Lemonford Caravan Park
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- Family-run site on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park
- Just over 10 minutes’ drive to Newton Abbot and 30 to Torquay beaches
- Bovey Tracey within 15 minutes and Paignton half an hour away
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- 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.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £18 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £36 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 47% of visitors View breakdown
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Not the most welcoming site as a solo camper but no major complaints
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Liked: Reasonably priced. Flat pitch with hard pitch for your vehicle beside.
Disliked: Could hear the A38 from the camping fields so would recommend ear plugs.
Toilet block wasn’t fully stocked, there was no soap and limited toilet roll. There was a bonfire one night which was smoky which stunk out the field and therefore my tent.
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Nothing, the reviews made us not go !…
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Liked: Nothing, the reviews made us not go !
Disliked: We planned to stay here in our caravan, then read the reviews on “Trip Advisor”.
I would strongly advise you do, before paying.
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Won't go there again
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Liked: Not a lot
Disliked: No direction signs went down few roads on site which I had to reverse out of. There was nobody on site to seek advice and the person on the phone was no help at all.
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A sad sight, at a sad site!
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Liked: It was close to where we needed to go.
Disliked: We were disappointed, although the site had all the facilities that someone touring would need, it had the feel of being unloved.
Toilets, cold, but reasonable clean.
Some doors hanging off in the loos, welcome was adequate, but didn't feel welcome.
It seems that the site was being used by workers from out of the area. Road noise was very noticeable. We could list more.
My disappointment is caused by the comparison visits to other campsites, the previous two were better cared for and cheaper! We paid £36 and being that is out of season!
We very sad to have to post this as we like to be positive.
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Please read our write up before deciding if it is the site for you.
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Liked: The site was easy to find and withing good reach of Buckfast Abbey & Plymouth. Theres a lovely circular walk byt the stream & up to the village church.
The pitches are level and have their own water supply.
Disliked: Unfortunately we were disappointed with our stay which prior to going there we had extended for 2 nights.
There was no one at reception so we had to hunt around to find someone who could help us on arrival.
The reception /shop opened when it felt like it which was not often.
We were not given any site plan or info ar all.
Our pitch was close to an Elsan point which was blocked and smelly for most of the time we were there and we had reported it on the 1st day to be told that it was a regular occurance.
The shower blocks were not inviting, old tiles, in the ladies every shower had missing tiles in the main area, we did not feel happy to use them.
Fireworks were let of with no prior warning, fortunately our dog is not scared of them but it could have been a different story if he had been.
Our general feeling coming away was that with very little money spent for the touring side of the business that it could be improved no end, the statics with their own facilities seemed to take priority and the rest..well we will take your money but make no effort for your stay.
Needless to say, we wont be returning.
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Holiday park with grass pitches close to A38.
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Liked: Despite the other reviews, I found the toilets and shower block clean and there was always tp available, but maybe because it was already the end of the holiday period. Nice simple pitch area for a tent, was great for 2 nights. Simple check in process via phone.
Disliked: As others mentioned, the road noise is relatively loud. There was NO WiFi on site at all, staff said it is being installed so may be available in the future.
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Small site…
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Liked: Small site
Disliked: Bathrooms/showers need a proper scrub, mould, cobwebs
Noisy road
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Awful and expensive
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Liked: The chap at the front desk was friendly
Disliked: This campsite has won the award for both the most expensive and worst campsite I have ever stayed in. To be fair, I mostly like fields but was going to an event nearby so thought I'd try it. When I got there at lunchtime I was directed to an area that felt like a disused carpark with loads of litter, broken children's toys etc. Went to the loo, there was poo or something brown smeared on one door. When I came back after the event, the toilet block was partially flooded from a shower, now one toilet had poo on the seat, the second still had poo on the door, (I took a wet wipe and it would have easily been cleaned off) and the third had poo left in the loo which was at least flushable. They said it would be £36 which was more than enough but actually charged £39 with no explanation for the extra and they want you to get out by 10am. I always love camping and find the joy in each site apart from this one I'm sorry to say
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Convenient for 1night…
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Liked: Convenient for 1night
Disliked: Chemical waste overflowing. Bins the same toilets not that clean dog poo on the grass near our pitch
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You get what you pay for ... Apart from electric 🙄
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Liked: The choice to pick where you want to pitch up is good, as long as they tell you the white boxes are the ones you need! nice looking site, small play park for the kids.
In a remote place if that's what you want..
Disliked: The toilets had no toilet roll in, the bins were overflowing and it was not stated what pitches we should stay on due to me paying for electric, it should have been made clear when calling to check in, would be avoided if there was someone on site to help.
You had to find your own way round and facilities.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Lemonford Caravan Park
Bickington
Newton Abbot
Devon
England
TQ12 6JR
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.53898°N
-3.70338°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Maidencombe | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Watcombe | 8.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Shaldon | 8.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Ness Cove | 9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Torre Abbey | 9.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Buckfast Abbey 4.5 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 9.4 mi
Living Coasts 9.6 mi
Castle Drogo 11.8 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.8 mi
National Trust
The Church House 5.4 mi
Compton Castle 6.5 mi
Castle Drogo 11.8 mi
Greenway 11.9 mi
A la Ronde 14.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ashburton - River and Woods 2.8 mi
The Templer Way: Part 2 2.9 mi
Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 2.9 mi
Ashburton - Goosepool Lane - River Dart - Ashburton 2.9 mi
STOVER PARK 3.1 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lemonford Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lemonford Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lemonford Caravan Park? It’s 10 minutes’ drive from here to Buckfast Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery dating back to 1018; get cultural here then balance it out with an offbeat activity like a trip to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lemonford Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lemonford Caravan Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.