Bales Ash Campsite

Se priser og bestill 9.6 81 vurderinger
The pitch (added by manager 23 Aug 2022)
View over the grass pitches
Relaxed atmosphere
Cream teas including gluten-free and vegan options

  • Avslappet camping som camping var i gamle dager
  • Gratis dusjer
  • Avslappet og romslig plass med ildsteder til leie
With a low carbon footprint, views to make your eyes water, homemade cakes and scones and a warm welcome for the pooch… it's no surprise that guests glow with warmth about the spacious Bales Ash Campsite near Umberleigh. Described by its amiable owners as 'a little green campsite in the heart of north Devon', Bales Ash sits up above the Taw Valley amid countryside of the beaut variety and fab views across to nearby Exmoor. The Tarka Trail is within easy driving distance and the (also fab) surfing beaches of north Devon are within 35 minutes' drive of the site. As you might expect from a site that endorses 'camping as it used to be', the vibe is relaxed and friendly. The amenities are kept to a spotless standard and include three hot showers, three eco-friendly compost loos, a shared portable toilet and outdoor Belfast sinks with hot and cold water. Wifi is available and guests can charge phones for free in the shower block. Water at Bales Ash comes from the site's borehole and is treated to provide pristinely clean fresh drinking water; tap water standpipes are also on each pitching field. All of the electric comes from 40 solar panels. There's also recycling collection. Teas and cakes can be baked on request (surely something to request as soon as you arrive) and the owners specialise in top-notch gluten-free baking. There's a shop selling cakes on site. And then settle down to stargaze or to sit by a firepit (for hire for a small charge): guests glow with warmth about the quiet of this place too.

Type campingplass

Teltplasser 25
Bobilplasser 25
Lei et telt 1
Hytter, stuer eller småhytter 2
Åpent hele året
Åpner
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  • Minst et av gruppemedlemmene må være minimum 18 år eller eldre.

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Enhetsyper og tilgjengelighet

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Just fabulous

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Lisa N. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Gjeterhytte

Likte: We stayed in the shepherd's hut with our 2 dogs for one night. We loved everything. It was clean and the accommodation was beautiful with all the things you need. Debbie was a lovely host and we've already booked to go back again.

Likte ikke: Nothing to dislike

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Clean and well ran estate

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Chris M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: Thanks to Debbie and the team we had a wonderful stay at Bales Ash Campsite, nothing was to much to ask we forgot out kettle and she even had one of those we could borrow. Lovely campsite and very knowledgeable about surrounding areas thanks Debbie see yous all next year.

Likte ikke: Nothing

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Level large pitches , clean facilities, fab host

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 6
Laura M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: We loved our stay at bales ash , Debbie was a fantastic host. Very welcoming. Very well kept , very clean . Lovely little shop for all your essentials . Fire pits to hire with logs etc for a proper camping experience . So much space for the family to play games. Our dog loved it and was made very welcome . I highly recommend trying Debbies cakes. She made one for our sons birthday all gluten free for our needs and it was fantastic . Debbie was very knowledgeable on places to eat in the area . There's some lovely walks for the dog . Love that it's all very eco friendly. We will 100% be returning to bales ash campsite .

Likte ikke: Absolutely nothing to dislike. It's fab

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Great back to basics camping, with clean facilities & a laid back vibe

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Gemma R. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: Debbie was very laid back about arrival times & putting a group of us (roller derby teammates) together. We had loads of space & paid extra for our own private portaloo. The main shower block, recycling & washing up facilities were a short walk away & clean & tidy & never busy. The campsite was friendly & peaceful & was close to the river where we swam at Umberleigh & played on paddle boards & kayaks (wasn’t deep enough for fins but ok for a play around). We enjoyed being able to have a camp fire each night & enjoy hanging out together. I had electric hookup for my van & it was well priced. I’d stay again, handy being half an hour from home but far enough into the countryside that it felt like a little holiday.

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Lots of space. Great host. Toilets and showers cleaned regularly. Great views…

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 8
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 8
Tara P. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Lots of space. Great host. Toilets and showers cleaned regularly. Great views and amazing sunsets

Likte ikke: Nothing

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Lovely quiet chilled stay!

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi Ingen vurdering
Jessica P. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: Loved how quiet and relaxed it was here! Really chill vibe. The owners were so friendly and helpful! Lovely people! Our dog loved it!

Likte ikke: Nothing.

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Excellent site, friendly, clean, quiet and nice level pitches.

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Milly H. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: The campsite was perfect! Not too busy and everyone was so friendly, facilities were clean. Perfect for a weekend get away.

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Everything you need. Peaceful, clean and friendly and helpful staff

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Sam F. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Hytte The Horse Box

Likte: Amazing views Peaceful

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Lovely site, so much space! Great location to travel to lots…

Alt i alt 8/10
Beliggenhet 8
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 8
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 6
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 6
Claire M. Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , med strøm

Likte: Lovely site, so much space! Great location to travel to lots of lovely beaches & other days out. Showers & shop were great. Loved the honesty box/tab - so convenient and loved the trusting attitude! Very dog friendly 🐶 Amazing sky-scape for stargazing 💫 Owners - Debbie & co…were wonderful, super friendly, helpful, seriously relaxed attitude!! Loved it ❤️

