Smytham Holiday Park

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Swimming pool
Swimming pool
A view across the park
Baby pool
Reception, smythies bar, the walled garden and the paddock.
Car charging points
Camping pod
View of pools & countryside
The walled garden
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A view across the park
Baby pool
Reception, smythies bar, the walled garden and the paddock.

  • Rural family-run campsite over 33 acres 15 minutes from Bideford
  • In the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve
  • Pool, sun terrace, putting green and bar with verandah
Smytham Holiday Park is in north Devon in the grounds of a 17th-century manor house. Part open and part woodland, it's in its own cloistered valley with direct access to the walking and pedalling meanders of the Tarka Trail. It's also a rural and family-run campsite over 33 acres with a lot of wildlife and ponds to wander around, all part of the North Devon World Biosphere Reserve in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An outdoor solar-heated summer pool with sun terrace is on site for swimming or basking in the sun. There's also a putting green and a high-season bar with verandah from which to watch the Devon sunset. There's plenty of room for running about and play games (if you’ve forgotten a football/cricket kit for evening games, ask at the site reception and they’ll see you sorted). A small play area is on site too, next to the indoor games room with air hockey, table football, table tennis and pool (another pool table, for adults only, is available in the bar). Smytham Holiday Park is a mile from the gardens at RHS Rosemoor and an accessible drive from the wilds of both Dartmoor and Exmoor. A day at the north Devon coast, including the beaches of Westward Ho!, Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay, is around nine to 15 miles from the site.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 30
RV sites 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens March 13
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 05/15 and 09/05 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The bar is open between 07/22 and 09/01.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 13 to

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9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained park earns rave reviews for its super clean, modern facilities, especially the showers. Guests love the heated outdoor pool, friendly staff, and roomy sites. Direct access to the Tarka Trail is a big plus for cyclists and walkers. Minor Wi-Fi and shop stock issues were noted, but most guests want to come back.

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Brilliant weekend get away!

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AB B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The communal facilities were exceptional.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a lovely stay here,…

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Jordan M.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We had a lovely stay here, the staff were very welcoming and helpful.
The pitches were a great size, all of the immunities were spotless, as soon as there was a sign of dirt it was cleaned immediately!
The park was great for the kids as well as lots of space for them to roam free.
There was also a Polish food truck that turned up and was a great option for dinner.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely campsite, great facilities. We will definitely be back again.

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Keirsten A.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent campsite, friendly staff, very clean bathroom facilities
Lovely swimming pool
Games room a great idea for older children
Direct access to the Tarka Trail - we took our bikes but there is a bike hire on site
Reasonably priced shop and bar
Different Food vans during the evenings in high season were a nice option
Bike wash area and dog wash are perfect added extras

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic facilities and run brilliantly

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Dale A.

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch
Pool
Bar
Golf
Park
Games room
Staff
Toilets

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic site. We loved the pool,…

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Stefanie W.

FHU grass and gravel campsite

Liked Fantastic site. We loved the pool, the shop, the cycle hire and the onsite bar. The facilities were always spotless. The laundrette was also the cheapest I’ve used at a site. Great location for the Tarka trail, and a Lidl 5min away for food shopping. Didn’t use the WiFi, had moderate signal with EE which was enough to get watch a bit of Netflix if I fancied it. We were on one of the newer pitches higher up the hill, and they are very level, to the point where we are not sure our awning has ever looked so good before! The dogs also had a great time, and enjoyed our trips to the bar and sitting round the pool with me, watching the kids swim. And having a picnic table on the pitch was a real game changer. Never had one on a pitch before, wasn’t sure we’d use it, but it was so good to have and we used it loads. We really had a great time here.

Disliked Nothing, already considering booking again for next summer.

Recommend to friends Visit again

So enjoyed this site, we will recommend it to everybody.

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything! The staff at the reception were really welcoming and check in was easy, the site was fabulous and extremely clean and tidy, the shower, toilets, swimming pool and laundrette room were all the cleanest that I’ve seen. The bar was lovely for a nice cold drink at the end of the day.Overall a fantastic place.

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Lovely sight nice and clean…

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Karen K.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely sight nice and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for family’s with young children

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Caterina R.

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great clean site and welcoming staff. Well stocked shop and visiting food vendors. Easy to access local areas. Amazing for young children felt safe.

Disliked Noisy neighbours, playing loud music into early morning with LED lights flashing. This should have been dealt with by staff at the time, staff very relaxed about the situation. Was offered another pitch eventually but decided that the place wasn’t for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10 would stay again, friendly staff, super clean and peaceful

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Lauren R.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Size of the pitches
Cleanliness of the facilities
Pool area
Dog exercise area
Dishwasher 🤣
Bubbly, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site and grounds. It's clean,…

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Leolie S.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site and grounds. It's clean, safe and was wonderful to have an outdoor pool on site! What a gem, will be back next year!

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Smytham Holiday Park

Little Torrington

Great Torrington

Devon

England

EX38 8PU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.92698°N
4.14944°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.8 mi Bideford Quay
6.8 mi Bideford Quay
8.3 mi Square
Rail
8.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
8.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
8.9 mi Portsmouth Arms Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
8.7 mi Instow Ferry Landing
8.9 mi Appledore 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

The 180 miles of the Tarka Trail are accessible from Smytham Holiday Park, following the route of Tarka the otter from the Henry Williamson book. Elsewhere, hire a bike in nearby Great Torrington for the easy 11-mile pedal along the banks of the Torridge river to Bideford; if walking, head out straight from the site or catch a bus from Great Torrington to explore the four-mile trail from Weare Giffard. The area is a wildlife haven: the North Devon Biosphere was one of the first six UNESCO biosphere sites designated in the UK and covers an area from the heights of Dartmoor and Exmoor down via the sea to Lundy Island. Nature of a different sort can be seen at Bideford’s famed and decidedly individual The Big Sheep and one of dozens of days out in Devon suitable for the kids: take the family along also to the Milky Way Adventure Park, also in Bideford, or to the clay shooting and zorbing of Barnstaple’s Southdown Adventure Park. Plant fans should visit the 65 acres of RHS Rosemoor, a mile from the manor, and Hartland Abbey and Gardens at Bideford, a 12th-century abbey with restored woodland gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 13.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 14.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 17.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 1.2 mi

Castle Drogo 21.7 mi

National Trust

Finch Foundry 16.7 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 16.8 mi

Lydford Gorge 19.7 mi

Castle Drogo 21.7 mi

Lawrence House 22 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GREAT TORRINGTON CEMETERY 1.9 mi

TAPELEY PARK 7.9 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 9.3 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 10.2 mi

KING'S NYMPTON PARK 11.1 mi

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 Smytham Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Smytham Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smytham Holiday Park? The 180 miles of the Tarka Trail are accessible from Smytham Holiday Park, following the route of Tarka the otter from the Henry Williamson book. Elsewhere, hire a bike in nearby Great … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smytham Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Smytham Holiday Park? From $33.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.