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Bell tents in Fernworthy Forest
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Top-rated campgrounds in Fernworthy Forest
Pittaford Farm
1. Pittaford Farm
99%
(69)
Kingsbridge, England · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away
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Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
2. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm
88%
(67)
Bude, England · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
3. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
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(71)
St Austell, England · 67 units · Tents, Glamping
Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall
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Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
4. Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
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(33)
Sidbury, England · 18 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming and wild-ish camping and glamping site on the edge of a forest in East Devon
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Wylde Valley Camping
5. Wylde Valley Camping
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(16)
Bude, England · 110 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A popular festival space that's now a bona fide campsite, with modern, pop-up facilities and a top North Cornwall location
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Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
6. Gatcombe Park Farm Glamping
85%
(20)
Littlehempston, England · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Adult-only camping and glamping within striking distance of Totnes and the South Devon coast.
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Livit, Glamping by the coast
7. Livit, Glamping by the coast
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(48)
Bideford, England · 3 units
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
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The High Nature Centre
8. The High Nature Centre
93%
(22)
Salcombe, England · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can
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OutStanding In Our Field Devon
9. OutStanding In Our Field Devon
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(3)
England · 1 unit
You will be staying in a brand new, furnished, 5m bell tent, nestled in a private corner at the top of our nature-friendly field just outside Dartmouth. We have a 4 acre field where we currently live in a static caravan in the opposite corner to the tent, while we wait to build our own eco-bungalow. You may see us around at a distance but we'll give you as much privacy as possible.
There is a king size bed with sprung mattress, plus two single futons as chairs which can become beds for extra guests/children. Bedding & towels provided.
Our meadow is a work in progress. The field was intensively ploughed and grazed for many years, but over the last 2 years we have allowed nature to come back across most of it, planted many native and fruit trees, started a small flower farm and created both a veg and soft fruit patch. We are trying to provide as much nature habitat and biodiversity as possible and we have swallows, skylarks and many other birds, and if you're really lucky you may catch a glimpse of our resident hare or see our visiting barn owl.
Parking is at our gate entrance, and it is a 200m walk up a gentle slope to the tent. You'll go through our newly-planted orchard and veg patch and may see our free-ranging bantam hens on your walk. We can provide a trolley for luggage and help you get it to your pitch if you'd like.
An off-grid gas shower with eco-friendly toiletries, and compost toilet are available for your stay. These are a 100m flat walk from the tent. You'll also have shared access to a log cabin with power sockets for charging phones and a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities.
You'll have a fire pit and gas camping stove to cook on, and a kit of all the pots/pans and utensils you'd need for a campfire meal. There's an open air washing-up station and we'll provide you with eco-friendly washing up liquid, brushes etc.
We're less than 10 minutes drive to Dartmouth with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants and even closer to the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. The rest of the beautiful South Hams is on the doorstep.
We're committed to making our site as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we are able and want to share fresh air and nature connection with as many people as possible.
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Buckland Farm Camping
10. Buckland Farm Camping
95%
(21)
Wellington, England · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Dog-friendly camping on the edge of the Blackdown Hills
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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
11. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
98%
(21)
Sidmouth, England · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
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Camp De Lank Cornwall
12. Camp De Lank Cornwall
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(10)
St Breward, England · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail
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Coppet Hill
13. Coppet Hill
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Bridport, England · 18 units · Tents, Glamping
Wildlife-friendly camping and glamping with private loos at each pitch, 15 minutes' drive from the coast
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West Kellow Yurts
14. West Kellow Yurts
95%
(22)
Nr Looe, England · 8 units
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
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Ruby Country Camping
15. Ruby Country Camping
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(31)
Highampton, England · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall
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Wild About Campers
16. Wild About Campers
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(3)
Honiton, England · 5 units
Wild About Campers is a peaceful retreat amid spectacular hiking country in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 25 minutes’ drive from cliff-top treks along the South West Coast Path.
The Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is within 25 minutes’ drive, and if you feel a major shopping expedition coming on, the historic cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) will see you right. Both Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks are less than an hour’s drive away, while the pretty neighbouring town of Honiton (10 minutes) offers pubs and tearooms as well as antique shops to browse.
