Ruby Country Camping

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  • Eco-friendly stays on a five-acre tree-lined Devon meadow
  • A 20-minute drive to Dartmoor; half an hour to Bude and Cornwall coast
  • Campfire area for each pitch; two miles to Hatherleigh via bike path
It’s all about connecting with nature at Ruby Country Camping, where children under the age of 14 get to stay for free. Owners Marc and Dinah have set things up ‘the way we would like a campsite to be’ – and that’s based on many years of their own camping experiences. Now settled in rural west Devon, they’re the custodians of this peaceful and eco-friendly site in a five-acre meadow that’s lined with trees and has a little brook gurgling its way along the southern boundary. There are only a handful of guests allowed on site at any one time. Plus, much of the space has been left as nature intended to make sure that the wildlife is as happy here as the humans. That also means plenty of space for everyone to chill out and enjoy the fresh air; each pitch also has its own campfire area so alfresco times can still continue even if it’s a bit chilly. Logs are available to buy on site, and for anything else it’s a two-mile trip to the supermarket in Hatherleigh (which also has several pubs and takeaways for those who’d like to delegate cooking responsibilities). Being eco-friendly doesn’t mean giving up on some comforts, so there are hot showers, flushing toilets and compost loos on site, but no electric connections or wifi. But who needs wifi when there’s so much great stuff to see and do nearby… the Tarka Trail and Coast to Coast bike route are close by, and this handy central location means that it’s equally easy to get to the beaches of north Cornwall or the trails of Dartmoor.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 2
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 1
Tent pitches 6
Open now
Opens 16 May
Please note

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 16 May to

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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Idyllic, spotless site with warm showers & toilets. Private pitches in beautiful surroundings. Marc & Dinah are wonderful hosts. Great for kids, though a nearby road can be heard.

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Very tranquil setting. Great location for…

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Sarah A. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked Very tranquil setting. Great location for exploring dartmoor. Basic and clean facilities. Responsive hosts

Disliked Nothing

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Brilliant campsite if you're looking to switch off and relax.

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Lucy H. 1 review

Lotus bell tent

Liked There was everything to like about this place. Amazing tent, plenty of space for a family of 4, comfortable bed, brilliantly stocked kitchen, the loos and showers were lovely and clean and the outside shower was simply a joy. The play area for the children to run around and play was brilliant and there was ample space for everyone to relax and enjoy. Loved it. Marc and Dinah were lovely, great local recommendations for beaches, cafes and places to explore.

Disliked Nothing

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Outside space for kids - quietness…

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Holly B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Outside space for kids - quietness of the site - hosts were lovely

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Such a wonderful campsite! We loved…

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Erinn J. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Such a wonderful campsite! We loved everything about it. Everything has been so well thought out and the facilities are nicest and cleanest I’ve ever come across in my many camping trips. The outdoor shower is just dreamy and is already missed! The hosts are so warm and welcoming. The play field is so well set up and fantastic for children or grownups! We loved how the pitches were set up as it really felt like you had your own private space and each one was a really good distance from the other. Over all a beautiful site, with fantastic facilities and pitches. A must visit!

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From the manager: Thank you Erin for you lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and your children stay with us. Hope to see you again.. Dinah and Marc

Enjoyable solo camp

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Jayne G. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Dinah and Marc are wonderful hosts. Excellent communication and welcoming. It’s easy to find. They let me choose which pitch I would like. There is loads of space between pitches. The showers and toilets are very clean. The shower is hot and there is a charging port for phones. The grass was soft enough for me to pop the tent pegs in easily, despite the recent heatwave making most ground hard. Going the extra mile is what they do really well.
I’ve been before, it’s like coming home. Thanks again!

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I particularly like the setting,…

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Mary K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I particularly like the setting, the pitch and the facilities. The campsite is very well maintained and I love all the planting - the weaving willows are gorgeous.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review. Hope see you next year. Regards Dinah and Marc

Loved everything such a lovely location!…

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 Ria P. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Loved everything such a lovely location!

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Excellent family friendly campsite.

