Little Harford

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Grassy pitches beside the woodland
Grassy pitches beside the woodland
Shaded spots
The meadow at the bottom of the woodland
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Pitch up in the woodlands
Grassy pitches
Woodland footpath on site
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The meadow at the bottom of the woodland
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  • Dog-friendly Devon wildlife haven with peaceful woodlands
  • A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park; 20 minutes from Exeter
  • Small campfires permitted and firewood available at a small cost
If you’ve been pining for a wildlife retreat, set your sights on a stay at Little Harford, surrounded by seven acres of woodland in a peaceful valley in Devon. With mature trees all around and a small river at the bottom, this is the kind of site where you'll want to pack your binoculars to spy on the site’s passing buzzards, owls, squirrels, pheasants, foxes, deer and wild birds. This is almost-wild camping with no electricity, wifi or phone signal, and facilities are kept minimal for a splendid back-to-nature stay. There are compost toilets, an off-grid shower, and a washing-up area on site – and across the road, there’s a tap in the property’s yard to tend to water bottles in need of a top-up. You'll need a good-quality torch for evening manoeuvres though. When you arrive, dump your kit in a wheelbarrow to descend the hillside. Later, prep your goodies for a small campfire, as they're permitted on site (firewood is available at a small cost). The area is kept as wild as possible, meaning just the paths and pitches are mowed, and pitches are kept to a small number to keep things pretty and peaceful. As there’s no rubbish collection, guests take it with them at the end of their stay to protect the wildlife. Don’t feel like you’re completely cut off here though, as the site is under 10 minutes’ drive from the A30 (reach the centre of Exeter 20 minutes’ drive away and the edge of Dartmoor National Park in 15 minutes). A five-minute drive away, there's also Tedburn St Mary, a village with a small food shop and a pub for tasty eats.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV & Motorhome sites 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper, peaceful spot with a wild camping vibe. Get private woodland sites, awesome views, and a top host, Rachel! Basic but clean, eco-friendly loos and showers. Perfect for an off-grid escape. Shedloads of chill, just watch the narrow roads!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This is the last review I am going to give. The issue is if it gets too busy I might not get a pitch when I need it.

Want to touch grass, off grid, no phone, no Internet. This is the site for you.

As a woodland site, the pitches are private

Please don't ask for Hawthorn, that is my personal gotto.

Disliked Nothing. Rachel goes out of her way to accommodate you.

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Another great visit. Good pitch, great…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Another great visit. Good pitch, great host and lovely location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite, private and just perfect!

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Imogen H.

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Liked Secure, safe and private camping, well thought out camping pitches to keep tent dry and private own space. The gorgeous sound of the birds and the stream was a bonus. A great campsite. Clean compost toilets, well looked after. Child and dog friendly. Very friendly and extremely kind hosts. Would return again!

Disliked Nothing! Wish we could have stayed longer.

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Lovely quiet off the grid campsite.…

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Matthew S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely quiet off the grid campsite. The host and her friends/family are magnificently welcoming and helpful.
Great location to explore both Exeter and Dartmoor (by car)

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Friendly host. Quiet setting and honestly…

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Lee W.

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Liked Friendly host. Quiet setting and honestly priced. Exactly what I wanted.

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Quiet and rural. First night in…

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Amanda F.

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Liked Quiet and rural. First night in the van with my dog and it was a perfect place to stay.

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Lovely stay! Beautiful little campsite. Daffodils…

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Adam W.

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Liked Lovely stay! Beautiful little campsite. Daffodils blooming, bluebells on their way, very friendly host and well-located for walks. Loads of great pubs around! Highly recommend the drewe arms and the tors inn.

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Great pitch. Quiet, beautiful scenery. Rachel…

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Luke S.

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Liked Great pitch. Quiet, beautiful scenery. Rachel is very hospitible.

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Need to touch grass, this is the site for it

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Stayed here regularly over the last year. Private woodland pitches and no phone signal/Internet. Love it.

First time ordering a fireplace. 5 quid and an evenings worth of wood.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Alex M.

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Liked Great location, lovely host and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Bush Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Harford

Tedburn St Mary

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 6BH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75165°N
3.67994°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 km Bus Station
15 km The Barn Owl
15.1 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
4.2 km Crediton Rail Station
4.4 km Yeoford Rail Station
7.1 km Newton St Cyres Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
17 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.7 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

If you’ve already conquered the local woodland walks and bridleways, Dartmoor National Park has plenty more trails to tackle. The National Trust’s Fingle Bridge (20 minutes’ drive) has peaceful woodland walks along the river Teign. For a steeper climb, Belstone Tor (25 minutes) passes a Stone Age circle to a scenic viewpoint. A little deeper into the national park, Chagford (25 minutes) is a stannary town with traditional thatched roofs, and Fernworthy Reservoir (35 minutes) has nature trails, picnic areas and fly fishing. While there are plenty of adventures inland, the coast also has its own playground, whether you prefer a traditional seaside or resort or the smaller coves of Sidmouth (45 minutes). If you want the former, perhaps head to the lido, beach and pier at Teignmouth beach (35 minutes) or the watersports centre at Exmouth beach (40 minutes), which also has a long sandy stretch and rockpools to rummage through.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 24 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 24.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 25.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 25.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11 km

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16.2 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.6 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

Killerton 16.5 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 16.5 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 16.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 16.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHOBROOKE PARK 6.6 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 10.7 km

CASTLE DROGO 10.7 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 11 km

Brampford Speke Circular 11.3 km

Local events

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 26.6 km

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

    Sidmouth, England 32.3 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 Little Harford have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Harford dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Harford? If you’ve already conquered the local woodland walks and bridleways, Dartmoor National Park has plenty more trails to tackle. The National Trust’s Fingle Bridge (20 minutes’ drive) has peaceful woodland walks along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Harford?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Harford? From $38.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.