But if it’s a rural retreat you’re after, well, this is the place. The camping paddock is surrounded by peaceful farmland and borders the River Otter (look out for the resident beavers, otters and kingfishers, which occasionally appear), so you can fall asleep lulled by the burble of the river along with the distant hoot of barn owls – and wake up fresh in the morning to the sound of birdsong.
A popular family-run pub is five minutes’ stroll from the campsite, and you can pick up emergency supplies from a well-stocked village shop run by volunteers (five minutes’ drive).
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Knowle Meadow Camping
17. Knowle Meadow Camping
100%
(2)
England · 4 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Knowle Meadow Camping is a multi-award winning lavish camping and glamping site in a tree-enclosed meadow located in the heart of south Somerset, eight minutes from Ilminster. The site offers a small, intimate number of camping pitches as well as fantastic glamping options, including a Shepherd's Hut and Lotus Stargazer Belle tents.
The site has a Scandinavian wood-fired barrel sauna available for all guests on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays typically from 5pm until 6pm. It has a half-moon window showcasing the beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and an accompanying cold water bucket shower.
There are hotel-style washrooms, with powerful rainfall showers.
With ten generously sized pitches available for tents or small campervans, the site offers a memorable and intimate camping experience. The camping pitches are all individual, surrounded by wildflowers and long grass, creating a picturesque setting for all campers.
There is also an all-weather barn with seating, and campers have access to a fridge freezer.
The Yarrow Shepherd's Hut is a two person hut made locally in Merriott. It boasts a superbly comfortable double bed, warming log burner, mini kitchen, and private Scandinavian woodfired hot tub. Yarrow's private hedge-enclosed garden has a firepit with a grill and outside seating, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
The site also offers two Lotus Stargazer Belle Tents (each sleeps up to two adults and two children), Bluebell and Foxglove, each with its own unique style. Both tents are six metres in diameter with skylight windows, providing uninterrupted views of the night sky. Each tent has a king-size bed and two single "camp" beds suitable for children. There are log burners, fire pits and outdoor kitchens. Electricity is available too.
There are a wealth of walks direct from the campsite to a number of local pubs and other attractions. Further down our lane is a cycle path which links to Ilminster, Chard and beyond. The Jurassic Coast (and Lyme Regis) can be reached within 25 minutes.
Knowle Meadow Camping won gold for the New Tourism Business of the Year and silver for Campsite of the Year at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards 2024/25 and silver for Campsite of the Year in 2025/26.
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Moorland Holt (Dartmoor)
18. Moorland Holt (Dartmoor)
100%
(5)
England · 1 unit
Moorland Holt is a private hideaway nestling in a corner of south east Dartmoor, where a stunning 4m lotus belle tent offers a unique camping experience in a peaceful meadow glade surrounded by woodland, adjacent to open moor. This will be an offgrid experience but with the luxury of a 'proper' toilet and shower.
It is the only unit so you get the whole place to yourself, and the space includes a field kitchen equiped with a gas burner and cold box, along with a firepit for BBQ, campfire cooking, or just toasting marshmallows under Dartmoor's famous night sky.
Moorland Holt is a nature-lovers paradise, home to a wide variety of insects and birds, as well as resident tawny owls, and with fallow, roe and red deer, badgers and foxes regularly passing through. Stoats and lizards have also been known to make an appearance.
Our location is secluded and peaceful, ideal for walkers and those who want to be immersed in the wilds of Dartmoor, but is easy to reach from the A38 (Devon Expressway), and is just 10 minutes from the historic stannery town of Ashburton. It's 15 minutes walk to Buckland Beacon with views to the coast, and stunning night skies, and just 10 minutes walk to Ausewell Wood, one of Dartmoor's rare temperate rainforests ( looked after by the Woodland Trust and English Heritage) which includes wild, rugged wood and heath with dramatic rocky outcrops.
As well as nearby Ashburton, with a 12th century inn and award winning restaurants, just 10 minutes in the opposite direction is the moor town of Widecombe, an ideal destination for a morning's walk and pub lunch.
