Welbeck Manor

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  • Motorhome aire in the grounds of a hotel next to Dartmoor Zoo
  • Dartmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Plymouth 20 minutes
  • Golf course; discounted meals at the hotel restaurant
Need an overnight break when driving through Devon but are after something more than any old motorhome stopover area? Consider Welbeck Manor, a small aire about 20 minutes’ drive from Plymouth, on the outskirts of the village of Sparkwell (and about half a mile from Dartmoor Zoo, so you might hear the occasional lion roar in the night…). This peaceful spot sits in the grounds of a hotel with a golf course; motorhome guests are welcome to use the facilities, so make sure you come with your appetite (there’s a discount on hotel meals – and at the bar) as well as your irons and putters. Dogs are welcome on site, but please make sure they are on a lead at all times. Most guests can access 5g on site; otherwise, wifi is available at the hotel. Spacious hardstanding and grass pitches have gorgeous views of the South Hams, and Dartmoor National Park is a 15-minute drive away – pretty handy for a day out, whether you fancy a birdwatching expedition in the Hanger Down area, a hike among prehistoric stone circles such as Brisworthy or Ringmoor, or just a relaxed exploration of the park’s rugged landscapes. Alternatively, head to National Trust - Plymbridge Woods (15 minutes’ drive), an area of ancient woodland and moorland where you might spot free-roaming ponies, or the South West Coast Path (25 minutes), which goes past beaches such as Bovisand, with golden sands, shallow waters and rockpools. And if your kids get a taste for exploring marine life, the Wembury Marine Centre (25 minutes) organises guided rockpool safaris on Wembury Beach.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Caravan sites 4
RV & Motorhome sites 4
Open all year
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Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

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What customers say

Reviews suggest a disappointing experience, with the advertised campsite not matching expectations. The camper van area is described as dilapidated, like a poorly maintained car park with rubbish. Basic facilities like toilets, washing-up areas, and laundry are reported as lacking. While one guest found staff welcoming, the overall impression is of a derelict, poor-value site, even at a low price.

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Not great. Cheap, but you get what you pay for.

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 Michael M. 2 reviews

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Nice staff who welcomed us well

Disliked The park up was a bit derelict. No facilities for washing or water.

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Nothing. Campsite did not exist. One…

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 Stefan F. 1 review

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Nothing. Campsite did not exist. One star is too much. I expect my money back. I don't unterstand, why pitchup offers this camping.

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didn't like it at all; the…

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Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked didn't like it at all; the place itself is beautiful, but the area reserved for camper van is a shame

Disliked The advertised property was nonexistent; in its place was a dilapidated concrete parking lot, rubbish, and a collapsed building poorly insulated from the rest of the property. The space indicated as a rest area was covered in dog excrement. There were no bathrooms, or rather, they were located inside the main building, in a storeroom, and they smelled terribly of damp.There were no washing-up facilities or laundry facilities.This isn't a basic campsite like a "farm campsite", the owners actually turned a completely inadequate space into a camper area, adjacent to the customer parking area, simply by providing a couple of sockets to connect to the mains.
It felt like we were walking into a construction site where the rubble still needs to be removed. A truly unpleasant place.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Aire Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Welbeck Manor

Sparkwell

Plymouth

Devon

England

PL7 5DF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.40569°N
3.99476°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 km Town Hall
5.7 km BP Garage
6.9 km Plymouth Road Superstore
Rail
6.6 km Ivybridge Rail Station
11 km Plymouth Rail Station
12.9 km Devonport Rail Station
Ferry
10.8 km Plymouth Mount Batten Ferry Landing
10.9 km Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage
11 km Newton Ferrers Ferry Landing

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

On the outskirts of Plymouth, National Trust - Saltram (15 minutes’ drive) is an elegant Georgian mansion with splendid decorative touches, including exquisite Chinese wallpapers, plus a superb art collection. Its gardens are a riot of colour in the summer months, with roses, foxgloves and a fragrant orange grove. In Plymouth (20 minutes), the Hoe is a clifftop park with the historic Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, the Belvedere (aka the 'Wedding Cake') and assorted military memorials. At the foot of the cliff is the Tinside Lido, an Art Deco swimming pool. After exploring the Hoe, head to the harbour to see the Mayflower Steps Memorial or visit the National Marine Aquarium. Paignton (50 minutes) has sandy beaches with shallow waters for relaxed paddles, a pier with fairground rides and miniature golf, and (just out of town) the Splashdown Quaywest aquatic park, with twisty waterslides and a pirate-themed play area.

Food and drink

  • Westward Cafe 2.9 km
  • Shapla Balti Cuisine 4.4 km
  • The Guru 4.6 km
  • The Moorland Hotel 4.9 km
  • The Ivy 5.5 km
  • Vino’s Pizzeria & Grill 5.6 km
  • The Unicorn 5.7 km
  • Ming Chinese Takeaway (Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage) 6.3 km
  • Park Cafe 6.8 km
  • Beefeater 6.9 km

Parks and play

  • Sparkwell play park 0.3 km
  • council 5.1 km
  • Drake's Den Soft Play 6.9 km
  • Dean Cross Play Park 8.5 km
  • Frogmore Green 8.5 km
  • Broadway play train 8.5 km
  • Plymouth City Council 9.2 km
  • Tip Tippy Park 9.3 km
  • Newton & Noss Parish Council 9.5 km
  • Ugborough Primary School 9.6 km

Public transport

  • Cross 0.6 km
  • Yonder Square 1.4 km
  • Old Oak Cross 1.6 km
  • Hamerdon Cross 2.1 km
  • Eastern Wood Road Sub Station 2.6 km
  • Barnfield Drive 2.7 km
  • Inn 2.7 km
  • Steer Park Road 2.7 km
  • Westward Inn 2.8 km
  • Highglen Drive 2.9 km

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 2.9 km
  • Tesco Extra 3 km
  • Aldi 4.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food 4.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food 5.6 km
  • Lidl 5.8 km
  • The Food Warehouse 6.7 km
  • Sainsbury's 6.9 km
  • Asda 7.3 km
  • Co-operative Food 7.6 km

Family days out

  • Sparkwell play park 0.3 km
  • council 5.1 km
  • Drake's Den Soft Play 6.9 km
  • Dean Cross Play Park 8.5 km
  • Frogmore Green 8.5 km
  • Broadway play train 8.5 km
  • Plymouth City Council 9.2 km
  • Tip Tippy Park 9.3 km
  • Newton & Noss Parish Council 9.5 km
  • Ugborough Primary School 9.6 km

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Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 0.5 km

National Marine Aquarium 10.6 km

Buckfast Abbey 18.3 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 29.3 km

Living Coasts 33.8 km

National Trust

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 6.8 km

Saltram 6.8 km

Wembury 11.3 km

Buckland Abbey 12.9 km

Cotehele 19.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sparkwell - Baccamore - Smallhanger - Crownhill Down 0.3 km

PLYMPTON HOUSE 4.2 km

Moorland Hotel - Wotter - Saddlesborough Tor - Cadover Bridge - Pipeline - Shaugh Prior - Beatland Corner 5 km

New Waste CP - Stalldown Barrow - Downing's House 5.1 km

Ivybridge Viaduct - Pit Hill Farm - Hall Farm - Henlake Down 5.3 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 Welbeck Manor have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Welbeck Manor dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Welbeck Manor? On the outskirts of Plymouth, National Trust - Saltram (15 minutes’ drive) is an elegant Georgian mansion with splendid decorative touches, including exquisite Chinese wallpapers, plus a superb art collection. Its gardens … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Welbeck Manor?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Welbeck Manor? From $22.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.