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Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.9 77 reviews

Looking across the site (added by manager 02 Sep 2022)

Well-maintained site on the edge of Dartmoor, with tor views
Tavistock 20 minutes drive; Lydford Gorge five minutes' walk
Dog walking area and shop selling locally made food

Touring Devon? Place yourself in the middle of the county and have easy access to both north and south as well as moors and beaches with a stay at Lydford Caravan and Camping Park; this friendly and well-kept site also has pretty views of Dartmoor’s tors from its designated dog-walking area… Start planning your adventures with a browse of the tourist and local info at Lydford's dishwashing and veg prep area, or ask staff for their fave attractions and activities in the area. Need a top tip before setting off? The deepest gorge in England is only five minutes' walk away: set off on the circular trail around this National Trust-protected place, passing by the Whitelady Waterfall and Devil’s Cauldron. For bike rides, the Granite Way cycle route runs near the site to Okehampton, nine miles away. Practicalities are covered on site for a restful place to come back to, with ladies' and gents' amenities blocks, a family bathroom, a launderette and charging facilities all available to guests. The site also has a shop selling bits and bobs from locally made food and ice creams to gas canisters and newspapers (order in advance for your daily read). A farm shop is on the outskirts of Launceston about a 20-minute drive away and a large supermarket's about five minutes further on for stocking up for your stay or for a barbecue back at base.

Site type

Please note

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.
Group bookings of 3 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).
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The grocery shop is open between 12/03 and 01/11.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

Ground type: Gravel and concrete

Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

4 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/site

One Motorhome or Caravan or Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 5.0m width x 9.0m depth (16.4ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 45.0m² (484.4ft²)

Ground type

Gravel and concrete

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Motorhome, Caravan, Campervan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump point

Picnic table

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/site

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Extras

Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£7 (£7) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£6.60 (£6.60) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good sized pitch with space to park the car next to the tent.

A lovely stay

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

sue R. Oct 2024

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

Liked: Quiet site, friendly staff and lovely facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered gravel and concrete campervan site

Liked: On arrival to the camp site we were greeted by the lovely owners, very helpful, pitch was in a great position, and the camp site was very peaceful, once set up we felt like we were home. The facilities were Imaculate and spacious. The shop had any thing you might need. The surrounding walks were breathtaking. We will stay there again. Could not fault the campsite and surroundings.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great campsite.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Julie-anne R. Sept 2024

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

Liked: Fantasy site. So well laid out, clean, well maintained. Not over crowded and pitches are so generous. Staff amazing, especially Louise who is just a ray of sunshine. Location is great for walking, great views and plenty of places to visit without driving. Good bus route that stops right outside campsite.

Disliked: Nothing. Our 2nd visit and love it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, very clean. Small shop on site with all your necessities.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Tony C. Sept 2024

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site (large)

Liked: Lovely site, very clean. Small shop on site with all your necessities. The staff are very polite and helpful and keep the site spick and spam. A short walk into the village which has several historic places of interest. Great pub and a little further walk to another pub. Also managed a afternoon tea at the village hall which was very good. Good bus links to Okehampton or further a field. Will definitely recommend for a quiet week away but with plenty still to do.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean site and facilities. Great food at local pub. I walked…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Suzanne C. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Lovely clean site and facilities. Great food at local pub. I walked to Lydford Gorge which was amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shop on site Clean showers/toilets Size of the site Nice quiet site…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Michelle K. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Shop on site Clean showers/toilets Size of the site Nice quiet site

Disliked: Sloping pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will visit again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Pristine site, with a team who are very helpful. Site is secured at night. Useful stocked site shop. There is a dog exercise area on lead and playing ground very close to exercise your dog off the lead. Close to a very interesting NT area. Also a lovely pub within walking distance.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Dee C. Aug 2024

Powered grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The site was quiet and well maintained. Facilities were clean and showers were free. Plenty of showers and sink areas. Lovely views and just a five minutes' walk to Lydford Gorge. Lovely eateries within easy walking distance. Dogs were on leads.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean peaceful site with fine views, well situated for Dartmoor.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Jo B. Aug 2024

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Wonderful views of Dartmoor. Clean calm campsite, planting for wildlife, good walks, pub a short walk away, nearby bus-stop makes it easy to invent longer or shorter Dartmoor walking routes. This campsite is a favourite of ours. We love the views from the top field but always forget that it does actually slope very slightly. Staff are friendly and efficient. Very dog friendly with shady dog walk around top field. Excellent stargazing from top of site. Lots of good food pubs in the area - Castle Inn and Dartmoor Inn are both walkable from site. Also close to the Granite Way cycle path. Spectacular Lydford Gorge nearby and many other beautiful visits in the area. North Cornwall coast is about 45 minutes away.

