Wildswim2sauna

We absolutely loved the site, it was so beautiful, peaceful, absolutely idyllic next to the river with the cries often buzzard up ahead. Pitches were private and quiet and huge next to the picturesque river. The kids loved the area next to the wild swim with a rope swing that even the adults adored! The wildswimtosauna experience was amazing! Charlie was a perfect host knowing when to chat and make us feel at home and when to leave us to enjoy the peace. Charlie was also super fast at communicating by email and getting us booked in for the wild swimming experience. I am
Almost reluctant to say too much as I am not sure I want it to get busier or share the secret but this place was like something out of a film- off grid, basic (washed clean in the river) but truly magical and perfect. None of us were ready to leave and wished we had booked longer.
If you go- please look after it! Such a very special and unique campsite.

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The Relaxed and warm welcome given by Charles. The safe and fun environment is just excellent!

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We stayed at Wildswim2sauna for 3 nights with our two fifteen year old boys and dog. Amazing location next to the river. Spacious pitches and host Charles was friendly and keen that we had a great time. It's off-grid with no signal and has a wild, back-to-nature vibe. 20 mins from lovely beaches at Salcombe and Bantham plus a lovely farm shop Aune Valley Meat on the way down to the valley. The sauna / river swim is well worth doing.

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Location was absolutely beautiful.
Campfire and seating area was fab.
Peaceful.
Resident dogs were very friendly.

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the toilet facilities as well as not being able to access the part of the river with the swing due to private bookings.

I fully expected rather less than a 5* toilet block in this wild camping experience but the facilities really were very unpleasant. A composting toilet would be much more preferable in this location.

On our return home, I very politely got in touch with the manager who offered me a partial review for not posting a review. He has now decided that I am a scammer and that I have demanded a full refund- neither of these two things are true at all.

Instead of actually sending through the partial refund which he had offered, he has been incredibly rude via email and has forwarded me the details of previous customers (email addresses, full names and phone number).

In my opinion, this campsite is vastly overpriced and I would not recommend.

Remote, spacious, quiet & wild.
Spent a lovely week here, 2 adults and 2 kids (13 & 6) and we had a fantastic time.
It is what it says on the tin - wild camping - although the area is well kept and not TOO wild.
We had a great time cooking on an open fire, splashing in the river, collecting herbs and making brews. With no mod cons, it's what we were looking for.
There's loads of space, so even with a few groups there, it still has that wild & remote feeling.
The Sauna & Hot tub were fab, we felt so clean after our "Detox" session.
Charles is a great host, made us feel very welcome at all times, as did his lovely wife and little boy.
I could have stayed all summer ;)

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Fantastic experience, excellent host, great site, definitely coming back again!

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Having stayed on many commercial sites over the years I found this site to be a refreshing change. Plenty of open space, great views of the river from where ever you pitch.

This is a Back to basics site so don't expect your very own water tap, or showers but this is Wild Camping at its very best a safe and secure location for those with small children.

The communal cooking area was such a great idea to encourage the art of talking again to fellow campers, the fact that there was no / very limited wifi was a blessing, a real chance to down the tech and get involved in nature, we paddled in the clear running river, we sat and communicated with total strangers and enjoyed the absolute freedom to roam.

Charles the owner made our stay perfect. I would have liked to have a campfire near my own tent as once the sun goes down being at the bottom of the valley, the temperatures drop.

Thank you again for a great stay, we will be back for sure -

Kind Regards

Ash Ayling and Family.

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Really lovely and peaceful location. The site is massive so you get lots of privacy.

Some kind of permanent facilities should really be included for the price. It was the most expensive stay on our trip by a long way and all that is included facilities-wise is a non-potable water bowser and a portaloo which was really disappointing.

Would've been perfect with a fresh water supply and a compost-loo at the very least. Additional showering facilities would bring this amazing site up to 5* for the price point.

Being right by the river is glorious. It really is off grid (no internet or showers) and is so beautiful. We did the swim/sauna experience which was lovely. The toilets (portaloos) are kept clean. The owner, Charles, is a fantastic host and will make your stay really fun!

Don’t ‘offend’ the owner’s wife by getting in his truck if he offers you a lift. Steer clear, her cold shoulder is harsh. And take insect repellent, as the horse flies are rampant.

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