Camp Dartington
UK England South West England Devon Totnes
In a tranquil pocket of the 1,200-acre Dartington Estate, lies an ancient manor house on the banks of the River Dart. Once home to the town's art college, the 14th-century Grade I-listed Dartington Hall is now run as a not-for-profit social enterprise promoting sustainability, social justice, and advancement of the arts. Not your typical English country house then. And in the adjoining campsite – where just 40 pitches enjoy brooding views over Dartmoor and easy access to South Devon's rugged beaches and cliff walks – plays host to one of Devon's most peaceful and best located campsites.
Facilities at Camp Dartington are excellent, with five new electric hot showers, five plumbed-in toilets, and next to the shower block you'll find a washing station with two large catering sinks. There's also a compost loo at the far side of the field and two water points. Better yet, you’re only a hop and a step from excellent, locally-sourced food, as the onsite Green Table Cafe and White Hart serve lunchtime and evening meals, all in the splendour of the estates medieval surroundings.
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The campsite owner says
Camping wild on the Dartington Hall estate is a unique, quirky and very lovely experience. At Camp Dartington, you can wake up to a beautiful view of Dartmoor in a location half an hour from the coast and easy access to a cycle track to the ancient and beautiful town of Totnes.
Without leaving the Dartington estate you can enjoy locally grown and cooked food at The Green Table, sample delicious goat’s milk ice cream at Dartington Dairy, browse crafts, kitchenware and delicious Devon treats at The Shops at Dartington, take in a film at our 14C Barn Cinema, indulge in the odd tipple at The White Hart, and wander through 1,200 acres of outstanding woodland and listed Gardens.
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Camp Dartington
Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL
Camping Pitches & Accommodation
40 undesignated tent pitches with views of Dartmoor.
Campsite Facilities
Shiny new shower block with 5 electric hot showers and 5 plumbed in toilets, plus more facilities across the field. There's a compost loo at the far side of the field, 2 water points in the camping field and a washing up station with 2 large catering sinks next to the shower block. A beautiful timber frame picnic barn - specially designed and built by students at the neighbouring Schumacher College - provides a shady spot with dining benches and teak making facilities. Many other features, including a 14th - century barn, renovated into a cinema, are also located nearby.
Things to do
Eat & Drink
The Green Table Cafe (01803 847110) in open for breakfast, lunch and teas and cake and is a relaxed spot to hatch plans for the day. The White Hart (01803 847111) bar and restaurant is a top spot for lunch and evening meals in the splendour of the Dartington Hall dining rooms. Local and organic vegetables and eggs are available just over the road from Landworks veg stall and School Farm CSA, whilst goats milk ice cream and farm tours can be had from the neighbours at Dartington Dairy (01803 863987). Coffee and freshly baked bread can be purchased from the Almond Thief Bakery (01803 411290) in Dartington Village.
Opening Dates
Mid March – late October.
Prices
Travel Directions
Transport
Campsite Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Groups welcome
- Good for kids
- Disabled Facilities
- Electrical hook-ups
- Children’s playground
- Showers
Good for...
- Nice Views from Site
- Good walks nearby
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