Lakemoor

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
The cabin in its secluded corner
Lots of space on the pitches
The ark has facilities for two, with private decking area
Decking area with fire pit/bbq
Justin and claire welcome you to their family-run site
Everyone has access to the river taw
Lilies on the lake
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The cabin in its secluded corner
Lots of space on the pitches
The ark has facilities for two, with private decking area

  • Family-run Devon smallholding with eco-friendly amenities and fishing
  • Exmoor Zoo, Saunton Sands and Westward Ho! within 45 minutes' drive
  • Beach area on the River Taw for swims, canoes and paddleboards
A little slice of heaven in Devon, say the owners… and it’s pretty easy to see why. Lakemoor’s location is indeed rather dreamy, on the banks of the River Taw (with a beach area giving access for swims, paddles and launching kayaks or paddleboards) and with a lake thrown in for good measure too. This is a family-run smallholding spread over five acres, which you’ll share with the resident goats, geese and chickens. There’s plenty of ground to go around though, so you’ll have ample space for things like games, campfires (in the firepits provided, please), barbecues and generally scampering about in the open air. Now, if you lived in a place like this you’d want to do your best to preserve it as it should be, right? And so it is with the Lakemoor team too: this is an eco-friendly place with compost toilets, recycling and solar lighting, plus pick-ups for those travelling by public transport (Eggesford railway station is a couple of minutes’ drive away). Despite its rural outlook, this is a site that’s surprisingly easy to access, as it’s just off the A377 Exeter to Barnstaple road (and a little over half an hour’s drive from both). Local settlements are somewhat smaller, but guests have access to a village shop, pub and curry house in the villages of Chawleigh and Chumleigh (both about five minutes’ drive away).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Rent a tent 1
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 15
Open now
Opens 4 April
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

German

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 59 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly staff beautiful site, great showers

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Excellent site, swimming in the river, feeding the animals, friendly hosts, great facilities

Disliked Nothing

Friendly owners, the peaceful green areas sloping down the river, clean tidy…

Overall 9/10

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John C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Friendly owners, the peaceful green areas sloping down the river, clean tidy site

Excellent place to stay. Would recommend it.

Overall 10/10

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Ilse T.

River Field non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The animals, the lake, the river, the facilities, the little shop.
The warm welcome.

Disliked -

From the manager: Hi Ilse, it was lovely to meet you, hope the rest of your trip went well. Claire

Great experience for the whole family!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked So welcoming, breathtaking views and walks. Treated my son so kind, he is a shy and anxious little soul but they included him in feeding the animals and he came out his shell (my son even started conversations off his own back with them)! We will 100% be returning! Such nice people!

From the manager: Thank you for sharing the lovely photos, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.

The couple are friendly and inviting, keep the place spotless.

Overall 8/10

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Naomi J.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Small and quiet, there is a shallow river that the kids loved swimming in. You was allowed firepits as long as there of the ground. There is a couple of animals on the site, that we all enjoyed saying hello to.

Disliked Nothing really

From the manager: It was nice to meet you and your family, we are glad they enjoyed the river and animals.

Fantastic site with everything you need, will definitely be back.

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Paul S.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Stunning location, from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The pitches were perfect a good size and a great size piece of grass for an awning or sun canopy. The walks around the small holding down to the river and around the lake kept us occupied for are stay. If you want a pub it is 5 mins away and the train station about 8 mins.

From the manager: Thank you for your 10 star review and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It was lovely to meet you and we hope you will visit us again soon. All the best Claire & Justin

Wonderful little cabin Warm and cozy and so well equipped. Lovely…

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Isabel G.

The Ark camping pod (lake view)

Liked Wonderful little cabin
Warm and cozy and so well equipped.
Lovely people and setting

Disliked Road noise

From the manager: Thank you for your 10 out of 10 review, very happy to see you will refer us and visit again!

Everything…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything

From the manager: Wow 10/10, fantastic thank you, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in 2025

Excellent site

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James F.

River Field non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Decent sight. Nice small Stream that runs alongside it. Has animals are you able to look around. Friendly had a good vibe

From the manager: Thank you James for taking the time to leave a 10/10 review, and we hope to see you and your lovely family again in 2025

Amazing site with excellent gracious hosts.

Overall 10/10

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Louise C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We had a pitch for our tent with electric which was great for us. We were pitched opposite the animals so the children loved this. One of the owners Justin was brilliant, each night allowing the children to feed all the animals and get them to bed for the night. They loved it. The site had great washing facilities and the honesty shop was well stocked. We will definitely be returning and would absolutely recommend.

From the manager: Thank you Louise for takig the time to share your photos and leave such a lovely review. We look forward to your lovely family visiting us again.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Lakemoor

Barnstaple Road

Chawleigh

Devon

England

EX18 7JY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.89572°N
3.87364°W

Route directions

If following your sat nav from Exeter it will take you to Ford Moor; please continue to the following left instead.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi The Square
8.6 mi The Square
12.3 mi Thomas Cook
Rail
0.6 mi Eggesford Rail Station
3.1 mi Kings Nympton Rail Station
3.8 mi Lapford Rail Station
Ferry
16.7 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
17.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
17.6 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
23 mi Exeter International Airport

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

Time out in the open air here can be spent playing golf (there’s an 18-hole course five minutes away in Chumleigh), taking walks through the hundred-year old Eggesford Forest (five minutes’ drive) or tackling the Tarka Trail by bike – the UK’s longest off-road cycle trail passes handily close to the site. There’s no fishing in the river on site, so if you want to give your angling kit some action, you’ll need to head to Stafford Moor Fishery (15 minutes). If you’d rather head inside for some watery activity, there’s a pool in South Molton (20 minutes) – while you’re here, pay a visit to the Quince Honey Farm for beekeeping demonstrations and a great soft play area. To meet bigger creatures, take yourselves to Watertown Llamas (10 minutes) or choose something a bit more exotic with an outing to Exmoor Zoo (40 minutes). Or of course you could swap countryside time for coast time – the beaches at Saunton Sands and Westward Ho! are about a 45-minute drive from Lakemoor.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 18.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 21.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 22.7 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Croyde Bay 22.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 22.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.9 mi

Castle Drogo 14.1 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 19.2 mi

The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens 19.5 mi

Crealy Great Adventure Park 23.9 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 11.7 mi

Castle Drogo 14.1 mi

Knightshayes Court 17.2 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 17.9 mi

Killerton 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eggesford Station - Eggesford Barton - Nethercott - Eggesford Station 0.5 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 4.3 mi

CASTLE HILL 10.3 mi

WOOD HOUSE 10.4 mi

SIMMONS PARK 12.4 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lakemoor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakemoor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakemoor? Time out in the open air here can be spent playing golf (there’s an 18-hole course five minutes away in Chumleigh), taking walks through the hundred-year old Eggesford Forest (five minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakemoor?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please contact the site if your estimated time of arrival changes.

    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakemoor? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.