Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

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Campsite
Campsite
Private outdoor area
Pet friendly camping pod
Geodome exterior
New bay view pitches
New bay view pitches
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Pitches adequate for small tents and campervans up to 5m
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Private outdoor area
Pet friendly camping pod
Geodome exterior

  • Peaceful Lynmouth site with views over the Bristol Channel
  • In Exmoor National Park, 30 minutes' drive to Ilfracombe and Minehead
  • Food shop and wifi on site; five minutes' drive to Lynmouth harbour
In need of a Devon des res with smashing views? Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is a quiet site in the hills above Lynton and Lynmouth in the Exmoor National Park. As it's got direct access to the A39, it's a top contender if you're looking for a base to explore the Devon and Somerset coast. Needless to say, there's plenty of stunning scenery around here: keep your eyes peeled for resident wildlife like wild ponies, red deer and birds of prey. The surrounding countryside is also full of trails for rural rambles, including the long-distance South West Coast Path. Dogs are welcome at the site and direct access to footpaths makes it a breeze to keep Fido fit and healthy. Lynmouth Holiday Retreat has plenty of practical benefits too: facilities include a food shop, wifi, a washing-up area and a launderette to keep your gear spick and span. If you find yourself getting peckish, feel free to set up a barbecue, order a takeaway or head down into Lynton (five minutes away) to stock up at the supermarket. You'll likely want to linger here for a stroll around its picture-worthy cottages, fishing boats and genteel Victorian buildings. Alternatively, forage for your own supper by taking the kids crabbing down at Lynmouth harbour (five minutes' drive).

Campground type

Caravans for hire 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Caravan sites 30
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 43
Open now
Opens 24 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 24 Mar to

Open from Mon, 23 Mar to

This site is a member of Coast and Country Parks group.

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Reviews

9.5

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98% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Super well-kept site with cracker views and spotless, modern facilities. Friendly, helpful staff get a lot of love, especially the awesome dog-friendly setup and handy food choices. Walks to villages are a bit of a climb, though. Shower timers and Wi-Fi reliability mentioned as minor points.

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We was on rabbit field (it’s not a field the pitches are of the rd

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Paula C.

Rabbit Field powered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Really nice quite site toilets spot on only 4 dish washing oh there’s a little dishwasher phone chargers to rent

Disliked The footpath in n back from town they are so steep not ideal for normal walkers

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Amazed that this gem actually exists, excellent value for money.

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Paul W.

Rabbit Field powered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked The facilities were outstanding, spotlessly clean and well maintained, as were the grounds and estate generally. Staff were very friendly and helpful, they were knowledgeable about which events were on in the area so we could plan our stay. There was quite a crowd on site when we visited, but the facilties were never stretched and the atmosphere was peaceful and calm. Stunning views from the site and lovely walks, although the terrain on some on the footpaths could be challenging but we didn't mind that at all, because the area is stunning, as are the main villages on Lynmouth and Lynton.

Disliked My main dislike has nothing to do with how the site is managed, it's to do with the selfish customers who smoked and stubbed out their cigarettes at the main entrance to the wash areas as well as dropping their empty fag packets on the floor - plenty of bins available, so absolutely no excuse.

Would also have been good if the wash hand basins had plugs, it would save a lot of water - but to be proactive, I've ordered some for my travel kit, for the next time we visit.

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Brilliantly positioned for visiting Lynton & Lynmouth. A great site!

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John R.

Valley View unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Easy to find, picturesque, small site with plenty of facilities: loved the addition of a cocktail & burger van. Professional, knowledgeable and helpful staff with lots of recommendations for pubs / walks / beaches. Clean amenities and friendly staff.

Disliked Poor wi-fi - to be expected in rural Devon.

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One of the best sites we have stayed at!

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Emmie E.

Beggar's Field powered grass caravan site

Liked Great setting and Beggar's Field is great for all amenities, it's very clean and peaceful. We asked for two pitches together and this was accomodated. The staff are lovely, Food and Drinks van great as were the pizza's on Monday. You have everything you need and it is set up very well for dogs. The view's are amazing and we totally relaxed - loved it!

