Dartmoor Halfway Inn

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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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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 231 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

81% would recommend this campground to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite, spacious private pitches. Pub gets rave reviews for food & staff. Clean facilities, though some found the single toilet per gender a bit tight when busy. A bit of road noise. Handy spot for exploring.

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The site, the food and most…

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ian w.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked The site, the food and most of all the staff very friendly. Facilities were very good and immaculate.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

The food was great, staff were…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site (basic)

Liked The food was great, staff were really attentive and friendly, camping pitch was spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet spot for anyone.

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John S.

Fully-serviced concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Location was easy to find, not far from A38 or Dartmoor.
Good sized pitches with privacy courtesy of the hedges between each one. Definitely welcome.
Site was quiet and clean, staff were very friendly & helpful. The pub is great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite, very clean showers, friendly staff, always helpful

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Andrew B.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Liked my stay but be warned if coming off the A38 and using Google maps it may try and send you over a hill next to the pub and caravan site where the road is extremely tight and there is only enough room for 1 car or a small caravan..

Disliked The WiFi was very poor and I know it's a location by choice and the TV signal isn't very good but if you have a night in, you are relying on the WiFi to give you a signal to watch some films..
Very good overall nice and clean including toilets and showers but 1 cubicle per gents and ladies isn't very good..
Also the barrier system for entry/exit needs looking at..
A code system for entry exit would be preferable to buzzing the Pub, because when it gets busy, it can take a long time for somebody to open the barrier..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not a bad place to stay for the money OK facilities and good staff .

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Michael G.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Good pitches , nice and friendly staff

Disliked Only one proper toilet in each mens and women's then there's portaloos two showers in each could do with a refit . Food on first night really good but Sunday dinner wasn't the best I ordered the trio and got 3 small pieces of meat + no mash or stuffing on plate I asked and they brought it out when I nearly had finished my meal .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again despite a few small issues.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete and grass site (premium)

Liked Great size pitches. Each have a large hedge in. between top ensure privacy.

Disliked Not enough toilets for the amount of pitches. Porta-loos available but they stink if you are near them. A couple of the staff members in the pub we found were slightly rude and unhelpful. Others were fab.

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Nice, well kept site. Facilities are…

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Lynda H.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Nice, well kept site. Facilities are clean and adequate. Would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely book again don’t let other reviews put you off.

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Chris R.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Lovely pitch lovely staff had a lovely stay and the food was delicious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic…

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Miranda B.

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch - good location for what we wanted to visit family

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site (comfort)

Liked Loved the pitch sizes - we are self contained so no problems. Pub food was good too. Location was great for what we needed.

Disliked Lot of road noise. Facilities weren’t appropriate for the size of the site - one wc and two showers for over 25 pitches. We were lucky and could use our own facilities as they were occupied.

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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

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 $51.42 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.