Ashbourne Woods

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Wild pitch
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Outdoor space
Quiet break in the countryside
Wild camping at its best
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Outdoor space
Quiet break in the countryside
Wild camping at its best

  • Peaceful, rural and hidden-away site on 68 acres of woodland
  • Campfires encouraged; cosy pub 10 minutes' walk away
  • Toilets, hot showers, laundry room and communal fire area
Have a secluded and hidden away stay at peaceful and rural Ashbourne Woods near South Brent in Devon, in a range of accommodation to suit all outdoor holiday sorts. The site is set on 68 acres of woodland set around a growing forest with accommodation areas carefully laid out by the helpful and friendly owners, and is a mere 10-minute stroll from a cosy and rather fab eleventh-century pub. And as befits a rural and tucked away site such as this, campfires are encouraged here, so bring along the sausages and marshmallows for toasty evenings under the Devon stars… Ashbourne's main camping area has a shared fridge for essentials and a communal fire area, as well as water facilities, toilets, hot showers and a laundry/washing up area with hot and cold water and coin-operated washing and drying machines. Pups are barking up the right tree at Ashbourne Woods too – they’re welcome across the site and accommodation types, and the two and a half miles of dog-walking tracks nearby will make a stay for pooches here anything but ruff.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Rent a tent 1
Caravan sites 10
Tent sites 48
Motorhome sites 12
Open now
Opens 28 March
Please note
  • 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.
  • Facilities/activities including the use of washing machine and tumble dryers are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned from 17/09 to 15/05; the site operates a self check-in procedure.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 28 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 264 Pitchup.com customers

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Bush

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil woodland site has spacious, private spots with fire pits. Toilets and showers are always described as spotless. Staff are a highlight, as is the handy shop and the stunning natural surroundings. Most love it here, though a few note the loos could do with a spruce-up and sometimes hear other campers.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 3/06/2026

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Great site just off A38

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Andrew P. 2 reviews

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Great pitches all around woodland, clean toilets/ showers, communal open kitchen/ eating area with large screen tv, reception and basic shop

Disliked I do like camp fires but when alot of people are lighting them it gets a bit to much

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What a wonderful site! We really…

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Sarah K. 1 review

Unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked What a wonderful site! We really liked the secluded woodland pitches. The tent stayed cool in the hot weather. The site is very family-friendly with lots of space to explore and no cars driving around. Good facilities which were cleaned regularly including laundry, microwave, fridge/freezer. Fires allowed in allocated fire pits. Walkable local pub with great food. Very easy access as is close to main road - some road noise could be heard at night but it was quiet and didn't disturb us at all. Easy access to both Dartmoor and the coast. Nothing to complain about at all!

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Perfect peaceful getaway with stunning views.

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and earth campervan site (woodland)

Liked Beautiful site. Our second visit. Very peaceful and beautiful views . A 40 minute walk to the city . Caught the train from St Thomas to starcross and walked to Turf locks. 3 mile each way . Then Taxi back from st Thomas. Fire pit in the evening to watch the sun set . Perfect.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent place for camping I will be returning

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Anonymous

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Amazing place! Loved the grounds, hard to believe it's only 26 years old.. facilities where clean plenty of snacks and drinks and logs at the little shop if needed.. no complaints here

Disliked Dogs have to remain on leads.. I completely understand why. we are very aware that some dogs are aggressive and some people don't pick up after their dogs which ruins it for everyone and that is the case here.

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Great site, 15 mins walk to a great pub, easy to find off A38.

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and earth campervan site (woodland)

Liked Fabulous, friendly welcome, lovely, spacious pitches where fires are allowed ( safely within the supplied fire pits. Nice little shop area selling essentials , good, clean wash area.

Disliked Not sure how full the wash area would be in the summer as there aren't that many showers for a very big site.

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Immaculate quiet site, but the ‘dogs on leads’ should be enforced.

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 Amanda P. 3 reviews

Shepherd's hut

Liked The cabin we stayed in was lovely it’s our 2nd visit there. Not very busy. Comfortable bed. Immaculate surroundings.

Disliked There was no toaster even though this was listed on the advert.

