Dartmoor Halfway Inn

View prices & book 8.7 192 reviews
View of the site from hill, plenty of open green space on site
View of the site from hill, plenty of open green space on site
River lemon, which passes just behind the site
The bell tents
Plenty of open green space on site
The entrance to bell tent 's'
The bell tents
Pitches in sunny and shady spots
Outside the pub
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River lemon, which passes just behind the site
The bell tents
Plenty of open green space on site

  • Riverside site in the grounds of a pub-restaurant
  • A couple of minutes’ drive from the edge of Dartmoor National Park
  • A 10-minute drive from Newton Abbot and 30 from Torquay
Want to feel like you’re getting a secluded and peaceful getaway without having to give up being close to other people? At Dartmoor Halfway Inn, a family-friendly site in the grounds of a pub-restaurant 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Newton Abbot in Devon, South West England, you get the best of both worlds. Two minutes from the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Halfway Inn is well placed for exploration – you can walk, cycle, ride, canoe or climb your way around the park, travel from scenic village to scenic village, or learn about the history of the area. The site and pub are dog friendly too, so ramblers should feel free to bring their canine companions along for the walk. On site, kick back by the river Lemon, which passes just behind the campgrounds, or relax in the open green field – kids who aren’t quite ready to sit still for the evening can burn off any residual energy in the on-site playground. When the whole family is ready for dinner, stroll over to the Halfway Inn for a slap-up meal, then knock back a few beers or a couple of glasses of wine – or juice for the kids – and toddle back to where you’re spending the night less than 200 metres away. If you’d prefer a change of scenery, there are plenty of other restaurants in Newton Abbot and within 10 minutes’ drive of Halfway Inn.

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Opens 1 March
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English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar 2026 to

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2 adults
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Reviews

8.7

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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot, tidy grounds & private sites. Pub's a cracker, staff are legend. Toilets and showers are clean & modern, with good disabled access. Handy for Dartmoor and main roads. A few grumbles about busy toilets, road noise, and the odd whiff of sewage. One booking hiccup. Still, highly recommended by most – they'll be back!

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Friendly staff. Overall reasoable

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Terry H.

Fully-serviced concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Privacy of pitches. Restaurant was good

Disliked No television signal at all. No dog walk.

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Loved the size and quality of…

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Natalie M.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Loved the size and quality of the pitch, friendly welcome in the pub and ease of access to the location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay

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Sarah B.

Fully-serviced concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Nice sized private pitches with their own bins, water and electricity

Lots of vegan options in the pub. Friendly welcome. Immaculately clean

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful stay, great pub, toilets and…

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Stu H.

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Beautiful stay, great pub, toilets and showers nice enough for size of camp. Absolute bargain for the price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site

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Beverley T.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Lovely site, behind Halfway Inn, food was amazing in the pub, we would definitely go back

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant value for money and great location but need more toilets

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Pitches was lovely and big in size , loved how private pitches were as well- Amazing location if your interested in Paignton and Torquay areas. Very scenic .

Disliked Only 1 toilet on side for 20 pitches - noticed most people who stay is in converted vans like myself and partner which does not have toilets in them due to room (VW T5). So was constantly queing for the toilet and only 2 showers .

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fantastic

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked A wonderful and quiet place

Disliked no

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Excellent,well maintained site with great pub serving good food.

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Esther N.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Well laid out pitches, spacious well maintained. All facilities were clean and well thought out. The site was compact but the way it was laid out you did not feel you were on top of people.
Pub was friendly good beer, excellent cider and the Sunday roast was very nice.
Friendly staff.

Disliked The smell from the sewage disposal was at times unpleasant.
No facilities to dispose of grey waste water.

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Great little one night stop over for us.

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Terri c.

Unpowered concrete and grass site

Liked Spacious, private pitches.
Staff all really friendly
Fab pub next door either great food
Dog friendly
Can’t comment on facilities as we have our own so didn’t use.

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Friendly, small site

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Lovely, small site with all you need facilities! amazing pub on site with friendly, helpful staff. We loved the private pitches with hedges and all in facilities.

Disliked The showers and toilets could be cleaned more frequently, the pub could have a few items for sale to save driving to local shops for milks etc.

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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

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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)

Location

Dartmoor Halfway Inn

Ashburton Road

Bickington

Newton Abbot

Devon

England

TQ12 6JW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.53458°N
3.68937°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.4 km Rail Station
6.4 km Rail Station
7 km Shelter
Rail
6.4 km Newton Abbot Rail Station
11 km Totnes Rail Station
12.2 km Torre Rail Station
Ferry
11.9 km Totnes Ferry Landing
13.2 km Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
13.5 km Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
29.2 km 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

You can barely turn a corner in this part of Devon without coming face to face with a stately manor – Bradley, Compton Castle, Greenway, Castle Drogo, Coleton Fishacre, Cockington Court, Torre Abbey and Dartington Hall are all with 45 minutes’ drive, and a visit to the spectacular 16-sided A la Ronde, 35 minutes away, is highly recommended. Tipplers might like to make the trip to Buckfast Abbey outside Buckfastleigh (10 minutes), though you won’t be able to do tours or tastings at the factory. If the Abbey doesn’t get you steaming, head to the South Devon Railway and climb aboard the vintage train, or abandon alcohol-related puns altogether and head to the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Fawlty Towers fans will be keen to learn that Torquay is less than 30 minutes away. Although you can no longer visit the real-life hotel behind the comedy, there’s plenty to keep you entertained: follow the Agatha Christie Mile to get a glimpse of some of the spots that inspired the murder mystery maven, dive below the Devon coast in the prehistoric Kents Cavern, or play giant at Babbacombe Model Village.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maidencombe 12.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Watcombe 13 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 13.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 13.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Ness Cove 13.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 7.7 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 14.2 km

Living Coasts 14.4 km

Castle Drogo 19.9 km

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 23.8 km

National Trust

Compton Castle 9.5 km

The Church House 9.8 km

Greenway 18.3 km

Castle Drogo 19.9 km

A la Ronde 23.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Templer Way: Part 2 4.2 km

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 4.3 km

STOVER PARK 4.4 km

Newton Abbott - Manor, River and Woods 5 km

Ashburton - River and Woods 5.2 km

Local events

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 31 July 2026 – Friday 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 35.9 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday 21 August 2026 – Friday 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 38.2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dartmoor Halfway Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dartmoor Halfway Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dartmoor Halfway Inn? You can barely turn a corner in this part of Devon without coming face to face with a stately manor – Bradley, Compton Castle, Greenway, Castle Drogo, Coleton Fishacre, Cockington Court, Torre … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dartmoor Halfway Inn?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon

    Please check-in at the bar upon arrival.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dartmoor Halfway Inn? From $47.18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.