It’s a stonkingly safe bet that any site listed as having an ‘infrared therapy cabin’ is going to be one where you can relax and get away from it all. Woodovis Park, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Devon/Cornwall border, has this in spades: tranquil and relaxed but with Devon delights just on the doorstep, beautiful beaches within easy reach, plenty of active options nearby, a heated indoor pool and spa, and, the topping on the Devonshire cake – fresh bread, croissants and pain au chocolate all baked daily for the on-site licensed shop. Our mouths are watering already.
There are absolutely no options for stress here: facilities in this safe family-friendly park are second to none and include twinkingly clean loos and free hot showers, wifi available throughout, a parent and baby washroom, a launderette and – blessedly – a bath for soaks in blissful solitude, all waiting for you along with one of the warmest welcomes in Devon.
There’s a wood-chipped play area and games room for the small people, as well as a nature trail, outdoor table tennis and a pétanque court to ping about on, and green campers can relax at the site’s environmental creds: it’s won a David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award as well as picking up gold in the Green Business Tourism Scheme. Dogs will also have a barkingly good time, as Woodovis is dog friendly and has a dedicated dog walking area. (There’s even a dog wash area, although perhaps tails won’t be wagging too much at that.)
Pitches are all you need to fully unwind: there are fully-serviced grass and hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, and the staff will even lend you a groundsheet to put under your tent if you need it. The site is tranquil, with no outside road noise, and if you do fancy a bit of bustle there’s a traditional pub with good food around half a mile’s walk away.
But back to that therapy cabin. The infrared rays here are used as part of a targeted deep heat treatment to warm the back’s blood vessels – soothe all your non-holiday stresses here before splashing about in the heated pool with the family or taking in a bit more relaxation in the spa room. Well, you can never have too much relaxing…
Nearby attractions and activities
First on your must-do list should be a trip to nearby Tavistock, market town and home of the cream tea; browse around the regular farmers’ markets to pick up the best Devonshire produce. To walk all that food off, you’re only a short drive from Dartmoor with its walking, cycling and horse-riding trails, or there are other active options including tree-surfing and canoeing nearby.
Those for whom a holiday wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach will be in sandy heaven, with some of the best beaches in the country easily reachable by car: bounce around the rock pools at Bovisand, get sand between your toes at Seaton, or explore the several small beaches at Talland Bay.
For historical highlights, the National Trust’s Castle Drogo has gardens and a gorge-ous view over the Teign Gorge, family walks and bike rides at Plymbridge, Sir Francis Drake’s former home Buckland Abbey and Dartmoor’s Lydford Gorge, the deepest in the South West and with a waterfall 30 metres high.
Attractions near Woodovis Park
Must see
- National Marine Aquarium (13.0 miles)
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (13.6 miles)
- Buckfast Abbey (19.7 miles)
National Trust
- Cotehele (3.7 miles)
- Cotehele Mill (3.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Woodovis Park
Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell (3.8 miles) Walking
Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak (6.2 miles) Walking
Newbridge and River Lynher (6.5 miles) Walking
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WONDERFUL beerandtools (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We only live 30 miles away from this site and we needed somewhere to chill for a weekend and give our tourer an airing after being stored for the winter. Disliked: Having to leave.. |
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Liked: Friendly staff,great amenities,very clean. Disliked: Bar would be nice!! |
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Great family campsite jonathanheard90 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The staff were very friendly and helpful and could not help us enough. The pitches were a fantastic size and easy to access. The facilities were great and my children could not get enough of the pool and the park. The toilets and showers were excellent and very clean. We will be visiting this fantastic site again hopefully very soon ! Disliked: . |
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Liked: Peace and quiet with no noise after 10pm. Asked for pitch near toilet which was done, but our motorhome was just a bit big for pitch and had difficulty levelling van. Clean toilets and overall would visit again Disliked: Nothing |
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Excellent site. Warm welcome. Friendly staff. Fabulous bread.Loved it! Ian33547 (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We stayed over easter 2013 which was the coldest easter for years. We received the warmest of welcomes from Jo on our arrival who quickly helped us forget the 4 hour journey we'd just endured. In fairness she spoke to us as if she'd known us for years and took us to our pitch and even offered to help set up. Loved the indoor heated pool, thermotherapy sauna and jacuzzi. The site also ... Disliked: There's nothing to dislike about this site. |
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Like 2 peas in a camping pod deehumphris (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: I liked everything! We stayed in a camping pod which was so warm and cosy but with plenty of space for 2, we forgot it was October. Site is beautiful and so well maintained. Everyone we met was lovely and they have brilliant facilities. Disliked: Little bit of a walk to toilets but I've had to go further! At least when you got there they were beautifully clean.
From the manager...
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay so much. Thank you for posting your review too! Come back and stay next year in our Super Pods maybe! |
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Superb! Sparklingly clean. Our 2nd Visit - just had to come back. Handy for Dartmoor and wonderful Tavistock with its great Pannier Market. Site quiet, spacious pitches, clean faciilities, delightfully pleasant and jolly staff. TheHedgehogs (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Heated Pool, sauna, spa. Disliked: Nothing
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Hey Hedgehogs! So pleased you enjoyed your stay again. See you again next year!;O) |
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Fantastic clean friendly site dianeandjustin (Young couple, 1 review, 1 photo)
Liked: Friendliness of staff Disliked: Nothing
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So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Come back again soon!;O) |
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Can't recommend highly enough wonderwoman92 (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The Staff were always happy to help and never to busy to answer any questions. The pool, sauna and hot tub were spotless. The loos were immaculate and the power shower hit the spot after a damp trek over Dartmoor. Disliked: There was nothing to dislike.
