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Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

From £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.9/10 98 reviews
One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 5m width × 7m depth (35m²)

Ground type

Forest floor

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.
Fire ring

Other restrictions

Awnings not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £4.50 (£4.50) per night
Bring a hammock (2 max) £3.50 (£3.50) per night
Dog (2 max) £4 (£4) per night
Extra vehicle (1 max) £5 (£5) per night
Trailer (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

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Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Ashbourne Woods

View prices & book 9.6 342 reviews
Wild pitch
Quiet break in the countryside
Wild camping at its best
Autumn

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Reviews

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10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Ashbourne Woods provides a tranquil, natural woodland retreat with a "wild camping" vibe. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful staff, clean facilities, and spacious, private pitches. It's a great base for exploring Devon, and campfires are a big plus. A few guests suggested updating the showers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing stay - great location and…

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Lewis C.

Primitive gravel and earth campervan campsite (woodland)

Liked Amazing stay - great location and we loved our pitch. Can’t wait to come back !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely going back

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Great location 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful forest campsite

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Astrid G.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, peaceful, large pitches. Nice reception area with kettle in the kitchen. Clean toilets etc. Let me stay an extra night for free when my car had broken down. Would love to come back one day.

Disliked Would be nice if more forest pitches had electric. Shower water flow not fantastic and only stays on for seconds, but facilities were nice and clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely woodland setting, will definitely be back for a longer stay.

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Michael D.

Primitive gravel and earth campervan campsite (woodland)

Liked Lovely surroundings, handy shop in case you forget anything, and a wonderful pub 10 minutes walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay at Ashbourne Woods…

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Cathrin P.

Primitive gravel and earth campervan campsite (woodland)

Liked Loved our stay at Ashbourne Woods and will definitely visit again!!
The camping is amazing (not really wild though haha). Loved the lay out, the way a busy site still felt private. The store had a few really convenient things-even vegan butter! The pub is a 10min walk away and served excellent food with the best service we’ve had in 6 years in the UK!

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This campsite has a really unique…

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Rhiannon H.

Primitive gravel and earth campervan campsite (woodland)

Liked This campsite has a really unique feel to it with pitches cut into various areas of woodland, giving you plenty of privacy but still with a good size of pitch.
Very friendly hosts/staff and thoroughly enjoyed the vibe that the campsite offered - was sad to only be staying for one night!
10-15 walk to the local pub in Rattery which is dog friendly and serves excellent food!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just loved the peace, quiet and…

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Scooby G.

Primitive gravel and earth campervan campsite (woodland)

Liked Just loved the peace, quiet and space that this pitch had. Great having our own water tap too. The lady at reception was really friendly and helpful and the facilities were great.
The site was really well located, not far off the A38, but still felt quiet and tucked away. We will definitely be back for another visit.

Disliked All good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite

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Steve R.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Wonderful campsite. Second visit. Camper van and grass pitch were perfect. Plenty of woodland and places for kids to run off and play, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a relaxing place, very helpful…

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Tony G.

Power optional grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Such a relaxing place, very helpful reception
Lots of lovely walks through the woods both of our dogs loved it
Easy access from the A38 less than 2 minutes yet no road noise
Shower and toilet block and for those in a tent a big kitchen and dining area with a couple of vending machines
Chemical disposal point.for the motorhome
The reception also houses a small shop stocking the essentials
Anyone camping with kids would really love the freedom this place offers who wouldn't enjoy a camp fire in the woods

Recommend to friends Visit again

Surroundings, peace, adventure, campfire…

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Claire G.

Primitive forest floor tent campsite (wild)

Liked Surroundings, peace, adventure, campfire

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Rallies 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 Forest Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ashbourne Woods

Rattery

South Brent

Devon

England

TQ10 9JZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.44135°N
3.78784°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.7 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
4.7 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
6.8 mi BP Garage
Rail
4.4 mi Totnes Rail Station
6.1 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
9.8 mi Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Dittisham Ferry Landing
9.6 mi Greenway House Ferry Landing
Airport
25.8 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

Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from the sea and less than a mile from Dartmoor National Park. Half an hour’s drive away is Compton Castle, a manor with orchard-filled gardens for apple-y ambling around, while the National Trust’s Church House on Dartmoor is just over a 20-minute drive north. For active types, horse riding and sailing can also be jumped upon around Dartmoor and on the coast. Cast a line to Hatchlands Trout Farm, just ten minutes by car, for fly fishing on the well-stocked rainbow trout lake, or try the coarse fishing also available in the surrounding areas: ask the Ashbourne Woods team to point you and your rod in the right direction. As well as the nearby beaches to treat and tire out, day trips to keep little holidaymakers happy also include Pennywell Farm (less than five minutes away) where animal fans can snuggle the pigs, collect eggs, help feed the lambs and even try their hand at milking the goats; Woodland Family Theme Park for daredevil youngsters (just 30 minutes away), with rides, falconry display and zoo farm, and Staverton Steam Railway, the first choo-choo-choice for little locomotive fans.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Paignton Paignton Sands 10.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Goodrington 10.1 mi Sea PoorPoorN/AN/A
Paignton Preston Sands 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Hollicombe 10.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Broadsands 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 3.6 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 9.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 9.3 mi

Living Coasts 11.6 mi

National Marine Aquarium 15.9 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 8.6 mi

The Church House 9.4 mi

Greenway 9.7 mi

Coleton Fishacre 12.8 mi

Saltram 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shipley Bridge by River Avon to White Barrows 3.2 mi

Dartington - Totnes 3.5 mi

Dartington Country 4.2 mi

Hembury Woods and Hill-Fort 4.4 mi

DARTINGTON HALL 4.4 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 Ashbourne Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ashbourne Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ashbourne Woods? Tucked away needn’t mean being stuck for things to do… Set in the South Hams on the south coast of Devon, the campsite is just off the accessible A38, 10 miles from … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ashbourne Woods?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ashbourne Woods? From $31.11 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.