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Second visit here and would highly recommend it to anyone!

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Beverley T.

The View fully-serviced concrete slab motorhome site (no awning)

Liked Amazing staff, so friendly and will do anything to help. Pictures are well maintained and you have all the amenities you need when it comes to facilities and equipment. Lovely croissants and coffee too!

Disliked Nothing!

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Great hols

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Fiona L.

Beggar's Field powered gravel and concrete caravan site (water hook-up)

Liked The site, the staff, great showers, great full service pitch!
Food van staff were great

Disliked The food van unable to cook some of the food due to part being needed and the owners refusing to fix, shame as the guys working there served amazing food just only 1/2 menu

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Facilities are absolutely amazing. Toilet and…

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Anonymous

Beggar's Field powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Facilities are absolutely amazing. Toilet and showers are as clean as hotel. There are plenty of wash up area and dish washer for free. The view is beautiful and located just next to the Lynmouth. But it takes a few steps to get back. Highly recommended.

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Very tidy / pretty site - very clean facilities

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Aaron B.

The View fully-serviced grass caravan site

Liked Very tidy, pretty site. Friendly staff and clean facilities. My sons words were ‘’why are the toilets so posh!!’ 😂
Food can on site was good and reasonably priced, highly recommends the waffles and the banana/ biscoff milkshake!

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From the manager: We love your son’s comment — that made our day! 🧼✨ Thank you so much for the kind words about our team, facilities, and food van 🍔🧇🥤. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you all back again soon 🌿😊.

What a lovely stay we had,…

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Gary L.

Beggar's Field powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked What a lovely stay we had, thoroughly enjoyed it, all amenities were close by and shower blocks washing up facilities were all clean would definitely be coming back again.

Disliked Nothing

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One of the best campsites

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Petra H.

Rabbit Field powered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked All, wonderful campsite inside nature, nice pitches, very good and new facilities, friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words about our site, facilities, nice pitches and friendly staff😊. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay!

We’d love to welcome you back again soon! 🏕️

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Tents for hire 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding 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 Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

Manor Farm

Lynton

Devon

England

EX35 6LD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21807°N
3.8293°W

Route directions

Larger campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans are advised to approach the site from the west, via Barbrook on the A39. Access is available from the east on the A39 via Hillsford Bridge, but there are steep hairpin bends to negotiate.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Methodist Church
22.2 km Bus Station
22.3 km The Square
Rail
22.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
26.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
26.9 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
19.7 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
24.9 km Minehead Harbour
30.9 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
39.6 km Cardiff International Airport
45.9 km Swansea 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

Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular cliff railway that connects the twin towns. In the surrounding countryside, you can marvel at the geological formations of the Valley of the Rocks (10 minutes) or head out to the forest around Watersmeet (15 minutes) for waterfalls and an elegant Victorian tea room. Many head to this part of the country in search of outdoor pursuits, so sporty types may well be pleased to learn that Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is close to a stables (10 minutes), fishing lake (20 minutes) and golf club (40 minutes). To really get that blood pumping, hike some or all of the 14 miles along the coast to Combe Martin, a hilly stretch of the South West Coast Path that includes this trail's highest point. You may, of course, prefer a day lounging on the beach (and with beaches like these, who can blame you?). Top seaside towns nearby include Minehead, with its rockpools, and Ilfracombe with its castle and aquarium (both half an hour away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 1.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porlock Weir 14.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 14.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 18.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 20.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 37.4 km

National Waterfront Museum 44.9 km

National Trust

Watersmeet 2.1 km

Heddon Valley 6.9 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13.4 km

Holnicote Estate 18.6 km

Dunster Working Watermill 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 1.7 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 4.7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6.8 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6.8 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lynmouth Holiday Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lynmouth Holiday Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lynmouth Holiday Retreat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? From $37.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.