Emerald Camping

Cosy cabin available to use (added by manager 21 Sep 2020)

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  • Eco-friendly site by a woodland five minutes from Hatherleigh
  • Okehampton 15 minutes' drive away; Bude 35 minutes
  • Outdoor skills workshops and tree planting to offset carbon
With so many top rural scents out there it's a pretty tough call, but there's possibly nothing better than the smell of a woodland as the dew settles in the morning/after the rain/on a balmy summer's eveā€¦ At Emerald Camping, a tree-lined site in the very centre of Devon, you can experience all that while adding to the fab local foliage by planting a tree of your own, perhaps to offset carbon used on the way to and from the site. This lush forest setting also has access to the river Lew, where you can skim stones, fish for passing trout or keep an eye out for fleeting kingfishers. The water is a few steps from the main site, where there are toilets, showers and handy amenities for self-catered stays that include a microwave and kettle. This groovy mix of habitats is run by folks who are keen on all things environmental, so you should see plenty of inspiring examples of upcycling and seasonal produce while staying here. The site adds a number of eco workshops into the mix throughout the year for those curious about making bug hotels or mastering other goodly green techniques. Emerald Camping is a five-minute drive from Hatherleigh, a tiny market town with a small supermarket, fish and chip shop and pub.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 3

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No 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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

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

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Emerald Camping

Furzehill Cottage

Gribbleford Bridge

Hatherleigh

Devon

England

EX20 3LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.79287Ā°N
-4.09335Ā°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Thomas Cook
26.3 km Bideford Quay
26.3 km Bideford Quay
Rail
9.6 km Okehampton Rail Station
10.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
18.7 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
26.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
29.4 km Instow Ferry Landing
29.8 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
48.2 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

No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked lakes. Other travellers in your gang not so keen on your rod and tackle chat? Try Meldon Reservoir (20 minutes), a calm spot where you can cast your line in peace and let the others get on with nature-packed lakeside strolls. Okehampton (15 minutes), meanwhile, marks the gateway to Dartmoor National Park and is home to a range of shops, cafƩs, pretty parks and a Norman castle. Moseying around town can be followed up with a hike up nearby hills, which range from the relatively accessible Rowtor (30 minutes) to the high and blustery peak of Black Tor (40 minutes). Both sides of the Devon coast are also within range at Emerald Camping (just another reason why this site is such a gem). The sandy strands of Bude (35 minutes) have rockpools that are likely to prove popular with the nippers, while the bigger city of Plymouth (an hour) is home to a saltwater lido, the Royal Citadel fortress and National Marine Aquarium.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 29.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 32.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Widemouth Sand 32.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Crooklets 32.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 33.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17 km

Castle Drogo 22.5 km

Buckfast Abbey 40.2 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 43.2 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 13.7 km

Lydford Gorge 16.7 km

Castle Drogo 22.5 km

Lawrence House 25.6 km

The Church House 31.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIMMONS PARK 9.3 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 10.2 km

WOOD HOUSE 14.1 km

HAYNE MANOR 18.1 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 18.4 km

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 ā€“ Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, England 39.2 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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  • Does Emerald Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Emerald Camping? No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked ā€¦ Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Emerald Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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