Gidleigh Wood
From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Simple pitches in 150 acres of privately owned Devon woodland
- A 20-minute drive to Okehampton; 40 minutes to Exeter
- Direct access to Dartmoor and the Two Moors Way, plus walks on site
Site type
15
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
- 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.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 96% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Not good after a lot of rain
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Friendly owner
Disliked: Very small roads to access the site and after a lot of rain recently the main entrance was unusable and the “backup” entrance is most likely to cause you to drag the tail of your camper/motorhome. The site has very few level areas
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Basic but good facilities and very well looked after.
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Quietness in stunning surroundings
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Beautiful
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: What a gem mark met me at the gate on arrival and was nice person to have conversation with Site is very clean and tidy His woodland is magical He even showed me to gidleigh tor and an old ruin on his land Definitely be visiting again
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From the manager: Many thanks Greg for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood. Cheers Mark
Lovely off grid clean site.
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: The Freedom, the birdsong, the stars, the clean toilets and hot showers, the walks in the woods by the river.
Disliked: Nothing.
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From the manager: Hello again Jackie and Sam, many thanks for your lovely comments and your 10/10 rating. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood. Hope to see you both again in May, hopefully by then it might be a bit warmer! Cheers Mark and Karen
A great site and a really friendly welcome. Mark and Karen had…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: A great site and a really friendly welcome. Mark and Karen had prepped a nice big fire for me as it was a cold wet night, really thoughtful and kept me toasty for hours! Would highly recommend. Great access to the moors for a hike or close to Chagford for coffee and breakfast! Looking forward to returning. Matt.
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From the manager: Hi Matt, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gidleigh wood camping between Christmas and New year, we are open again for the spring and summer season. Hope to see you again soon. Mark and Karen
Excellent site, clean, tidy and peaceful
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Peaceful, private pitches, lovely owner who couldn’t do more for you. Clean toilet, nice private shower, wildlife and walks around.
Disliked: Can miss the entrance if not aware
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From the manager: Hi Barry, Nicky and Millie, many thanks for your very kind words regarding your stay at Gidleigh wood, and for giving us a 10! We would love to see you all again next year. Cheers Mark
Such a relaxing beautiful site very basic , with beautiful walks straight…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Such a relaxing beautiful site very basic , with beautiful walks straight from the site . Large fire pit to enjoy in the evenings sitting round chatting with your favourite beverage. The site owner Mark was a very lovely man always there if you need him .
Disliked: A little slopey . Has to get used to the compost toilet but clean . Lovely hot shower
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A well run site with beautiful surroundings. Lovely walks on site. The…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: A well run site with beautiful surroundings. Lovely walks on site. The fire pit was great and the boys loved it.
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From the manager: Thank you Joanne for rating Gidleigh wood camping a 10! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Mark
Compost toilets, hot showers, friendly, informative owner. Location…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Compost toilets, hot showers, friendly, informative owner. Location
Disliked: Difficult finding level pitches
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Definitely worth a stay.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Nice small field to pitch up in, friendly and helpful host and great location. Situated in a wooded area of Dartmoor with stunning hiking trails to Kestor rocks, the river and the moors.The local town is just about walkable with a child so you can leave the car parked up and not need it until your departure which is lovely. Nice peaceful site, situated far from the road.
Disliked: Initially hard to find using sat nav. Extremely narrow winding lanes to get to campsite, which is fine if you are very confident at reversing.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Location
Gidleigh Wood
Berrydown Road
Gidleigh
Chagford
Devon
England
TQ13 8HR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.67838°N
-3.88191°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Shaldon | 30.9 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Teignmouth Town | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Coryton Cove | 31.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ness Cove | 31.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dawlish Town | 31.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castle Drogo 5.3 km
Buckfast Abbey 21.9 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 25.3 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 30.9 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 32.4 km
National Trust
Castle Drogo 5.3 km
Finch Foundry 6.5 km
The Church House 12.4 km
Lydford Gorge 16.5 km
Buckland Abbey 28.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 3.5 km
CASTLE DROGO 5.9 km
Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 6.7 km
WOOD HOUSE 7.8 km
Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 9.7 km
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday, 16 August 2024 – Friday, 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, England 42.1 km
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 2 August 2024 – Friday, 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, England 45.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Gidleigh Wood have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gidleigh Wood dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gidleigh Wood? Fancy a challenge once you’ve warmed up on the trails nearby? How about a hike up High Willhays, the highest point in southern England at 621 metres. Meldon Hill, just outside Chagford, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gidleigh Wood?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Gidleigh Wood? From R562,25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.