People with dogs off lead running around. 2 dogs even ran straight onto our pitch and upset our dogs before charging at us. The owner didn’t really care and said it was allowed and that she’d asked the owner of the site. However, I was under the impression dogs must be on-lead within the site, which is why we chose to stay there. If this is the case then another sign stating dogs must be on leads would be an option, at the bottom of the drive? If dogs are allowed to run around we may have to consider other accommodation.

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From the manager: Dear Amanda

I'm sorry that your stay was not enjoyable this time, i was unaware there was no toaster in there, i will speak to the man that deals with this. I'm also unaware who that lady spoke to as i have never said that dogs can run anywhere, we do say that dogs can be off a lead out of the main campsite area, but must not enter other peoples pitches , as the owner i do care very much about this as i am very aware that people must keep an eye on there dogs in-case they mess and people walk it into there units, which we did have the other weekend and i find this disgusting behaviour!!! also as a dog owner myself i know how not all dogs get on and that not all people are dog lovers,

We do hope to see you again.

Best wishes

Helen (Campsite owner)

Excellent

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Anonymous

Unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked Fantastic campsite. Great facilities for a semi wild campsite.

Disliked Nothing

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We stayed in the kiwi …

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Chloe T. 1 review

Kiwi Hut microlodge

Liked We stayed in the kiwi hut . Just perfect even nice to have a little fridge to . Great location. Dog loved it to . Nice bit a space and campfire to . Would definitely come back again

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An amazing campsite, lovely owners. Very…

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Kate J. 1 review

Unpowered forest floor tent site (wild)

Liked An amazing campsite, lovely owners. Very peaceful had a great weekend camping with my Freind. Facilities were clean and they had everything you need for a relaxing break away.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Beautiful location

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 Gina g. 1 review

Power optional grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Everything about Ashbourne woods is perfect. We stayed in our campervan with an electric hook up with our two small dogs. The woods are beautiful and the pitches for tents looked fabulous in amongst the trees. The facilities are good and kept very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful, and there is a fantastic pub about a 15 minute walk away in Rattery.

Disliked Nothing not to like.

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ashbourne Woods

Rattery

South Brent

Devon

England

TQ10 9JZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.44135°N
3.78784°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre
7.6 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
11 km BP Garage
Rail
7.1 km Totnes Rail Station
9.8 km Ivybridge Rail Station
15.9 km Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 km Totnes Ferry Landing
15.2 km Dittisham Ferry Landing
15.4 km Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
41.6 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

Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from the sea and less than a mile from Dartmoor National Park. Half an hour’s drive away is Compton Castle, a manor with orchard-filled gardens for apple-y ambling around, while the National Trust’s Church House on Dartmoor is just over a 20-minute drive north. For active types, horse riding and sailing can also be jumped upon around Dartmoor and on the coast. Cast a line to Hatchlands Trout Farm, just ten minutes by car, for fly fishing on the well-stocked rainbow trout lake, or try the coarse fishing also available in the surrounding areas: ask the Ashbourne Woods team to point you and your rod in the right direction. As well as the nearby beaches to treat and tire out, day trips to keep little holidaymakers happy also include Pennywell Farm (less than five minutes away) where animal fans can snuggle the pigs, collect eggs, help feed the lambs and even try their hand at milking the goats; Woodland Family Theme Park for daredevil youngsters (just 30 minutes away), with rides, falconry display and zoo farm, and Staverton Steam Railway, the first choo-choo-choice for little locomotive fans.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Paignton Paignton Sands 16.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Goodrington 16.3 km Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Paignton Preston Sands 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hollicombe 16.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broadsands 17 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 5.8 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 14.6 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 15 km

Living Coasts 18.7 km

National Marine Aquarium 25.7 km

National Trust

Compton Castle 13.9 km

The Church House 15.1 km

Greenway 15.6 km

Coleton Fishacre 20.6 km

Saltram 21.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 5.2 km

Dartington - Totnes 5.7 km

Dartington Country 6.8 km

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 7.1 km

DARTINGTON HALL 7.1 km

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 47.2 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 Ashbourne Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashbourne Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashbourne Woods? Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashbourne Woods?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashbourne Woods? From $57.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.