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Hennock Hideaways

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· Hennock, Devon, England
5 acres hosted by Hennock H.
26 motorhome/tent pitches
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A camping and glamping site with views across the Teign Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

The bus to the little village of Hennock visits just once a week. The roads that lead you there are narrow, with hedgerows either side. It may only be four miles off the A38, which leads to Southern Devon, but be prepared, they can be slow ones. Choose this route, though, and your patience in giving way to occasional cars and tractors will be rewarded soon enough. First you’ll pass the village with its Devonshire pub and then, just 200 metres up the road, a campsite with a view hoves into sight. This is Hennock Hideaways and it’s here you can pitch your tent.

This 30-pitch campsite certainly lives up to its hideaway name; tucked, as it is, in a five-acre field off a country lane. And yet, from here, it feels as if you have the whole of Devon spread before you thanks to far-reaching views across the Teign Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. You enter the sloping camping field at the top, where the scenery is at its best. A handwritten sign invites you to find your own pitch and check in later. Camp next to friends if you wish or away from everyone if that’s what you prefer; stick to the top for the view or head lower down for a shorter walk to the loo. For the glampers, there are a pair of fully-furnished bell tents in a prime half-acre patch.

The campsite is part of a family smallholding and it’s mum-of-four Kate who keeps the whole thing running with help from husband Roy. The site’s simple facilities have been honed over the years and are clustered close to their farmhouse base. There’s a couple of family bathrooms and a couple of flushing loos, an honesty shop and a shed where you can wash up undercover. Weekends bring takeaways, Devon campsite-style: breakfast rolls and coffee in the morning, pizza and nachos by night, all cooked in the site’s stable kitchen. Kids are kept happy in a play area with a trampoline that’s open until the sun goes down and the campfires start to burn.

It’s a simple but lovely site that encourages you, like the journey here, to slow down and take it easy. You can walk to a nearby reservoir or drive 10 miles in any direction to discover more of Devon. There’s wild swimming and walking out on Dartmoor, mountain biking in Haldon Forest and the seaside at Teignmouth. But no matter how many times you go out and return to site, the impact of that view doesn’t seem to diminish. Just ask your fellow campers. There’s a good chance they’ll be among the growing legion of camping fans who return here every year.

We don't allocate pitch sizes, as equipment comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. We charge per human per night. Our field is not level but is level enough to pitch on and enjoy the outstanding view. Hennock is a rural village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The local pub is 200 metres away and there are walks from the site. Campers come here for the relaxed atmosphere, the view and to allow kids to run off steam
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Biking
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Farm
96%
37 Ratings · 28 reviews
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Charlotte Marie G.recommends
August 22, 2024
Grass Space with a view
Beautiful scenery, peaceful location. Kids loved the parks and having a fire pit every night. Honesty shop, loos and showers all clean. Definitely going back next year. Thank you.
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Will J.recommends
August 15, 2024
Grass Space with a view
A great space and a cool vibe. Good space for children and friendly owners of the site. Make sure to book at the pub in advance though.
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Eleanor G.recommends
May 30, 2024
Grass Space with a view
Ideal location and facilities
What an amazing find! Fabulous space with gorgeous views and excellent facilities. The toilets and showers were always clean and the showers had amazing pressure and heat. We had a brilliant time! Thank you so much! X
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Lorraine R.doesn't recommend
September 8, 2023
Grass Space with a view
Campervans don’t go!
I got there and left straight away! If your in a campervan don’t go you will probably get stuck. Really rude and unhelpful hosts Would not recommend…..go to Five Wyches Farm they’re lovely!
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Celia H.recommends
August 14, 2023
Grass Space with a view
Friendly and clean
Really friendly, clean and good facilities. Beautiful view, great pizza, local honey - What more do you need. Will def be going again.
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Daisy P.recommends
August 11, 2023
Grass Space with a view
Amazing view
Great campsite. Amazing view!. Would visit again.
Location
Hennock, Devon, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Hennock H.

