Little Harford

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Grassy pitches beside the woodland
Grassy pitches beside the woodland
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The meadow at the bottom of the woodland
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The meadow at the bottom of the woodland
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  • Dog-friendly Devon wildlife haven with peaceful woodlands
  • A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park; 20 minutes from Exeter
  • Small campfires permitted and firewood available at a small cost
If you’ve been pining for a wildlife retreat, set your sights on a stay at Little Harford, surrounded by seven acres of woodland in a peaceful valley in Devon. With mature trees all around and a small river at the bottom, this is the kind of site where you'll want to pack your binoculars to spy on the site’s passing buzzards, owls, squirrels, pheasants, foxes, deer and wild birds. This is almost-wild camping with no electricity, wifi or phone signal, and facilities are kept minimal for a splendid back-to-nature stay. There are compost toilets, an off-grid shower, and a washing-up area on site – and across the road, there’s a tap in the property’s yard to tend to water bottles in need of a top-up. You'll need a good-quality torch for evening manoeuvres though. When you arrive, dump your kit in a wheelbarrow to descend the hillside. Later, prep your goodies for a small campfire, as they're permitted on site (firewood is available at a small cost). The area is kept as wild as possible, meaning just the paths and pitches are mowed, and pitches are kept to a small number to keep things pretty and peaceful. As there’s no rubbish collection, guests take it with them at the end of their stay to protect the wildlife. Don’t feel like you’re completely cut off here though, as the site is under 10 minutes’ drive from the A30 (reach the centre of Exeter 20 minutes’ drive away and the edge of Dartmoor National Park in 15 minutes). A five-minute drive away, there's also Tedburn St Mary, a village with a small food shop and a pub for tasty eats.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome sites 1
Open all year
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Please note
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning, peaceful spot with woodland pitches. Lovely views & a super helpful host. Basic but clean, eco facilities. Perfect off-grid escape. Some tricky access.

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Great pitch. Quiet, beautiful scenery. Rachel…

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Luke S.

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Liked Great pitch. Quiet, beautiful scenery. Rachel is very hospitible.

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Need to touch grass, this is the site for it

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Stayed here regularly over the last year. Private woodland pitches and no phone signal/Internet. Love it.

First time ordering a fireplace. 5 quid and an evenings worth of wood.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Alex M.

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Liked Great location, lovely host and good facilities.

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Beautiful wild camping site.

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Andrew W.

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Liked Little Harford is a great site that is as wild as you’re going to get to wild camping! The area is beautiful and the story behind it all is just incredible! Rachel is a lovely host and goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. I have stayed here twice now and will be back in the near future.

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Perfect location for Haldon and Dartmoor…

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Anonymous

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Liked Perfect location for Haldon and Dartmoor forest.

Great for a 'wild camping' feel. Lovely views from the various pitches.

Rachel was a brilliant and friendly host. Would definitely visit again in the Summer!

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Lovely peaceful site in the woods.…

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Sandy G.

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Liked Lovely peaceful site in the woods. Great communication from Rachel. Fab firepits supplied and able to buy bags of wood on site. Handy compost toilets close to pitch. No WiFi but not a bad thing! Great NYE escape, many thanks 😊

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Excellent quiet welcoming stay

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Danielle W.

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Liked Beautiful campsite lovely helpful hosts went above and beyond for me. Felt very safe and welcomed especially coming alone as a woman and would 100% come back here. Very reasonable price too and good location as close to city but far enough away that you feel like you're immersed in nature

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Very attractive location with friendly owners and level pitches.

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Alison Y.

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Liked Little Harford is a delightful place to stay with perfectly level pitches.
And the owner was very friendly and welcoming (despite the fact that I was so late checking-in, due to weather and traffic problems).

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Amy W.

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Liked Everything! They were super friendly and helpful. The pitch was perfect - the site is made up of a lovely woodland with each. pitch in its own private clearing. Toilets were clean. I will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing!

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Anonymous

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Liked Great friendly campsite, lovely hospitality. Beautiful quiet space with clean and clean eco friendly facilities.
Thanks for the wonderful stay!

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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 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

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

Themes

Bush Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Harford

Tedburn St Mary

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 6BH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.75165°N
3.67994°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.4 km Bus Station
15 km The Barn Owl
15.1 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
4.2 km Crediton Rail Station
4.4 km Yeoford Rail Station
7.1 km Newton St Cyres Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
17 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.7 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

If you’ve already conquered the local woodland walks and bridleways, Dartmoor National Park has plenty more trails to tackle. The National Trust’s Fingle Bridge (20 minutes’ drive) has peaceful woodland walks along the river Teign. For a steeper climb, Belstone Tor (25 minutes) passes a Stone Age circle to a scenic viewpoint. A little deeper into the national park, Chagford (25 minutes) is a stannary town with traditional thatched roofs, and Fernworthy Reservoir (35 minutes) has nature trails, picnic areas and fly fishing. While there are plenty of adventures inland, the coast also has its own playground, whether you prefer a traditional seaside or resort or the smaller coves of Sidmouth (45 minutes). If you want the former, perhaps head to the lido, beach and pier at Teignmouth beach (35 minutes) or the watersports centre at Exmouth beach (40 minutes), which also has a long sandy stretch and rockpools to rummage through.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 24 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 24.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 25.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 25.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11 km

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16.2 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.6 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

Killerton 16.5 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 16.5 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 16.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 16.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHOBROOKE PARK 6.6 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 10.7 km

CASTLE DROGO 10.7 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 11 km

Brampford Speke Circular 11.3 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 Little Harford have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Harford dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Harford? If you’ve already conquered the local woodland walks and bridleways, Dartmoor National Park has plenty more trails to tackle. The National Trust’s Fingle Bridge (20 minutes’ drive) has peaceful woodland walks along … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Harford?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Harford? From $45.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.