Dartmoor Halfway Inn

View prices & book 8.7 193 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.

Campground type

Camper sites 24
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Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens March 1
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Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 2026 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 193 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, clean park boasts private spots, an excellent on-site pub, and friendly staff. Facilities like showers are clean and modern, with good disabled access. Great for exploring Dartmoor! Some find toilets limited when busy, hear road noise, or note a faint sewage smell. One booking error caused disappointment. Many highly recommend and plan to return.

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Friendly staff. Overall reasoable

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Terry H.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite (premium)

Liked Privacy of pitches. Restaurant was good

Disliked No television signal at all. No dog walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the size and quality of…

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Natalie M.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (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.

FHU cement/asphalt and grass campsite (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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful stay, great pub, toilets and…

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Stu H.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

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 cement/asphalt and grass campsite (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

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

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 cement/asphalt and grass campsite (comfort)

Liked A wonderful and quiet place

Disliked no

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Esther N.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little one night stop over for us.

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Terri c.

Primitive cement/asphalt and grass campsite

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, small site

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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

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

Bus
4 mi Rail Station
4 mi Rail Station
4.4 mi Shelter
Rail
4 mi Newton Abbot Rail Station
6.8 mi Totnes Rail Station
7.6 mi Torre Rail Station
Ferry
7.4 mi Totnes Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Shaldon Teignmouth Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Teignmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
18.1 mi 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 8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Watcombe 8.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shaldon 8.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Torre Abbey 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Ness Cove 8.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Buckfast Abbey 4.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 8.8 mi

Living Coasts 9 mi

Castle Drogo 12.4 mi

Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 14.8 mi

National Trust

Compton Castle 5.9 mi

The Church House 6.1 mi

Greenway 11.3 mi

Castle Drogo 12.4 mi

A la Ronde 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Templer Way: Part 2 2.6 mi

Stover Country Park - River Teign - Stover Park 2.6 mi

STOVER PARK 2.8 mi

Newton Abbott - Manor, River and Woods 3.1 mi

Ashburton - River and Woods 3.2 mi

Local events

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

    Sidmouth, England 22.3 mi

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

    Ottery St Mary, England 23.7 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $33.66 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.