Holdstrong Farmhouse

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 7.7 7 reviews
Picnic table (added by manager 21 Jul 2021)
View of tamar valley (added by manager 23 may 2021)
Garden area (added by manager 21 jul 2021)
The camping field (added by manager 23 may 2021)

  • Wild camping field with Tamar Valley views on the edge of Dartmoor
  • A five-minute drive to Lydford Gorge and the Granite Way Cycle Track
  • Back-to-basics site close to a farm shop, vineyard and moorland hikes
Holdstrong Farmhouse is the clever choice for anyone who wants to go camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park – but not on a formal campsite. And without the crowds. At this semi-wild meadow spot, there is plenty of room – nearly 16 acres in fact – for dogs and kids to play safely without bothering anyone else. This large field also brings you spectacular views over the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Dartmoor (five minutes’ drive), its wild hiking, craggy tors and wild ponies, really is on the doorstep. There are a handful of National Trust stately piles to see too, as well as adventure parks offering fun rides for the kids. You can pick up local goodies for the barbecue from Lydford Farm Shop (five minutes) or head to the huge supermarket in Launceston (20 minutes) for major stocking up. You won’t be short of pubs and tea rooms in those winding Cornish lanes – and there’s also a winery (five minutes) where you can tour the vines and tuck into sampling the wares as well local cheese and charcuterie platters. And please remember this is pretty much wild camping, so although toilets and running water are available, there are no showers or washing-up facilities.

Site type

Tent pitches 2
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Unfortunately due to the weather we were forced to cancel the day…

Overall 10/10
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Angus I. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Unfortunately due to the weather we were forced to cancel the day before but I am sure we will book again. The hosts were extremely understanding

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Amazing views of the tamar valley

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Caron Q. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Views were amazing, lady was very friendly, if you like wild camping this site is for its basic but this is what we wanted. We were lucky enough to be camping with no-one else. Would visit again. Loads of birds singing and buzzards above Yr head

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The scenery was lovely with a real sense of remoteness and countryside.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The scenery was lovely with a real sense of remoteness and countryside. Good access to nearby forest and creek. Friendly staff with a greater sense of freedom than ordinary campsites.

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Peaceful spot with great views.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful location, plenty of birdsong, and stunning views to Brentor and Dartmoor.

Disliked: Toilet needs a good clear out and clean out. Grass is extremely long and needs a pathway cut through it.

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The view…

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Thomas S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The view

Disliked: There was no loo roll or hand wash in the toilet. The toilet was not clean. We paid £19 all in all for one night (two of us). £4 was paid for a firepit. The firepit had a big hole in the middle and we were given a few bits of wet wood but we amazingly made it work. The only thing that was good was the view but if you want to run a 'campsite' then the least you need is a basic toilet set up.

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Lovely views and rural setting. Lots of space. Friendly owners, we had…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Donna R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely views and rural setting. Lots of space. Friendly owners, we had a lovely time.

Disliked: Overall a lovely stay and spacious for the kids,although a little trek to the toilet, through long grass! It would have been lovely to be able to park by our pitches and an added extra to have some toilet roll and hand wash in the toilet as I didn't see a note to bring these on the write up. Luckily we did! 😊

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The pitch was an entire field to ourselves…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Courtnay S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The pitch was an entire field to ourselves

Disliked: The toilet

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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

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

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Holdstrong Farmhouse

Coryton

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4PQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.65095°N
-4.1436°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Thomas Cook
16.9 mi Burraton Cross
Rail
8.6 mi Okehampton Rail Station
9.9 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
11 mi Calstock Rail Station
Ferry
19.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
19.2 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
19.7 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Dartmoor National Park: five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lydford Gorge (walks): five minutes - Granite Way Cycle Track: five minutes - Tamar Valley AONB: 20 minutes - Trethorne Leisure Park: 25 minutes - Golf: 30 minutes - Hidden Valley (adventure park): 30 minutes - Dartmoor Prison Museum: 30 minutes - National Trust - Buckland Abbey: 35 minutes - National Trust - Cotehele: 35 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Plymouth Hoe West 19.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plymouth Hoe East 19.8 mi Estuary N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Widemouth Sand 20.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portwrinkle 21.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sharrow 21.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 14.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 19.5 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.2 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 1.6 mi

Lawrence House 9.7 mi

Finch Foundry 10.9 mi

Cotehele 11.4 mi

Cotehele Mill 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

SYDENHAM HOUSE 3.5 mi

HAYNE MANOR 4 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6 mi

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 7.4 mi

ENDSLEIGH 7.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Holdstrong Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holdstrong Farmhouse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holdstrong Farmhouse? Local attractions and activities include: - Dartmoor National Park: five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lydford Gorge (walks): five minutes - Granite Way Cycle Track: five minutes - Tamar Valley AONB: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holdstrong Farmhouse?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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