Haldon Forest Holiday Park

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  • Valley site among mature trees and landscaped ponds
  • A mile from Haldon Forest Park
  • Playground and modern toilet and shower blocks
Pitching up in the River Kenn valley, on a park surrounded by Devon woodland and countryside, with mature trees and landscaped ponds complete with resident ducks… does this sound like it might fit the bill? If so, take your flock to Haldon Forest Holiday Park, five miles from Exeter and just a mile from the woodland and bike trails of the 3500-acre Haldon Forest Park. Haldon Forest has a playground on the park for kids to go out on a limb under the watchful eye of more mature types. The site also has up to date laundry facilities, plus three modern toilet and shower blocks with heating and free hot water. All in all, you’ll surely find this park all that it’s quacked up to be…

Site type

Tent pitches 144
Touring caravan pitches 144
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This site is peaceful and family orientated; groups of three or more young adults under the age of 25 are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 263 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spacious pitches, beautiful surroundings, and is praised for its friendly and helpful staff. Families particularly appreciate the excellent children's play area and football pitch, with many commenting on the clean facilities and hot showers. Located close to Haldon Forest and Exeter, it offers a great base for exploring. Some reviews mention the need for facility maintenance and updated play equipment, but overall visitors found it a relaxing and enjoyable stay, often recommending it and planning return visits.

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For families

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Paul J.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Large pitches, great facilities, not far from Exeter so great for visiting the city. It’s a perfect site for families but if it’s peace and tranquility this isn’t the site for you. It’s very family oriented with a playground in the middle and can get very busy. Also there are permanent caravans on the site.

Disliked £24 a night for grass pitch with no electric is too expensive. We have stayed at better for less.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, good value for money…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location, good value for money and great for kids.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great staff and great site , we will be returning

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mitchell c.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Large open space , staff very accommodating when I requested a quiet corner

Disliked Could do with more toilet/shower facilities had to queue up quite a lot

Would love a shop or bar on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this campsite, have been 4 times now and will definitely be back.

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Emily C.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location, space of pitches, lovely owners.

Disliked We missed the food area and marquee that used to be there. Could maybe do with another toilet and shower block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Huge spacious site, large pitches with…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Huge spacious site, large pitches with electric hookup & water, good shower, WC and washing facilities, laid back and stress-free ambiance.

Disliked Shame there was no shop or bar on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was good, would stay here again, but not the best.

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Aaron B.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Campsite overall was nice, entrance was lovely although not the easiest to get to. Pretty relaxed and sense of freedom. Good park for the kids.

Disliked Felt a little unkept, one shower/toilet block out of use, uneven pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site - great for families…

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7 out of 10
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Annette G.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site - great for families - clean facilities - spacious pitches

Disliked Unfortunately Haldon Forest walks and cycling are not accessible from the campsite without driving - and no shop on site or within walking distance - but friendly host and really good for families and groups

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for camping on a budget

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely big pitches, plenty of space to relax
Nice busy atmosphere on site
Friendly staff

Disliked Showers need a good clean! Never seen so many spiders and dead flies on the ceiling!!
Also shame about some of the areas that are obviously no longer in use, could be tidied up a bit to look less like a fly tipping dump!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice camp site beautiful grounds…

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8 out of 10
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Connor C.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Really nice camp site beautiful grounds for the kids to play, toilets and showers were always clean and brilliant location for great days out to near by towns.

Disliked Kids couldn’t wash their hands properly after toilet no step to reach soap and sink.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Superb site exceptional for families, friendly staff and clean

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Frances I.

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely site, with park and very spacious. Calm site and extremely friendly both guests and staff. Level pitches, and clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Haldon Forest Holiday Park

Clapham

Exeter

Devon

England

EX6 7YG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.67002°N
3.56453°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.2 mi Bus Station
5.6 mi Honiton Road Park and Ride
5.6 mi The Barn Owl
Rail
3.4 mi Exeter St Thomas Rail Station
4.1 mi Exeter Central Rail Station
4.2 mi Exeter St Davids Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 mi Topsham Lock Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Topsham Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Turf Lock Inn Ferry Landing
Airport
7.7 mi Exeter International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Bring the bikes to Devon or hire wheels at Haldon Forest Park to take full advantage of the miles of woodland mountain bike and cycle trails for various levels of ability. Discovery trails, play equipment and several walking trails are also in the forest park including the circular Butterfly Trail and the easy-rated Mamhead Sensory Trail with gorgeous views along the Jurassic Coast and over the Exe estuary. A ten mile horse riding trail is also around for more relaxed forest sightseeing, with horse riding of a different type at the forest’s Exeter Racecourse. Dartmoor National Park, with more hacking, hiking and biking as well as tor climbing, guided walks and geocaching, is a short drive from the holiday park. It has regular events throughout the year, towns and villages to take in, the famous Dartmoor ponies to spot and Dartmoor Zoo with meerkats, monkeys, lions and more. Bring binoculars along with the bikes: the forest park and surrounding area are wildlife havens, with rare birds of prey and wild deer in the forest itself and birdwatching a few miles away at the Site of Special Scientific Interest the Exe Estuary: watch oystercatchers showing excellent culinary taste in breaking open mussels at Bull Hill or take a trip to the nature reserve at Dawlish Warren at the estuary’s mouth. If you’re bringing along the bikes, the National Cycle Network Exe Estuary Trail runs to Exmouth from Dawlish. The sublime sand of Dawlish Warren is one of several South Devon sandy stretches, with the beaches at Teignmouth, Exmouth and Torbay within easy distance of Haldon Forest and the coastal towns of Torquay and Paignton a little further along the coast. Exmouth is the place to don the wetsuit as it’s known for watery sports of all types including diving, windsurfing and sailing; it’s also a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Finally, a stay at Haldon Forest has to include a day or two in Exeter to see its twelfth century cathedral, medieval Guildhall and famous historic quayside with antique shops, restaurants, canoe and boat trips and events such as dragon boat racing and guided tours.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dawlish Warren 7.3 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Dawlish Town 7.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Dawlish Coryton Cove 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Exmouth 8.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Teignmouth Holcombe 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 4 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 7 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 9.6 mi

Castle Drogo 11 mi

Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site 14.1 mi

National Trust

A la Ronde 7.2 mi

Killerton: Clyston Mill 8.3 mi

Killerton: Marker's Cottage 8.5 mi

Killerton: Budlake Old Post Office 9.5 mi

Killerton 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

OXTON HOUSE 3.5 mi

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CEMETERY, EXETER 3.8 mi

EXE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 4 mi

NORTHERNHAY AND ROUGEMENT GARDENS 4.1 mi

MAMHEAD PARK 4.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Haldon Forest Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Haldon Forest Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Haldon Forest Holiday Park? Bring the bikes to Devon or hire wheels at Haldon Forest Park to take full advantage of the miles of woodland mountain bike and cycle trails for various levels of ability. Discovery … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Haldon Forest Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Haldon Forest Holiday Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.