Landmark tors are also within a 10-minute drive, including one of Dartmoor's most popular attractions Haytor, and neighbouring Hound Tor. The River Dart is 20 minutes drive away, the famous medieval clapper bridge less than half an hour and Devon's stunning coast within 40 minutes drive.
Our Moorland Holt lotus belle tent is kitted out with a standard double bed but an extra air mattress could be added for a third person on request, but please note the site is not suitable for young children. One dog would be welcome but would need to be on a lead or tethered at all times to protect wildlife and livestock as the site is not secure.
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Pattacott Farm
19. Pattacott Farm
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(14)
Launceston, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Simple Cornish camping on a working farm, within reach of Bude's beautiful beaches
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Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)
20. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)
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(20)
Ilfracombe, England · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sooz
6 days ago
With kids
The most peaceful little corner of Devon in August! Just a joy to be at with my daughter. Loved the touches & felt fully welcome (but also left wonderfully alone). Would very much visit again. Felt fully relaxed when I left. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
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Isabella
2 weeks ago
7 nights at Pleasant Streams Farm Camping
Beautiful spot with everything we needed.
Had a great time, would happily return.
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Hannah
July 2026
With kids
Beautiful tent and space that the camp ua set up in. All essentials provided and the loveliest hosts.
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Rebecca
July 2026
3 nights at Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
Lovely grassy pitch in a beautiful meadows - lovely clean facilities. Some traffic noise but not a deal breaker.
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Jacqueline
June 2026
Weekend Trip to Forest Edge Camping & Glamping
If you're looking to relax and soak up nature this is a beautiful spot on the edge of the forest. We stayed in a Bell Tent with lovely extras with some nice fruit tea bags and sugar stir sticks. Everything looked brand new.
Very clean showers and toilet blocks - modern and fresh.
Nothing was too much trouble - don't normally camp but I would have been happy for a week with a good book but sadly could only stay one night :-(
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Holly
June 2026
1 night at Moorland Holt (Dartmoor)
Beautiful location, wonderful host and near such great swimming spots!
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Luke
May 2026
With pets
We had an incredible time here for a couple of nights. So peaceful and secluded, and really comfortable setup to just enjoy nature. We had a stag come really close to us, and the birds were very lively. Out of the lovely woodland it’s set in, there was access to open moorland and the Ten Commandment stones with amazing sunsets. Tina had supplied everything to make the trip easy. Very comfortable bed and a fully functional camping kitchen. Bathroom and shower were great and not far from the tent. Highly recommend!!
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Molly
September 2025
Group trip
I absolutely cannot fault this place! A gorgeous tent, with everything you could ever need. The area is absolutely gorgeous, and so peaceful! We saw some amazing wildlife, and got an incredible view of the eclipse.
The owners are amazing! Friendly, knowledgable about the area and so kind! They have thought of everything so the tent is fully stocked, we had such a relaxing stay, can’t wait to come back!!
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Anup
September 2025
With pets
We loved staying at tams land. The views are absolutely beautiful as is the sound of nature and wildlife. We stayed in the otter tent which was well equipped for a family of 3 and a dog! Tam is an excellent host, unfortunately due to traffic we arrived late than planned on Friday night however tam was understanding and accommodating anf helped us settle in quickly. On the Saturday night it was a complete wash out and tam offered to let us stay in another one of their lodges as it had a log burner - this was excellent, appreciated and well timed (we'd been on the beach all day and were completely soaked)! We would definitely recommend staying here! Thanks again Tam!
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Emily
August 2025
Group trip
What an incredibly relaxing, beautiful weekend in Elliott and Emily’s Bell tent and cabin! Cannot thank them enough for their amazing hospitality and attention to detail. Comfy bed, hot shower and brilliant fire pit and equipment for outdoor catering. The location is so peaceful with the wild flower garden, wildlife ( Mrs hedgehog) and starry skies. Just the setting for a retreat from reality. We will definitely be back!!
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Tessa
August 2025
5 nights at Moorland Holt (Dartmoor)
Nestled in the heart of a gorgeously wild yet maintained plot of land, the bell tent setup was really convenient, it was close enough to the owners to feel safe and able to ask for anything but far enough to feel independent and surrounded by nature.
