Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

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Aerial view of Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, surrounded by stunning coastlines and countryside.
Private outdoor area
Geodome exterior
View from the valley view and bay view pitches

  • Peaceful Lynmouth site with views over the Bristol Channel
  • In Exmoor National Park, 30 minutes' drive to Ilfracombe and Minehead
  • Food shop and wifi on site; five minutes' drive to Lynmouth harbour
In need of a Devon des res with smashing views? Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is a quiet site in the hills above Lynton and Lynmouth in the Exmoor National Park. As it's got direct access to the A39, it's a top contender if you're looking for a base to explore the Devon and Somerset coast. Needless to say, there's plenty of stunning scenery around here: keep your eyes peeled for resident wildlife like wild ponies, red deer and birds of prey. The surrounding countryside is also full of trails for rural rambles, including the long-distance South West Coast Path. Dogs are welcome at the site and direct access to footpaths makes it a breeze to keep Fido fit and healthy. Lynmouth Holiday Retreat has plenty of practical benefits too: facilities include a food shop, wifi, a washing-up area and a launderette to keep your gear spick and span. If you find yourself getting peckish, feel free to set up a barbecue, order a takeaway or head down into Lynton (five minutes away) to stock up at the supermarket. You'll likely want to linger here for a stroll around its picture-worthy cottages, fishing boats and genteel Victorian buildings. Alternatively, forage for your own supper by taking the kids crabbing down at Lynmouth harbour (five minutes' drive).

Site type

Caravans for hire 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Motorhome pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Rent a tent 2
Tent pitches 43
Open now
Opens 23 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 1 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 23 Mar to

Open from Mon, 22 Mar to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Super clean, well-run campsite with great staff. Amazing views, peaceful vibe, and top-notch facilities like a dishwasher and modern showers. Spacious pitches, though some town walks are hilly. Good base for exploring, and the food van/bakery are a hit!

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Excellent site, friendly staff. I would highly recommend.

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Ian H. 2 reviews

Beggar's Field electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views,excellent facilities that are kept extremely clean. Friendly welcome and the bonus of hot food and cocktails as well.

Disliked Quite a few have mentioned it in previous reviews but the push button showers can be frustrating as you have to keep pressing them every few seconds.. however I feel I’m being a bit picky!!

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the beautiful views, our facilities, and the warm welcome from the team. It's great to hear that the hot food and cocktails were a bonus during your stay.

We also appreciate your feedback regarding the push-button showers. We understand they can take a little getting used to, and we value all guest comments as they help us continue to improve the experience we offer.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back to Lynton Holiday Retreat again soon!

Very well maintained site with excellent…

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The View fully-serviced grass touring pitch

Liked Very well maintained site with excellent facilities. Possibly the best dog field we’ve ever had.

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review!

We're delighted to hear that you found the site well maintained and enjoyed our facilities. ✨

We're especially thrilled by your comment about the dog field being possibly the best you've ever had! Providing a great space for our four-legged guests to run, play and explore is something we're very proud of.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you and your furry friend back again soon!

Best campsite we have stayed at

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Beggar's Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant showers, toilets and washing up facilities. All really clean and well looked after. Great sized pitch with room for our 6 man tent + porch and 2 cars. Peaceful location with lovely views. Very friendly and helpful staff. Cocktail and food bar was really good. 10pm noise curfew well observed during our stay.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊

We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our shower, toilet and washing-up facilities and that you found everything clean and well maintained. ✨

It's great to know that your pitch provided plenty of space for your tent, porch and vehicles, and that you were able to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views. 🏕️🌿

We're also pleased that our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed the food and cocktails on offer. 🍹🍔

Thank you for mentioning the 10pm noise curfew as well. We work hard to maintain a peaceful environment for all our guests, so it's wonderful to hear that this contributed to an enjoyable stay.

We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Very quiet and friendly,the view is…

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Anonymous

The View fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very quiet and friendly,the view is amazing,the facilities was squeeky clean and new.Theres a large closed are for dogs (perfect for energetic dogs).Theres loads to visit and see with a quick drive or walk to Lynton just over 1 mile.Will defititelly visit again

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! 😊

We're so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, amazing views 🌊, spotless facilities ✨, and our dog exercise area 🐕. It's great to hear you made the most of everything the local area has to offer too.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Lynton Holiday Retreat soon! 🏕️😊

Would highly recommend

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Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful views, excellent facilities, very friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊

Thank you for choosing Lynton Holiday Retreat, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway soon. 😊🏕️

One of the best camping sites in the UK

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Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

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Disliked No dislikes

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review — we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay, the food, and the views.

A little glimpse of the sunsets and dining we love sharing here:

We’d be delighted to welcome you back again soon.

Great site, feels luxurious but affordable

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Anonymous

Bay View electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great pitch sizes, was in bay view pitch 5, wasnt a full view of sea as the pitches in front covered it but still Great.
Facilities were immaculate, best site ive been on. As it was super hot we kept buying ice from the shop, one day thwy had run out but one of the workers offered to grab some after he finished work, he brought it to our pitch few hours later!! Was amazing. If you want sea view I would recommend pitches 9-12 bay view

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay on Bay View Pitch 5 and found our facilities to be the best you've experienced. It's especially lovely to hear that our team member was able to help by bringing ice to your pitch when the shop had run out – we'll be sure to pass on your kind comments.

