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Ruby Country Camping

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 17 reviews

Yurt pitch (added by manager 04 Oct 2021)

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Main site campfire area (added by manager 14 may 2021)

Yurt exterior (added by manager 23 may 2021)

Door into the yurt (added by manager 23 may 2021)

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 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, and 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

Opens 18 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
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.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 18 May to Sun, 15 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Really lovely campsite which was very peaceful and spacious. Dinah and Mark…

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Jasmine B. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Really lovely campsite which was very peaceful and spacious. Dinah and Mark were very welcoming and gave us some good info on the local area. Particularly liked the fire pit which kept us warm until late!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Wonderful site. Love the set up and care taken with everything. Hope…

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Wifi	8

Catherine B. Aug 2023

Lotus bell tent

Liked: Wonderful site. Love the set up and care taken with everything. Hope to be back

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Great site with all facilities

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Wifi	No rating

Kaspars U. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything was great, just like year ago, thats why we return here

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and quiet!!

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Dan K. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Such a friendly and peaceful site!!

Disliked: Nothing!!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again. Regards Dinah and Marc

Very nice!

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Wifi	8

Abby S. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Liked the play area for the kids - very welcoming and safe; and also the main wash block feels really eco whilst still feeling classy and super nice to use. The owners were so friendly and amenable

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. It was great meeting you and your family. Hopefully see you all again soon. All the best Dinah and Marc

Lovely site with lovely owners

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Lydia D. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Toilets and showers, fire pit. Provided eco friendly soap and washing up liquid, sinks were a good size and water hot enough. Owners really friendly and helpful. Really easy to get to, signposted off the closest B road. The kids play area was a lovely thoughtful touch as well.

Disliked: Being on a hill we did slip to the edge a bit, had to switch which end we slept in!

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Best site we have visited.

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Anna K. Jul 2023

Lotus bell tent

Liked: This is an idyllic way to unwind - we stayed in the Lotus Belle which comes with everything bar towels, and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as logs for the fire pit.The site was uncrowded, the facilities spotless, with really lovely eco products provided for use. We felt very welcome; the owners showed us round, and were very helpful with local recommendations including swimming spots. There were even fresh flowers on the table in our tent. No pubs within walking distance but when you can sit by the fire with a glass of wine and a steak from the local butchers on the fire, watching kestrels chasing wildlife in the field and the stars come out, there are few better places to be. We could have played badminton or volleyball on the sports area but were just too chilled!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments. We're so pleased you had a relaxing time. See you soon Dinah and Marc

Exceptional camping experience.A great amount of space for each group!

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Tegan I. May 2023

Lotus bell tent

Liked: We absolutely loved our trip to Ruby Country Camping. Dinah and Marc were amazing hosts and gave us all the best experience. We stayed in the lotus belle and had everything we needed there for us. We particularly liked the open air shower and the children enjoyed the play area and stream. When we got home we booked another stay for later in the summer and already can’t wait to return!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing you all again in August. Regards Marc and Dinah

Beautiful campsite with great facilities…

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Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful campsite with great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top marks all round!

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Aug 2022

Yurt

Liked: Wow! This place was amazing, hosts Dinah and Marc were so welcoming and they keep the site spotless. We stayed in a yurt which was beautiful, the outdoor kitchen had everything you need. The children loved the play area, there are ball games and a swing plus a stream and a hammock, fantastic. Situated in a peaceful, beautiful meadow, if you really want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life this is the place!

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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

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

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	27.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Summerleaze	31 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	31.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Widemouth Sand	31.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Northcott Mouth	31.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, England 36.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 30 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

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).

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Admission

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

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £100.00 (€116.19) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

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