Smytham Holiday Park












- 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).
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Choose your dates and we'll email when available.
See nearby bookable sitesCamping pod
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 2.3m width x 3.4m length (7.6ft width x 11.0ft length) Calculated area: 7.8m² (83.7ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Camping pod (family)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Dimensions: 2.3m width x 4.8m length (7.5ft width x 15.7ft length) Calculated area: 11.0m² (118.8ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Avg 7.5m width x 9.0m depth (24.6ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 67.5m² (726.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 15.0m width x 12.0m depth (49.2ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown
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No push button shower so you an get under the hot water…
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Liked: No push button shower so you an get under the hot water without it stopping!! :) Heated pool all year around, very refreshing. Good value for money & good service.
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Excellent site
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Liked: Lovely site, really well organized plenty to do ,Big site . Helpful staff, very clean and tidy . lovely grounds. So many ameanaties.level pitch. With loads of space between.
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Waste disposal
Ease of filling water tanks
Swimming pool
Access to tarka trail
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Immaculate with friendly staff.
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Liked: Site was immaculate with friendly staff and plenty for the children to do.
Heated swimming pool was brilliant the kids loved it.
Can't wait to go back again with the dog and try out the new dog facilities.
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As above 👍
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Liked: Size of pitches.
Toilet and showering facilities.
Pool
Dog wash although not used as not needed but a great asset.
Friendly staff.
Very clean
Variety of accommodation,lodges,pods,caravans and camping 👍
Disliked: Golf could be improved upon
Games room made a bit more welcoming
Both a really good thing to have though.
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Excellent site with clean facilities!
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Liked: We loved everything about the site! It was so clean! The shower & toilet blocks were immaculate!
The swimming pool was lovely and the kids loved it!! The games room was nice and abit of something for the kids to do in the evening along with a lovely friendly bar for the adults 😊
Disliked: Nothing, we really enjoyed our stay.
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Clean site with good amenities. Toilet and shower block spotless. Good…
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Liked: Clean site with good amenities. Toilet and shower block spotless. Good facilities including freezer for ice packs, dog wash facilities and nice warm pool.
Disliked: Smallish pitches (number 9).
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Excellent site. Clean facilities, friendly staff and fab pitches
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Liked: Fantastic stay. Friendly staff, very clean showers and toilets and immaculate grounds around the area. Our first time staying there and will definitely book again
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Excellent site!
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Liked: We have just had a lovely long weekend at Smytham holiday park on a level touring pitch! The site is very clean and well maintained, the staff are very friendly and helpful! Nice big dog park and easy access on to the tarka trail! So peaceful! We would highly recommend this site and we have provisionally booked to go back next year!
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Liked: Lovely site, absolutely immaculate facilities.
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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 TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
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 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 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
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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.