We also appreciate your helpful recommendation regarding the Bay View pitches. We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather and everything the area has to offer.

Thank you for choosing Lynton Holiday Retreat, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Great place with amazing views and…

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Rabbit Field electric gravel and hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great place with amazing views and nice facilities. Some great walks around suited for families

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed the amazing views, facilities, and family-friendly walks around the park 🌿🥾 We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Staff so friendly and helpful, the…

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Beggar's Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked Staff so friendly and helpful, the reception had really helpful items for sale that you might have left at home (electric cable, tent pegs, matches etc) all reasonably priced.
Lovely local fresh bakery goods pre order for next morning. Hot food and cocktail van.
Immaculately clean toilet and shower block

Disliked Absolutely nothing at all!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you found our team so friendly and helpful throughout your stay. It’s great to know the reception shop came in handy for those little essentials, and that you enjoyed the fresh bakery treats, hot food, and cocktail van too 🍞🍹

We’re especially pleased that the cleanliness of our toilet and shower facilities stood out to you — our team works very hard to keep everything spotless ✨

Your lovely comments mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Lynmouth Holiday Retreat again soon! 🌿🏕️

First impressions WOW. One of the best campsite we’ve visited. Love it

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Beggar's Field electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch (water hook-up)

Liked We loved everything from the reception desk to the secure dog field. The toilet/shower block was so clean. There was even ice in the freezer we could help ourselves to. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails from the food trailer after a long walk down to Lynmouth which went down a treat. We love walking and it was all walking distance to Lynmouth, Lynton and the Valley of the Rocks. We even saw the most incredible sunset during our stay. We had an electric and water gravel pitch which was PERFECT and a nice bit of shade for our dog. Thought the 10pm noise curfew was sufficient and respectful and suited us well. The site was really pretty and well maintained and thought out. Discreet bin area, dog shower, and phone charger hire. Great location and we’d certainly recommend it and stay again. We were checked in by Dan who was really friendly, chatty and gave us some great local recommendations of places to go. Thank you.

Disliked We were warned about ticks and unfortunately all got one but it does say in the retreats website to bring a tick remover which was recommended. This clearly isn’t the campsite fault so not really a negative.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of Lyntmouth Holiday Retreat 😊

We’re really pleased you enjoyed so many parts of your stay—from the spotless facilities and secure dog field 🐾 to the electric and water gravel pitch, shaded areas, and those little touches like the free ice, discreet bins, dog shower, and phone charger hire. It’s great to hear the 10pm quiet time worked well for you too 🌙

We’ll pass your kind words on to Dan as well—he’ll be delighted to know his friendly welcome and local recommendations helped set you up for a great stay 👍

It sounds like you really made the most of the walking routes to Lynmouth, Lynton, and the Valley of the Rocks 🚶‍♀️🌿 and catching that incredible sunset must have been a real highlight 🌅

Also, thank you for the lovely photos you shared 📸—they’re genuinely beautiful and really show off how scenic and well-kept the retreat is.

We appreciate you recommending us, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future! 😊


Features

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lynmouth Holiday Retreat

Manor Farm

Lynton

Devon

England

EX35 6LD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,21819°N
3,82939°W

Route directions

Larger campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans are advised to approach the site from the west, via Barbrook on the A39. Access is available from the east on the A39 via Hillsford Bridge, but there are steep hairpin bends to negotiate.

Nearest transport

Coach
20,6 km Methodist Church
22,2 km Bus Station
22,3 km The Square
Rail
22,9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
26,3 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
26,9 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
19,7 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
24,9 km Minehead Harbour
30,9 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
39,6 km Cardiff International Airport
45,9 km Swansea 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

Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular cliff railway that connects the twin towns. In the surrounding countryside, you can marvel at the geological formations of the Valley of the Rocks (10 minutes) or head out to the forest around Watersmeet (15 minutes) for waterfalls and an elegant Victorian tea room. Many head to this part of the country in search of outdoor pursuits, so sporty types may well be pleased to learn that Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is close to a stables (10 minutes), fishing lake (20 minutes) and golf club (40 minutes). To really get that blood pumping, hike some or all of the 14 miles along the coast to Combe Martin, a hilly stretch of the South West Coast Path that includes this trail's highest point. You may, of course, prefer a day lounging on the beach (and with beaches like these, who can blame you?). Top seaside towns nearby include Minehead, with its rockpools, and Ilfracombe with its castle and aquarium (both half an hour away).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Lynmouth 1,5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porlock Weir 14,1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 14,6 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 18,7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 20,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 37,4 km

National Waterfront Museum 44,9 km

National Trust

Watersmeet 2,1 km

Heddon Valley 6,9 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13,4 km

Holnicote Estate 18,6 km

Dunster Working Watermill 26,9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 1,7 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 4,7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6,7 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6,8 km

Lorna Doone Country: Malmsmead - Badgeworthy Water - Malmsmead 6,8 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 Lynmouth Holiday Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lynmouth Holiday Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? Guests here have plenty of attractions and activities on their doorstep in and around Lynton and Lynmouth (five minutes' drive). For a novel way to travel between the two, try the funicular … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lynmouth Holiday Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat? From R393,38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.