Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

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Campsite
Campsite
Private outdoor area
Pet friendly camping pod
Geodome exterior
New bay view pitches
New bay view pitches
Views from pods
Pitches adequate for small tents and campervans up to 5m
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Private outdoor area
Pet friendly camping pod
Geodome exterior

  • Peaceful Lynmouth site with views over the Bristol Channel
  • In Exmoor National Park, 30 minutes' drive to Ilfracombe and Minehead
  • Food shop and wifi on site; five minutes' drive to Lynmouth harbour
In need of a Devon des res with smashing views? Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is a quiet site in the hills above Lynton and Lynmouth in the Exmoor National Park. As it's got direct access to the A39, it's a top contender if you're looking for a base to explore the Devon and Somerset coast. Needless to say, there's plenty of stunning scenery around here: keep your eyes peeled for resident wildlife like wild ponies, red deer and birds of prey. The surrounding countryside is also full of trails for rural rambles, including the long-distance South West Coast Path. Dogs are welcome at the site and direct access to footpaths makes it a breeze to keep Fido fit and healthy. Lynmouth Holiday Retreat has plenty of practical benefits too: facilities include a food shop, wifi, a washing-up area and a launderette to keep your gear spick and span. If you find yourself getting peckish, feel free to set up a barbecue, order a takeaway or head down into Lynton (five minutes away) to stock up at the supermarket. You'll likely want to linger here for a stroll around its picture-worthy cottages, fishing boats and genteel Victorian buildings. Alternatively, forage for your own supper by taking the kids crabbing down at Lynmouth harbour (five minutes' drive).

Campground type

Caravans for hire 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Caravan sites 30
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 43
Open now
Opens 24 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 24 Mar to

Open from Mon, 23 Mar to

This site is a member of Coast and Country Parks group.

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 668 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great views, super clean, modern amenities (dishwasher, dog wash!). Friendly, helpful staff are a big plus. Top spot for dogs with enclosed fields. Steep walks to towns, but a fantastic stay overall. Many keen to come back.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Hedges around my site gave privacy Shower block good modern and spotlessly clean Able…

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Hazel H.

The View fully-serviced concrete slab motorhome site (no awning)

Liked Hedges around my site gave privacy
Shower block good modern and spotlessly clean
Able to order bread and pastries each morning
Level pitch

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're really pleased you enjoyed hedges to give some privacy, spotless facilities, and those fresh morning pastries 🥐✨

Great to hear the level pitch suited you too – and we love that there were no dislikes! 💛

We’d be delighted to welcome you back again soon!

Pretty, friendly site but off the beaten track

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Anonymous

The View fully-serviced grass caravan site

Liked Fantastic views.
Good sized pitches.
Beautiful environment.
Friendly staff.
Excellent dog facilities.
Good snack van with great drinks and snacks.

Disliked Problems with the chemical waste (it backed up three times during our visit which was inconvenient and did result in some unpleasant whiffs, though to be fair, staff responded quickly).
Distance to town, shop, etc - 1 1/4 mile walk to Lynton was very deceptive, as it's actually quite a challenging walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're really glad you enjoyed the stunning views, spacious pitches, and friendly atmosphere – and that your pup enjoyed the dog-friendly facilities too! 🐾🌿

Delighted the snack van hit the spot as well 🍔🍹

We're really sorry about the issues with the chemical waste during your stay and totally understand how unpleasant that must’ve been – thank you for your patience, and we’re glad our team responded quickly.
However we are glad this has been mentioned so future guests are aware - there are some things that can not be flushed such as wet wipes which seemed to be the thing that kept blocking up the facility. 🛠️

And yes – that walk to Lynton can be deceptively steep! Thankfully, there’s always the option to drive or hop on the bus nearby 🚐

Thanks again for your helpful feedback – we’d love to welcome you back again! 💛
— The Lynmouth Holiday Retreat Team 🌊

Amazing views with outstanding facilities

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Julie D.

The View fully-serviced grass caravan site

Liked Everything! The facilities were excellent, lots of thought has clearly gone into every aspect. They need to show these off more in their marketing, tried to explain how good it was to friends but limited info on the website. Staff very friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loverly site we will definitely stay again…

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Anonymous

Beggar's Field powered grass caravan site

Liked Loverly site we will definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely words! 😊 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and plan to return – that means the world to us 💚⛺

Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! 🏕️🌄

Comfortable stay

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Cheryl T.

Beggar's Field powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Great facilities, well maintained & cleaned along with a lovely location overlooking the sea across Lynton & Lynmouth.
Excellent value compared to similar sites.
Nice little shop & food vendor offering hot food & cocktails at the weekends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for the lovely review! 😊We are very proud of our clean and well-maintained facilities, and the stunning views over Lynton & Lynmouth are very special 🌊⛰️ It’s great to know you found us good value and appreciated the little extras like the shop and our weekend food & cocktail options at Eat at the Retreat 🍔🍹

We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌟

We will go again

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Stuart D.

Rabbit Field powered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Super position for North Devon
Lovely views
Good facilities

Disliked Allowing you to arrive a little early but charging you extra is greedy.
A great shame the pub next door is now closed
Trying to book through their internet seems impossible and they are very slow to reply to a phone call.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review 😊 We're really glad you enjoyed the location, stunning views 🌄, and our facilities 🧼 – it’s always great to hear!

We appreciate your honest feedback too. The optional early arrival fee helps us manage changeover days smoothly, especially when pitches need time to be cleaned and prepared ⏰. We always want guests to have the best possible experience from the moment they arrive. (We also make you aware of this charge ahead of time with out emails)

Like you, we’re also sad the pub next door is now closed 🍻 – fingers crossed something new and exciting opens there in the future.

