Little Harford

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Grassy pitches beside the woodland (added by manager 17 Oct 2022)
Shaded spots
The meadow at the bottom of the woodland
Pitch up in the woodlands

  • 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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

This campsite is absolutely beautiful, I was a solo female traveler camping,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Andrea k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This campsite is absolutely beautiful, I was a solo female traveler camping, and was shown around by the owner...

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Peaceful tranquility

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Emma B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked: Little Hartford is sublime. Remote, peaceful and beautiful everything we love. Rachel was so kind and hospitable. We loved that she came and spoke with us and we're especially interested in hearing about her family's legacy on the land and how she is now sharing it with others. The woods where we stayed were well maintained with clear pathways and our dog loved the dell with the stream at the bottom. Clean toilets and the hot shower was a luxury. Looking forward to rebooking.

Disliked: Limited internet service in the area. Not a problem for me but my husband struggled.

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Great place if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Neale M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Little Harford was exactly as advertised: tranquil and basic, which is what I was looking for. What I didn't expect was the warm welcome from the owner, who went out of her way to give me a guided tour of the facilities (shower, loos, glamping pod etc etc) on my arrival. I would most definitely stay again......lovely spot.....xxx

Disliked: Nothing.....

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Lovely woodland spot, very peaceful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Megan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely woodland spot, very peaceful

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Camped in the meadow by the woods. Only one other camper far…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Arwen R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Camped in the meadow by the woods. Only one other camper far away and a couple up in the glamping pod up in the woods. So we really felt like it was our space. Lovely! Beautiful site that is all about the setting and peace. Simple facilities but all that we needed for one night. It's almost like a wild camp but with the bonus of a mowed field - less chance of ticks - and a compost loo. There's a drinking water tap at the farm and a wheelbarrow to take your things down to the field from the parking. It's a bit steep but fine with a few loads. Had a perfect evening under the stars with a fire pit. The owners and folks there are lovely and really helpful. There is no signal on your phone so make sure you know where you're going and keep an eye out for the chalkboard signs. .y friend overshot and I had to wait quite a long time for him to return down the lane after he'd been all around the area! :) Not for people with access issues due to the slopes. But otherwise highly recommended for a simple, back to nature stay under the stars. We hope the return. We were two adults but it would be child friendly as it's just a nice back to nature place with a little brook to play by like I used to love as a kid and you could do baked potatoes and marshmallows on the fire pit.

Disliked: The gas fired shower wasn't working but we were fine as it was only one night.

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Worth a visit

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. So quiet. Rustic and clean. Very much ‘at one with nature’. Excellent host and great value for money.

Disliked: Depends on your view point, but pub and shop is good walking distance from the camp. Limited internet connection but that was a bonus for us.

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Lovely stay, friendly host and beautiful setting.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Helen I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked: Beautiful setting and off grid facilities.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Friendly off grid, cozy glamping pod in peaceful woods

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Trish W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Woodland camping pod

Liked: Thank you for a really enjoyable stay in your lovely glamping pod. We loved everything about the pod from the very comfortable cozy beds to the patio with all the fairy lights. There were so many extra thoughtful additions. The location in the woods is so peaceful and the welcome was so warm and friendly. (There is no WiFi it is a real get away and we didn't have children so didn't rate those two categories)

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely small site, beautiful trails to walk the dog, away from hustle…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked: Lovely small site, beautiful trails to walk the dog, away from hustle and bustle, helpful host. (The one stars are for NA-I had no children and there is no WiFi)

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so beautiful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Lynne B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding campervan pitch

Liked: such a gorgeous spot! such a lovely host! the place is just stunning, and we loved bathing in the little stream. it's very rustic, so composting toilets, a tap for water and a shower is being built. weak phone signal, so it's really back to basics!! lovely and quiet

Disliked: my only comment is that it's quite expensive. but you know the price when you book, so decide for yourself!

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

Coach
11.4 km Bus Station
15 km The Barn Owl
15.1 km Honiton Road Park and Ride
Rail
4.2 km Crediton Rail Station
4.4 km Yeoford Rail Station
7.1 km Newton St Cyres Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.8 km Topsham Ferry Landing
17 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
18.7 km 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 2020 2019 2018 2017
Dawlish Warren 24 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dawlish Town 24.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 24.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Exmouth 25.1 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 25.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 11 km

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 16.2 km

Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.6 km

National Trust

Castle Drogo 11.2 km

Killerton 16.5 km

Killerton: Clyston Mill 16.5 km

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 16.7 km

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 16.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SHOBROOKE PARK 6.6 km

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 10.7 km

CASTLE DROGO 10.7 km

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 11 km

Brampford Speke Circular 11.3 km

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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Harford? From R462.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.