Are campfires allowed at Forest Edge?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

What kind of stays does Forest Edge offer?

Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in the forest.

How much does Forest Edge cost?

Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.

Forest Edge

A quietly upgraded woodland campsite on the East Devon AONB fringe, where big pitches, a wood-fired sauna, and a genuinely warm team make it worth coming back to.

Forest Edge sits inside 30 acres of wild land on the edge of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a few minutes from Sidbury village and an easy walk from a decent local pub. The site was taken over in September 2025 and the new team has been thorough: new shower block, wood-fired sauna, hot tub, glamping pods, and bell tents have all arrived since then, with pitches laid out to give real separation rather than the usual close-quarter arrangement.

The woodland setting does the heavy lifting. Pitches are large and well-spaced under tree cover, with neighbouring sheep fields for context. Reviews consistently mention waking up to quiet and the sense of having a corner of the woods to yourself. The team, Theo, Jon, and Kelly, are present and accommodating, and there is something genuinely personal about a site where guests mention the resident Friesian therapy horse by name.

Facilities lean modern: the showers are new and rated highly, and the sauna and hot tub make this a workable pick for couples and families looking for a bit more than basic camping. Glamping pods and bell tents are available for those who want a roof. Tent, caravan, and motorhome pitches all coexist here without the place feeling like it has been carved into zones.

Before you book

The site is under relatively new management (from September 2025), so the full summer experience is still bedding in.
In heavy rain, wet-weather pitches may be limited to hardstanding near the entrance.

“A family-run forest site in the East Devon AONB that earns its reputation through generous pitches, genuinely upgraded facilities, and an owner team who clearly care.”

Why it made the cut

30-acre woodland setting within the East Devon AONB gives the site real countryside substance
Spacious, well-separated pitches with a layout reviewers consistently flag as unusually thoughtful
Wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and new shower block add proper comfort without tipping into holiday-park territory
Owner-present team who have driven visible improvement since taking over in late 2025

The Feeling

Curated rustic · Soulful handmade · Mixed tempo

Woodland pitch with room to breatheTherapy horse and morning mistSauna after a rainy walkOwners who met you at the gate

Good For

Family
Date
Solo

Best For

Spacious forested pitches with modern facilities including wood-fired sauna and hot tub
Luxury glamping pods and bell tents for those seeking comfort in nature
Family camping with kids' play area and peaceful woodland setting

In Campr's collections

Forest deepThirty acres of East Devon woodland, spacious pitches under genuine tree cover, and the kind of quiet that means you notice birdsong.
Sauna soak sleepWood-fired sauna and hot tub on site, with new showers and a forest setting to complete the trio.
Slow familyBig pitches, room to roam, a play area, and a team you can actually talk to when you arrive.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Sauna

Fire pits

Quick answers

Are campfires allowed at Forest Edge?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Forest Edge offer?: Tent, Motorhome, Glamping, in the forest.
How much does Forest Edge cost?: Mid-range pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
Where is Forest Edge?: Chineway Rd, Sidbury, Ottery Saint Mary EX10 0QQ, UK.