Apologies for the difficulty reaching us – we’re a small team 💬 and the phone is in the shop/reception area, so during busy times we’re often helping guests on site and can’t always answer straight away. We completely understand it can be frustrating and really appreciate your patience.

Thanks again for your helpful feedback – we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🏕️🌿💚

Beau camping bien entretenu avec installations modernes, très propres.

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Anonymous

Beggar's Field powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Beau camping, calme, très bien entretenu. Beaux emplacements sur herbe plans. Installations modernes et très propres.
Excellente communication avec tous les détails d'installation.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the well-maintained grassy pitches, and our modern, spotless facilities 🌿⛺

We also really appreciate your kind words about our communication – we do our best to make everything clear and easy for your arrival ✉️📍

We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Everything…

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stuart M.

Beggar's Field powered gravel and concrete caravan site (water hook-up)

Liked Everything

Disliked Hard standing Hard core to big need to be smaller stones.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you loved everything about your stay – that really means a lot to us 💚⛺

We also really appreciate your feedback about the hardstanding. They are due to be re-done this winter while we're closed, so improvements are definitely on the way 🛠️🪨

We hope to welcome you back again soon for an even better stay! 🏕️🌿🐾

Excellent site, friendly staff, amazing views and VERY dog friendly!

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Nichola B.

Bay View powered grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked - Great view from our pitch (Bay View).
- Very friendly staff, especially on check in. The gentleman walked me through everything I needed to know and where to find out pitch.
- The facilities were very well maintained.
- Plenty of spaces to do the washing up, plus the option of a dishwasher that only takes 5 minutes (no dishwasher tablets needed).
- Laundry room which takes coins only and has washing machine and dryer.
- A dog washing area.
- An enclosed dog field which is very big.
- The option to order fresh, hot pastries for the next morning and coffee.
- Every Monday they have a pizza fan which has a lovely menu and their pizzas are brilliant. You can buy soft drinks and dips too.
- On Friday through till Sunday they have a good van that does cocktails, milkshakes, burgers, hotdogs, and chips.
- Only a short drive from the beautiful Lynton.
- Best dog friendly campsite I've been to

Disliked - The shower room is very well maintained and clean but the showers don't stay on for very long and you have to press the button a lot.
- We were staying in a tent pitch and despite being quite some distance from the glamping pods, a big group arrived on the Friday and we're very loud even past the noise curfew of 10pm. Due to the reception being closed there was no one to mention this to and we were out early in the mornings and late back on the evenings. So the no loud noise after 10pm is hard to regulate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving a detailed and thoughtful review for us! 😊 It's lovely to know you enjoyed your stay – from the great views and friendly check-in to our facilities, dog-friendly spaces 🐾, and those little touches like fresh morning pastries and weekend treats at Eat at the Retreat 🍕🍔🍹. It really means a lot to hear it's the best dog-friendly campsite you've been to!

We do appreciate your feedback on the showers – we know the timed buttons can be a bit of a juggle and although this has been tweaked we may need to revisit the timings on some showers it seems🚿⏳. We're also really sorry to hear about the noise disturbance during your stay. While our reception is closed after hours, on check in it is made quite clear that we have an out of hours contact number where you can speak to a staff member should you run into any emergencies or issues such as noise disturbance past curfew.

Thankyou for taking the time to leave us such a detailed review! We hope we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! 😊🌟

The facilities were excellent but the most lovely thing about the trip…

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Fiona H.

Valley View unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The facilities were excellent but the most lovely thing about the trip were the reception staff , they were so helpful and welcoming!
The site is beautifully maintained and the views are stunning and the location is superb.
The dog area is also lovely ☺️

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the lovely review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the facilities, the views, and our beautiful location 🌿🏕️

A special thank you for the kind words about our reception team – they’ll be over the moon to hear that! 🙌 And we're glad you and your pup enjoyed the dog area too 🐾🐶

Hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay! 🌄

Features

Dogs 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

Manor Farm

Lynton

Devon

England

EX35 6LD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21807°N
3.8293°W

Route directions

Larger campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans are advised to approach the site from the west, via Barbrook on the A39. Access is available from the east on the A39 via Hillsford Bridge, but there are steep hairpin bends to negotiate.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Methodist Church
22.2 km Bus Station
22.3 km The Square
Rail
22.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
26.3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
26.9 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
19.7 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
24.9 km Minehead Harbour
30.9 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
39.6 km Cardiff International Airport
45.9 km Swansea 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

Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular cliff railway that connects the twin towns. In the surrounding countryside, you can marvel at the geological formations of the Valley of the Rocks (10 minutes) or head out to the forest around Watersmeet (15 minutes) for waterfalls and an elegant Victorian tea room. Many head to this part of the country in search of outdoor pursuits, so sporty types may well be pleased to learn that Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is close to a stables (10 minutes), fishing lake (20 minutes) and golf club (40 minutes). To really get that blood pumping, hike some or all of the 14 miles along the coast to Combe Martin, a hilly stretch of the South West Coast Path that includes this trail's highest point. You may, of course, prefer a day lounging on the beach (and with beaches like these, who can blame you?). Top seaside towns nearby include Minehead, with its rockpools, and Ilfracombe with its castle and aquarium (both half an hour away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 1.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porlock Weir 14.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 14.6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 18.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 20.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 37.4 km

National Waterfront Museum 44.9 km

National Trust

Watersmeet 2.1 km

Heddon Valley 6.9 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13.4 km

Holnicote Estate 18.6 km

Dunster Working Watermill 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 1.7 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 4.7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6.8 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6.8 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6.8 km

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lynmouth Holiday Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lynmouth Holiday Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lynmouth Holiday Retreat?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? From $36.93 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.