The gate clicks shut behind you and suddenly you're in a different Devon — hedgerows high, fields rolling quiet, the kind of deep-country calm where birdsong actually carries.
This is proper pitch-where-you-like territory for tent campers and campervan tourers who value space over bells and whistles. Dog owners should ask ahead, and if you're dreaming of a campfire evening, check what's allowed when you arrive — rural Devon sites can vary depending on season and conditions. It's the sort of place that suits self-sufficient campers who pack their own entertainment and don't need a shower block with underfloor heating.
Facilities aren't shouted about here, so come prepared and bring what you need. The vibe feels old-school — choose your spot, peg down, settle in. It's tucked into working farmland, so expect tractors, proper darkness after sunset, and the sort of weekend where a good book and a flask actually feel like plenty.
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Local walks within 10 km
9 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Saltram pillars walk, Saltram
Saltram boundary walk, Saltram
South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)
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Fisheries within 10 km
- Filham Lake5.72 kmManaged fishery
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Try Pro free for 14 daysPubs & restaurants within 5 km
- DirectionsWestward InnPub 1.3 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsLyneham InnPub 1.3 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsWestward CafeRestaurant 1.3 km~15 min walk
- DirectionsLee Mill CafeCafe 2.1 km~25 min walk
- DirectionsChaddlewood InnPub 2.6 km~30 min walk
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