Bales Ash Campsite
Bales Ash Campsite
4.79 /5
Countryside retreat Bales Ash Campsite is ideally located above the Taw Valley with views that stretch towards Exmoor National Park. There is a selection of quirky glamping options to choose from. A great base for exploring the Devon countryside, just 30 minutes from beaches and national parks with the Tarka Trail nearby!
30 minutes to North Devon beaches such as Westward Ho, or Exmoor/Dartmoor National Parks
Relaxed and quirky rural campsite with generous pitches and space to play for families and dogs
Campfires, dark skies, home made cakes, great showers and environmentally friendly
About Bales Ash Campsite
A relaxed and quirky family and dog friendly campsite that has plenty of space for all to relax and feel at home, with stretching countryside views toward Exmoor National Park just 30 minutes away. The amazing sunsets in the small field and endless dark starry skies make it a beautiful place to be and fire pits can be hired onsite for essential marshmallow toasting! There are four glamping options: AnnaBelle 5m bell tent, The Shepherds Hut, The Beech Hut cabin or The Horse Box - a converted truck. Bedding and towels are not provided but guests are able to hire these from the site and have it all made up ready. AnnaBelle the 5m bell tent can sleep up to five people on a comfy double plus two single beds, with a 5th super comfy thermorest for the fifth guest. Boho style throughout, you'll also have your own camp kitchen tent adjacent to your bell tent complete with a fire pit, BBQ and camping chairs. The Shepherds Hut sleeps up to three people in a spacious king sized bed and a single sofa futon. There is a dining area and a well stocked kitchenette complete with a toaster, kettle, fridge, cooker, toaster, cooking utensils, crockery and a fabulous orange heater. Outside there's a great fenced garden with furniture, a fire pit and a BBQ. The Beech Hut cabin sleeps up to four in a double bed plus a double sofa bed and has its own funky compost loo in the well fenced private garden. There is a well planned kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, oven, microwave, and all crockery, utensils, and a comfy seating area. Outside you'll have your own seating and BBQ and fire pit with views in the small field towards the stunning sunsets. The Horse Box, a funky converted and painted truck box sleeps four people in two double beds, one of which is raised up over the cab with limited head space. There is also a well stocked kitchenette as well as a picnic table, fire pit and BBQ outside. A maximum of two dogs are allowed in any of the glamping units. Campfires are allowed in the fire pits which can be hired onsite. Quality logs and kindling are sold onsite at competitive prices.
Camping and touring, and the bell tent are available 22nd May - 3rd September. All other glamping is available all year.
Facilities onsite include toilets, three hot showers powered by solar panels, cold water outdoor sinks, a laundrette, ice pack freezing, WiFi and charging facilities.
There is also an onsite tuck shop and café serving food basics, cakes and cream teas, with vegan and gluten free options also available.
High Bickington Community Shop is just a mile away, as well as a couple of pubs The Old George Inn and the Golden Lion Inn.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 3 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Shepherd's Hut
Max 3 people
Shepherd's hut complete with a king size bed and single sofa futon. Private eco toilet. Small kitchenette and dining area. Outdoor seating. Bedding and towels not included.
Beech Hut Cabin
Max 4 people
Cabin complete with a double bed and double sofa bed. Bedding and towels not included. Private compost loo. Small kitchenette and seating area as well as a private fenced outdoor space.
Converted Horse Box
Max 4 people
A converted horse box with two double beds, climb up the horseshoe steps above the main bed to reach the second bed, this has restricted headroom. Private eco loo. Small kitchenette and log burner. BBQ and outdoor seating. Bedding and towels not included.
4.79 /5
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My stay
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Maria W
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Really enjoyed our stay at Bales Ash Campsite. The team were very friendly and helpful, even down to detouring us due to road closure on our way down. The views were lovely with plenty of places to walk. Facilities were very clean and welcoming. It was my first time camping on my own, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definitely be back.
Great value for money, great staff
Recommends site
Jo B
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The staff at this campsite are fantastic, I am disabled and struggle with walking, I asked if it was possible to be closer to facilities. Debbie arranged it all, we were camping with friends who didn't need to have electricity. We on the other hand were in a caravan and needed electricity. Debbie put us next to each other and had arranged for a shower stool for me whilst ensuring I didn't have to walk far to the facilities. Nothing is too much trouble with great friendly staff. If you don't mind compostable toilets this is the place for you. The pitches are well spaced apart ensuring that there is plenty of room. Our dogs were happy here as there was plenty of room for them to explore and they could be dogs (we knew they were welcome and an odd bark didn't upset anyone). This is definitely an eco site and if we had read the sites write up, we wouldn't have used our own facilities as there is no chemical waste facility. We will definitely be back at some point. Thank you Debbie and staff for making our stay enjoyable
West coast tour
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Joanne M
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Great location, fab and helpful staff. Would recommend and return again.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Umberleigh area
The famous Tarka Trail is just short 25 minute drive away, a 180 mile walking and cycling route that is the perfect day out for those looking to explore Devon and see stunning countryside.
A 30 minute drive will take you to some of Devon's best swimming and surfing beaches including Saunton Sands, Croyde, Westward Ho!, Instow and Woolacombe
Other nearby activities:
- Halsdon Nature Reserve (15 minutes)
- Survival Paintball and Laser Games (15 minutes)
- Quince Honey Farm (25 minutes)
- The Milky Way Adventure Park (30 minutes)
- Tapeley Park (30 minutes)
- The Big Sheep (30 minutes)
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