Dartmoor Meadow
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- Well-equipped bell tents on a remote farm in Dartmoor National Park
- Ashburton 10 minutes’ drive; Goodrington beach 40 minutes
- Dog friendly; communal fridge; direct access to moorland walks
Take a deep dive into Dartmoor National Park at Dartmoor Meadow, a dog-friendly site on a farm a 15-minute drive from Haytor Rocks, on the eastern side of the moor. It is blissfully peaceful at this remote location, which is in fact so remote that you ought to cast at least a glance (and make it a careful glance) at the directions, lest you end up on a bridletrack by mistake.
Once you make it on site, accommodation is in a bell tent with a real double bed, bedside tables and a chest of drawers for storage, plus indoor and outdoor bistro sets for… well, indoor or alfresco dining. The tents sit in the middle of a meadow that has been left to grow naturally. Cue a variety of colourful wildflowers attracting bees and butterflies, plus the chance to see wild animals such as deer, fox, badgers and assorted birds.
Besides a composting toilet, there is a communal fridge and a barbecue for guests, and biodegradable washing-up liquid, hand wash and cleaning spray are also provided. Ashburton (10 minutes’ drive) has several shops (including a deli and a bakery), plus a few restaurants, while Widecombe in the Moor (10 minutes) has a traditional pub dating from the 18th century.
The surrounding moorland can be accessed via a nearby bridletrack (the one you don’t want to accidentally drive along…), and if you fancy a spot of wild swimming, the River Dart at Spitchwick is about two miles away (five minutes by car or a 25-minute bike ride). Alternatively, you can hit splendid Devon beaches such as sandy Goodrington (40 minutes) and shingly Babbacombe (45 minutes), a popular snorkelling spot.
Campground type
1 Open now
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park 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.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests under the age of 4 are not allowed on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Open from Sat, 2 Aug to
Open from Fri, 24 Oct to
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Dartmoor Meadow
Challamoor
Elliots Hill
Buckland in the Moor,
Ashburton
Devon
England
TQ13 7HP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.55353°N
3.80174°W
Route directions
From Buckland in the Moor, drive for about one mile along Elliots Hill, then take the farm track on the left-hand side. Drive past the Elliots Hill Farm properties (on the right-hand side) and continue through a tunnel of trees. Ignore the unmarked right-hand turn; after 300 yards you will see a farm track on the left-hand side marked Challamoor Farm on the grey gate. Take the farm track (please note it is unsurfaced); when you reach the end, turn right into the gate marked Challamoor (not Challamoor Farm). Parking is available on the driveway/entrance, access to the meadow by car is not permitted.
Nearest transport
Coach14.6 km Rail Station
14.6 km Rail Station
15.3 km Shelter
Rail14.6 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
15.3 km Totnes Rail Station
19.2 km Ivybridge Rail Station
Ferry16.4 km Totnes Ferry Landing
21.2 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
21.5 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport33.6 km 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- River Dart Country Park: 15 minutes’ drive
- Haytor Rocks: 15 minutes
- Stover Country Park: 20 minutes
- South Devon Railway - Staverton Station (vintage railway): 25 minutes
- Totnes: 35 minutes
- National Trust - Compton Castle: 40 minutes
- Paignton Zoo Environmental Park: 50 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidencombe | 21 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Hollicombe | 21.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Paignton Preston Sands | 21.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Shaldon | 21.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Watcombe | 21.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 7 km
Castle Drogo 15.8 km
Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.9 km
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 21 km
Living Coasts 22.3 km
National Trust
The Church House 2.6 km
Castle Drogo 15.8 km
Compton Castle 17 km
Finch Foundry 21.5 km
Lydford Gorge 23.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Widecombe - Hamel Down - Grimspound - Widecombe 2.7 km
Widecombe Circle 2.7 km
New Bridge - Mel Tor - Aish Tor - Leigh Tor - New Bridge 3.5 km
Holne Woods and River Dart 3.5 km
The Templar Way: Part 1 4.3 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.
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- Does Dartmoor Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dartmoor Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dartmoor Meadow? Attractions and activities nearby include: - River Dart Country Park: 15 minutes’ drive - Haytor Rocks: 15 minutes - Stover Country Park: 20 minutes - South Devon Railway - Staverton Station (vintage … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dartmoor Meadow?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dartmoor Meadow? From $312.57 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.