The creak of old floorboards, the scent of Sunday roast drifting up from the bar, and the soft murmur of South Devon voices — this is camping by way of the village pub.
The Maltsters works for couples after a proper bed and breakfast base, small families who fancy a camping pod in the pub garden, and anyone who likes their outdoors with a pint of Jail Ale within arm's reach. You're in Tuckenhay, a tidal creek village just outside Totnes, where the South Hams feels properly rural but you're never far from decent coffee or the Dart estuary. Dogs might be welcome — best to ask when you book.
There's guest house accommodation inside and a camping pod or two tucked somewhere about the place, though specifics aren't spelled out. Campfires need checking on arrival, so don't assume. It's open year-round, which tells you something about the shelter on offer. The vibe is pub-with-rooms rather than dedicated campsite — you're here for the moorings, the woodland walks, and the fact your tent pegs are twenty paces from a working bar.
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Local walks within 10 km
Fisheries within 10 km
- New Barn Farm Angling Centre4.7 kmManaged fishery
- Town Parks Fishing5.23 kmManaged fishery
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