Forest Edge

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Bell tents in the fields
Bell tents in the fields
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3 bell tents in our field
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  • Dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive away from Sidmouth
  • Surrounded by trails and a 35-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park
  • Firepit and log bundles for hire, and hot showers provided
If you’re keen on the sound of a simple getaway with ample bike rides, campfires and beach days (among other things), there will be some smiling faces at Forest Edge. This tree-lined rural setting is within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where walks and cycle routes weave past the likes of woodlands, open heaths and river valleys. There’s a lot that’ll turn your head locally, aside from that. Sidmouth, a scenic seaside resort with Regency architecture, a beach and pretty hikes to Peak Hill, is only a 10-minute drive away from Forest Edge. This town is known as the gateway to the Jurassic coast, so you could soon be hunting down fossils and sheer cliffs. Handily, it’s a five-minute drive to Ottery St Mary, a pretty handy town (known fondly by locals as Ottery) with a good number of independent shops, as well as a supermarket. If you’d rather have a pint of something local, the local pub is only a 20-minute walk in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary. If you’re back after 10pm, it’s quiet time in the designated quiet zones on site (so that families and other sleepy guests can get their important shut-eye). You may very well be ready to hit the hay after exploring the 30 acres of wild land surrounding Forest Edge or visiting local National Trust properties. Earlier on, feel free to hire a firepit and log bundle from the site, which includes firelighters and kindling. Fresh water points, a toilet block and hot showers make up the site’s other very handy facilities. Dogs are very welcome here, just as long as they’re kept on a lead at all times within the site.

Campground type

RV sites 10
Tent sites 10
Camper sites 10
Rent a tent 10
Open now
Opens April 4
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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 4 to

Campsite types & availability

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Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great relaxing stay at a great camp site

Overall 10/10

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Gary H.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing stay from the warm welcome from Andy and his dog, the massive pitches, clean facilities and such peaceful surroundings resulted in such a relaxing stay. Great value for money and we will be back.

Disliked Nothing at all

Great site for individuals, families and groups. Clean facilities

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Rachel J.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Site was small but well laid out so felt really spacious. Pitches are separated by longer grass showing the area that is yours. Toilets and showers were good. Stayed with a group of other families with young children and plenty of space for kids to roam.

Disliked Beware of ticks - the downside of nature and the longer grass around

Absolute gem of a site

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Helen Jayne F.

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything! Brilliantly laid out site with super friendly helpful staff in a really beautiful little spot. Proper showers, not push the button in for 30 seconds! The young man at reception was brilliant, very friendly and helpful 😊

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Would definitely go back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet / basic campsite. Huge / level pitch with wild flowers / long grass between pitches.
Owner very friendly.
Facilities basic but clean.

Would stay again

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Lauren M.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Very friendly and polite man on reception.
Clean and tidy and good facilities on site

Excellent site overall. Very quiet location. Very helpful and friendly

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked We liked how the whole camp site was set up. We loved how the patches of land between pitches was left to grow wild. We saw kestrels, barn owls, pheasants and wild orchids which was amazing. Excellent walks and pubs locally. The shower and toilet facilities were very clean and tidy. The

A great campsite: big grassy pitches with plenty of space between them,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked A great campsite: big grassy pitches with plenty of space between them, clean toilets and showers, it was exactly what we'd hoped for. Decent pub for food s short walk away. The campsite owner was friendly and really helpful. We definitely recommend this campsite!

From the manager: Dear [Anonymous],

Thank you so much for your review of Forest Edge Campsite, your honest feedback is appreciated; for ourselves and nearby businesses.

We are grateful to hear you both had a great experience camping with us, we work hard to make sure our facilities are fresh for every camper.

It was a pleasure to have you with us for your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time!

See you again soon!

Andy Hall
Forest Edge Campsite

Tranquil, spacious, countryside pitch.

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DAVID S.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked This was my second visit in a month on a cycling trip and like the space between pitches and the tranquillity of the setting. Especially liked seeing a barn owl glide over the field in the moon light.

Disliked Nothing

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review David.
We're glad you enjoyed your time with us keep us in mind for future stays.

Take care,
Andy and Sarah

Peace and quiet. Owners couldnt be friendlier.…

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Russell B.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Peace and quiet. Owners couldnt be friendlier.

Disliked Nothing.

From the manager: Thank you Russell. Excellent guest and always welcome. We hope to see you again in 2025.

As above

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Douglas S.

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Spaced out pitches . Wildlife . Clean toilet facilities . Showers . Friendly host

Disliked Probably just the fact that there is not a shop in walking distance but expected in the countryside .

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review. It's nice to know that our efforts to keep all the facilities clean and tidy and be as welcoming as possible to guests doesn't go unnoticed.

Hope to see you again in the future.

Features

Dogs 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 Tents for hire 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 Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Forest Edge

Chineway Road

Ottery St Mary

Devon

England

EX10 0QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.75667°N
3.23138°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.7 mi The Barn Owl
10.7 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
13 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.1 mi Feniton Rail Station
3.4 mi Honiton Rail Station
5.4 mi Whimple Rail Station
Ferry
11.5 mi Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
11.5 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
11.7 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
Airport
8.3 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

Fancy a good hike? Pull on your outdoor gear and make a beeline for Dartmoor National Park (35 minutes’ drive). The craggy landscape has heaps of walking trails and wandering Dartmoor ponies, as well as the occasional Neolithic tomb and medieval farmhouse. Finding lush outdoor scenery is rather easy, what with all of the gorgeous scenery around the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alpaca trekking (10 minutes) is a unique way to take it in (and spend a couple of hours with a bunch of - possibly - hilarious animals). Donkeys provide the dramatics at The Donkey Sanctuary (10 minutes) in Sidmouth; plus, there’s the bonus that they’re being very well cared-for thanks to the funding of visitors. Shoot down the log flume or pay a visit to the family of meerkats at Crealy Theme Park & Resort (20 minutes) too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sidmouth Town 5.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder 5.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ladram Bay 7.1 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Beer 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Devon) 7.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.2 mi

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11.2 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 13.3 mi

National Trust

Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6 mi

Shute Barton 7.5 mi

Loughwood Meeting House 7.8 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 9.2 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COMBE HOUSE 1.4 mi

CADHAY 2.6 mi

Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 4.8 mi

CONNAUGHT GARDENS 5.7 mi

AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 5.8 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Forest Edge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forest Edge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forest Edge? Fancy a good hike? Pull on your outdoor gear and make a beeline for Dartmoor National Park (35 minutes’ drive). The craggy landscape has heaps of walking trails and wandering Dartmoor ponies, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forest Edge?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Forest Edge? From $37.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.