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Matthew S. 1 review

Yurt

Liked Mark and Dinah were very attentive and went above and beyond to help with our cooking facilities.
Outdoor play area with selection of games
Outdoor shower
Well stocked kitchen (glamping)
Great facilities
Firepits/BBQ
Beautiful setting, mown paths through wild grassland
Spacious plots with good separation

Disliked A very minor point, but some communal shaded areas would be good for the (unlikely) 30 degree days!

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100% would recommend and visit again in a heartbeat!

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Tonie S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything. The campsite was lovely, beautifully maintained, loads of things to keep the kids entertained.

Marc and Deana are a lovely, welcoming couple that have a great passion for the environment and keeping everything eco friendly.

Disliked The only thing that I could comment on, and it is a real third world problem, is that there is no where to dry your hands in the washrooms so take a towel when you pop to the loo!

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Spacious, private, well looked after site with lovely owners

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Sarah B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked What a beautiful site! Everything is very well looked after and cared for. Few but spacious pitches so it’s not overcrowded. Really lovely toilet and shower facilities, clean and fresh smelling. They even provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash and washing up liquid (with hot water!). Great communication with the owners too. There is some traffic noise from the nearby A road but it never bothered us. A short drive from Hatherleigh with shops etc. Owls calling at night. 🥰 We loved staying here.

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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 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 Dogs allowed all year

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)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Ruby Country Camping

Pullworthy Cross

Highampton

Devon

England

EX21 5LH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.81156°N
4.1115°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Thomas Cook
23.9 km Bideford Quay
24 km Bideford Quay
Rail
12 km Okehampton Rail Station
12.4 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
18.7 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
24 km Bideford Ferry Landing
27.1 km Instow Ferry Landing
27.5 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

Tear up the skate park, take to the adventure playground or head out onto the Tarka Trail… there’s access to all three in Hatherleigh (five minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ cycle along a bike path). It’s one of a couple of splendid places close by to this site, which includes the Legge Farm Coarse Fishery (five minutes’ drive) and the War Horse Valley Country Farm Park (10 minutes) for families who fancy getting stuck into farm activities and a World War I museum. Woolley Animals’ (25 minutes) alpaca walks are another activity for any wannabe farmers. Meanwhile, nearby the pretty Clovelly (40 minutes), you can swap tractor rides at the BIG Sheep farm park (40 minutes) for the Milky Way Adventure Park's bigger coasters (40 minutes). After some hikes, wild swimming and other outdoorsy types of activities? Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes) is a good choice on that front. More paddles can be tracked down on Bude beach (half an hour), where there’s a sea pool and surf schools. For some sightseeing instead, set off for Okehampton Castle (15 minutes) or the spectacular gardens at RHS Garden Rosemoor (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The George 3 km
  • The Tally Ho 3 km
  • The Golden Inn 3.1 km
  • Half Moon Inn 3.9 km
  • The Green Dragon Inn 4.4 km
  • The Laurels 5.7 km
  • The Bull and Dragon 5.9 km
  • Duke of York 7.4 km
  • Crossways Inn 8.3 km
  • Red Lion 9 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 2.9 km

Parks and play

  • Halwill Nature Reserve 7.8 km

Family days out

  • Made-Well 3.5 km

Public transport

  • Hatherleigh Market 2.9 km
  • Halwill Junction 7.8 km
  • Halwill Meadow 8 km
  • Castle cross 8.4 km

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 2.9 km
  • Hatherleigh Medical Centre Doctors 3.2 km

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.7 km

Castle Drogo 24.7 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 42.1 km

Buckfast Abbey 42.6 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 45.4 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 15.9 km

Lydford Gorge 18.8 km

Castle Drogo 24.7 km

Lawrence House 26.2 km

The Church House 33.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SIMMONS PARK 11.7 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 12.6 km

WOOD HOUSE 16.1 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 16.1 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 18.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ruby Country Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ruby Country Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ruby Country Camping? Tear up the skate park, take to the adventure playground or head out onto the Tarka Trail… there’s access to all three in Hatherleigh (five minutes’ drive or 10 minutes’ cycle along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ruby Country Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  15:00 –  19:00
    Depart by:  10:00
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  15:00 –  19:00
    Depart by:  11:00
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ruby Country Camping? From €17.46 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.