Forged Earth Craft Retreat And Camping

Forged Earth Craft Retreat and Camping is a small, back to nature campsite and craft retreat at Foxhole, Whitstone, near Holsworthy in North Devon, close to the Cornwall border and the coast around Bude. The site takes around ten pitches for tents and motorhomes, each mown into long grass with its own campfire spot, so it is a peaceful, low key place rather than a facility packed park. Amenities are deliberately simple, with a portaloo, water point and washing up sinks in the camping field, plus a flushing toilet, electric shower, sink and charging points at the main building. What sets Forged Earth apart is the craft side, with pottery and metalwork studios on site where guests can join workshops in throwing pots, welding, mosaics and bone carving, alongside longer craft breaks. Farm animals including pigs, ponies, goats and lambs, along with genuinely dark skies for stargazing, add to the character. It suits campers who want quiet, campfires and a creative twist rather than shops, hook-ups or entertainment, and it is not set up for caravans. Opening tends to focus on the summer months, so the site is best booked ahead for July and August. For a hands on, unhurried camping trip in this quiet corner of North Devon, Forged Earth is a genuinely different option.