Morwellham Quay

From £40 For 1 night, 1 adult 9.3 3 reviews
Visitor image of the tent and caravan pitches, and the ship in the back (added by manager 07 Sep 2023)
Visitor image of the great scenery (added by manager 07 sep 2023)
Visitor image of their pitch (added by manager 07 sep 2023)
Touring pitches (added by manager 05 jul 2020)

  • Well-maintained park on the banks of the river Tamar
  • A 10-minute drive from Tavistock; 35 minutes from Plymouth
  • Local pub, shop and restaurant in the village
Take a spot at Tamar Valley site Morwellham Quay and you'll get to stay in a place where gorgeous river views and all sorts of easy outings come together for all-round smashing Devon hols. If you're eyeing a break in this leafy part of Devon, you'll probably be interested in getting out into the surrounding country by bike or on foot (perhaps with a dog trotting along behind). All manner of hikes and two-wheeled jaunts can be organised here, whether you opt for riverside rambles or the footpaths that crisscross the countryside adjacent to the park. Need a restorative tipple pre- and/or post-walk? This site's friendly village pub may very well help you on your merry way… and there's a play area to cater for nippers who've still got a bit of energy to burn while you sip. Salty sea dogs heading for the Devon or Cornwall coast can also plant their flag here: once a working port, Morwellham Quay is a breezy 35 minutes from Plymouth and 45 minutes from Looe. Riverside explores are also on the cards: here you can bring your rod and fish in the Tamar, with several spots to hire kayaks and canoes nearby. Guests at Morwellham Quay can access the soft play area for under 12s for free, but the mine train will require an extra fee.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 13
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The restaurant is open between 09/08 and 27/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 09/08 and 27/09.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar is open between 09/08 and 27/09.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Everyone was so welcoming, great food and drinks at the pub. Can’t wait…

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

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everyone was so welcoming, great food and drinks at the pub. Can’t wait to go back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site great facilities and the staff was great on

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
alan j. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything nice. Perfect spot right by the river great serivce and great location the chap that guided us to the spot was brilliant and couldn't help enough. wife daughter and her friend loved it there toilets was brilliant unsure about the Wi-Fi but wasnt the for internet. Thanks for a great stay will be back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Position, friendliness of staff.…

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

Non-electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Position, friendliness of staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Waterslide

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

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

Gastronomic delight

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Morwellham Quay

Morwellham

Devon

England

PL19 8JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.5065°N
-4.19297°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.5 mi Bus Station
6.6 mi Burraton Cross
6.7 mi Burraton Cross
Rail
0.9 mi Calstock Rail Station
1.3 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
1.5 mi Bere Alston Rail Station
Ferry
9 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
9.1 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
9.8 mi Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

The Tamar Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and as such has oodles of woodlands, valleys and watery vistas to discover. If you want to check out every twist and turn of the Tamar on a self-powered paddle, head to the nearby village of Calstock (15 minutes' drive) and hire a canoe or kayak. Fans of long walks will want to dash off to nearby Dartmoor (15 minutes) for hikes across open country and the chance to meet semi-wild ponies. A stranger to these parts? Head 10 minutes down the road to the visitor centre in Tavistock to get your bearings. For those who like their landscapes less rugged, this part of the world has a brill bunch of well-tended National Trust properties, including Buckland Abbey (15 minutes), Cotehele House (20 minutes) and Saltram Park (40 minutes). Plymouth (35 minutes) makes another top choice for a family-friendly day trip. Head down here for great sea views at Hoe Park, marine adventures at the National Marine Aquarium or saltwater swims free of sand and seaweed at Tinside Lido. If traveling with tots who need to let off some steam, check out Treasure Island activity park in the city centre for miniature golf, trampolines and digger rides galore.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Plymouth Hoe West 10.1 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Plymouth Hoe East 10.1 mi Estuary N/A Good Excellent Excellent
Portwrinkle 11.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sharrow 11.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Tregonhawke 11.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 10 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 11 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.4 mi

Castle Drogo 21.2 mi

Eden Project 26.9 mi

National Trust

Cotehele Mill 1.7 mi

Cotehele 1.7 mi

Buckland Abbey 3.2 mi

Saltram 10 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 10 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

COTEHELE 1.6 mi

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 1.7 mi

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 3.4 mi

Bere Ferrers Station - River Tavy - Ley Farm - Liphook 3.8 mi

Meavy - Callisham Tor - Wigford Down - Ringmoor Down 6.1 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, Cornwall 26.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Devon?

  • Does Morwellham Quay have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Morwellham Quay dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Morwellham Quay? The Tamar Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and as such has oodles of woodlands, valleys and watery vistas to discover. If you want to check out every twist and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Morwellham Quay?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Morwellham Quay? From £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.