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
Views from pods
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).

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

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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts stunning views and excellent, clean facilities, including a popular food van. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, well-maintained grounds, and dog-friendly areas. While walking to local towns is considered steep by some, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.

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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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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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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! 🏕️✨

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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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Beautiful campsite:)

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Deborah B.

The View fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We are new this year to owning a campervan and have so far only visited 6 campsites, however we were most impressed with the facilities and the layout of this campsite. It is beautifully situated near both Lynton and Lynmouth and the site is well kept and maintained. Staff are friendly and the toilets/showers are kept well stocked and lovely and clean. We are both capable walkers and although the walks to The Valley of the Rocks and Watersmeet are challenging we thoroughly enjoyed them, but I would not recommend them for people who are only occasional walkers! We have already booked in another stay next year:)

Disliked The only thing my husband said was that when he wanted to have a shower around tea-time the water was cold in the showers.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely, detailed review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that, as new campervan owners, you were so impressed with our site 🏕️. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the layout, facilities 🚿✨, and the beautiful surroundings near Lynton and Lynmouth 🌿🌊.

We're especially glad you made the most of the nearby walks — Valley of the Rocks and Watersmeet are definitely stunning (and a good workout too! 😅). Thanks also for your kind words about our team 🙌

We're sorry to hear the shower was cold during your husband's tea-time visit — we’ll definitely look into that to make sure everything’s running smoothly 🔧💧

So pleased to hear you've already booked for next year — we can't wait to welcome you back! 😄📆

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Michael R.

Beggar's Field electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Facilities and and the added extra of food on site.

Disliked Non

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the facilities 🧼 and the bonus of the airstream serving up some lovely treats 🍔☕. Hope to see you again soon! 🏕️✨

Pitches were very organised and level with plenty of space between

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Sarah H.

Beggar's Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly & helpful welcome, shown clear instructions to our pitch and advice on where to visit
Site was very well laid out with extremely clean & warm facilities- showers etc, family shower room and well equipped kitchen area for washing up
Dog walking field and a Airstream van to cater for breakfast & dinner - great place!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled you felt welcomed and well looked after. It's great to hear you enjoyed the clean, warm facilities 🧼🚿, the dog walking field 🐾, and the Airstream van for tasty meals 🍳🌯. We're so pleased you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back soon! 🏕️✨

Nice clean facilities Handy food and…

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Nathaniel V.

Beggar's Field electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice clean facilities
Handy food and drinks van!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the clean facilities 🧼 and made the most of the food & drinks van 🍔. Hope to see you again soon! 🏕️✨

Highly recommend.🤩 beautiful scenery overlooking Lynton…

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Suzanne J.

The View fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Highly recommend.🤩 beautiful scenery overlooking Lynton with sweeping sea views. Immaculate grounds with well maintained pitches and the staff were super friendly. Highly recommend!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the amazing review! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the stunning sea views 🌊, immaculate grounds 🌿, and friendly team 💛. It means the world to hear you'd highly recommend us — we’d love to welcome you back 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 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 BST (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
12.8 mi Methodist Church
13.8 mi Bus Station
13.8 mi The Square
Rail
14.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
16.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
16.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
15.5 mi Minehead Harbour
19.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
24.6 mi Cardiff International Airport
28.5 mi 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 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porlock Weir 8.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 9.1 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 11.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 23.2 mi

National Waterfront Museum 27.9 mi

National Trust

Watersmeet 1.3 mi

Heddon Valley 4.3 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 11.6 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 1.1 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 2.9 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 4.2 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 4.2 mi

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 4.2 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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.