Forest Edge
From £28 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive away from Sidmouth
- Surrounded by trails and a 35-minute drive from Dartmoor National Park
- Firepit and log bundles for hire, and hot showers provided
Site type
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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).- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 19 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass and earth touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (basic)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (basic, comfort)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £95 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (deluxe, no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £98 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 88% of visitors View breakdown
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Great location and huge plots. Really friendly and accommodating owners. Not far…
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Liked: Great location and huge plots. Really friendly and accommodating owners. Not far from the coast and the amenities (showers etc) were great. We left early because of the weather, but that’s the only reason. I imagine in good weather this place would be lovely.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We're sorry you had to cut your trip short but lets hope for some better weather in 2024! Excellent guests and we hope to see you again
Great site away from it all and night sky was a marvel.
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Liked: Great site and very warm welcome from Andy. Nothing was too much trouble! The pitch was spacious and the facilities basic but clean and all in fine working order. For the down to earth camper Forest Edge is ideal. Shade might be a problem but the English autumn did not allow us to be concerned about over heating!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope to see you again in 2024. All the best, Andy
We had a friendly welcome on arrival. The pitches are clearly marked…
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Liked: We had a friendly welcome on arrival. The pitches are clearly marked out and spacious. Clean facilities. Great location to explore Beer and Sidmouth. The nearest pub The fox and hounds serves a great carvery and is within walking distance.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future.
Excellent clean family friendly site
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Liked: Lovely well maintained campsite next to forest. Spacious pitches and quiet but family orientated. Clean shower and toilet blocks. Shower’s spacious and hot Great slip and slide on site for school holidays, which was great fun for kids and grown ups
Disliked: Only one washing up sink, so often queue to use
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We really do try to ensure that the campsite is the perfect setting for both families and those seeking a quiet getaway. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Forest Edge and we hope to see you again in the future.
great pitches beautiful. Dislike feeling on edge when at campsite.
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Liked: Pitch size, level pitches. Clean
Disliked: Advertise 3 dogs included. When arrived said only 2 dogs and charge for dog. Not what advertised. We’re able to show advertising. Only later after another unfortunate incident did they say they were not going to charge us for the dogs. 😵. Owners a bit manic. Need to relax with campers.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback, it wasn’t a great start when you tried to smuggle your three dogs without paying 🤷♂️🤷♂️ as for manic owners, not sure where you come from , your wife or girlfriend decided to drive to the toilet every time? Which was approximately 80 feet from your pitch. and as for being on the perimeter of the campsite, most people like to be there, not sure what your problem was.???? Anyway, I hope you find a lovely campsite with everything you need for the future Kind regards Forest edge
Peaceful site with great facilities and super friendly staff.
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Liked: Very friendly welcome. Private style, large pitches. The pitches were cut into the meadow, it was a really nice touch to have the longer wild patches to make it feel like your own spot. Showers warm, toilets clean. Dogs welcomed on leads. Dogs even had a field up the top to have a run and stretch. Our fire pit and logs were delivered to us each night which was a lovely touch. Would definitely come back and recommend others.
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Superb natural feeling campsite near to Jurassic coastline
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Liked: Lovely separated pitches with loads of room. Wildflower patches surround every pitch so it feels really natural. Loos and showers were very clean and plenty of hot water etc. Andy and Sarah were lovely hosts, it’s clear they want to keep improving things every year too.
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Peaceful setting. Spacious flat pitches, lovely hot showers. Friendly helpful owners who…
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Liked: Peaceful setting. Spacious flat pitches, lovely hot showers. Friendly helpful owners who went above and beyond when ‘Storm Anthony’ hit.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It really does mean so much to us. We hope to see you again soon
This site ticks every box. We just cannot fault. Lovely. Just lovely.
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Liked: Lovely warm welcome. Consideration for best pitch to suit our needs.. we have 2 very friendly dogs. Good location to facilities too as our water pipes burst.. lovely large flat well drained pitches.. right next to the forest where there are lovely walks that go for miles and miles. The weather was very wet but we were so happy.. lovely warm showers, great pub nearby for great Sunday roast and lots of lovely little coves to visit.. Beer was especially interesting and lots to see plus great places to eat. We had a really really lovely stay.
Disliked: All good, cannot find even a constructive criticism..
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We really do work hard to make sure the pitches are well maintained at at their best for our visitors. We hope to see you again in the future.
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked: Location, quietness and friendly owners.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for the feedback. After looking at several locations it only took one trip to Forest Edge to know that this was the place we wanted. We're glad you love the location as much as us.
Features
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
Tents for hire
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
Forest
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilities
Location
Forest Edge
Chineway Road
Ottery St Mary
Devon
England
EX10 0QQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.75667°N
-3.23138°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Sidmouth Town | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ladram Bay | 7.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Beer | 7.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Devon) | 7.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 5 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.7 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 10.2 mi
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 11.2 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 13.3 mi
National Trust
Branscombe: the Old Bakery, Manor Mill and Forge 6 mi
Shute Barton 7.5 mi
Loughwood Meeting House 7.8 mi
Killerton: Marker's Cottage 9.2 mi
Killerton: Clyston Mill 9.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
COMBE HOUSE 1.4 mi
CADHAY 2.6 mi
Weston - Coastal Path - Salcombe Regis 4.8 mi
CONNAUGHT GARDENS 5.7 mi
AYLESBEARE COMMON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/07/2005) 5.8 mi
Local events
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 3.4 mi
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 5.3 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.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Forest Edge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forest Edge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forest Edge? Fancy a good hike? Pull on your outdoor gear and make a beeline for Dartmoor National Park (35 minutes’ drive). The craggy landscape has heaps of walking trails and wandering Dartmoor ponies, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Forest Edge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forest Edge? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.