Good to know. Everything before you arrive.

Check-in for our camping pitches, bell tents and luxury glamping pods is from 3pm, with check-out by 11am. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for camping pitches, subject to availability.

Yes. Your arrival information is sent before your stay, including everything you need to find Forest Edge and access your accommodation. If you're expecting to arrive particularly late, please let us know beforehand.

Yes, parking at Forest Edge is free. Camping guests can park by their pitch. Our luxury pods have a designated parking area nearby, so please leave your vehicle there rather than driving across the grass to the pods.

Yes. Wi-Fi is available across the site, so you can stay connected when you need to — although we fully support switching your phone off for a while.

Yes. Forest Edge is designed to be a peaceful countryside stay and our quiet time begins at 10pm. We don't allow amplified music or parties on site so everyone can enjoy their evening and the surrounding countryside.

Yes — and booking directly through the Forest Edge website gives you our best available price. You'll find live availability for our camping, bell tents and luxury glamping pods throughout the website.

Forest Edge offers spacious grass camping pitches for tents in the East Devon countryside. Our pitches are generously sized, with plenty of room to settle in and enjoy proper off-grid camping near Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary and Honiton. We do not accept caravans, campervans or motorhomes.

Yes. You can choose your pitch using our interactive campsite map when booking. The central pitches are generally the flattest, while some pitches closer to the woodland have a gentle slope.

Online bookings allow up to six people per camping pitch. Our pitches are large, so if your group is slightly bigger, give us a call and we may be able to arrange this for you.

No. Forest Edge offers a relaxed off-grid camping experience and our grass pitches don't have electric hook-up. Drinking water points, Wi-Fi, showers, toilets and washing-up facilities are available on site.

Yes. Dogs are welcome on our camping pitches and in our bell tents. We generally allow one dog per booking and ask that dogs are kept on a lead while around the campsite. Dogs are not permitted in our luxury glamping pods.

Absolutely. Groups can book neighbouring pitches together, subject to availability. Larger celebrations, stag or hen groups are considered when the whole site is booked exclusively. Contact us before booking a large group and we'll help arrange the best setup.

Our five furnished bell tents give you the atmosphere of camping without having to bring your own tent. Each sleeps up to four and includes proper beds, bed linen, furnishings and cosy interiors. There is no electricity inside the tents. Guests should bring their own towels.

Bell tent guests use the campsite's shared shower and toilet facilities. We have six hot showers, separate men's and women's facilities, drinking water and a washing-up area.

Yes. Bell tent and camping guests can add a private wood-fired hot tub for £70 per night, subject to availability. We'll prepare and pre-heat your hot tub ready for your arrival.

Our bell tents normally have a two-night minimum stay, giving you enough time to properly settle in and enjoy Forest Edge.

Yes. Every luxury pod at Forest Edge has its own private wood-fired hot tub included in the stay. The tub is for your accommodation only — it isn't shared with other guests.

Stargazer and Aurora sleep two guests and are ideal for couples. Zenith and Eclipse sleep up to four guests, making them ideal for couples wanting more space, families and small groups.

Our luxury pods are fully equipped for a comfortable countryside stay, with private shower rooms, kitchen facilities, bedding and towels provided. Each also has its own outdoor space and private wood-fired hot tub.

Yes, children are welcome. Zenith and Eclipse are particularly well suited to families as they sleep up to four guests, while Stargazer and Aurora are designed for two.

No. Our luxury glamping pods are not dog-friendly. If you'd like to bring your dog to Forest Edge, our camping pitches and bell tents are the better option.

Yes. From September to April, one-night stays are available Sunday–Thursday. Friday and Saturday stays have a two-night minimum. From 1 May, all luxury pod stays have a two-night minimum. Occasionally, single-night gaps may also become available between existing bookings.

Our tubs are fresh-water, wood-fired hot tubs. They're emptied, cleaned and refilled after each stay and don't rely on chemical-treated water. We pre-heat your tub for arrival and send you a simple guide explaining how to maintain the temperature. Logs are provided throughout your stay.

No — we pre-heat it for you. If you're staying several nights and allow the fire to go out, reheating an already warm tub usually takes around 40 minutes. We'll provide the logs and instructions you need.

BBQs are generally welcome when conditions allow. Personal fire pits aren't permitted, but Forest Edge fire pits can be hired. During particularly hot or dry weather we may temporarily restrict BBQs and fires for everyone's safety, so please follow the current site guidance during your stay.

Our campsite facilities include six hot showers, separate men's and women's toilets, drinking water points, a washing-up area, Wi-Fi and waste and recycling facilities. There isn't currently a communal fridge/freezer, laundry or charging station.

Yes. Children of all ages are welcome at Forest Edge. We're surrounded by open countryside with plenty of room to enjoy being outdoors. We don't currently have a playground, travel cots or highchairs, so please bring any specialist equipment your family needs.

Yes. Revive at Forest Edge is our woodland wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience, located around a 30-second walk from the accommodation. It's available to both Forest Edge guests and day visitors aged 18 and over.

Shared Revive sessions are currently £12 per person. Private couples sessions are £50 and private group sessions are £75. We limit sessions to around 10 guests so there's plenty of space to enjoy the experience.

Forest Edge is around a 15-minute drive from Sidmouth and the Jurassic Coast. Ottery St Mary and Honiton are around five minutes away, while Exeter is approximately 25 minutes by car, making us a peaceful countryside base for exploring East Devon.

Yes. The Hare & Hounds is approximately a 10-minute walk from Forest Edge along the road. There are also plenty of pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways around Ottery St Mary, Honiton and Sidmouth, with some local takeaways delivering to the campsite.

Tesco in Honiton is around a five-minute drive from Forest Edge, making it easy to pick up food and supplies before or during your stay.

We recommend searching for Forest Edge Glamping in your maps rather than relying solely on the postcode. Full arrival instructions are sent automatically before your stay.

Absolutely. Forest Edge makes a great accommodation base for Sidmouth Folk Festival, Beautiful Days Festival, Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels, events at Powderham Castle and events across Exeter and East Devon. Popular event weekends can book up early, so we'd recommend reserving your stay in advance.