Ruby Country Camping
Ruby Country Camping
4.82 /5
Ruby Country camping is a natural eco-campsite in the heart of West Devon, encouraging a connection to nature and is mostly left to untouched. The 5-acre meadow is lined with trees and a brook that gurgles along the southern boundary. The site offers seven spacious camping pitches, along with glamping in a cosy bell tent or charming yurt with plenty of space to relax and enjoy.
Eco family-friendly camping and glamping on a meadow with plenty of space
Great for exploring Devon and Cornwall, 20-30 minutes from Dartmoor and Bude
Direct access to great cycling and walking routes
About Ruby Country Camping
Nestled in West Devon, this eco-friendly camping and glamping site offers families and couples alike a warm welcome. Set on a beautiful 5-acre meadow, it's got that wild-camping feel, just with hot water! There are seven spacious camping pitches, complete with cosy campfires and a grill to cook over the fire under the stars. Suitable for both tents and campervans. Want to travel without the hassle? The site also offers a fully furnished yurt and lotus belle tent. Both have outside fully equipped camp kitchens and, of course, campfires. There is also a 5m traditional bell tent which comes with just air beds and a two-burner gas hob. You bring everything else - it's a great way to try camping, but the tent is there waiting for you. You'll have no shortage of things to do. From 90 miles of bicycle trails such as the Tarka Trail right on the site's doorstep to countryside walks and hikes across the famous tors of Dartmoor, a 20 minute drive, and the beautiful beaches of Bude in North Cornwall are a 30 minute trip away. Likewise, the meadow itself is a spacious, relaxing environment to enjoy. The bottom of the meadow, near the stream, is left as a natural play area. With a badminton net, football, volleyball and rackets available to use or explore the stream. The site is dedicated to sustainable tourism and returning nature to their piece of Devon, the site has planted over 200 trees and over 1000 trees and hedging plants in total. They also cleared the stream which has led to the return of small fish and an otter from further upstream. A barn owl and other birds of prey have also returned. Dogs are allowed with tent pitches or campervans and must be kept on leads at all times. Unfortunately no dogs in the yurt, lotus belle and renta bell.
Ruby Country Camping is open from 18/05 to 16/09.
Although this is a natural campsite, facilities include plenty of hot water for showers and washing. flushing loos, as well as compost loos. The site also supplies eco-friendly shower gel and shampoo to be used in the showers. There is no wi-fi, but there is a 4G signal.
It is just 2 miles from Hatherleigh, which is a beautiful Devon market town with 2 pubs, small shops and a supermarket.
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 11 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitch
Mowed grass tent pitch suitable for a solo traveller. There's also a campfire and somewhere to sit. Sorry, no dogs.
5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Mowed grass tent pitches with an area for a camp fire. Pitches are approximately 8m x 8m. Dogs welcome.
2 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches
Spacious non electric grass campervan pitches with a campfire area great for cooking. Pitches are 8m x 8m. Dogs welcome.
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Sam P
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Great stay at Ruby Country. Outdoor kitchen/ eating area was very accommodating, didn't have to bring much equipment with me. Yurt was clean and cozy. Campsite nicely spaced out.
A beautiful setting and a tranquil experience
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Ashley W
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Excellent location, setting and facilities. Pitches are spaced apart nicely with wild meadows between, making for a really tranquil experience.
Wet but nice
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M K
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The weather was awful, but the campsite was very nice and the owners made us feel very welcome. The only downside to the site is the busy road next to it, which you can hear, but not see. I would recommend this site for anyone who loves camping in nature.
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Things to do on site and in the Highampton area
Ruby Country Camping is in a perfect location for exploring Devon whether you're cycling, walking or driving. The site is in the centre of the coast to coast cycle path, 90 miles if you fancy it. With dozens of signed trails to walk or cycle, including the Tarka trail.
It is just 2 miles from Hatherleigh, which is a beautiful Devon market town. You can walk or cycle to Hatherleigh from the site, using the cycle path at the end of the lane.
Hatherleigh also has an adventure playground and a skate park for the kids and is the home to the War Horse Country Park. This was founded by Michael Morpurgo, the author of War Horse.
You are also ideally placed just 20 min drive from the heart of Dartmoor, with plenty of walking and cycling routes. You also have the site's local knowledge to call on and make sure to ask for the amazing wild swimming spots on Dartmoor.
The site is just off the A3072, the main route into Devon and on to Cornwall if you want to explore further afield. Just a 30-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of Bude or 40 minutes from the historic village of Clovelly.
Other things to do nearby:
- Fishing
- Archery
- Horse riding
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