Bales Ash Campsite
View prices & book- Chilled camping as it used to be but with quality free hot showers
- Within half an hour's drive of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Tarka Trail
- Firepits for hire on site; a 15-minute drive from RHS Garden Rosemoor
Site type
- 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).
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Spanish
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass tent or motorhome pitch
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £37 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookAnnaBelle bell tent
5 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 £60 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
3 people maximum Dimensions: 2.4m width x 4.9m length (8.0ft width x 16.0ft length) Calculated area: 11.9m² (128.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Horse Box cabin
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 6.0m width x 2.0m length (19.7ft width x 6.6ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookThe Beech Hut cabin
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.0m length (10.0ft width x 10.0ft length) Calculated area: 9.3m² (100.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £65 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Great site for peace and quiet, relaxing and unwinding.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Great location for peace and quiet. Short 1 mile walk to local pubs. High Bickington. Hut was cosy yet spacious. Warm and had all the facilities needed. Great design. Fire pit and BBQ included. Fabulous sunset and star gazing on clear night. Welcoming host, happy to help if needed. We explored Chittlehampton. Great pub lunch in the Bell inn. Highly recommend.
Disliked: Nothing
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Great dog friendly stay!
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Loved our stay at the hut, it had all the amenities we needed and it was very tidy. The facilities were all very clean and the communication with the hosts was great. Great area to walk the dog too! Well situated on the map to visit popular places nearby.
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So warm and welcoming at the site and an amazing location
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The Beech Hut cabin
Liked: Everything stayed in the beach hut and wow what a little building so nice and relaxing everything you could need in a small space.
Disliked: Nothing as everything we needed was within easy reach
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Very nice and friendly campsite, good for group/multi pitch camping.
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: Quirky, Nice hot clean showers, easy going, toilets are an experience, Freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. Also has a well stocked shop. Fire pits are a nice touch.
Disliked: Lots of dogs left off the lead and inconsiderate dog owners not cleaning after their animals. The lack of site rules means you can get noisy neighbours until ungodly hours
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us, we do publicise that we have compost separator toilets, they are such a bonus for the environment and smell far better than a portaloo. It was unfortunate that after your lovely quiet week with us your last 2 nights were the August bank holiday Fri and Sat where things can often be noisier. That large group at the top did quieten down after we spoke to them. I'm ever so sorry that you had an issue with dog poo, I do wish you'd told us. We always plan where we locate dogs carefully and we walk the site a number of times each day and hadn't been aware of an issue with this. I did speak to one holiday let visitor who I observed not picking up but we do find that dog owners are very respectful here.
Great place for the dog. Lovely big fields. Great showers. Lovely people.…
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Electric grass pitch (private bathroom amenities)
Liked: Great place for the dog. Lovely big fields. Great showers. Lovely people. Clean and cared for. Handy little shop.
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Me and my son (11 yrs) had a fabulous stay in the Beech hut. Fab site
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The Beech Hut cabin
Liked: Beautiful scenery Quietness Facilities Calm Helpful owners
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Lovely site Quiet Good value for money Lovely staff…
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: Lovely site Quiet Good value for money Lovely staff
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: The atmosphere, having a fire and cooking outside. Relaxed and well run site. Decent showers and toilets.
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Staff were fantastic to deal with and very helpful and knowledgeable about…
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Liked: Staff were fantastic to deal with and very helpful and knowledgeable about the area
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From the manager: Thanks for this I'll pass this complement back to the staff.
Everyone was so accommodating and lovely, especially Caro whom we had the…
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Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: Everyone was so accommodating and lovely, especially Caro whom we had the most interaction with during our stay. We were very well looked after by all. Debbie the owner went above and beyond baking us a gluten free cake (due to being coeliac) for our sons birthday, was super yummy! The facilities were excellent and kept very clean, being able to do our laundry was a huge bonus too! The shop was stocked with gluten free bits and the basics you’d need. Being able to hire a fire pit&bbq on site was a huge help. There were a couple of hidden gems about 10/15 mins away that are great for families to do and explore. They also have a couple of football goals too which made our kids very happy!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
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
Walkers' paradise
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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Bales Ash Campsite
High Bickington
Umberleigh
Devon
England
EX37 9BL
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.95563°N
-3.98211°W
Nearest transport
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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Westward Ho! | 20.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Saunton Sands | 24.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Croyde Bay | 26.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Putsborough | 26.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Combe Martin | 28.3 km | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 11 km
Castle Drogo 31.3 km
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 40.9 km
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 41.1 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 21.2 km
Finch Foundry 25.4 km
Heddon Valley 29.2 km
Castle Drogo 31.3 km
Watersmeet 32.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 5.9 km
Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 10.7 km
CASTLE HILL 11.5 km
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 12.1 km
TAPELEY PARK 16.3 km
Local events
- GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday, 21 June 2024 – Friday, 21 June 2024)
Croyde, England 26.6 km
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Devon?
- Does Bales Ash Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bales Ash Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bales Ash Campsite? A number of scenic strolls are directly accessible from the site, such as the easy one-hour round walk to two local pubs, or the hike to Woodland Trust land on Kingford Hill. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bales Ash Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bales Ash Campsite? From R477.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.