Joined in December 2021
From the host
Hennock Hideaways' ethos is about bringing camping, back to a time, when you made your own fun, parents could actually relax, with a real visit to the beautiful Devon countryside. A space where memories are made! The bus to the little village of Hennock visits just once a week. The roads that lead you there are narrow, with hedgerows either side. It may only be four miles off the A38, which leads to Southern Devon, but be prepared, they can be slow ones. Choose this route, though, and your patience in giving way to occasional cars and tractors will be rewarded soon enough. First you’ll pass the village with its Devonshire pub and then, just 200 metres up the road, a campsite with a view hoves into sight. This is Hennock Hideaways and it’s here you can pitch your tent. This 30-pitch campsite certainly lives up to its hideaway name; tucked, as it is, in a five-acre field off a country lane. And yet, from here, it feels as if you have the whole of Devon spread before you thanks to far-reaching views across the Teign Valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. You enter the sloping camping field at the top, where the scenery is at its best. A handwritten sign invites you to find your own pitch and check in later. Camp next to friends if you wish or away from everyone if that’s what you prefer; stick to the top for the view or head lower down for a shorter walk to the loo. For the glampers, there are a pair of fully-furnished bell tents in a prime half-acre patch. The campsite is part of a family smallholding and it’s mum-of-four Kate who keeps the whole thing running with help from husband Roy. The site’s simple facilities have been honed over the years and are clustered close to their farmhouse base. There’s a couple of family bathrooms and a couple of flushing loos, an honesty shop and a shed where you can wash up undercover. Weekends bring takeaways, Devon campsite-style: breakfast rolls and coffee in the morning, pizza and nachos by night, all cooked in the site’s stable kitchen. Kids are kept happy in a play area with a trampoline that’s open until the sun goes down and the campfires start to burn. It’s a simple but lovely site that encourages you, like the journey here, to slow down and take it easy. You can walk to a nearby reservoir or drive 10 miles in any direction to discover more of Devon. There’s wild swimming and walking out on Dartmoor, mountain biking in Haldon Forest and the seaside at Teignmouth. But no matter how many times you go out and return to site, the impact of that view doesn’t seem to diminish. Just ask your fellow campers. There’s a good chance they’ll be among the growing legion of camping fans who return here every year.
Nearby attractions

There are great walks directly from site with footpaths leading into woodland that stretches to the nearby Trenchford and Tottiford reservoirs. The site is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and it's a 20–30 minute drive to proper moorland at Haytor, where there's a visitor centre. There are plenty of wild swimming spots within the park too, such as Spitchwick Common and Cowswick Waterfall Pools. The National Trust's Castle Drogo gardens are 11 miles from the campsite and sit above the Teign Gorge, which is a spectacular place for walking and wild swimming. The pretty town of Bovey Tracey is 10 miles from Hennock Hideaways and known as the gateway to the moor. Dartmoor is great for road cyclists and mountain bikers will enjoy the tracks at Haldon Forest, 10 miles from site. The south coast at Teignmouth is about the same distance away (a drive of 25 minutes) where you can paddleboard along the river or walk or cycle on its banks. Your hosts recommend taking the foot ferry over to the quieter beaches of Shaldon for paddleboarding, paddling and mackerel fishing.

Food and drink

At weekends there's an on-site takeaway operated out of a converted stable building for cooked breakfasts and rolls between 8am and 10am, and for pizzas and nachos on Friday and Saturday evenings. Book in advance for a meal out at friendly local pub, The Palk Arms (01626 836584), which is a two-minute walk from site. There's an honesty shop on site with all the basics covered but, should you need more, head to Bovey Tracey where there are a couple of small supermarkets and lots of independent shops. You might like to pop to Cafe 3 Sixty (01626 830710), a bike-friendly spot, or to The Cromwell Arms (01626 833 473) for a bite to eat too.

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