Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

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Campsite
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).

Site type

Caravans for hire 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Motorhome pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 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, touring 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

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Fantastic views and super clean facilities, with a great food truck. Staff are brilliant and the grounds are well-kept. Steep walks to town, but everyone loves it and wants to come back!

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Vivienne G.

The View fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome and very useful information regarding site and locality.
Lots of emails prior to our stay with useful info
Staff around to help if needed.
Pitch would have had great view in better weather !
All amenities clean and well maintained.
Secure dog field great for our lively dog.

Disliked More isolated than we thought- no pub/ cafe within easy walking distance especially after dark.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊

We’re really glad you felt welcomed and found the pre-arrival info helpful 💌📍 It's great to hear you enjoyed the clean amenities and that the secure dog field was a hit with your four-legged friend 🐶💚

Sorry the location felt a bit more isolated than expected — we understand how that can affect evening plans 🌙🚶‍♂️ We'll continue to highlight this in our info so guests can plan ahead.

We hope to welcome you back again, hopefully with clearer skies for those lovely views! 🌤️🏞️

Excellent site with clean facilities

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Miriam T.

Rabbit Field electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Fab location, staff helpful and friendly, lovely toilet and shower block.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! 😊

We’re so glad you enjoyed the fab location, our friendly team, and the clean facilities 🚿🌟

Hope to welcome you back again soon! 🏕️💚

Excellent friendly staff throughout the site

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Anonymous

Rabbit Field electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Welcomed by the very friendly staff
The facilities were very good although shower was only staying on for a few seconds at a time.
Everywhere was clean tidy and in very good working order, we would definitely return here again but would not choose the rabbit field as other pitches higher up would have a great view on a good day, as the weather was misty it didn't matter this trip.

Disliked Not a dislike but a slightly longer shower would be better

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving a review! 😊

We’re so pleased you felt welcomed by our friendly team and appreciated the clean and well-maintained facilities 🧼🌿

Thanks also for the feedback about the showers 🚿⏱️ — we’ll definitely take that on board, as we want every part of your stay to be as comfortable as possible.

Glad to hear you’d return — and hopefully next time the sun will be shining so you can enjoy those stunning views from the higher pitches! 🌞🏞️

Looking forward to welcoming you back! 💚

Nice site Clean and nice shower…

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Zena L.

Beggar's Field electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (water hook-up)

Liked Nice site
Clean and nice shower block
Helpful staff

Disliked Did think the washing machine was expensive
Shower block a bit chilly and the water could have been hotter

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We're happy you enjoyed the site, including our clean shower block 🚿and helpful staff 👏✨.

We also appreciate your honest comments about the washing machine cost and shower temperature 🚿💰 — we’ll definitely take that on board as we’re always looking to improve 🔧❄️

Hope to welcome you back again soon! 😊

Lovely site, lovely staff, couldn’t be more helpful.

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Sharon L.

The View fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Beautifully kept side, great location. Pitched not overlooked and great views.

Disliked Entrance directions. Sat nav takes you down a lane. Which has a notice to say not this way! But when towing it’s too late! Had to reverse and damaged back of my van on signpost. Needs a big ⛔️ NO ENTRY sign. I saw site name and assumed I was in the right place. Not a welcome start to my break.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback and kind words! 😊🌿
We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful pitches, beautiful views, and our lovely location 🏞️✨

We’re really sorry to hear about the trouble with the entrance – that’s definitely not the kind of welcome we want anyone to have 😔🚐 Thank you for bringing it to our attention — we completely understand how frustrating that must’ve been and will look into this.

We do hope the rest of your stay was enjoyable and relaxing, and we'd love the chance to welcome you back under better circumstances 💚

Excellent site that is highly recommended

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Jon L.

Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The site was fantastic, a beautiful site, very well laid out, immaculate and plentiful facilities. The site staff were very friendly and helpful. A true testament to camp site.
The site is in a beautiful location, a short (but steep) walk to Lynton and Lynmouth.

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From the manager: Wow — thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed the layout of the site, the immaculate facilities 🧼🚿, and our friendly team 👋. It means a lot to hear such lovely feedback — a true compliment! 💚

We agree, the location is something special 🌄, even if that walk gives the legs a little workout! 😅

Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic stay! 🏕️✨

Beautifully maintained grounds. Lovely staff…

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Anonymous

Rabbit Field electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Beautifully maintained grounds. Lovely staff and imaculate shower and toilet facilities. We loved our stay and its such an amazing beautiful place with lovely walks, scenery and loads of great places to eat. Would definately recommend this campsite and location.

Disliked hairdryers are awful

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟😊

We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautifully maintained grounds, our friendly team, and the immaculate facilities 🧼🌿 It’s wonderful to hear you made the most of the stunning walks, scenery, and local food spots too 🥾🌄🍽️

Noted on the hairdryers! 😅💨 We'll look into that!

Hope to welcome you back soon! 👋💚

I enjoyed a relaxing stay on…

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Kay C.

Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I enjoyed a relaxing stay on this peaceful site with amazing sea and woodland views. The staff are friendly and really helpful, the facilities were fabulous, clean showers and toilets, lots of hot water.

I will definitely stay again.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're so glad you had a relaxing stay and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, stunning sea and woodland views 🌊🌳, and our clean, well-equipped facilities 🚿✨.

It’s great to hear our team made you feel welcome — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words 👏. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay soon! 🏕️💚

Great Place to be! One Night is Not enough !

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Anonymous

Rabbit Field electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked The Place the view the staff.
Very friendly and welcoming!

Disliked The Showers and Haut dryer Could be More powerful…but okay!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review! 😊 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the place, the view, and our friendly team – it truly makes our day! 🌟You're absolutely right – one night is never enough! We’d love to welcome you back for a longer stay next time. 🏡✨

Thanks also for the feedback on the shower and hair dryer 🚿💨 – we appreciate it and are always looking to improve.

Hope to see you again soon!

Lovely site in nice location . Worth a stay .

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Anonymous

Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very nice and well kept site in a nice position overlooking Lynton/Lynmouth.
Pitch was spot-on and with water / electrical hook up(s)
Good information on local walks and access to paths to coast .
Facilities and showers in lovely order and clean.
Reception held a small stock of 'essentials' and staff always welcoming and prepared to assist with information and suggestions.

Disliked Unfortunately as this was end of their season the on-site Airstream was closed for snacks ,which we probably would have used if it had been available.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊🌿

We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful setting overlooking Lynton/Lynmouth, the well-equipped pitch, and our clean facilities 🚿✨ It’s great to hear the local walk info and friendly team made a good impression too 🥾🗺️😊

Sorry the Airstream wasn’t open during your stay — being the end of season, it does take a little break 😅 But we’d love to welcome you back when it’s up and running again for those tasty snacks! 🍰☕🚐

Thanks again and hope to see you soon! 👋


Features

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

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 tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

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 touring
    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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? From R415,30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.