Discover the best coastal campsites in Fernworthy Forest with hot tub

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Fernworthy Forest

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10 top coastal campsites in Fernworthy Forest with hot tub

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Rocombe Valley Retreat

5 units · Glamping1 acre · Lower Rocombe, England

Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes

West Usk Lighthouse Lodge

1 unit · Glamping15 acres · Newport, Wales

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Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

3 units · Glamping32 acres · Bude, England

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KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

8 units · Glamping43 acres · Tintagel, England

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Frieda And The Moon

2 units · Glamping13 acres · Looe , England

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Tremeer Farm Yurts Cornwall

5 units · Glamping6 acres · Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Yurts oozing luxury, one cedar hot tub, and the entire starlit Cornish sky

Moonbow Escapes

2 units · Glamping59 acres · Devon, South West England

A super-sized shepherd's hut with a wood-fired hot tub, set in the meadows of West Devon

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Coastal Cabins Glamping

10 units · Glamping3 acres · Devon, South West England

Luxury wooden cabins in the stunning North Devon countryside; the perfect setting for a relaxing break away from all the stresses of life.

Ocean View Lodge

1 unit · Glamping5 acres · Penzance, England

The Ocean View Lodge is a newly insulated timber lodge nestled within its own wildflower meadow, offering complete privacy. The lodge boasts stunning panoramic views of Mounts Bay and the majestic St. Michael's Mount. Inside, the cozy lodge features a king-size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a cabin bed, and a second bathroom. The front of the lodge houses a fully fitted kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker, and microwave. The dining/living area offers a TV and an elegant log-burning stove, providing extensive sea views through double patio doors and large front windows. Additionally, a utility room includes a washing machine. Outside, guests can enjoy a covered hot tub, two hammocks, decking with a picnic table and deck chairs, and a fire pit, all while soaking in the fantastic views. The local country pub, The White Hart, known for serving excellent food, is conveniently within walking distance. Beautiful sandy beaches are just over a mile away. Nearby places worth visiting include Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, St. Ives, and Land's End. Additionally, the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno, and the highly recommended Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which are within walking distance, offer wonderful experiences for visitors.

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Penlea Retreat

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

A neat little shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, just five minute’s walk from Polperro

Coastal campsites in Fernworthy Forest with hot tub guide

Overview

Set on the banks of the Fernworthy Reservoir at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, Fernworthy Forest has some of the NP’s most rewarding short walks. Follow the lakeside trail, enjoy bird-watching or fish for brown trout around the lake, then stop for a picnic by the lakeside. Hikers can choose from a variety of forest trails. Explore Bronze Age stone circles, follow scenic woodland walks, and spot herds of native Dartmoor ponies grazing the moors. There are no campsites at Fernworthy Forest, but wild camping is permitted—pitch your tent beneath the trees for a real back-to-nature experience.

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.