The Meadow

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'Nothing but nature' camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
A 10-minute drive from Okehampton; Exeter 35 minutes
Under a mile from a working dairy farm with tours and fresh ice cream

'Nothing but nature camping' is how the owners of The Meadow describe their site, and a quick look at the gorgeous photos of this wildlife haven in Devon will show you why. Located near the small village of Sampford Courtenay and a 10-minute drive from the popular town of Okehampton, this is a place where you can pitch up next to wildflowers, butterflies and lots of other wildlife. After dark, keep an eye (and an ear) out for the elusive resident barn owl, who likes to hunt in this pristine habitat. The facilities here are in keeping with The Meadow's wild approach, so there's only running water (housed in a wooden hut) and a composting toilet (with baby changing facilities). A communal firepit is a short walk from the pitches so you're sure to stay toasty and warm even after sunset. The site's owners also run a dairy herd less than a mile down the road, so don't hesitate to book a farm tour and learn more about their nature-friendly methods (bottles of Jersey milk and tasty homemade ice cream are available too).

Campground type

Please note

This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
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

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Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2024

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Nothing.

Disliked: Campsite wasn't ready. Ground was waterlogged. Sometimes this can't be helped but you should remove your listing if the ground is not ready. Toilet was unusable as it was full to the brim of sawdust. Communal campfire was overgrown and just a puddle in the ground. Didn't even bother staying in the end. I like a wild camping sites usually but this was just a waterlogged overgrown field with junk spotted around it. Would definitely check this out before you book.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there, sorry you felt this way about our site. We would have been happy to address some of this if you’d let us know on the afternoon when you arrived and we spoke to you. Your booking was very last minute (34 minutes between booking and arrival) and we weren’t really expecting campers with the diabolically wet weather we are all experiencing at present.

Tranquil, low fuss and beautiful site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Jonathan F. Aug 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Just as described (which is important).
Large and flat (also important!) area and no allocated pitches. Simply choose your spot.
Friendly host who introduced himself the next morning to check I had everything I needed.
I cycled 2 miles to a nearby village to explore. North Tawton has decent amenities. Pubs, shops, cafes and gelato.
The communal fire pit is a great idea!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good little place to get back to nature. Minimal facilities as stated.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Callum V. Jun 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Rustic with freedom to camp without disturbance.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review, please come and stay again soon!

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Meadow

Westacre

Sampford Courtenay

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 2SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.7824°N
-3.91251°W

Nearest transport

Bus

5 mi Thomas Cook

16.6 mi The Square

Rail

1.8 mi Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

5 mi Okehampton Rail Station

6.8 mi Lapford Rail Station

Ferry

20.6 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing

20.7 mi Topsham Ferry Landing

20.7 mi Bideford Ferry Landing

Airport

22 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

With Dartmoor National Park in view from the campsite, it'll come as no surprise that there are some fantastic walks nearby. One popular option is the Granite Way, a cycle route that starts down in Okehampton (10 minutes' drive). Before or after your bike ride, you can relax in the town's popular Simmons Park, take a trip to see its castle or make use of the pool and gym at the leisure centre. For a few hours by or on the water, make tracks for Roadford Lake (30 minutes), where Roadford Activity Centre has lots of watersports (kayaking, canoeing, sailing etc.) and land-based activities (archery, high ropes, climbing) to suit most tastes and ability levels. The lake is also home to a café and has several scenic paths that run along the water's edge. Slightly further afield, it's easy to organise day trips to the cathedral city of Exeter (35 minutes) for shopping trips and eating out. Alternatively, pack your bucket and spade and head to the seaside resort of Bude (35 minutes) on Devon's north coast, or try south coast towns like Teignmouth and Budleigh Salterton (both about an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	22.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Town	24.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove	24.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Dawlish Warren	24.3 mi	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Teignmouth Holcombe	24.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 7.4 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 14.8 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 20.9 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 3.7 mi

Castle Drogo 7.4 mi

Lydford Gorge 12.9 mi

The Church House 14.9 mi

Killerton 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

WOOD HOUSE 2.5 mi

SIMMONS PARK 5 mi

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 7.5 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 7.6 mi

CASTLE DROGO 7.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Meadow dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Meadow? With Dartmoor National Park in view from the campsite, it'll come as no surprise that there are some fantastic walks nearby. One popular option is the Granite Way, a cycle route that … Read more

When can I check in and check out of The Meadow?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	noon –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

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The Meadow

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