Forest campsites near Exeter with fishing
The busy Devon city of Exeter isn't known for its campsites – the 12th century cathedral, the Exeter Guildhall and the city-centre buzz has a far more urban appeal – but the surrounding countryside is awash with good places to pitch if you want to spend a day or two in town.
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12 top forest campsites near Exeter with fishing
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Brig's Farm
21 units · Glamping, Tents1 acre · Bridport, Dorset, South West England
Family camping with campfires near Charmouth, with sea views and a couple of quirky glamping lorries
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Kingsmead Camping
36 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Cullompton, England
A range of pitches, from grassy open spaces to off-grid woodland clearings, topped off by two well-stocked fishing lakes
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Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping
10 units · Glamping, Tents30 acres · Sidmouth, Devon, South West England
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
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Aldridge Mill
5 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents45 acres · Devon, South West England
A yurt, a gypsy wagon, and wild camping pitches in a Devon valley.
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents20 acres · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that…
The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.
Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot.
It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat.
We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us.
We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them.
We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
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Hole Station 18+ Woodland Camping
8 units · Glamping, Tents23 acres · Devon, South West England
A firm favourite among the camping fraternity (hardly surprising given its secluded woodland pitches, campfire encouragement, and natural beauty)
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Southover Woods and Camping
15 units · Glamping, Tents60 acres · Dorset, South West England
Nearly wild camping in a vast Dorset woodland
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Heritage Coast Campsite
38 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
Simple camping (with glamping options) just a stroll from the nearest Glamorgan beach – plus a brilliant little café to boot
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Bulstone Springs Devon Eco-Glamping
1 unit · Glamping40 acres · Devon, South West England
A unique combination of off-grid glamping and spa days in Devon
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Camp Bedrock
1 unit · Motorhome, Tent4 acres · Plymouth, England
Camp Bedrock is just outside Cremyll on the Rame Peninsula, with the entrance to the 865-acre Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park five minutes’ walk away along the coast path.
This is a pretty waterside woodland spot on the banks of the Tamar river (and at the start/finish point of the Tamar Way), and you can also follow the coast path down to lovely seaside spots like the twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand – or all the way along to the sandy beach and surf school at Whitsand Bay. As the location faces west you’ll often be treated to a colourful sunset as the backdrop to your evening barbecue or campfire too.
So that’s countryside, river and coast sorted – anything else? Well, yes actually – the city of Plymouth is just across the river, and easily accessed via the foot ferry a few minutes’ walk away. That means you can be at the restaurants of Royal William Yard in about 20 minutes, or exploring the city centre’s attractions (like the Barbican, the Mayflower Steps and National Marine Aquarium) in about 45 minutes.
Closer to base, there’s also a lovely waterside pub about five minutes’ walk away, and plenty of facilities within the country park (including some nice cafés as well as activities like alpaca walks and disc golf).
On site, it’s a dog- and family-friendly setup where you can pick your own pitch. As a pop-up wild camping location there are no frills, but you will have access to compost toilets.
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Acorn Farm
3 units · Glamping45 acres · Okehampton, England
We have a small mixed farm of 45 acres, with sheep, miniature pigs, chicken and dogs. The farm has five pockets of mature woodland with grass meadows in between. Our guests can use the whole of the farm and come and meet the animals.
If the weather is good our guests can drive right up to their tents but i do have a Land Rover should anyone need it.
There is, in the middle of our farm - a Pagan Tree circle which dates back to before the village church was built. It is also the center point of Devon and is on the main lay-line from Cornwall to Glastonbury.
Our village has a fabulous pub, The Tom Cobley and there is also a very good village shop.
We also welcome children and dogs
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Homemade Holidays
2 units · Glamping14 acres · Devon, South West England
A hidden paradise of 4 acres of organic smallholding, next to 10 acres of Rewilding field, footpaths and Holyford woods nature reserve.
2 Unique and comfortable off grid yurts (each sleep 5)with extra sleeping spaces available on request.
Buzzard yurt at the top of the vegetable field, with its large terrace and stunning views of Devon countryside and Kingfisher yurt nestled down by the wild swimming pond and the oak trees.
Each has exclusive use of their own homemade. separate kitchen with fridge, oven cooking equipment and eating space, cosy hut full of books and games, an indoor shower. Each yurt pitch has its own compost loo and campfire area.
Homegrown produce is available from our organic smallholding (we love growing fresh vegetables and fruit) plus eggs from our hens.
Wild swimming in our natural swimming pond, kayaks and boards for paddles. Great for building open water confidence and paddle practice.
Woodfired hot tub available at an extra charge. Fresh spring water (no chemicals) relax an enjoy the views.
Dog friendly with a choice of great footpaths, straight from the yurts.
Next to Holyford woods nature reserve, famous locally for its magical bluebell display.
Walk to Seaton part of Lyme bay and link into the South west coast park. Hike the wild undercliffs to Lyme Regis and get the bus back. Or head west to Beer beach, Branscombe and Sidmouth.
Hike over to our 26 acre rewilding woodland for a campfire, den building or badger watching.
So much to do in the local area...Seaton wetlands...Musbury castle...fossil hunting at Charmouth...Pecorama model train gardens...crazy golf...
Kid heaven!
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The busy Devon city of Exeter isn't known for its campsites – the 12th century cathedral, the Exeter Guildhall and the city-centre buzz has a far more urban appeal – but the surrounding countryside is awash with good places to pitch if you want to spend a day or two in town.
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