Calvert Devon Lodges
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- Modern lodges on the fringes of Exmoor National Park, North Devon
- Newberry Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Barnstaple and Ilfracombe 20 minutes
- Organised activities such as horse riding and archery; indoor pool
On the western edge of Exmoor National Park and a 15-minute drive from the splendid North Devon National Landscape coastline, Calvert Devon Lodges is an excellent option for those looking to squeeze every drop out of an active holiday in North Devon. Exmoor has hiking and mountain-biking trails for all abilities, while watersports and wild swimming await at small sheltered coves like Newberry Beach and Wild Pear Beach.
As well as families and groups of friends, Calvert Devon might appeal to schools and community associations. This is because it is a gold-standard outdoor adventure centre, organising activities such as climbing, horse riding and archery. Experienced instructors are available to guide you through the basics or to help you improve if you’re already a dab hand. There’s an indoor pool (advance booking is recommended), and you’re also a five-minute walk from Wistlandpound Reservoir, where you can angle for trout, do a little birdwatching or just walk with your dog (a welcome guest at both Calvert Devon and Wistlandpound) along the forested paths.
Accommodation is in modern lodges with a combination of bunk and single beds (all bedding is included), plus a private toilet and shower. With prior booking, it’s possible to eat at the on-site restaurant; alternatively, guests can self-cater with camping stoves or (better yet…) sample the home-cooked food in local pubs, of which there are a handful within a 15-minute drive. More dining establishments line the central streets of Ilfracombe and Barnstaple (20 minutes’ drive).
Site type
5Open all year
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).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- All: access to the swimming pool is not included in the rate and is charged £6.00 per adult and £3.00 per child per session.
- Facilities/activities including abseiling and zipwire climbing (indoor or outdoor), crate stack (indoor or outdoor), archery, biking, canoeing, rafting and horse riding are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Calvert Devon Lodges
Wistlandpound
Kentisbury
Devon
England
EX31 4SJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.16371°N
3.93878°W
Route directions
Leave the M5 at junction 27, turn onto the A361 to Barnstaple, and follow the A361 for 25 miles. At North Aller Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A399 (signposted Blackmoor Gate, Brayford and Lynton). Follow the A399 for 11 miles. About a mile after passing Exmoor Zoo (on your left), take a left turn signposted Calvert Exmoor and Wistlandpound Reservoir. Follow this road for about half a mile. Calvert Devon is on your left.
Nearest transport
Coach7.8 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Methodist Church
9.2 mi Garage
Rail8.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
10.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
11.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry8.2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
13.1 mi Instow Ferry Landing
13.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Among the activities at Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre (five minutes’ drive) are meet-and-greet sessions with meerkats and capybaras, and the so-called carnivore experience, where you might get to feed cheetahs and dingoes.
Attractions around Lynmouth (15 minutes) include the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a steep funicular built in 1890 and still going strong, and the Valley of Rocks, a rugged coastal area populated by wild goats. Just inland is National Trust - Watersmeet, an estate with a vast stretch of ancient woodland.
When in Ilfracombe (20 minutes), check out the sheltered harbour, overlooked by the small Chapel of St Nicholas (dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540 and now a lighthouse). Book a ferry to Lundy Island, home to colonies of puffins, or head west along the coastline to the Tunnels Beaches, which can be reached via a series of tunnels carved in Victorian times.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | 5.3 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Lynmouth | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 7.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 8.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.5 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 2.3 mi
Heddon Valley 3.6 mi
Watersmeet 7.3 mi
Holnicote Estate 16.5 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 21.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ARLINGTON COURT 2.6 mi
Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 3.6 mi
Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 3.7 mi
Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 4.4 mi
YOULSTON PARK 4.7 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.
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- Does Calvert Devon Lodges have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Calvert Devon Lodges dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Calvert Devon Lodges? Among the activities at Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre (five minutes’ drive) are meet-and-greet sessions with meerkats and capybaras, and the so-called carnivore experience, where you might get to feed cheetahs and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Calvert Devon Lodges?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Calvert Devon Lodges? From £343.50 (for 3 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.