Hole Station Campsite

9.3 3 reviews

Peaceful, adults-only site with spacious woodland pitches in Devon
A 45-minute drive from the coast; Tintagel Castle one hour
Firepits and barbecue grills, plus a café; showers and a launderette

As the owners of Hole Station Campsite are fond of saying: ‘You wanted privacy? Here it is.’ Their catchphrase is no gimmick, either, for this is a supremely secluded adults-only spot in rural Devon, halfway between Dartmoor (40 minutes’ drive) and the beaches of the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast (45 minutes). The site is set in 23 acres of woodland, with each pitch getting just shy of an acre. Vehicles have no access to the woods, so you won’t hear car doors slamming at ungodly o’ clock. Instead, you can park next to the reception and use a wheelbarrow for loading and unloading. What’s more, there is a monitored 11pm quiet time. And there’ll be no inopportune barking, either, since dogs are not allowed. Can’t you just feel your shoulders unclenching at the thought of all that peace and quiet? Staying in the woods, listening to the birds warbling away, is a tempting proposition, but there is also plenty you could do in the area, from fishing at Anglers Paradise (10 minutes) to surfing at Westward Ho! (45 minutes). Each pitch has its own firepit and barbecue grill, and campfire kits (with firelighters, kindling and logs) are for sale at reception. When it comes to provisions, there is a farm shop a 10-minute drive away, plus several weekly markets in the vicinity. A café on site serves full English breakfasts and snacks, and the local pub is in the village of Highampton (25 minutes’ walk). In terms of amenities, the site has a toilet block and showers, plus a washing-up area and a launderette.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hole Station Campsite

Highampton

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.81876°N
-4.1848°W

Nearest transport

Bus

9.7 mi Thomas Cook

13.8 mi Bideford Quay

13.9 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

10.2 mi Okehampton Rail Station

10.9 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

14 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station

Ferry

13.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

16.1 mi Instow Ferry Landing

16.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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

Wading birds and butterflies (plus roaming Exmoor ponies) inhabit the watery landscape at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (20 minutes). Take a leisurely stroll along the trails, or turn your walk into a hike by joining the long-distance Tarka Trail from here. Speaking of tarka and other otters, you might be able to spot these critters in Halsdon Nature Reserve (half an hour). For a walk among fragrant blooms, head to RHS Garden Rosemoor (half an hour), where the so-called Hot Garden comes into a fiery riot of reds, yellows and oranges in the summer. There is also a collection of exotic plants, a cherry garden and orchards. Pop into neighbouring Cornwall to visit Tintagel Castle (one hour), on a rugged island accessed via a hanging bridge. The atmospheric medieval ruins and spectacular surrounds are inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur. Check out his life-size bronze statue, then wait for low tide to explore Merlin’s Cave.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	15.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Summerleaze	16 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Crooklets	16.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	16.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Widemouth Sand	16.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 8.8 mi

Castle Drogo 18.4 mi

Tintagel Castle 27.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 28.8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 29.4 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 12.6 mi

Finch Foundry 12.8 mi

Lawrence House 14.7 mi

Castle Drogo 18.4 mi

Cotehele Mill 22.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 9.4 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 10 mi

SIMMONS PARK 10 mi

HAYNE MANOR 11.4 mi

SYDENHAM HOUSE 12.8 mi

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful pitches in the woodland, very peaceful and perfect fire pits

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

Liked: Proper woodland setting with beautiful wild feel and scenery. Resident goats were very cute! Delicious veggie breakfast at the on site cafe too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Isolated pitches, hot showers, breakfast options and really good filter coffee…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

Liked: Isolated pitches, hot showers, breakfast options and really good filter coffee

Disliked: No standard toilets in the shower area

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and tranquil. Lovely hosts.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Oliver H. May 2023

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (woodland)

Liked: - Great privacy at pitches
- quiet and peaceful
- clean facilities
- gorgeous surroundings/property
- Lovely hosts
- Funny notices everywhere!
- On-site breakfast was delicious! High quality full english brekky!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Hole Station Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hole Station Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hole Station Campsite? Wading birds and butterflies (plus roaming Exmoor ponies) inhabit the watery landscape at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve (20 minutes). Take a leisurely stroll along the trails, or turn your walk into a … Read more