Smytham Holiday Park

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
A view across the park
Baby pool
Reception, smythies bar, the walled garden and the paddock.
Car charging points
Camping pod
View of pools & countryside
The walled garden
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A view across the park
Baby pool
Reception, smythies bar, the walled garden and the paddock.

  • Rural family-run site over 33 acres 15 minutes' drive from Bideford
  • In the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve
  • Miniature golf and small soft play area in the games room; bike hire
Come to North Devon for a stay in the grounds of a 17th-century manor house. Part open and part woodland, Smytham Holiday Park is in its own cloistered valley with bicycle hire directly on site and access to the Tarka Trail. It's also a rural and family-run site with 33 acres to its name, plus lots of wildlife and ponds to wander around, all part of the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve. Two outdoor heated pools are open in high season, one with a mushroom water feature and a sun terrace. There's plenty of room for running about and playing games on site (if you’ve forgotten a football/cricket kit for evening games, ask at the site reception and they’ll see you sorted), as well as a miniature golf area. A small outdoor play area is on site too, alongside an indoor games room with air hockey, table football, table tennis, a small soft play area and a pool table. And if you fancy a cool drink, head to the family bar, which throws open its doors at peak periods (including the complete school summer holidays). Smytham Holiday Park is a mile from the gardens at RHS Rosemoor and an accessible drive from the wilds of both Dartmoor and Exmoor. A day at the north Devon coast, including the beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay, is around nine to 15 miles from the site.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Open now
Opens 13 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • The bar is open between 17/07 and 01/09.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 30/09 (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.
  • 8 kWh of electricity is included per stay in low season and 5 kWh of electricity is included per stay in mid and high season. Further usage is metered on site at £0.48 per kWh and is payable onsite via the app. The family bar open every night from the 22nd of May to the 31st of May and then from the 17th of July to the 2nd of September. It is also open Friday and Saturday evenings during Easter, May, June and July.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 13 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 132 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally clean and well-maintained campsite with excellent facilities, including modern showers and a heated swimming pool. Pitches are generously sized and well-kept. Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. The site's location is ideal for exploring local attractions and accessing the Tarka Trail. While most guests found everything to their liking, minor points included Wi-Fi limitations and occasional noise. Overall, a highly recommended destination for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

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10/10 would recommend to anybody

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 Carolyne M. 2 reviews

Camping pod (family)

Liked How clean and immaculate the site was and all the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Every single bit of the site is fantastic

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little camping spot

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 bryn r. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities and clean site, but pool hours could be longer

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 Wayne E. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really impressed with this site. The staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, and the whole place was clean and well looked after.
The swimming pool was excellent, and the shower and washroom facilities were modern, spotless, and clearly maintained to a high standard.
There are also some really thoughtful extras, including dedicated areas for washing bikes and wetsuits, plus a separate dog washing station which is a great touch after muddy walks.
The grounds and walking areas are lovely, with plenty of open space around the pitches so you never feel cramped. Overall, a very relaxing and well-equipped place to stay.

Disliked A few small areas for improvement during our stay.
The clubhouse felt a little too small at busy times, and there could sometimes be quite a long wait at the bar for drinks.
It would also be great to see a play area aimed at older children and young teenagers (around 10–16 years old), as the current one seems more suited to younger kids.
The swimming pool was excellent, but the opening hours felt a bit limited. Extending the pool opening times until around 9pm instead of 6pm would make a big difference, especially during warmer evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff and refreshing pool

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NADIA G. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The staff are so friendly, we were only there for a couple of nights over the Bank Holiday. The Tarka trail is perfect for young families, a fairly flat trail with a lovely lunch at the Pub. The pool was spotless and a welcome refreshment in 30 degrees. We'll be back.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet park, staff was amazing. The…

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 sam g. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet park, staff was amazing.
The pool was lush, walks through the woods was nice too.
Clean toilets and showers

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely location staff were great brilliant…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location staff were great brilliant

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovley staff, nice outdoor pool. Very…

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 Sheri m. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovley staff, nice outdoor pool. Very well maintained all round. Peaceful and well spaced out.

Disliked No evening entertainment and not much near by. And people hogging the sun loungers 🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean tidy and friendly park.…

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 michelle r. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean tidy and friendly park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Recommend to anyone who likes a bit of life around them.

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 Peter C. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass and gravel pitch

Liked Wonderful, lively site! Great to be somewhere with so many people enjoying themselves. Great buzz!

We had a serviced pitch on The Meadow. What a view!

Considering a seasonal pitch here because we enjoyed it so much. Thank you all :)

Disliked Nothing.

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TV and fridge inside the pod…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (family)

Liked TV and fridge inside the pod

Disliked No linens included

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 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 path

Nearby 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Smytham Holiday Park

Little Torrington

Great Torrington

Devon

England

EX38 8PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.92698°N
4.14944°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 mi Bideford Quay
6.8 mi Bideford Quay
8.3 mi Square
Rail
8.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
8.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
8.9 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
8.9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

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

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 Torrington for the easy 11-mile pedal along the banks of the Torridge river to Bideford; if walking, head out straight from the site or catch a bus from Great Torrington to explore the four-mile trail from Weare Giffard. The area is a wildlife haven: the North Devon Biosphere was one of the first six UNESCO biosphere sites designated in the UK and covers an area from the heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor down via the sea to Lundy Island. Nature of a different sort can be seen at Bideford’s famed and decidedly individual The Big Sheep and one of dozens of days out in Devon suitable for the kids: take the family along also to the Milky Way Adventure Park, also in Bideford, or to the clay shooting and zorbing of Barnstaple’s Southdown Adventure Park. Plant fans should visit the 65 acres of RHS Rosemoor, a mile from the manor, and Hartland Abbey and Gardens at Bideford, a 12th-century abbey with restored woodland gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 14.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 17.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Smytham Holiday Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.