Holdstrong Farmhouse

9.2 5 reviews
Picnic table
Picnic table
View of tamar valley
Garden area
The camping field
View from pitch
Swings for children
Swings for kids to play on
Spring bluebells in the woods
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  • Wild camping field with Tamar Valley views on the edge of Dartmoor
  • A five-minute drive to Lydford Gorge and the Granite Way Cycle Track
  • Back-to-basics site close to a farm shop, vineyard and moorland hikes
Holdstrong Farmhouse is the clever choice for anyone who wants to go camping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park – but not on a formal campsite. And without the crowds. At this semi-wild meadow spot, there is plenty of room – nearly 16 acres in fact – for dogs and kids to play safely without bothering anyone else. This large field also brings you spectacular views over the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Dartmoor (five minutes’ drive), its wild hiking, craggy tors and wild ponies, really is on the doorstep. There are a handful of National Trust stately piles to see too, as well as adventure parks offering fun rides for the kids. You can pick up local goodies for the barbecue from Lydford Farm Shop (five minutes) or head to the huge supermarket in Launceston (20 minutes) for major stocking up. You won’t be short of pubs and tea rooms in those winding Cornish lanes – and there’s also a winery (five minutes) where you can tour the vines and tuck into sampling the wares as well local cheese and charcuterie platters. And please remember this is pretty much wild camping, so although toilets and running water are available, there are no showers or washing-up facilities.

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Holdstrong Farmhouse

Coryton

Okehampton

Devon

England

EX20 4PQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.65095°N
4.1436°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.1 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Thomas Cook
16.9 mi Burraton Cross
Rail
8.6 mi Okehampton Rail Station
9.9 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
11 mi Calstock Rail Station
Ferry
19.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
19.2 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
19.7 mi Plymouth (Barbican) Landing Stage

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Dartmoor National Park: five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lydford Gorge (walks): five minutes - Granite Way Cycle Track: five minutes - Tamar Valley AONB: 20 minutes - Trethorne Leisure Park: 25 minutes - Golf: 30 minutes - Hidden Valley (adventure park): 30 minutes - Dartmoor Prison Museum: 30 minutes - National Trust - Buckland Abbey: 35 minutes - National Trust - Cotehele: 35 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plymouth Hoe West 19.8 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe East 19.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Widemouth Sand 20.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portwrinkle 21.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 21.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Drogo 14.8 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 19.5 mi

National Marine Aquarium 19.6 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.2 mi

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 1.6 mi

Lawrence House 9.7 mi

Finch Foundry 10.9 mi

Cotehele 11.4 mi

Cotehele Mill 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SYDENHAM HOUSE 3.5 mi

HAYNE MANOR 4 mi

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 6 mi

Merrivale - 10 Tors including Staple - Roos - Cox - nr Vixen 7.4 mi

ENDSLEIGH 7.7 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.

Reviews

9.2

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80% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again
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Fairly civilised version of wild camping. Lovely open field to Camp. The…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fairly civilised version of wild camping. Lovely open field to Camp. The loo was a bonus, and the dogs could roam freely around the tent.

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Unfortunately due to the weather we were forced to cancel the day…

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Angus I.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Unfortunately due to the weather we were forced to cancel the day before but I am sure we will book again. The hosts were extremely understanding

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Amazing views of the tamar valley

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Caron Q.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Views were amazing, lady was very friendly, if you like wild camping this site is for its basic but this is what we wanted. We were lucky enough to be camping with no-one else. Would visit again. Loads of birds singing and buzzards above Yr head

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The scenery was lovely with a real sense of remoteness and countryside.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The scenery was lovely with a real sense of remoteness and countryside. Good access to nearby forest and creek. Friendly staff with a greater sense of freedom than ordinary campsites.

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Peaceful spot with great views.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Peaceful location, plenty of birdsong, and stunning views to Brentor and Dartmoor.

Disliked Toilet needs a good clear out and clean out.
Grass is extremely long and needs a pathway cut through it.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Holdstrong Farmhouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Holdstrong Farmhouse dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Holdstrong Farmhouse? Local attractions and activities include: - Dartmoor National Park: five minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lydford Gorge (walks): five minutes - Granite Way Cycle Track: five minutes - Tamar Valley AONB: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Holdstrong Farmhouse?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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