Ashbourne Woods is a woodland camping site spread across 68 acres near Rattery and South Brent in South Devon, on the southern edge of Dartmoor. The site specialises in wild and semi wild camping, with pitches tucked among the trees and a firepit on every pitch, so evenings around an open fire are part of the deal. Alongside the woodland tent pitches there are gravel pitches for campervans and caravans with electric hook up and water near the reception area, where you will find toilets, showers and a laundry and washing up room with hot and cold water. Glamping and overnight stays are also offered. To protect the ground, vehicles stay off the grass and wheelbarrows are provided to ferry your kit to the pitch. Ashbourne Woods suits campers who want fires, dark skies and space for children to roam, and it will not suit anyone after level hardstanding across the whole site, a large shop or a lively holiday park. Dogs are welcome. The woodland setting, genuinely secluded pitches and campfires are what make it stand out from the average field. South Brent and the moor are close, with the South Devon coast within reach. Ashbourne Woods runs a spring to autumn season and is booked online through the site's booking system.
Yes, there is a firepit on every pitch at Ashbourne Woods, so campers can enjoy a safe but atmospheric evening around an open fire. Firewood is available to buy on site. The campfires, along with the dark skies and woodland setting, are a big part of the appeal for guests staying here.
Can you take a caravan or campervan to Ashbourne Woods?
Yes, as well as woodland tent pitches there are gravel pitches for campervans and caravans with electric hook up and water near the reception area. The wilder woodland pitches suit tents, while the gravel pitches give hard standing and services for those touring in a van or caravan.
Is Ashbourne Woods a wild camping site?
Yes, Ashbourne Woods specialises in wild and semi wild camping within 68 acres of woodland near South Brent. Pitches are tucked in among the trees for a secluded, close to nature feel, and to protect the ground guests keep vehicles off the grass and use provided wheelbarrows to carry kit.
What facilities are there at Ashbourne Woods?
Near the reception area you will find toilets, showers and a laundry and washing up room with hot and cold water and coin operated laundry machines. Firewood is available to buy, and firepits are provided on every pitch, but this is a woodland camping site rather than a fully serviced holiday park.
Are dogs allowed and when is Ashbourne Woods open?
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ashbourne Woods. The campsite runs a spring to autumn season rather than opening all year, and stays are booked online through the site's own booking system. It suits families and campers wanting fires, dark skies and room for children to explore the woods.
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