Barhams Woodland Camping

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The site is in an oak woodland
Every pitch has a dedicated firepit area
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Guest review
The site is in an oak woodland
Every pitch has a dedicated firepit area

  • Wild-style camping on a 16-acre Devon woodland site near Denbury
  • A 10-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park; 25 minutes to Paignton
  • Peaceful and private landscaped pitches among mature oak trees
The brains behind Barhams Woodland Camping have previously been responsible for one of Europe’s top hostels for outdoor lovers, so you can be sure they’ve got a pretty good idea of what makes a good base for an outdoor break. At this Devon site they describe the setup as ‘wild camping – with one or two of the rough edges taken away’. And that’s a great way to describe this place, set among 16 acres of woodland a mile from Denbury. It’s a laidback place that’s all about appreciating things like peaceful campfire evenings, fresh air and birdsong – but it’s also got flushing toilets, gas-powered showers and a washing-up area to make life a little more comfortable. Each of the pitches here has been thoughtfully landscaped to make the most of the setting and provide plenty of privacy. That means they’ve all got their own individual character – but what they’ve got in common is a setting under the canopy of tall oak trees that have been in place for more than a hundred years. That canopy can be handy for sheltering you from passing rain showers, but there are also enough gaps between the branches to make sure some sunlight breaks through. In another handy little touch, the car park has been set up to provide an allocated space for each pitch – a useful feature for peace of mind that you’ll always find a space. The south Devon surroundings are just as fine here, too – the edge of Dartmoor National Park is about 10 minutes’ drive and the coast about 25 minutes, so you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to walking trails, outdoor activities and family attractions.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 13
Open now
Opens 30 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 27 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • You pitch number will be on the booking confirmation email and it will also correspond to your parking space.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 30 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 106 Pitchup.com customers

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Forest

98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely, private pitches in the woods, with fire pits. Great facilities, friendly owners. Ideal for a chilled nature break, just mind the narrow access roads. Highly recommended.

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An absolute gem.

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Elaine R.

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Beautiful setting in the woods. Was very peaceful and provided everything you could need. I loved the fact it was completely off grid, a perfect retreat into nature.

Disliked 9/10 as no recycling on site.

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lovely stay, wish it was for longer.

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (four person)

Liked privacy of camping sites
firepit
very green
lavender hand sanitiser
wheelbarrows
contactless check-in

Disliked nada

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Highly recommended

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Anonymous

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (six person)

Liked A beautiful quiet location - with lots of wildlife to enjoy. We absolutely loved it and are looking forward to another visit soon.

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Excellent site, will visit again.

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Niamh T.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (four person)

Liked Pitches were nice and private, toilets were excellent and loads of handy things like wheelbarrows to get your stuff to and from the car.

Disliked Would have preferred a hot shower but it was still better than no shower!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, nature, firepits - can’t wait to go back!

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Michaela H.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (six person)

Liked This is one of our favourite camping grounds we’ve ever stayed at! The perfect mix of wild camping but with a few luxuries of toilets, hot showers, pot washing stations and personal firepits. The pitches all seem to be well thought out, with good space and privacy (most pitches were empty when we first arrived, so was able to have a good look around!). It was so peaceful, hearing all the wildlife and nature around us. Plus a 39 min walk to a lovely country pub was a great bonus! Can’t wait to come back!

Disliked Not a problem for us but all facilities were in one place so would recommend a head torch for pitches at the other end of the camping ground, although there are solar lights along each pitch to help light the way

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We had such a great stay here. Everything was really well organised,…

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vickie L.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (four person)

Liked We had such a great stay here. Everything was really well organised, the toilets and facilities were spotless, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. We loved the little touches like the shampoo and toiletries provided. Overall, a fantastic experience – highly recommend!

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent, friendly staff and well looked after beautiful site.

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Sonia J.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (four person)

Liked Truly wonderful, magical surroundings, peaceful and beautiful. Campsite was very well looked after and thought out. We were greeted by the lovely couple who are there for you if needed, looking after everything. Really impressed would definitely highly recommend!

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Beautiful woodland setting, with great facilities.

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Ray T.

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch (maximum 6 metres)

Liked Loved the woodland setting, the peace and beautiful surroundings. Toilets, showers and pot wash were brilliant and so clean. All aspects carefully been thought out, this place is definitely pretty special.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Magical campsite that strikes just the right balance between ‘wild’ and creature…

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Carrie R.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (four person)

Liked Magical campsite that strikes just the right balance between ‘wild’ and creature comforts. All facilities extremely clean, which is impressive considering the toilets and showers are essentially (very nice) outhouses! Staff embodied the light-touch philosophy but were super friendly when I saw them around camp a couple of times. This was my first solo camp and I felt very safe here. Will definitely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Woodland camping! When I go camping it's usually in a field so…

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Lee D.

Non-electric forest floor tent pitch (six person)

Liked Woodland camping! When I go camping it's usually in a field so this felt unique and very much like wild camping. Felt like I was far away from civilisation as well which felt good, even though denbury and newton abbot weren't far away. Showers, toilets and sinks all very nice. Good communication with the owners

Disliked I can't think of anything i disliked about this place. It's basic but it's supposed to be and not a bad thing at all

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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 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

D. of E. 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

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Barhams Woodland Camping

North Street

Denbury

Devon

England

TQ12 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.51685°N
3.67588°W

Route directions

Please don't use the postcode to navigate to the site. Instead, use Google Maps link provided, or the What Three Words location: stolen.custom.noises

Nearest transport

Coach
5.6 km Rail Station
5.6 km Rail Station
5.9 km Shelter
Rail
5.6 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
9.1 km Totnes Rail Station
10.4 km Torre Rail Station
Ferry
9.9 km Totnes Ferry Landing
12.3 km Torquay - North Quay
12.5 km Torquay Harbour Boarding Pontoon
Airport
30.1 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

Fancy a walk? There are plenty of options around here, including moorland hikes in Dartmoor National Park (10 minutes’ drive) and gentler strolls in the River Dart Country Park (15 minutes) – the latter also with a bike park and an adventure park. If that’s all too strenuous, a ride on the South Devon Railway (15 minutes) will show you some of the scenery instead. For coastal days out, head to local beaches like Teignmouth (25 minutes) and Ness Cove (half an hour) or visit popular seaside towns like Torquay (half an hour) and Brixham (35 minutes). Kid-friendly days out are plentiful too – as well as all the beaches, you might like to meet cute animals at Pennywell Farm (20 minutes) and their more exotic cousins at Paignton Zoo (25 minutes) or feel like a giant at Babbacombe Model Village (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hollicombe 11.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Maidencombe 11.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 11.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Watcombe 11.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Paignton Preston Sands 11.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 7.5 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 12 km

Living Coasts 12.5 km

Castle Drogo 22.1 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.1 km

National Trust

Compton Castle 7.4 km

The Church House 11.6 km

Greenway 16.1 km

Coleton Fishacre 21.3 km

Castle Drogo 22.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newton Abbott - Manor, River and Woods 4.1 km

STOVER PARK 5.3 km

The Templer Way: Part 2 5.5 km

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 5.6 km

Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 5.8 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Barhams Woodland Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Barhams Woodland Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Barhams Woodland Camping? Fancy a walk? There are plenty of options around here, including moorland hikes in Dartmoor National Park (10 minutes’ drive) and gentler strolls in the River Dart Country Park (15 minutes) – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Barhams Woodland Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Barhams Woodland Camping? From €31.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.