How much does it cost to stay at Smytham Holiday Park?

From $52.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Smytham Holiday Park

View prices & book Last booked 3 days ago 9.5 106 reviews

Rural family-run campsite over 33 acres 15 minutes from Bideford
In the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve
Pool, sun terrace, putting green and bar with verandah

Smytham Holiday Park is in north Devon in the grounds of a 17th-century manor house. Part open and part woodland, it's in its own cloistered valley with direct access to the walking and pedalling meanders of the Tarka Trail. It's also a rural and family-run campsite over 33 acres with a lot of wildlife and ponds to wander around, all part of the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An outdoor solar-heated summer pool with sun terrace is on site for swimming or basking in the sun. There's also a putting green and a high-season bar with verandah from which to watch the Devon sunset. There's plenty of room for running about and play games (if you’ve forgotten a football/cricket kit for evening games, ask at the site reception and they’ll see you sorted). A small play area is on site too, next to the indoor games room with air hockey, table football, table tennis and pool (another pool table, for adults only, is available in the bar). Smytham Holiday Park is a mile from the gardens at RHS Rosemoor and an accessible drive from the wilds of both Dartmoor and Exmoor. A day at the north Devon coast, including the beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay, is around nine to 15 miles from the site.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 05/09 (subject to weather conditions).
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.
The bar is open between 22/07 and 01/09.
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 13 Mar to Sat, 1 Nov 2025

Site types & availability

Fully-serviced grass and gravel site

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Grass and gravel

Site size: Max 15.0m width x 12.0m depth (49.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

The unit must be pitched on the gravel area. Pitch size includes fire break area

One Caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Roof tent or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 15.0m width x 12.0m depth (49.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)

Ground type

Grass and gravel

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Roof tent, Camper trailer, Tent

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Use of a motorhome service point

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/site

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		price varies
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		price varies
Car (2 max)		price varies
Dog (2 max)		GBP 2.50 (GBP 2.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with lovely facilities- definitely recommend

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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Heidi S. Apr 2025

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Pitches were excellent with a good view. Shower block was lovely and clean and warm. The showers were hot and you can control the temperature too. Lovely little bar on site too

Recommend to friends Visit again

No push button shower so you an get under the hot water…

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Nov 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: No push button shower so you an get under the hot water without it stopping!! :) Heated pool all year around, very refreshing. Good value for money & good service.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Richard C. Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Lovely site, really well organized plenty to do ,Big site . Helpful staff, very clean and tidy . lovely grounds. So many ameanaties.level pitch. With loads of space between.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Size of pitch Position of pitch Waste disposal Ease of filling water tanks Swimming pool Access to…

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Facilities / Activities	10
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Wifi	6

Diane G. Sept 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Size of pitch
Position of pitch
Waste disposal
Ease of filling water tanks
Swimming pool
Access to tarka trail

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate with friendly staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Jenene W. Aug 2024

Fully-serviced grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Site was immaculate with friendly staff and plenty for the children to do.
Heated swimming pool was brilliant the kids loved it.
Can't wait to go back again with the dog and try out the new dog facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As above 👍

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Gemma C. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Size of pitches.
Toilet and showering facilities.
Pool
Dog wash although not used as not needed but a great asset.
Friendly staff.
Very clean

Variety of accommodation,lodges,pods,caravans and camping 👍

Disliked: Golf could be improved upon
Games room made a bit more welcoming
Both a really good thing to have though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Becky W. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: We loved everything about the site! It was so clean! The shower & toilet blocks were immaculate!
The swimming pool was lovely and the kids loved it!! The games room was nice and abit of something for the kids to do in the evening along with a lovely friendly bar for the adults 😊

Disliked: Nothing, we really enjoyed our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site with good amenities. Toilet and shower block spotless. Good…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Clean site with good amenities. Toilet and shower block spotless. Good facilities including freezer for ice packs, dog wash facilities and nice warm pool.

Disliked: Smallish pitches (number 9).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Clean facilities, friendly staff and fab pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked: Fantastic stay. Friendly staff, very clean showers and toilets and immaculate grounds around the area. Our first time staying there and will definitely book again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site!

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Accommodation	No rating
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Customer service	10
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Wifi	6

Ann R. Aug 2024

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked: We have just had a lovely long weekend at Smytham holiday park on a level touring pitch! The site is very clean and well maintained, the staff are very friendly and helpful! Nice big dog park and easy access on to the tarka trail! So peaceful! We would highly recommend this site and we have provisionally booked to go back next year!

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Smytham Holiday Park

Little Torrington

Great Torrington

Devon

England

EX38 8PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92698°N
-4.14944°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.9 km Bideford Quay

13.4 km Square

Rail

13.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

14 km Umberleigh Rail Station

14.4 km Portsmouth Arms Rail Station

Ferry

10.9 km Bideford Ferry Landing

14 km Instow Ferry Landing

14.4 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

The 180 miles of the Tarka Trail are accessible from Smytham Holiday Park, following the route of Tarka the otter from the Henry Williamson book. Elsewhere, hire a bike in nearby Great Torrington for the easy 11-mile pedal along the banks of the Torridge river to Bideford; if walking, head out straight from the site or catch a bus from Great Torrington to explore the four-mile trail from Weare Giffard. The area is a wildlife haven: the North Devon Biosphere was one of the first six UNESCO biosphere sites designated in the UK and covers an area from the heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor down via the sea to Lundy Island. Nature of a different sort can be seen at Bideford’s famed and decidedly individual The Big Sheep and one of dozens of days out in Devon suitable for the kids: take the family along also to the Milky Way Adventure Park, also in Bideford, or to the clay shooting and zorbing of Barnstaple’s Southdown Adventure Park. Plant fans should visit the 65 acres of RHS Rosemoor, a mile from the manor, and Hartland Abbey and Gardens at Bideford, a 12th-century abbey with restored woodland gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Westward Ho!	14.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Saunton Sands	21.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Croyde Bay	23.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Good
Putsborough	24.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Woolacombe Village	27.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 2 km

Castle Drogo 35 km

National Trust

Finch Foundry 26.9 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 27 km

Lydford Gorge 31.7 km

Castle Drogo 35 km

Lawrence House 35.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 3 km

TAPELEY PARK 12.7 km

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 15 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 16.4 km

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 17.9 km

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a GBP20.00 ($38.36) fee.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Pool

Only park guests are authorized to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Pool

Please note there is no lifeguard on duty.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Reception

Reception is closed from noon to 2 p.m.. No arrivals are permitted between these times.

General

The bar is open between 22/07 and 01/09.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/05 and 05/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Smytham Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Smytham Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smytham Holiday Park? The 180 miles of the Tarka Trail are accessible from Smytham Holiday Park, following the route of Tarka the otter from the Henry Williamson book. Elsewhere, hire a bike in nearby Great … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Smytham Holiday Park?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Smytham Holiday Park? From $52.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Site types & availability

Excellent site with lovely facilities- definitely recommend

No push button shower so you an get under the hot water…

Excellent site

Size of pitch Position of pitch Waste disposal Ease of filling water tanks Swimming pool Access to…

Immaculate with friendly staff.

As above 👍

Excellent site with clean facilities!

Clean site with good amenities. Toilet and shower block spotless. Good…

Excellent site. Clean facilities, friendly staff and fab pitches

Excellent site!

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest campgrounds

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