Aller Park Farm

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Camping field
New
Entrance to the site
Dogs welcome
Pitches before the grass was cut

  • Simple pitches at a laidback farm site in Dartmoor National Park
  • Castle Drogo and Moretonhampstead Motor Museum within 15 mins' drive
  • Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Chagford's pubs and shops
Fancy going camping on Dartmoor, but also keen to be within easy reach of town facilities? Aller Park Farm is the place you need – this peaceful site is surrounded by the stunning scenery of the national park, and yet it’s only a 15-minute walk from the pubs, cafés and shops of Chagford. It’s worth doing a good stock-up at the farm shop and deli in this Devon market town, as there’s plenty of space for a picnic back on site, and barbecues are permitted if you'd like to do some alfresco cookery. In fact, the whole vibe here is pretty laidback, with plenty of space for kids to run around and play games, groups and dogs allowed and a firepit area for evenings by the campfire. Working on the principle that sometimes simple is best, facilities here have been kept to just the essentials: guests have access to a compost toilet, a washing-up area and picnic tables. Staying in Dartmoor National Park of course means great access to outdoor activities – there are plenty of walking and bike trails around, plus games of golf to play, gardens to explore, wildlife to spot and historic sights to visit.

Site type

Tent pitches 7
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens 1 July
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely field and views with some nice walks and things nearby…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely field and views with some nice walks and things nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

I'd come again. short walk to pubs etc.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with amazing views of Dartmoor

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Fiona T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything... the view of Dartmoor, the peace, the well kept drop loo, short walk into Chagford... will definitely stay again. Loved it.

Disliked: Nothing

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Hidden gem on the edge of Dartmoor. *****

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Robert G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely belting campsite. No pitches, just pick a spot on the massive open field, pitch up, crack open a cold one and enjoy the absolutely fabulous views! Toilet, rubbish bins and cold water, what more do you need? The delightful town of Chagford is a mere 10 minute stroll away with lovely pubs and welcoming local shops.
Fred the campsite owner is a very accommodating lovely chap and he made us feel welcome.
Our 3 children loved the wide open spaces and freedom to roam, with plenty of space for cricket, frisbee, football, rugby and everything in between.
See you again Fred. Many Thanks.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

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Lovely peaceful, quiet and picturesque…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Richard B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful, quiet and picturesque

Disliked: Nothing

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Peaceful location, liked the fire pit area, mostly level pitches.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Chris T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful location, liked the fire pit area, mostly level pitches.

Disliked: Not a dislike, but it is a steep walk back from Chagford!

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Brilliant family site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing find, clean, good facilities and an amazing fire pit that gave the kids a really fun evening. Clear night spent watching the shooting stars!
Will be returning 👍🏼
FYI - 4G available in the field.

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From the manager: I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and were able to enjoy the dark skies of Dartmoor. Look forward to welcoming you back. Fred.

Fabulous place, amazing views, friendly welcome and perfect for the kids to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kirsten B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fabulous place, amazing views, friendly welcome and perfect for the kids to be free range. Dogs loved it too

Disliked: Leaving 😂

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From the manager: Thanks for the positive review, it was really great to meet you and your lovely family. Hopefully we will see you again soon. Fred.

This site is destined for greatness. When we stayed. It had been…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jon E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This site is destined for greatness. When we stayed. It had been opened 4 nights. The basics are there, composting toilet, running water and soon to be installed shower.

Fred (the owner) and his dad were incredibly friendly and helpful. The ethos is keep the number of pitches small so there’s room for kids to run around.

If you’re in anything larger than a Crafter van, you’ll struggle to navigate through Chagford’s streets, so come from the opposite direction.

This place is like a new band that you’ve seen live, and you can brag how once upon a time…

All the stars indicative of the love we have for the place. It’s still new and a work in progress. But thoroughly charming. Good luck to Fred and his dad!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike really other than signage to find the field was tricky, and the entrance awkward for the LWB campervan, but that’s being dealt with, and a new entrance being created.

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From the manager: Thanks for the positive review Jon, it was great to meet you. There is no doubt that entering the site is not the most straightforward if your'e in a lwb van. The approach is made more simple if you pass the gate and turn around at the triangle 200yds passed the gate and enter the site going downhill. All being well we will have a new entrance next year. We hope to see you again soon. Fred.

Quiet, no nonsense camping field with compost loo. Booked last minute, lovely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Paul R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet, no nonsense camping field with compost loo. Booked last minute, lovely find just outside Chagford. Great location for accessing Teign Valley, Castle Drogo and the rest of Dartmoor. Chagford Lido was great after a long day walking.

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From the manager: Thanks Paul. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I'm sure the walking did not disappoint either. Walking the Upper Teign valley I'm sure will not have disappointed either. It's a beautiful walk and finishing off with a dip in the lido is the perfect way to relax. Don't leave it too long before you come back and see us. Fred


Features

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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Aller Park Farm

Chagford

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ13 8EJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.66407°N
-3.83924°W

Route directions

Head out of Chagford via New Street, then continue up the hill – the gate is on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Thomas Cook
14.1 mi Rail Station
14.1 mi Rail Station
Rail
8.4 mi Okehampton Rail Station
8.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
9.2 mi Yeoford Rail Station
Ferry
16.3 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
19.1 mi Exeter International 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

Take a wander around Chagford (15 minutes’ walk) first, looking out for the attractive church, the octagonal market house (fondly known as the Pepperpot) and checking out the independent shops and galleries. If you need a cool-off on a hot day, head a little way out of town for a dip in the outdoor pool. For a dip into the past, plan walks around places like Scorhill Stone Circle or Fernworthy (both 15 minutes’ drive), where you can do a circuit of the reservoir and then head to the stone circle. Castle Drogo (15 minutes) is another great option – built in the 20th century by Edward Lutyens, it’s become known as ‘the last castle in England’. The gardens here are gorgeous, and you can access trails into the Teign Gorge too. Moretonhampstead Motor Museum (10 minutes) is a nice place to visit nearby, or you can head further into Dartmoor for things like the Dartmoor Prison Museum (25 minutes) or walks in Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Shaldon 17.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Town 17.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ness Cove 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 17.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 17.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 2.5 mi

Buckfast Abbey 12.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.1 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 18.8 mi

National Trust

Castle Drogo 2.5 mi

Finch Foundry 5.9 mi

The Church House 6.2 mi

Lydford Gorge 11.9 mi

Compton Castle 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Chagford - Castle Drogo - Fingle Bridge 1.2 mi

CASTLE DROGO 2.7 mi

Bennet's Cross - Huckney Tor - Vitifer Mine Complex - Bennet's Cross 3.4 mi

Hound Tor and Ancient Village 5.2 mi

Postbridge CP - Broad Down - Longaford Tor - Powder Mills 5.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aller Park Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aller Park Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aller Park Farm? Take a wander around Chagford (15 minutes’ walk) first, looking out for the attractive church, the octagonal market house (fondly known as the Pepperpot) and checking out the independent shops and galleries. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aller Park Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aller Park Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.