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Add your business details- Eco-friendly site by a woodland five minutes from Hatherleigh
- Okehampton 15 minutes' drive away; Bude 35 minutes
- Outdoor skills workshops and tree planting to offset carbon
With so many top rural scents out there it's a pretty tough call, but there's possibly nothing better than the smell of a woodland as the dew settles in the morning/after the rain/on a balmy summer's eve… At Emerald Camping, a tree-lined site in the very centre of Devon, you can experience all that while adding to the fab local foliage by planting a tree of your own, perhaps to offset carbon used on the way to and from the site.
This lush forest setting also has access to the river Lew, where you can skim stones, fish for passing trout or keep an eye out for fleeting kingfishers. The water is a few steps from the main site, where there are toilets, showers and handy amenities for self-catered stays that include a microwave and kettle.
This groovy mix of habitats is run by folks who are keen on all things environmental, so you should see plenty of inspiring examples of upcycling and seasonal produce while staying here. The site adds a number of eco workshops into the mix throughout the year for those curious about making bug hotels or mastering other goodly green techniques.
Emerald Camping is a five-minute drive from Hatherleigh, a tiny market town with a small supermarket, fish and chip shop and pub.
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Bush Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Emerald Camping
Furzehill Cottage
Gribbleford Bridge
Hatherleigh
Devon
England
EX20 3LZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.79287°N
-4.09335°W
Nearest transport
Coach8.7 km Thomas Cook
26.3 km Bideford Quay
26.3 km Bideford Quay
Rail9.6 km Okehampton Rail Station
10.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
18.7 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry26.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
29.4 km Instow Ferry Landing
29.8 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport48.2 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
No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked lakes. Other travellers in your gang not so keen on your rod and tackle chat? Try Meldon Reservoir (20 minutes), a calm spot where you can cast your line in peace and let the others get on with nature-packed lakeside strolls.
Okehampton (15 minutes), meanwhile, marks the gateway to Dartmoor National Park and is home to a range of shops, cafés, pretty parks and a Norman castle. Moseying around town can be followed up with a hike up nearby hills, which range from the relatively accessible Rowtor (30 minutes) to the high and blustery peak of Black Tor (40 minutes).
Both sides of the Devon coast are also within range at Emerald Camping (just another reason why this site is such a gem). The sandy strands of Bude (35 minutes) have rockpools that are likely to prove popular with the nippers, while the bigger city of Plymouth (an hour) is home to a saltwater lido, the Royal Citadel fortress and National Marine Aquarium.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 29.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Summerleaze | 32.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 32.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Crooklets | 32.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Northcott Mouth | 33.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 17 km
Castle Drogo 22.5 km
Buckfast Abbey 40.2 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40.4 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 43.2 km
National Trust
Finch Foundry 13.7 km
Lydford Gorge 16.7 km
Castle Drogo 22.5 km
Lawrence House 25.6 km
The Church House 31.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
SIMMONS PARK 9.3 km
Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 10.2 km
WOOD HOUSE 14.1 km
HAYNE MANOR 18.1 km
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 18.4 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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- Does Emerald Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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- What attractions are near Emerald Camping? No luck with the trout in the river? Boost your chances of landing a cracking catch by heading to Legge Farm (10 minutes' drive), a friendly coarse fishing park with five well-stocked … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Emerald Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.