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What a great review! Glad you enjoyed yourselves, come back again soon:o) |
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Nice site with modern facilities peter m. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Friendly service, fresh baked bread from shop. Large pitch Disliked: Expensive per night for a tent pitch
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So pleased you enjoyed your stay. I do hope you got your loyalty card stamped...when you do visit again be sure to bring it...after 8 stamps you get a discount!:o) |
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Booked last minute and thoroughly enjoyed a four night stay despite terrible weather. Jogilbert (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Loved the whole site, it felt small enough that everything was in easy reach of the tent (important with non-stop rain). The indoor pool and games room gave the children something to do even when the weather was wet, a pub within walking distance avoided the 'who's driving' debate and the preordered breakfast bread made for top-notch bacon sarnies! Disliked: Can't really think of anything that we disliked. I hope we will return again with children and dog and will definitely recommend to friends although I wouldn't choose to go with a group of friends as the no-noise after 10pm rule is enforced (as it should be).
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Despite the weather...and in high season ...so pleased that the whole family enjoyed your stay. The peace and quiet really is quite special especially under a big starry sky! |
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Quiet, relaxing site Alastair_D (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The quiet and peace (despite it being school hols!), pool, spa and sauna, good pubs with good food nearby, the stars at night Disliked: It's expensive! And apart from the local pub, you pretty much have to drive everywhere to do anything (e.g. to get to dartmoor). Tavistock had very slow moving traffic (one road through centre) when there in August, so seemed to take ages to get anywhere
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Thank you for recommending us to your friends and so pleased that the pub ticked the boxes for you too! Best wishes. |
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A Recommended Site aaronnother (Family with young children, 1 review, 1 photo)
Liked: The Wash Block had the best Showers both in quality and cleanliness I think I've ever seen. Disliked: Shop opening hours and contents could be improved
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We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and tips and ideas too! Come back soon!:o) |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Hot tub
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
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Max. motorhome length: 8.0 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Gay friendly
Luxury
Peaceful
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Tavistock Bus Station — 3.0mi
Yelverton (Devon): Roundabout Bus Stop — 6.9mi
Launceston: Westgate Street Coach Stop — 8.9mi
- Train stations
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Gunnislake Rail Station — 2.2mi
Calstock Rail Station — 3.4mi
Bere Alston Rail Station — 4.3mi
- Ferry ports
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Devonport Ferry Terminal — 11.9mi
Torpoint Ferry Terminal — 11.9mi
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal — 12.8mi
- Airports
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Plymouth City Airport — 9.8mi
Directions
Leave the A30 on the A386 to Tavistock. Go through Tavistock following the brown tourist signs to Morwellham Quay or Cotehele (NT) & onto the A390 signposted Gunnislake and Callington. After approx 3 miles, turn right at Gulworthy roundabout, signposted Woodovis. After 1 mile, the entrance to Woodovis is on the left.
Permitted arrival time
From 1pm
Cancellation policy
Cancellation must be made in writing.
If cancellation is made less than 42 days prior to the start of your holiday, no refund will be made. We therefore strongly recommend that you take out a cancellation protection plan. More details are available when you pay your balance.
If you have not arrived within 24 hours of your arrival day and we have not been notified, we reserve the right to re-let your pitch.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of your balance is required 42 days prior to your arrival date, or as soon as possible if you booking is for within 42 days.
Please call us with your card details to process this over the telephone.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Tent sizes: if your tent is larger than 7.5 x 4.5m then choose a super pitch. We will provide you with a protective under sheet to go under your tent and onto the gravel.
Check availability at Woodovis Park…
Our grass pitches include a free 10-amp electric hook-up. If you have a tent and it is larger than 7.5m x 4.5m then you will need to choose a super pitch.
Max. persons: 6x
Our all-weather pitches are 7.5m x 7.5m of hardstanding with a grass surround. A 10-amp electric hook-up point is included. If you have a tent then we can lend you with a protective ground sheet to place under your tent protecting it form the gravel chippings. You would need to ...
Max. persons: 6x
Our super pitches are 8m x 8.5m of gravel hardstanding with a grass area of 2.5m to one side. They have their own water supply and grey waste drain, TV aerial point and 16-amp electric hook-up. If you have a tent then we can lend you a protective groundsheet to ...
Max. persons: 6x
Enjoy all the fun of camping without the packing up! If you love the idea of camping but understandably want to keep dry and cosy and away from those creepy crawlies, then our cute camping pod is the answer. It’s the ideal place to build your own warm and snugly ...
Max. persons: 4x
Enjoy camping without having to put up a tent. Cuddle up and relax in our super pod, measuring 3.4m x 2.3m with good head room. It sleeps 2 - 4, sorry no pets. Inside, there’s a table with two bench seats to sit 4. This converts into a double bed. ...
Max. persons: 4x
Our Super Robin caravan holiday home comes equipped with everything you need to relax and enjoy your holiday in comfort – and you’re never far away from our superb facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, infrared spa and friendly camp shop stocked with local produce and freshly baked bread. ...
Max. persons: 6x
Aww! Thank you for such a glowing review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again soon!;O)