Widecombe Valley - Dartmoor Camping

Liked: Great location, great campsite. Dan very helpful when we needed to change the date. Very nice to have a real fire. Short walk to the pub. Great cafe just up the road for breakfast too.

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Liked: Basic campsite but that's what we wanted in such a beautiful setting. The owners were very accommodating and helpful via text before we stayed. The toilets were as described, composting. Campfires allowed and wood very well priced even if it is damp. Views are amazing and it feels very peaceful by the river, well when it's quiet..

Disliked: Didn't like the incessant barking from the dogs on the farm. It was day and night, day being not so much of a problem but come night time it really ruined the chance of getting any sleep. After the first night I thought surely it was a fluke and would be sorted and the second would be better but no. If you feel like loud barking all night might affect your sleep, maybe this site isn't for you.

The toilets are also a challenge due to the smell. I've been to a few sites with composting but I really struggled here, this could of been down to other campers staying at the the time though I'm not sure.

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From the manager: Hi Marie, thank you for your review. I am glad you liked the location of our site. I try and ensure it is kept clean and pitches are looking good.

A couple of points you made that confuses me a little. The wood we supply is very well seasoned and stored in rubble sacks in a log store. I think that maybe the dampness you mention was from the frequent rain we had during your stay when wood is left beside tents to get wet on the outside.

I apologise for the noise of dogs barking, we are surrounded by farms and dog owners at the site which certainly could affect noise levels although you are the first to mention this in a review.

The composting toilets do have more of an odour than traditional flushing toilets but for us the environmental benefits of using them outway the occasional smells you may experience.

You have stated that you would not visit us again which is great shame as many people have visited us year on year since we started. Maybe our site is not suited to all walks of life.

Liked: Beautiful setting, good sized pitches with logs and fire pits available to use. Beautiful short walks nearby and local amenities like pub and village store. Just perfect for an early morning ramble on Dartmoor!

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From the manager: Thank you Lavinia for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Dan

Liked: Super peaceful within easy walking distance of the village. Great composting toilet setup

Disliked: No one came to check who we were

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From the manager: Hi Anonymous.. thank you for your review and your positive feedback. Glad you like the composting toilet set up... something a bit different isn't it!

Sorry I did not get to meet you... I think I was there when you were out and about somewhere. It is very much a case of help yourself type campsite if you are already booked in. My aim is to ensure everyone has a peaceful stay with minimal disturbance.

Thank you, Dan

Liked: Beautiful location,peaceful site with a stunning view up onto the moor. We pitched by the stream which added its own sound track to the evenings round the fire pit. This site is perfect for those wanting to almost wild camp. The local pub is a short stroll down the valley,lovely food and some local cyders worth a taste. Unfortunately we never got to meet the owner(maybe we will on our next visit) due to our long days out on the moor taking in the stunning vistas.
We will definitely be back highly recommend this site felt very relaxed. The lack of phone signal was a godsend.

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From the manager: Thank you Mark for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay. Sorry I did not get to meet you. I try and catch up with as many people as I can but often miss them in the day when i come to do the toilets and cut grass. Please visit us again. Regards, Dan

Liked: Lovely little campsite. Nice and quiet with a beautiful little stream running through it. Composting toilets were nice and clean.

Disliked: Would have been good to have a shower if we were staying longer. But it was fine for 3 nights.

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From the manager: Thank you for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay.

Yes we do not have showers although there is always the option of taking a dip in the river if you fancied a refreshing bath.

Regards, Dan

Liked: Beautiful spot, full of nature, affordable price.

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From the manager: Thank you Sophie for you kind feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.

Please visit us again next summer if you get the opportunity.

Regards, Dan

Liked: Beautiful, natural, informal feel to the site. Widdecombe is a great location, and Rugglestone Inn is very close and a "proper" pub to visit. The pitches aren't squished together, and the view of the tor behind the site is pretty special, too.

Disliked: After a long walk on the Moor, it would be nice to have a hot shower, but we knew there weren't any before we booked, and the price also reflected this.

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From the manager: Thank you John for you positive feedback. I am happy you enjoyed your stay.

I am glad you noticed the spacing on the pitches, I try and ensure people have some space between them for privacy. It's nice to have your own little crop circle area isn't it.

Regards, Dan

Liked: As there was a break in the wet weather we decided to pop up to the Moors for one night for some camping fun. This site was perfect for us, small but perfectly formed. The people were friendly and respectful and the facilities catered to our needs. The campsite was clean and tidy with good access to Widdecombe and Bonehill rocks. Old School camping at its best in a great location. Thoroughly recommended.

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From the manager: Hi Ben, thank you for your positive comments about your stay at Widecombe Valley campsite.

We are very lucky with our location for accessing the local tors and walking routes.

Please come and stay with us again.

Regards, Dan

Liked: Very well run campsite. The compost loos were very clean and an idyllic place to camp if you want peace and quiet. Close to village and the moor. Highly recommended for peaceful camping.

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From the manager: Thank you Anonymous for your feedback.

I appreciate your positive comments about the composting toilets... not to everyones liking I realise but some people appreciate them for what they are. I try and keep them clean and tidy and they are certainly quirky.

Please come and visit us again. Dan