Disliked: Note that parts of the upper tent field are exposed to the dominant SW wind so check the weather and choose wisely. (Lower fields are more sheltered). Bring a torch too. Site does not prioritise kids (no play area onsite) but there is plenty of space and a play park across the road. Phone signal is poor though. Wifi vouchers available - haven't tried these. Camp shop is good for ice creams, and often for local meat, but can be a bit erratic for supplies. Shop first (Okehampton or Tavistock).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Posto incantevole immerso nella brughiera del Devon.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Stefania S. Jul 2024

Powered grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Posto incantevole immerso in un parco nazionale, a breve distanza da passeggiate nella natura e da un bellissimo piccolo villaggio, dove si trovano un piccolo market di prodotti freschi locali, di propria posizione, e un ottimo pub. Molto tranquillo e silenzioso, bagni sempre pulitissimi nei dettagli, presenza di asciugacapelli e di lavanderia, raccolta differenziata dei rifiuti. Personale molto gentile e accogliente e disponibile. Grande e costante cura al paesaggio, alle piante e al prato, che rende questo posto davvero rilassante.

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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 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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Lydford Caravan and Camping Park

Lydford

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4BE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.6486°N
-4.10628°W

Route directions

Please beware of using satnav systems when approaching the site due to narrow roads. Approach via the A386. The only route for towed or large units is: From the north: Turn south from the A30 onto the A386 signposted Tavistock and Plymouth. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles, passing the Fox and Hounds pub on the left. In another mile, turn right into Lydford village just before the Dartmoor Inn (look for a tall brown tourist board sign showing Lydford, campsite symbols, golf and Lydford Gorge with a telephone box on the left). Note the junction is slightly obscured so approach slowly. After turning, in half a mile take the first right at the war memorial and in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards on the left. From the south: Via Tavistock, approach only using the A386. At the Dartmoor Inn turn left into Lydford village. After turning, in half a mile turn right at the war memorial and then in 50 yards bear right at the Y-junction. The site is 100 yards along on the left.

Nearest transport

Coach

11.5 km Bus Station

12.4 km Thomas Cook

27.6 km North Road

Rail

12.1 km Okehampton Rail Station

16.8 km Gunnislake Rail Station

17.5 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station

Ferry

30.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

31 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

31.5 km Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

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

If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by bus. Head to the latter for the Museum of Dartmoor Life and cool castle ruins, or take the car if you’re planning on heading deeper into Dartmoor afterwards to climb the rocky High Willhays and Yes Tor peaks (both about 55 minutes’ drive). Tavistock, an ancient stannary and market town on the River Tavy, is also top notch: journey here for the living museum on Morwellham Quay (25 minutes), the historic Buckland Abbey (half an hour) and the family-friendly Tamar Trails Centre activity area. Within a few minutes' walk of the site, veer off on your gorge stroll for a look at Lydford Castle and Saxon Town, a former prison dating back to the ninth century and now managed by English Heritage. It sits next to St Petroc’s Church plus a pub serving food (both also within a five-minute walk of the site). If the kids are keen for the coast, Plymouth is 40 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Plymouth Hoe East	31.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Plymouth Hoe West	31.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Bovisand	34.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portwrinkle	35 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sharrow	35.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 21.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.7 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.1 km

National Marine Aquarium 31.4 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 32.8 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 0.7 km

Finch Foundry 15.5 km

Lawrence House 18.1 km

Buckland Abbey 18.7 km

Cotehele Mill 19.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 8.1 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 8.2 km

HAYNE MANOR 9.2 km

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 10.7 km

Four Winds Car Park - Seven Tors - Four Winds 11.5 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 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).

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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.

General

The grocery shop is open between 12/03 and 01/11.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lydford Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Lydford Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Lydford Caravan and Camping Park? If you’d rather ditch your ride and take public transport from just outside the site, Okehampton to the north and Tavistock to the south are both under half an hour away by … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Lydford Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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