Hazel Meadow Camping
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- Wild-camping site a five-minute drive from Great Torrington
- Bideford 15 minutes’ drive; Westward Ho! 25 minutes
- Resident animals; free-range eggs and meats to buy; individual firepit
A farm a five-minute drive from Great Torrington, in rural Devon, is the setting for Hazel Meadow Camping, a chilled back-to-basics site with grass pitches the maintenance of which is partially down to a hard-working (hard-munching?) herd of sheep. The sheep are just one of the species populating this smallholding, which is also home to donkeys and free-range chickens, whose eggs can be purchased for your morning omelette.
A Greener Camping Club site (membership is available upon booking), Hazel Meadow has an environmentally conscious philosophy. This starts the minute you park your car, right by the entrance, where you are given a wheelbarrow (and all the necessary assistance) to transport your gear to your pitch. So that’s a car-free site, with plenty of recycling points (including compost bins for food waste), great-tasting drinking water (so don’t forget your reusable water bottle), composting toilets and hot water for showers and washing up.
Each pitch has its own firepit, and the gear to light it (such as kindling and logs) can be bought at the honesty shop. Depending on the time of year, you might also be able to purchase locally reared meats for the barbecue. Speaking of which: please refrain from bringing a disposable one, and instead hire a barbecue set on site; it comes with firelighters and locally made charcoal for an easy-peasy experience. And as your bangers start wafting delicious aromas all around, keep an eye on the spectacular sunset and an ear out for the hooting of the local barn owls…
Site type
5
5Opens 1 May
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 01 May to
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Features
No 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Hazel Meadow Camping
Knockworthy House
Huntshaw
Torrington
Great Torrington
Devon
England
EX38 7HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9835°N
-4.11666°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.3 km Bideford Quay
7.3 km Bideford Quay
8.8 km The Quay
Rail7.4 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
9.5 km Umberleigh Rail Station
10.7 km Barnstaple Rail Station
Ferry7.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
8.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
9.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
In Bideford (15 minutes’ drive), check out the vintage stock at the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, then cross the River Torridge to take a selfie with the statue of Tarka the Otter, on Bideford Quay. Next, it’s time to catch a ferry to Lundy Island, in the Bristol Channel, where you might spot seals and puffins.
Hazel Meadow’s resident Herdwicks will not feel undermined if you spend a few hours at BIG Sheep (20 minutes), a family attraction with animal shows (such as sheep racing and duck agility trials) and rides ranging from gentle swan pedalos to hair-raising rollercoasters.
Westward Ho! (25 minutes) has a large sandy beach backed by a pebbly ridge and anchored at one end by a craggy area with rockpools and a tidal pool. The South West Coast Path passes right through the village, and you can follow it in a western direction to reach the dramatic Abbotsham Cliffs.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 10.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 16.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 18.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 19.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 21.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 4.7 km
Castle Drogo 38.5 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 20.3 km
Heddon Valley 29 km
Finch Foundry 31.2 km
Watersmeet 34.6 km
Lydford Gorge 37.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 4.3 km
TAPELEY PARK 7.4 km
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 10.5 km
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 11 km
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 15.7 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 Hazel Meadow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Hazel Meadow Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Hazel Meadow Camping? In Bideford (15 minutes’ drive), check out the vintage stock at the Bideford Railway Heritage Centre, then cross the River Torridge to take a selfie with the statue of Tarka the Otter, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Hazel Meadow Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Hazel Meadow Camping? From R807,02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.