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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Pitch up in the woodlands
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Woodland footpath on site
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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.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 1
Open all year
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Please note
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil, off-grid woodland campsite offers private spots and a peaceful escape. Guests rave about the beautiful setting, friendly host Rachel, and chance to reconnect with nature. Facilities are rustic but functional, with hot showers and clean compost toilets. Dogs welcome. Limited cell service is a plus for many seeking seclusion. Highly recommended for a relaxing countryside getaway.

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Great stay, I hope to visit again soon.

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Oumy 1 review

Woodland camping pod

Liked Everything was great! Very good facilities, there was everything that was needed, the host definitely thought everything through. Very comfy beds and pillows. Great firepit and barbecue. Lovely place, full of trees and sounds of nature. It was a full campsite but we could barely hear anyone around. Everybody had their own space quite separated from others.

Disliked I didn't dislike anything. My husband was a bit apprehensive about the compost toilet.

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ATO 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked There is nothing to dislike! Could not recommend more.

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Lovely stay. Very tranquil. Lovely host…

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Arran B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely stay. Very tranquil. Lovely host

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If you want a quiet, peaceful break, this is the spot!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous, quiet, off-grid site. Great location (easy access from A30, yet so peaceful and rural). The woods offer a lovely, shaded spot, with just a handful of pitches which provide privacy and calm. Rachel was the perfect host, helpful and organised, and the facilities whilst rustic, work really well. Cannot recommend enough.

Disliked Everything just perfect...

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Very nice stay, excellent value!

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 S K. 11 reviews

Primitive cement/asphalt campervan campsite

Liked Very quiet, secluded place. Stayed with a small campervan(2places) the rest is wonderful quaint places in the forest for tents. Showers where hot.

Disliked No hot dishwashing water, no real sink for brushing teeth or such. Nearly no phone signal.

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Small, quiet, secluded place, perfect for…

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 Phoebe S. 1 review

Woodland camping pod

Liked Small, quiet, secluded place, perfect for getting away from ‘the noise’ of modern life. Shepherds hut had everything we needed for our stay, and Rachel is a fantastic host. Will definitely return.

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Great location, pitched in woodland. Simple…

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Sarah A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location, pitched in woodland. Simple but restful. Host kind and helpful.

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Peter B. 1 review

Woodland camping pod

Liked Well set up with plenty of camping facilities

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Such an amazing find. The site…

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Naomi H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Such an amazing find. The site was lovely and spacious with an abundance of wildlife. Rachel was incredibly helpful too. Can't wait to visit again!

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The most beautiful campsite, location and…

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 Becka P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The most beautiful campsite, location and set up! The perfect retreat into the countryside with plenty of space for each pitch and between the pitches as well. Rachel is such a welcoming host, we will definitely be back ☺️

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.75165°N
3.67994°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.1 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi The Barn Owl
9.4 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
2.6 mi Crediton Rail Station
2.7 mi Yeoford Rail Station
4.4 mi Newton St Cyres Rail Station
Ferry
10.4 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
10.6 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
11.6 mi 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 14.9 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 15.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 15.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 15.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 6.8 mi

Castle Drogo 7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 12 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.4 mi

National Trust

Castle Drogo 7 mi

Killerton 10.2 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 10.2 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 10.3 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 10.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHOBROOKE PARK 4.1 mi

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 6.6 mi

CASTLE DROGO 6.7 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 6.8 mi

Brampford Speke Circular 7 mi

Local events

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, August 21, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 16.5 mi

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

    Sidmouth, England 20.1 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Harford? From $26.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.