!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: What lovely pictures. Thank you Kate xxx

Our families loved this camping site.…

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Gemma I. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Our families loved this camping site. It was a good mix of relaxed and natural with some nice amenities. We especially appreciated the kids play areas, covered area with picnic tables and communal fridge/freezer. With only a short walk to the pub and incredible country views it’s a hidden gem.

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From the manager: Thankkkkk yooouuuuu Much love Kate xx

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hennock Hideaways

Byelanes

Hennock

Bovey Tracey

Devon

England

TQ13 9QD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61609°N
3.65749°W

Route directions

As you pass the Palk Arms please bear left up Bell Lane (not Church Road as this is a dead end). The site entrance is via Bell Lane.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.5 km Rail Station
10.5 km Rail Station
11.5 km Shelter
Rail
10.5 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
13.8 km Teignmouth Rail Station
14 km Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
Ferry
13.8 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
13.9 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
14.5 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
21.3 km 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

Hennock Hideaways is only two miles from the A38 so has easy access to many Devon attractions inland and down towards the south coast (feel free to tackle the north Devon coast too: it's less than two hours away). Very close by, a local park is in Hennock village and three reservoirs are within a mile or two, one of which is a trout fly fishery. Pike fishing and boat hire are also available. Two miles away is Bovey Tracey with shops, a few more pubs, takeaways and a craft centre along with a pretty park with walks by the River Teign. And talking of walks... the letterboxing, hikes and tor-to-tor walks of Dartmoor are very close to base; small sorts heading here can also ride Dartmoor ponies. The south Devon coast of seaside town Teignmouth is about seven miles away: follow the coastal road from here to Torbay and then Brixham, where you can see the Hennock Hideaways' own fishing trawler the Katy Jane.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 13.9 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 14 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 14.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 14.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 14.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 14 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 16 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.9 km

Living Coasts 19.9 km

National Trust

The Church House 11.8 km

Castle Drogo 14 km

Compton Castle 16.6 km

A la Ronde 18 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 3.1 km

UGBROOKE PARK 5.5 km

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 5.8 km

The Templer Way: Part 2 5.8 km

STOVER PARK 6.5 km

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 30.6 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 30.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hennock Hideaways have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hennock Hideaways dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hennock Hideaways? Hennock Hideaways is only two miles from the A38 so has easy access to many Devon attractions inland and down towards the south coast (feel free to tackle the north Devon coast … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hennock Hideaways?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Please find a pitch on arrival and check in at the house.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hennock Hideaways? From $45.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.