Smytham Holiday Park
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- 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
Site type
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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).
- 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 site: no music is allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 13 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.5/10
15 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 15m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 9.5/10
62 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.5/10
53 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Avg 7.5m width × 9m depth (67.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch
6 people maximum 9.5/10
10 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 12m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Fully-serviced grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 10/10
5 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 15m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.5/10
15 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 12m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Camping pod
2 people maximum 8.4/10
5 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.6ft width × 11ft length
Arrival daysFrom £55
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Camping pod (family)
4 people maximum 9.8/10
13 reviews No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Dimensions: 7.5ft width × 15.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained site with friendly, helpful staff. Visitors highlight the superb facilities, particularly the outstanding toilet and shower blocks, and the heated outdoor swimming pool. The large, level pitches and direct access to the Tarka Trail are also praised. While some guests noted issues with WiFi, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors expressing a strong desire to return.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked very well laid out very clean and well looked after .
Disliked showers were a bit too fierce and wetted the changing area of the cubicle a bit too much but overall were very good .
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Great site. In great location.
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch
Liked The location. The site facilities. Friendly helpful staff. Great pitches. Provided picnic benches. Nearby town is great well worth a visit.
Disliked Nothing.
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Brilliant weekend get away!
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The communal facilities were exceptional.
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We had a lovely stay here,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We had a lovely stay here, the staff were very welcoming and helpful.
The pitches were a great size, all of the immunities were spotless, as soon as there was a sign of dirt it was cleaned immediately!
The park was great for the kids as well as lots of space for them to roam free.
There was also a Polish food truck that turned up and was a great option for dinner.
Disliked Nothing.
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A lovely campsite, great facilities. We will definitely be back again.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Excellent campsite, friendly staff, very clean bathroom facilities
Lovely swimming pool
Games room a great idea for older children
Direct access to the Tarka Trail - we took our bikes but there is a bike hire on site
Reasonably priced shop and bar
Different Food vans during the evenings in high season were a nice option
Bike wash area and dog wash are perfect added extras
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Fantastic facilities and run brilliantly
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Pitch
Pool
Bar
Golf
Park
Games room
Staff
Toilets
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic site. We loved the pool,…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch
Liked Fantastic site. We loved the pool, the shop, the cycle hire and the onsite bar. The facilities were always spotless. The laundrette was also the cheapest I’ve used at a site. Great location for the Tarka trail, and a Lidl 5min away for food shopping. Didn’t use the WiFi, had moderate signal with EE which was enough to get watch a bit of Netflix if I fancied it. We were on one of the newer pitches higher up the hill, and they are very level, to the point where we are not sure our awning has ever looked so good before! The dogs also had a great time, and enjoyed our trips to the bar and sitting round the pool with me, watching the kids swim. And having a picnic table on the pitch was a real game changer. Never had one on a pitch before, wasn’t sure we’d use it, but it was so good to have and we used it loads. We really had a great time here.
Disliked Nothing, already considering booking again for next summer.
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So enjoyed this site, we will recommend it to everybody.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Everything! The staff at the reception were really welcoming and check in was easy, the site was fabulous and extremely clean and tidy, the shower, toilets, swimming pool and laundrette room were all the cleanest that I’ve seen. The bar was lovely for a nice cold drink at the end of the day.Overall a fantastic place.
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Lovely sight nice and clean…
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely sight nice and clean
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great for family’s with young children
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great clean site and welcoming staff. Well stocked shop and visiting food vendors. Easy to access local areas. Amazing for young children felt safe.
Disliked Noisy neighbours, playing loud music into early morning with LED lights flashing. This should have been dealt with by staff at the time, staff very relaxed about the situation. Was offered another pitch eventually but decided that the place wasn’t for us.
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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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit pathNearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Smytham Holiday Park
Little Torrington
Great Torrington
Devon
England
EX38 8PU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.92698°N
4.14944°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Ho! | 8.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 13.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Croyde Bay | 14.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 17.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 1.2 mi
Castle Drogo 21.7 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 30.5 mi
The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 31.6 mi
Tintagel Castle 32.1 mi
National Trust
Finch Foundry 16.7 mi
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 16.8 mi
Lydford Gorge 19.7 mi
Castle Drogo 21.7 mi
Lawrence House 22 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 1.9 mi
TAPELEY PARK 7.9 mi
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 9.3 mi
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 10.2 mi
KING'S NYMPTON PARK 11.1 mi
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 148.7 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 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?
Read moreCamping and touring 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 £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.