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
- 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
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 15m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
View prices & bookElectric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Avg 7.5m width × 9m depth (67.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
View prices & bookFully-serviced grass and gravel pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 12m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
View prices & bookFully-serviced grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 12m width × 15m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 15m width × 12m depth (180m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 7.6ft width × 11ft length
Arrival daysFrom £55
View prices & bookCamping pod (family)
4 people maximum
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
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained site receives consistently high praise for its exceptionally clean and modern facilities, particularly the shower blocks. Guests frequently highlight the heated outdoor swimming pool, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious pitches. The site's direct access to the Tarka Trail is a significant draw for cyclists and walkers. While some minor issues were noted regarding Wi-Fi connectivity and limited shop stock, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
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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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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
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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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10/10 would stay again, friendly staff, super clean and peaceful
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Size of the pitches
Cleanliness of the facilities
Pool area
Dog exercise area
Dishwasher 🤣
Bubbly, friendly staff
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Beautiful site and grounds. It's clean,…
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful site and grounds. It's clean, safe and was wonderful to have an outdoor pool on site! What a gem, will be back next year!
Disliked Nothing
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That you for a wonderful camping experience.
Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The whole site is immaculate. The showers were hot and powerful. Staff were friendly and accommodating, especially the bar staff and drink prices were very reasonable. The dishwasher was a added luxury.
Pitches were of a good size and well spaced out.
We will definitely visit this campsite again if we return to North Devon.
Disliked The swimming pool being open an additional hour in the evening would have been good especially as the weather was hot during our stay.
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The whole site was very well looked after and clean, we loved it!
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked We really loved the setting and found the site to be very pretty and natural.
It’s just off the Tarka trail, and has lovely ponds and dog exercising area.
The facilities were great, there was a games room, shop, bar and the pool was very clean and warm. The showers were amazing and toulets wete kept very clean.
Every night a different food van came to the site and there was even a dog wash.
The family were very friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back!
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Lovely site - great and clean…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site - great and clean facilities with a pool too . Good little shop onsite with is helpful .
Disliked Not a dislike as such .. bit disappointed that a small MB of WI-FI free - top up required if you need to stream anything in reality.
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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
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.92698°N
4.14944°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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
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
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?
Camping 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.