Hole Station Campsite

9.3 3 reviews

Peaceful, adults-only site with spacious woodland pitches in Devon
A 45-minute drive from the coast; Tintagel Castle one hour
Firepits and barbecue grills, plus a café; showers and a launderette

As the owners of Hole Station Campsite are fond of saying: ‘You wanted privacy? Here it is.’ Their catchphrase is no gimmick, either, for this is a supremely secluded adults-only spot in rural Devon, halfway between Dartmoor (40 minutes’ drive) and the beaches of the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast (45 minutes). The site is set in 23 acres of woodland, with each pitch getting just shy of an acre. Vehicles have no access to the woods, so you won’t hear car doors slamming at ungodly o’ clock. Instead, you can park next to the reception and use a wheelbarrow for loading and unloading. What’s more, there is a monitored 11pm quiet time. And there’ll be no inopportune barking, either, since dogs are not allowed. Can’t you just feel your shoulders unclenching at the thought of all that peace and quiet? Staying in the woods, listening to the birds warbling away, is a tempting proposition, but there is also plenty you could do in the area, from fishing at Anglers Paradise (10 minutes) to surfing at Westward Ho! (45 minutes). Each pitch has its own firepit and barbecue grill, and campfire kits (with firelighters, kindling and logs) are for sale at reception. When it comes to provisions, there is a farm shop a 10-minute drive away, plus several weekly markets in the vicinity. A café on site serves full English breakfasts and snacks, and the local pub is in the village of Highampton (25 minutes’ walk). In terms of amenities, the site has a toilet block and showers, plus a washing-up area and a launderette.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hole Station Campsite

Highampton

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.81876°N
-4.1848°W

Nearest transport

Coach

15.5 km Thomas Cook

22.3 km Bideford Quay

Rail

16.4 km Okehampton Rail Station

17.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

22.5 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station

Ferry

22.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing

25.9 km Instow Ferry Landing

26.1 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

Wading birds and butterflies (plus roaming Exmoor ponies) inhabit the watery landscape at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (20 minutes). Take a leisurely stroll along the trails, or turn your walk into a hike by joining the long-distance Tarka Trail from here. Speaking of tarka and other otters, you might be able to spot these critters in Halsdon Nature Reserve (half an hour). For a walk among fragrant blooms, head to RHS Garden Rosemoor (half an hour), where the so-called Hot Garden comes into a fiery riot of reds, yellows and oranges in the summer. There is also a collection of exotic plants, a cherry garden and orchards. Pop into neighbouring Cornwall to visit Tintagel Castle (one hour), on a rugged island accessed via a hanging bridge. The atmospheric medieval ruins and spectacular surrounds are inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur. Check out his life-size bronze statue, then wait for low tide to explore Merlin’s Cave.

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	25.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	26 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	26.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Widemouth Sand	26.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.2 km

Castle Drogo 29.6 km

Tintagel Castle 43.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 46.3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 47.3 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 20.3 km

Finch Foundry 20.7 km

Lawrence House 23.7 km

Castle Drogo 29.6 km

Cotehele Mill 36.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 15.1 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 16.1 km

SIMMONS PARK 16.1 km

HAYNE MANOR 18.3 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 20.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful pitches in the woodland, very peaceful and perfect fire pits

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Proper woodland setting with beautiful wild feel and scenery. Resident goats were very cute! Delicious veggie breakfast at the on site cafe too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Isolated pitches, hot showers, breakfast options and really good filter coffee…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: Isolated pitches, hot showers, breakfast options and really good filter coffee

Disliked: No standard toilets in the shower area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and tranquil. Lovely hosts.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Oliver H. May 2023

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (woodland)

Liked: - Great privacy at pitches
- quiet and peaceful
- clean facilities
- gorgeous surroundings/property
- Lovely hosts
- Funny notices everywhere!
- On-site breakfast was delicious! High quality full english brekky!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Hole Station Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hole Station Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hole Station Campsite? Wading birds and butterflies (plus roaming Exmoor ponies) inhabit the watery landscape at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (20 minutes). Take a leisurely stroll along the trails, or turn your walk into a … Read more