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).
- 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
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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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
Calculated area: 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




















Amazing campsite, family friendly and peaceful
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Swimming pool
Flat pitch
A very well kept campsite
Excellent price
Lovely location
Disliked Shop could be bigger and maybe a bar could of been open
Good but lost a point on my review for each of the dislikes, shame
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Site was lovely and clean, good location, good size pitches, lots of facilities, bathrooms and showers were lovely and new. Also had a launderette and even a dishwasher!! Some lovely looking walks but due to the heat we didn't go far.
It's maybe a 20 mins drive to westward Ho! which was lovely and about 15mins from there to Clovelly village which is stunning
It really was a lovely place and the staff I spoke with seemed very friendly. which is why I'm gutted to have to put some "dislikes" but think it's fair to let other people booking know some of the details.
Disliked So the showers were great, but crazy powerful and you couldn't change the angle so first time I used I got all my dry clothes wet
The pool is lovely but for some reason closes at 4.30. we went on the hottest day of the year and would have been so nice if it stayed open until maybe 6pm. Particularly as it isn't staffed and the owners/managers live on site.
Also it's advertised on pitch up as having a bar and verandah however when we arrived and got a leaflet with site details it just said "bar closed" this wouldn't have been an issue however it's clearly mentioned on the advert and I noticed a review from over a year ago saying the same so they have had over a year to correct their advert.
This is quite disappointing, particularly as the site is in a great, but a little remote, location. If you advertise something you should provide it, a pet peeve of mine is false advertising, I really liked this site and would return even with this, but I just can't give it full marks because of it and I can't give 10/10 on value for money, even tho the price was good as I was paying for something that I couldn't get.
Great Devon stop off
Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Very clean and warm showers, very well maintained site with a range of different pitches to suite all travelers. Easy access to the Tarka trail and and a great meadow for dog walking. Did not try the pool !!
Very clean and well maintained fully serviced caravan pitch. Aerial TV…
Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch
Liked Very clean and well maintained fully serviced caravan pitch. Aerial TV reception was good plus an option to link to the post. Toilets were immaculate. Very peaceful site and walks available. The site is located far from any pub or restaurant and transport is necessary or bus at the end of the driveway.
Disliked Mobile signal from either EE or Three was practically non existent and we couldn't watch for instance i-player even through we have our own wi-fi with good aerial. Wi-fi from the site wouldn't even start to connect (we were sited on new upper level pitches).
Huge pitch! Friendly staff. Warm pool. Very impressive bathroom facilities. Everything you could want…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Huge pitch!
Friendly staff. Warm pool. Very impressive bathroom facilities.
Everything you could want from a holiday park.
Disliked Nothing
Sshh … Fabulous don’t tell anyone!
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly welcome. Clean, well kept site . Good shower toilet facilities. Dishwasher in the dishwashing block. laundry facilities. Games room. Area for ball games. Lovely outdoor pool . Quiet site . Access to tarmac trail. Level pitches
Disliked Cycle access Tarka trail ok in the dry. Potentially hazardous in the wet.
.Excellent, well maintained and spotlessly clean facilities.
Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Spaciousness of Park. Everything was spotlessly clean and very well maintained.
Helpful staff
Disliked Not a dislike but an observation. Showers were good and powerful, but direction of water flow wasn’t adjustable and wet half of changing side of cubicle
Great stay! What a lovely site
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The swimming pool
How clean and well maintained it was
Friendly staff
Disliked Nothing
Very nice stay.
Camping pod (family)
Liked Very clean and tidy. Pool was lovely and warm.
A lovely male worker even helped us out by getting rid of a spider!!
Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean and modern showers
Good priced shop ( basic but all the essentials)
Warm swimming pool
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.
Nearest 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. - 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.