Inside the tent were soft beds, big pillows, and a carpeted floor, creating a very comforting space. Thoughtful touches like a small bookshelf and lanterns added a personal touch and made it feel totally welcoming. The toilet, although closer to the owners' home, was better than any camping bathroom I've been to. Throughout our entire stay, the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of crickets made a magical soundtrack, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility.
There are two gorgeous and very different scenic walks that are a very reasonable distance, one being a 360 view of the moors, the other being a circular walk around an ancient woodland. Both are an experience that rejuvenated the soul. My mum and I have been left with a lasting impression of peace and definitely hope to return 🥰
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Kimberley
August 2025
With kids
Absolutely loved our time, both sally and Paul were lovely and super friendly. The spot was so peaceful and had a homely atmosphere, everyone we meet was very friendly. 100% going back!
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Nicole
August 2025
With kids
Very spacious, quiet, well maintained campsite. The bell tent was very well equipped and the outside kitchen covered with a tarp was very convenient. Everyday frozen cooling elements are provided for the cool box. Great service! Lesley and Tony were super friendly and helpful. The kids had lots of fun playing and could wander on their own around the campsite. Can recommend staying here!
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Julie
June 2025
With kids
Loved everything about the glamping at Lundy! Kitchen better equipped than most glamping experiences I've had- cooking oil, oatly milk, cafatiere, bbq and spare phone charger! My sons also did a 2 hour surf lesson and had an amazing experience on the waves! Loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Recommend
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Rebecca
May 2025
With kids
The campsite is gorgeous, along the river in a little secluded valley surrounded by trees with countryside views. The kitchen is perfectly equipped and the hot shower is a great amenity.
The beds are comfy and the tents are nicely furnished.
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Estelle
August 2024
With kids
We loved staying at Pittaford’s farm. It was beautiful and peaceful and I plan to return!
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Lindsey
August 2024
With pets
An exquisite site! Absolutely beautiful, charming, clean, well run, natural and calm. Can’t recommend it enough. We stayed in the belle tent as a treat and boy was it wonderful. Enhanced by a meteor display and fire pit. We could have sat out all night. Will be back sometime for sure. Thank you Phillip for all your hard work. We wish you every success.
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Lorraine
July 2024
With kids
Great experience for reluctant campers
The tent was surprisingly spacious and clean, everything we needed was available. Shower and toilet facilities were also kept very clean. Great location for access to local beaches.
First time campers but we’d definitely do it again.
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Jemma
May 2024
With kids
We have just returned following a wonderful 3 night stay at Pittaford farm. We stayed in the 6m Bell tent, which was equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing family break. Paul and Sally made us feel very welcome and have set up a lovely campsite. The facilities are clean and tidy, with lovely hot showers! The views are amazing, and it was lovely to be surrounded by horses, sheep and waking up to the sound of the birds! We cannot wait to return!
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Emily
April 2024
Weekend Trip to Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
Howard was extremely welcoming and friendly! The bell tent was set up lovely, really nice facilities and was well planned. The farm is gorgeous and Howard gave us lots of recommendations, went out of his way to contact a friend to find out information for us!
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When to go
July and August are the peak season in Dartmoor National Park, and popular spots such as Fernworthy Forest can get crowded—parking is limited, so get there early. Forest walks can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s most magical in autumn, with its canopy of fall foliage. Dartmoor weather is notoriously changeable, so pack a sweater and raincoat even in summer.
Know before you go
- Fernworthy Forest is located north of Dartmoor National Park, about a 15-minute drive southwest of Chagford. There is a pay and display car park by the entrance to the forest.
- Restrooms are located at the forest car park, but there are no other facilities, so bring everything you need with you. The closest village is Chagford, which has a few pubs and small shops.
- Trout fishing is possible on the lake between March and October, and fishing permits can be purchased on-site.
- Parts of the lakeside trail are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Dartmoor National Park is one of the few places in the UK where wild camping is permitted. Tents must be pitched away from roads and attractions, and large group camping is not allowed.
- Dartmoor has free-roaming ponies, sheep, and cattle, and these animals have the right of way on moorland roads. There is a strict speed limit of 40 mph throughout. It is a fineable offense to feed any of the animals in the park, and visitors are also advised to keep a distance for their own safety—these are feral animals and may kick or bite.
