General
- 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
Smytham Holiday Park is in north Devon in the grounds of a 17th-century manor house. Part open and part woodland, it's in its own cloistered valley with direct access to the walking and pedalling meanders of the Tarka Trail. It's also a rural and family-run campsite over 33 acres with a lot of wildlife and ponds to wander around, all part of the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
An outdoor solar-heated summer pool with sun terrace is on site for swimming or basking in the sun. There's also a putting green and a high-season bar with verandah from which to watch the Devon sunset.
There's plenty of room for running about and play games (if you’ve forgotten a football/cricket kit for evening games, ask at the site reception and they’ll see you sorted). A small play area is on site too, next to the indoor games room with air hockey, table football, table tennis and pool (another pool table, for adults only, is available in the bar).
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
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Avg 7.5m width x 9.0m depth (24.6ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 67.5m² (726.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 15.0m depth (39.4ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 180.0m² (1937.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
Super clean modern facilities good size pitches with water near … Andy V.Confirmed
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Toilets is a very cleen Artur G.Confirmed
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Beautiful site, great showers Steve F.Confirmed
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Would definitely go again Terry P.Confirmed
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Lovely stay. Timmy B.Confirmed
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Pool was great, nice and warm. Kids loves the games … Joanne G.Confirmed
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Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)
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
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
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Bideford Quay
— 6.8 miles
Bideford Quay — 6.8 miles
Square — 8.3 miles
- Train stations
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Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
— 8.2 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 8.7 miles
Portsmouth Arms Rail Station — 8.9 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bideford Ferry Landing
— 6.8 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 8.7 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 8.9 miles
- Airports
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Exeter International Airport
— 34.8 miles
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.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (1.2 miles)
- Castle Drogo (21.7 miles)
National Trust
- Finch Foundry (16.7 miles)
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (16.8 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 11 a.m. |
Smytham Holiday Park cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £20.00 fee.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Smytham Holiday Park will debit the balance from your card 6 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 6 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.