Aller Park Farm

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  • Simple pitches at a laidback farm site in Dartmoor National Park
  • Castle Drogo and Moretonhampstead Motor Museum within 15 mins' drive
  • Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Chagford's pubs and shops
Fancy going camping on Dartmoor, but also keen to be within easy reach of town facilities? Aller Park Farm is the place you need – this peaceful site is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the national park, and yet it’s only a 15-minute walk from the pubs, cafés and shops of Chagford. It’s worth doing a good stock-up at the farm shop and deli in this Devon market town, as there’s plenty of space for a picnic back on site, and barbecues are permitted if you'd like to do some alfresco cookery. In fact, the whole vibe here is pretty laidback, with plenty of space for kids to run around and play games, groups and dogs allowed and a firepit area for evenings by the campfire. Working on the principle that sometimes simple is best, facilities here have been kept to just the essentials: guests have access to a compost toilet, a washing-up area and picnic tables. Staying in Dartmoor National Park of course means great access to outdoor activities – there are plenty of walking and bike trails around, plus games of golf to play, gardens to explore, wildlife to spot and historic sights to visit.

Campground type

Tent sites 7
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jul 1 to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

84% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, natural campsite offers wide-open fields with lovely countryside and Dartmoor views, perfect for a simple getaway. Guests loved the clean, efficient showers and composting toilets, plus a basic but appreciated wash-up area. Chagford is nearby for amenities and walks. Minor signage and larger vehicle access issues were noted, but a friendly owner and amazing dark skies were big wins for many.

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Great little "back2basics" site, lovely location to explore Dartmoor…

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Rob P.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great little "back2basics" site, lovely location to explore Dartmoor

Disliked Difficult to find, location on Pitchup website was inaccurate ... Here is an accurate what3words location "///elders.skis.windows" It would help if the entrance was signposted better

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal place to chill and get away from it all.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Very spacious field in the centre of beautiful countryside - lovely views. The site is very peaceful with occasional traffic noise from the road next to the convenience area ..... not enough noise to interfere with our stay and there was plenty of space to park away from that side of the field. The shower and composting toilet were simple, efficient and very clean. The wash-up area was basic but we'll received.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike about this campsite - it is basically just a field on a farm with the necessary requirements but it is very isolated. It's too far and too dangerous to walk to the small town of Chagford and we couldn't find a space to park.

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Nothing 🙄…

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Sébastien A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nothing 🙄

Disliked There is no camp site on the field marked on the map!!! And nobody answering the phone…

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Simply superb!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful location, amazing views, very simple but well done. Lovely hot shower and clean loo. Beautiful dark skies, loads of wildlife and very nice helpful owner Fred. 15 minute walk into Chagford and perfectly place for long walks. Had lovely swim at Chagford pool. Campsite a great find, real shame it’s not open for longer.

Disliked Real shame only July and August but hopefully this may change.

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Pleasant outlook…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Pleasant outlook

Disliked Virtually no signage made it difficult to find.
Access a bit rough!!
Didn’t meet any one on site….visitors or owners.

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Unspoiled, quiet campsite in a lovely location off very quiet road close…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Unspoiled, quiet campsite in a lovely location off very quiet road close to Chagford

Disliked Ability to adjust shower - difficult for shorter people to use comfortably. Could be easily solved though and otherwise good.

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loved it

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James B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The back to basics style of site was exactly what i was hoping for. There was eve a hot shower which was a bonus. Dont let the compost loo put you off, there was no smell at all and everything was clean and fresh. The views were fantastic and so much history in the area especially in the village of Chagford. The nighttime view of the stars was stunning. I saw over 30 satellites and 7 meteorites.

Disliked Too hot for me except when night fell, then it was perfect.

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La simplicité et l’ingéniosité pour la douche et la toilette sèche m’ont…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked La simplicité et l’ingéniosité pour la douche et la toilette sèche m’ont enthousiasmé. Quand les propriétaires sont passés, on les sentait vraiment intéressés par leur job et le contact avec le client. Sympa.

Disliked Il faudrait mieux indiquer/signaler l’endroit, depuis le bas noter qu’il faut aller à la prochaine porte. Peut-être en-bas de la montée aussi?

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Lovely field and views with some nice walks and things nearby…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely field and views with some nice walks and things nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'd come again. short walk to pubs etc.

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David B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Aller Park Farm

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 8EJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.66407°N
3.83924°W

Route directions

Head out of Chagford via New Street, then continue up the hill – the gate is on the left.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.9 mi Thomas Cook
14.1 mi Rail Station
14.1 mi Rail Station
Rail
8.4 mi Okehampton Rail Station
8.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
9.2 mi Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
19.1 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

Take a wander around Chagford (15 minutes’ walk) first, looking out for the attractive church, the octagonal market house (fondly known as the Pepperpot) and checking out the independent shops and galleries. If you need a cool-off on a hot day, head a little way out of town for a dip in the outdoor pool. For a dip into the past, plan walks around places like Scorhill Stone Circle or Fernworthy (both 15 minutes’ drive), where you can do a circuit of the reservoir and then head to the stone circle. Castle Drogo (15 minutes) is another great option – built in the 20th century by Edward Lutyens, it’s become known as ‘the last castle in England’. The gardens here are gorgeous, and you can access trails into the Teign Gorge too. Moretonhampstead Motor Museum (10 minutes) is a nice place to visit nearby, or you can head further into Dartmoor for things like the Dartmoor Prison Museum (25 minutes) or walks in Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 17.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 17.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 2.5 mi

Buckfast Abbey 12.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.8 mi

National Trust

Castle Drogo 2.5 mi

Finch Foundry 5.9 mi

The Church House 6.2 mi

Lydford Gorge 11.9 mi

Compton Castle 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 1.2 mi

CASTLE DROGO 2.7 mi

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 3.4 mi

Hound Tor and Ancient Village 5.2 mi

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 5.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aller Park Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aller Park Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aller Park Farm? Take a wander around Chagford (15 minutes’ walk) first, looking out for the attractive church, the octagonal market house (fondly known as the Pepperpot) and checking out the independent shops and galleries. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aller Park Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aller Park Farm? From $26.74 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.