Five Wyches Farm Camping

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Grass pitches surrounded by woodland (added by manager 04 Jul 2023)
Non-electric grass pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
Non electric pitch

  • Quiet adults-only wild camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • Great base for ramblers, climbers, outdoor pursuits and cyclists
  • Spacious grass pitches surrounded by woodland; dogs are welcome
Giving a rare chance for people to wild camp on Dartmoor, Five Wyches Farm Camping is a peaceful, family-run site right on the edge of the national park, surrounded by fields and trees and with an abundance of wildlife to look out for. There's plenty of space to choose from, and it's up to you whether you'd like to pitch close to other guests or tuck yourselves away in a solitary corner of the meadow or woodland. This place is also for adults only and teenagers aged 15 or over. This Devon spot is a handy base for walkers, cyclists and climbers keen to face new outdoor challenges, and there’s plenty of grassy space on site where you can chill out afterwards. Pets can join in the fun too, as there is a separate fenced-in field for dogs to have some off-lead runs. Firepits are available for alfresco cooking adventures or just a campfire – logs, kindling and firelighters can all be supplied if required. It's a short walk to the town, which hosts a number of bijou shops, cafés and restaurants, and for those who like a pint or two, there are a number of pubs. The town also has a number of small supermarkets (five minutes' drive) where you can pick up barbecue goodies and other camping essentials. For those who prefer a quiet evening in camp, the lack of light pollution often means dark starry skies – and occasionally a shooting star or two. Simple eco-friendly amenities include fresh water, long-drop compost toilets and a hot outdoor shower. Recycling is actively encouraged, and there are facilities for chemical toilets and grey waste water.

Site type

Tent sites 21
Caravan sites 15
Motorhome sites 15
Caravans for hire 1
Open now
Opens 22 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

German

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A quiet pretty site and the hosts were very friendly. Walking distance…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: A quiet pretty site and the hosts were very friendly. Walking distance to a pub and places to eat.

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Really good, peaceful site, friendly owner

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Suzanna S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Really good experience from start to finish. Contacted Mel to ask if our motorhome would fit, and request a late arrival. Received a text on the day of arrival with instructions for the gate, and pitch number. Mel was on site when we got there and was very welcoming. Lovely quiet site, very pretty, quaint. We’ll be back! Thanks Mel!

Disliked: The signage for the site was a little hard to spot, but it is in keeping with the style of the site

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Nice location, friendly, helpful owners, clean basic facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
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Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
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ALLAN F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The simple back to nature pitch anywhere camping field, well located for walks on the moors, peaceful no noise or light pollution, hot outdoor shower and clean long drop toilets.

Disliked: Nothing really

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Excellent dog-friendly site with level pitches and helpful staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
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Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Ideal site for us in a motorhome. Toilet and shower facilities are basic (this is made clear on the website) but we did not need them. The site provided everything that we needed at a reasonable price. The site was quiet and peaceful and an ideal location for exploring Devon.

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Very easy short stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Romany gypsy caravan

Liked: Showers, very quiet, big dog field, lots of space, local walks in NT area, Romany caravan.

Disliked: Rain

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1st trip with both dogs - success

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Dog exercise field, digging opportunities in molehills for a frantic dog, Romany caravan because of rain, local National Trust walk, warm shower, clean facilities for water and waste. Mel and Keith were available and explained how everything worked.

Disliked: We lost a dog lead because we let her off and took photos as she frisked around.

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Very welcoming Area to walk dogs Great location for exploring…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very welcoming Area to walk dogs Great location for exploring

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Fab adult only site. Short walk into the town centre. …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
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Katie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass site

Liked: Fab adult only site. Short walk into the town centre. The shower is a nice added bonus.

Disliked: Not really a dislike, more for information if you walk into the town. The road initially into the town has no pavement, and cars do pass fast and close.

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Smashing site, very nice people running it. Walking distance to Bovey Tracey…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
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Clive s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (solo)

Liked: Smashing site, very nice people running it. Walking distance to Bovey Tracey which was a bonus. Very quiet and nice location. Will go again.

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Nice quiet site.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: No children allowed.Could pitch where you wanted and quiet.

Disliked: Long drop toilets have used this before without complaint these although very clean stunk,and I do think that the open top shower should at least have a door.If you have your own facilities this site is fine.

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Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Five Wyches Farm Camping

Wyches Barn

Bovey Tracey

Devon

England

TQ13 9LE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.59159°N
-3.69093°W

Route directions

What3words: rationed.undividided.crusher

Nearest transport

Coach
9.5 km Rail Station
9.5 km Rail Station
10.5 km Shelter
Rail
9.5 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
14.7 km Teignmouth Rail Station
16.1 km Dawlish Rail Station
Ferry
14.5 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
14.7 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
17.8 km Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
24.8 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

All you active types can dash off into Dartmoor National Park for outdoor adventures scrambling up rocky tors and seeking out medieval ruins, walking or cycling the Templar Way and walking to ancient relics including the prehistoric standing stones at Scorhill Stone Circle (35 minutes’ drive).  The Natural Trust’s Parke is adjacent to the Five Wyches for a walk along the banks of the River Bovey. You can also take bikes out along the old railway track that forms part of the Wray Valley Trail as part of your visit, or just explore the splendid gardens within its grounds. If your schedule is taking you towards the coast, the nearest beach at Teignmouth is backed by seafood cafés, and you can have a go on the amusements along the 19th-century pier. The sand at Ness Cove is a quieter option where dogs are welcome all year around. Both are about 25 minutes' drive away. Hit a rainy day? There are plenty of indoor attractions in this area, including Jolly Roger’s Lifesize Models (15 minutes' walk), House of Marbles (three minutes' drive) and the Trago Mills indoor shopping experience (10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Shaldon 14.5 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Town 14.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ness Cove 14.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 15.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Maidencombe 15.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 12.5 km

Castle Drogo 14.4 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 18.5 km

Living Coasts 18.9 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 19.9 km

National Trust

The Church House 8.7 km

Castle Drogo 14.4 km

Compton Castle 14.8 km

A la Ronde 20.9 km

Finch Foundry 22.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bovey Tracey and Wilford Bridge 1 km

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 4.1 km

The Templer Way: Part 2 4.1 km

Haytor Ramble 4.2 km

The Templar Way: Part 1 4.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Five Wyches Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Five Wyches Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Five Wyches Farm Camping? All you active types can dash off into Dartmoor National Park for outdoor adventures scrambling up rocky tors and seeking out medieval ruins, walking or cycling the Templar Way and walking to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Five Wyches Farm Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Five Wyches Farm Camping? From $21.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.