Likte ikke: Not so keen on the separator toilets, a bit of a struggle for little people…but this was overcome by booking our own portaloo next to our pitch. Lovely site, so much space! Great location to travel to lots of lovely beaches & other days out. Showers & shop were great. Loved the honesty box/tab - so convenient and loved the trusting attitude! Very dog friendly 🐶 Amazing sky-scape for stargazing 💫 Owners - Debbie & co…were wonderful, super friendly, helpful, seriously relaxed attitude!! Loved it ❤️ 👍

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Amazing site, with a friendly atmosphere and great pitches

Alt i alt 10/10
Beliggenhet 10
Valuta for pengene 10
Innkvartering 10
Fasiliteter / aktiviteter 10
Kundeservice 10
Barnevennlighet 10
Renslighet 10
Wifi 10
Anonym Anmelder bestilte via Pitchup.com

Plass for telt eller bobiler på gressplen , uten strøm

Likte: Super friendly atmosphere, honesty boxes for the shop and plenty of fire wood for your campfire

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Funksjoner

Fritidsaktiviteter på stedet

Bar eller klubbhus Barneklubb Fisking Innendørs basseng Kveldsunderholdning Lekeplass Restaurant/Kafé på plassen Spillerom Sykkelutleie TV-rom Takeaway Tennis Treningssenter Utendørs basseng Vannsport

Bekvemmeligheter på stedet

Badekar tilgjengelig Bilparkering ved plassen/enheten Bærbart toalett Dusj tilgjengelig Familietoaletter Gratis WiFi Henting fra offentlig transport Hundepark Internettilgang Ispakkekjøling Kompost-toaletter Lokalprodukter Matbutikk Myntvaskeri Offentlig telefon Oppvaskområde Pub-toaletter Toalettblokk Tørkerom WiFi

Grupper velkomne

Familievennlig Grupper av samme kjønn velkomne Motorsykkelvennlig Samlinger velkomne Skoleklasser velkomne Studentgrupper velkomne

Regler

Bål tillatt Griller tilgjengelig Grilling tillatt Hunder tillatt Hunder tillatt hele året Nyttekjøretøy tillatt

Temaer

Budsjett/backpacker Fredelig Paradis for vandringsfolk Spektakulært landskap Villmarkscamping

Tjenester

Fornybar energi Gassflasker tilgjengelig Ladefasiliteter Ladestasjoner for el-biler Resirkulering tilgjengelig Tømming av kjemisk avfall

Bekvemmeligheter i nærheten

Bar i nærheten Butikk i nærheten Hundelufteområde i nærheten Offentlig transport i nærheten

Type

Medium (26-50 plasser)

Accessibility

Fasiliteter for funksjonshemmede

Fritidsaktiviteter i nærheten

Fisking i nærheten Fritids-/fornøyelsespark i nærheten Golf i nærheten Hesteridning i nærheten Restaurant i nærheten Surfeskole i nærheten Sykkelutleie i nærheten Sykling i nærheten Vannaktiviteter i nærheten

Beliggenhet

Bales Ash Campsite

High Bickington

Umberleigh

Devon

England

EX37 9BL

Veibeskrivelse

Tidssone

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

GPS

50,95563°N
−3,98211°V

Nærmeste transport

Buss
12,4 km The Square
12,4 km The Square
14,7 km Bus Station
Jernbane
2,2 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
4,6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
5,8 km Kings Nympton Rail Station
Ferge
17,1 km Bideford Ferry Landing
17,6 km Instow Ferry Landing
18,3 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Flyplass
47 km Exeter International Airport

Legg merke til: Alle avstander på siden er beregnet i luftlinje – undersøk faktisk avstand basert på transportmetode og Få veibeskrivelse-knappen over.

Lokale attraksjoner

A number of scenic strolls are directly accessible from the site, such as the easy one-hour round walk to two local pubs, or the hike to Woodland Trust land on Kingford Hill. The north Devon stretch of the South West Coast Path is a little further away. Within easy reach by car, the scenic beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton, Putsborough and Westward Ho! will give days upon days of sunbathing, surf lessons, swimming, rockpools, kitesurfing and coasteering. The Tarka Trail, a series of footpaths and cycle paths through north Devon, is a short drive away; alternatively, cycle to one of the stations along the Tarka Line train route running for 39 miles between Exeter and Barnstaple. Also in the region, you could get green at the RHS Rosemoor Gardens or Broomhill Sculpture Garden; try National Trust attractions like Arlington Court; hike the Heddon Valley or visit the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon to see what's been what in the area throughout the ages. And if you have kids, they'll be glowing with happiness after days out at Devon family-based attractions like The Big Sheep, Exmoor Zoo, Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park and Atlantis Adventure Park.

Vannkvaliteten ved nærliggende badevann

Navn Avstand Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Westward Ho! 20,3 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Saunton Sands 24,5 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Croyde Bay 26,5 km Hav N/A Bra Utmerket Bra
Putsborough 26,9 km Hav N/A Utmerket Utmerket Utmerket
Combe Martin 28,3 km Hav Dårlig Dårlig Dårlig Dårlig

Datakilde: European Environment Agency

Må oppleves

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11 km

Castle Drogo 31,3 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40,9 km

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 41,1 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 21,2 km

Finch Foundry 25,4 km

Heddon Valley 29,2 km

Castle Drogo 31,3 km

Watersmeet 32,3 km

Sykkelruter

Finn lokale ruter i National Cycle Network - over 19000 km med sykkelruter.

Annet

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 5,9 km

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10,7 km

CASTLE HILL 11,5 km

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 12,1 km

TAPELEY PARK 16,3 km

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