Ruby's Orchard is an exclusive-use bell tent camp near Sheepwash in North Devon, where a single group takes the whole 2.5 acres of semi-wild orchard and woodland to themselves. It sits in the quiet Ruby Country between Dartmoor and the north coast, with the traffic-free Tarka Trail a mile or two away and the National Cycle Network route N27 running along the lane, so cyclists and walkers can set off from the gate. The bell tent comes ready-pitched and equipped, which suits couples, a family or a small group of friends who want relaxed camping without bringing their own kit. Because the site is booked for sole use, you will not share with other campers, though dogs are not accepted. Campfires are allowed, and evenings can be spent around the fire on the edge of the woodland, watching for birdlife, dragonflies and damselflies by the small pond. Days out stretch to the Taw and Torridge estuary, surfing and coasteering on the north coast, and boat trips to Lundy Island from Ilfracombe. Ruby's Orchard opens from May to October. Bring bikes to make the most of the trails, or hire them in nearby Torrington, and book well ahead as only one group stays at a time.
Yes, Ruby's Orchard is booked for sole use, so one group takes the whole 2.5 acres of orchard and woodland near Sheepwash to itself. You will not share the camp with other guests, which makes it a private option for couples, a family or a small group of friends in North Devon.
Are dogs allowed at Ruby's Orchard?
No, dogs are not accepted at Ruby's Orchard. Families and small groups are welcome, but if you want to bring a dog you will need to choose a dog-friendly site elsewhere in the Ruby Country or wider North Devon area. Check with the owner if anything about the policy is unclear.
Can you have a campfire?
Yes, campfires are allowed, and you can sit out around a fire on the edge of the woodland in the evenings. The semi-wild setting is good for watching birdlife and dragonflies by day and for stargazing after dark, well away from the pace of everyday life near Sheepwash.
Do you need to bring your own tent?
No, the bell tent comes ready-pitched and equipped with pretty much everything you need, so you can arrive without lugging camping kit. It is worth bringing bikes to make the most of the traffic-free Tarka Trail a mile or two away, or you can hire them in nearby Torrington.
When is Ruby's Orchard open?
Ruby's Orchard opens for the main season from May to October. Because only one group stays at a time, dates get booked up, so it is best to reserve well ahead. The camp sits between Dartmoor and the north Devon coast, handy for the estuary, beaches and Lundy Island trips.
Things to do nearby
Bike hire
Boat launch or mooring
Fishing
Horse riding
Tennis
Watersports
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