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Camping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

Dartmoor View Campsite

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Lovely views (added by manager 02 jul 2023)

Lots of room available (added by manager 02 jul 2023)

Wild-style camping on a south-facing site a mile from Holsworthy
Bude's beaches 20 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to Dartmoor National Park
Next to National Cycle Network Route 3; dogs welcome on site

Wild camping can be a fabulous experience… but it’s all the better when you can be absolutely sure you’re in a place where it’s safe and legal to spend the night. Aiming to take the stress and guesswork out of the process, the owners of Dartmoor View Campsite have set their place up to replicate the atmosphere of wild camping in a place where you’ll most certainly be welcome. Facilities at this Devon site have been kept suitably simple – grass pitches are completely off grid (so you’ll definitely want to bring a torch…) and the ‘wild camping’ experience is boosted by the presence of things like drinking water points, gents’ and ladies’ portable toilets and a rubbish/recycling area. Where you set up is completely up to you – it’s a pick-your-own-pitch setup here, with the only stipulation being that you leave six metres between pitches so everyone feels like they have space. You’re welcome to bring along a barbecue to cook your dinner here, with slate slabs provided upon request to keep disposables off the grass. Holsworthy, a little over a mile away, is your nearest source of shops and supermarkets; if you’d rather eat out there’s a great foodie pub a mile away in Pyworthy. As the name suggests, this south-facing site has lovely views – not just over Dartmoor, in fact, but also towards Bodmin Moor. Both areas can be reached easily enough for walks and bike rides, and it’s also handy to note that the site is on the route of National Cycle Network Route 3, so it’s a handy stopover point for those tackling the whole trail (or just heading to Holsworthy on a traffic-free path…)

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (2 max) £5 (£5) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The view is great and the area is so peaceful. The drive…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Jenny P. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The view is great and the area is so peaceful. The drive to Bude and Summerleaze beach (you MUST visit and best at low tide) is easy and about 20 minutes. Close ish to Clovelly too. Kelvin was so helpful and even lent me tent pegs (don’t ask 🙄). Recommended! (I feel guilty rating it low for Wi-Fi, I never expected it to have Wi-Fi, the mobile reception was excellent which was an added bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite, stunning views, friendly staff only 30 pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jodie M. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything. So peaceful, incredible views. Clean toilets. Great walks on doorstep whether a quick stroll or a hike. The owner was so lovely and friendly and full of ideas about where to head.

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Dartmoor View Campsite

Great Knowle Farm

Derriton Road

Pyworthy

Holsworthy

Devon

England

EX22 6JY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.8044°N
-4.37373°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.7 mi The Strand

16.5 mi Bideford Quay

16.6 mi Bideford Quay

Rail

17.3 mi Okehampton Rail Station

18.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

21.1 mi Gunnislake Rail Station

Ferry

16.6 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

19 mi Instow Ferry Landing

19 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The market town of Holsworthy (three minutes’ drive) is a handy place for food supplies, and it’s also useful to know that it’s got a leisure centre with saltwater swimming pool. For a larger body of saltwater, head to Bude (20 minutes), a well-known hub of surfing (and with several surf shops and surf schools too). Sticking inland instead, there’s plenty of action to be had at the activity centres at Tamar Lakes (20 minutes) and Roadford Lake (25 minutes) – including fishing, climbing, archery and all sorts of watersports. Garlands Trekking & Riding Centre (10 minutes) is a good place to try if you’d like to get out on horseback. If you do want to see Dartmoor National Park more closely, it will take you about 35 minutes to drive over there. A similar drive gets you to Hartland Quay and the South West Coast Path, or to the Big Sheep for a day of feeding lambs and watching the sheep races.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Summerleaze	8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Widemouth Sand	8.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Crooklets	8.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Northcott Mouth	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Sandymouth	8.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.1 mi

Tintagel Castle 19.4 mi

Castle Drogo 25.7 mi

Rock Beach 30 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 11.5 mi

Lydford Gorge 16.1 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 19.2 mi

Finch Foundry 20.2 mi

Cotehele 22.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 6.7 mi

Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 7 mi

Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 7 mi

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 7.2 mi

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 7.7 mi

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 23.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Does Dartmoor View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Dartmoor View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Dartmoor View Campsite? The market town of Holsworthy (three minutes’ drive) is a handy place for food supplies, and it’s also useful to know that it’s got a leisure centre with saltwater swimming pool. For … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Dartmoor View Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more