Elvan Farm Campsite

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  • Wild camping on a family-run hill farm in Dartmoor National Park
  • A 10-minute drive to The Granite Way; wild swimming pool very close by
  • Small firepits and barbecues welcome; pub and shop nearby
Diving into Dartmoor National Park for cycling-ready trails or hikes in the craggy tors? Elvan Farm Campsite will open the doors nicely, as this wild camping site belongs to a traditional family-run farm in the hills of the national park with some dazzling sunsets, scenery and plenty of space to find a peaceful spot to settle in and unwind. Once you’re all set up, you’ll want to weigh up your options. Will it be a hike up into the hills directly from the site? Wild swimming in Shilley Pool, just five minutes’ walk away? Perhaps a casual stroll into one of the local villages to call into one of the traditional country pubs? Onto one of the cycling trails within 15 minutes' drive of the site? The local village has just the spot, five minutes’ drive away, as there’s a café, pub and shop with the essentials, including fresh fruit and veg. For somewhere a little bigger and buzzier, Okehampton has shops and supermarkets 15 minutes’ drive away where you'll be able to source more specific food items. On site, you're welcome to set up a small firepit or barbecue. In the way of other facilities, you’ll also have access to toilets.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 35
Open now
Opens 24 July
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units heavier than 2000 kilograms are not allowed.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 24 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.3

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet Dartmoor campsite with basic charm. Reviewers loved the clean loos & showers, and Hayley's friendly hosting. Enjoyed the space, scenery & wild swimming. Some found the track rough & field uneven. Bottled water supplied; tap desired by some.

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A local stay for us for…

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 Luke E. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked A local stay for us for one night, basic enough for what we needed and for the price in school holidays was excellent.

Disliked Bring large levelling blocks for campers.

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Beautiful location, hot showers and attentive…

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 Hamish C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location, hot showers and attentive host. Thanks a lot we will be returning.

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Lovely, quiet location. Plenty of space.…

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valerie m. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely, quiet location. Plenty of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very much recommended. Hope to return again soon

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Lisa M. 1 review

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked So peaceful, lovely views, walks nearby, beautiful stars at night.
Brownies a lovely treat.
We loved it here. ❤️

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shelly pool! Access to drinking water Friendly horses! Lovely…

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Duncan S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Shelly pool!
Access to drinking water
Friendly horses!
Lovely campsite with amazing sunrises

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Beautiful site beautiful location and friendly…

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Kane P. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful site beautiful location and friendly helpful owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site good location.

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Dave S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good clean and well maintained site. The owner made several visits to check everything was good for us. Nice walk to local pub which does lovely food.

Disliked Nothing

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Such a beautiful site. Perfect for…

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Kara F. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Such a beautiful site. Perfect for what we were looking for.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic campsite, but so good.

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 David D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Hayley and Husband wonderful hosts, so helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Peace ,quiet and tranquility. Will definitely go back .

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

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 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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby

Location

Elvan Farm Campsite

Elvan Farm

Throwleigh

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 2QE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,70678°N
3,90143°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8,1 km Thomas Cook
24,8 km Bus Station
26,7 km Bus Station
Rail
7,3 km Okehampton Rail Station
7,8 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
14,6 km Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
30,6 km Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
30,7 km Topsham Ferry Landing
30,9 km Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing
Airport
34,3 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Dartmoor Way (108-mile walking or cycling route): around 10 minutes’ drive - The Granite Way (11-mile cycling or walking route): 15 minutes - Castle Drogo (country estate and mixed revivalist castle managed by The National Trust): 20 minutes - Lydford Gorge (National Trust gorge with a waterfall trail): half an hour - Roadford Lake (walking, cycling and watersports): half an hour - Grey Wethers (prehistoric stone circles): half an hour - Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (woodland park with a children’s zoo, woodland trail and crafts): 35 minutes - RHS Garden Rosemoor (gardens and venue for flower shows): 45 minutes.

Food and drink

  • Hog and Hedge 3,9 km
  • Whitehouse Restaurant 5,2 km
  • 22 Mill St 5,6 km
  • Whiddons 5,8 km
  • The Old Inn 7,7 km
  • Rajpoot 8 km
  • Brothers 8 km

Parks and play

  • Children's Play Area 7 km
  • Children's Play Area 7 km
  • Tappers Meadow Playground 7,1 km
  • Turpins Plot Playground 7,2 km
  • Long Barton Avenue Play Park 7,4 km

Public transport

  • Ford Cross 2,5 km
  • Devonshire Inn 3,2 km
  • Stockley Hamlet 6,1 km
  • Stockley Hamlet 6,1 km
  • Monkey Puzzle Drive 7 km
  • Monkey Puzzle Drive 7 km
  • Okehampton Station 7,3 km
  • Limehayes Road 7,4 km
  • Limehayes Road 7,5 km
  • Hospital 7,8 km

Groceries

  • Costcutter 7,2 km
  • Lidl 8,1 km
  • Waitrose 8,2 km
  • Co-op Food 8,2 km

Family days out

  • Children's Play Area 7 km
  • Children's Play Area 7 km
  • Tappers Meadow Playground 7,1 km
  • Turpins Plot Playground 7,2 km
  • Long Barton Avenue Play Park 7,4 km

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Must see

Castle Drogo 6,4 km

Buckfast Abbey 25,4 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 26,2 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 31,1 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32,6 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 3,1 km

Castle Drogo 6,4 km

The Church House 15,9 km

Lydford Gorge 16,2 km

Buckland Abbey 29,9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 4,5 km

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 5,6 km

CASTLE DROGO 7 km

SIMMONS PARK 7,5 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 9,7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Elvan Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Elvan Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Elvan Farm Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Dartmoor Way (108-mile walking or cycling route): around 10 minutes’ drive - The Granite Way (11-mile cycling or walking route): 15 minutes - Castle Drogo … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Elvan Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Elvan Farm Campsite? From R327,57 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.