Hennock Hideaways
A pitch-as-you-please tent field above the Teign Valley, where every spot earns its views across to Haldon Forest and the Palk Arms is two minutes on foot.
Hennock Hideaways sits on a generous grass hillside above Devon's Teign Valley, part of the Dartmoor fringe, where the land rolls away towards Haldon Forest in a sweep that visitors consistently describe as stopping them in their tracks. Pick your pitch anywhere on the field and you're looking at the same view: valley, forest, sky. The site is family-run and makes no secret of it.
Facilities are honestly rustic: a tea shed for washing up, an honesty shop with basics, a fridge and freezer available to guests, lockable charging points, and clean showers with temperature controls. At weekends during the season the owners serve breakfasts, including a vegan option. A playground keeps younger campers occupied. Two communal fire pits anchor the evenings. The Palk Arms pub is a two-minute walk from the gate, which is one of the more useful facts about any campsite.
This is a tents-only field with a genuine pitch-as-you-like policy, self check-in, and no hookups. The sense of space is real. Dogs are welcome. If you want a quiet, view-rich base for walking the Teign Valley footpaths or exploring the Dartmoor edge, this is a well-run, well-located answer.
Before you book
- The site is reached via narrow Devon lanes, about ten minutes from the main road; the entrance is easy to miss and sits next to the owners' garden.
- Facilities are small relative to peak-season demand: a handful of toilets and two showers can queue in the mornings.
“Honest, owner-run camping at its best: big views, communal fires, a pub at the gate, and no pretence about what it is.”
Why it made the cut
- Panoramic views over the Teign Valley to Haldon Forest from every pitch
- Pitch-anywhere policy and relaxed self check-in suit independent campers
- The Palk Arms is a two-minute walk from the field
- Weekend breakfasts on site, honesty shop, and communal fire pits add character without overcomplicating things
The Feeling
Lovingly scruffy · Mixed tempo
Good For
- Family
- Dog holiday
- Solo
Best For
- Pitch-as-you-like grass pitches with rolling hill views across to Haldon Forest
- Family camping with playground, communal fire pits, and relaxed atmosphere
- Walking access to River Teign and local footpaths in Teign Valley
In Campr's collections
- Farm fields properA proper grass field above the Teign Valley, family-run with honesty-shop simplicity and views that do all the work.
- Slow familyPitch-anywhere freedom, a playground, weekend breakfasts, and a pub two minutes from the gate: pressure-free family camping.
- Dog holiday hqDogs welcome on a spacious hillside field with a dog-friendly pub virtually on site.
Facilities
Quick answers
- Does Hennock Hideaways allow dogs?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Hennock Hideaways.
- Are campfires allowed at Hennock Hideaways?
- Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
- What kind of stays does Hennock Hideaways offer?
- Tent, in a valley.
- How much does Hennock Hideaways cost?
- Budget pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
- Where is Hennock Hideaways?
- Bye Lanes, Bell Ln, Hennock, Newton Abbot TQ13 9QD, UK.
Where it is
Bye Lanes, Bell Ln, Hennock, Newton Abbot TQ13 9QD, UK
In a valley · Devon · South West · 50.617° N, 3.657° W
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