Welbeck Manor

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  • Motorhome aire in the grounds of a hotel next to Dartmoor Zoo
  • Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Plymouth 20 minutes
  • Golf course; discounted meals at the hotel restaurant; dogs welcome
Need an overnight break when driving through Devon but are after something more than any old motorhome stopover area? Consider Welbeck Manor, a small aire about 20 minutes’ drive from Plymouth, on the outskirts of the village of Sparkwell (and about half a mile from Dartmoor Zoo, so you might hear the occasional lion roar in the night…). This peaceful spot sits in the grounds of a hotel with a golf course; motorhome guests are welcome to use the facilities, so make sure you come with your appetite (there’s a discount on hotel meals – and at the bar) as well as your irons and putters. Dogs are welcome on site, but please make sure they are on a lead at all times. Spacious hardstanding and grass pitches have gorgeous views of the South Hams, and Dartmoor National Park is a 15-minute drive away – pretty handy for a day out, whether you fancy a birdwatching expedition in the Hanger Down area, a hike among prehistoric stone circles such as Brisworthy or Ringmoor, or just a relaxed exploration of the park’s rugged landscapes. Alternatively, head to National Trust - Plymbridge Woods (15 minutes’ drive), an area of ancient woodland and moorland where you might spot free-roaming ponies, or the South West Coast Path (25 minutes), which goes past beaches such as Bovisand, with golden sands, shallow waters and rockpools. And if your kids get a taste for exploring marine life, the Wembury Marine Centre (25 minutes) organises guided rockpool safaris on Wembury Beach.

Site type

Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 4
Motorhome pitches 4
Open all year
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Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Composting toilet 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Aire Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Welbeck Manor

Sparkwell

Plymouth

Devon

England

PL7 5DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.40569°N
3.99476°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi Town Hall
3.6 mi BP Garage
4.3 mi Plymouth Road Superstore
Rail
4.1 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
6.8 mi Plymouth Rail Station
8 mi Devonport Rail Station
Ferry
6.7 mi Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage
6.8 mi Newton Ferrers 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

On the outskirts of Plymouth, National Trust - Saltram (15 minutes’ drive) is an elegant Georgian mansion with splendid decorative touches, including exquisite Chinese wallpapers, plus a superb art collection. Its gardens are a riot of colour in the summer months, with roses, foxgloves and a fragrant orange grove. In Plymouth (20 minutes), the Hoe is a clifftop park with the historic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the Belvedere (aka the 'Wedding Cake') and assorted military memorials. At the foot of the cliff is the Tinside Lido, an Art Deco swimming pool. After exploring the Hoe, head to the harbour to see the Mayflower Steps Memorial or visit the National Marine Aquarium. Paignton (50 minutes) has sandy beaches with shallow waters for relaxed paddles, a pier with fairground rides and miniature golf, and (just out of town) the Splashdown Quaywest aquatic park, with twisty waterslides and a pirate-themed play area.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Mothecombe 6.9 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Plymouth Hoe East 7.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe West 7.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wembury 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodN/A
Bovisand 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 0.3 mi

National Marine Aquarium 6.6 mi

Buckfast Abbey 11.4 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 18.2 mi

Living Coasts 21 mi

National Trust

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 4.2 mi

Saltram 4.2 mi

Wembury 7.1 mi

Buckland Abbey 8 mi

Cotehele 11.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sparkwell - Baccamore - Smallhanger - Crownhill Down 0.2 mi

PLYMPTON HOUSE 2.6 mi

Moorland Hotel - Wotter - Saddlesborough Tor - Cadover Bridge - Pipeline - Shaugh Prior - Beatland Corner 3.1 mi

New Waste CP - Stalldown Barrow - Downing's House 3.1 mi

Ivybridge Viaduct - Pit Hill Farm - Hall Farm - Henlake Down 3.3 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 Welbeck Manor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Welbeck Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Welbeck Manor? On the outskirts of Plymouth, National Trust - Saltram (15 minutes’ drive) is an elegant Georgian mansion with splendid decorative touches, including exquisite Chinese wallpapers, plus a superb art collection. Its gardens … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Welbeck Manor?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Welbeck Manor? From £12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.