Lynmouth Holiday Retreat Reviews

A lovely place

Really clean, beautiful location. Facilities were really good, toilets included a hair dryer. Overall, a lovely place. Just to note, the pub next door is closed permanently.

Site's response

Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed the clean facilities, beautiful location, and appreciated the little touches like the hair dryer in the toilets. Regarding the pub, we understand it's disappointing – it's permanently closed, but please note that it's under separate ownership and out of our control. We hope this didn’t affect your stay too much, and we'd love to welcome you back soon!

Peaceful

I cannot recommend this site highly enough. I stayed for three nights in the middle of October my first solo trip away in my campervan. Although, one tiny downside is most of the pitches you'll need blocks for your vans as they all have a slight slope. I forgot mine, however, the staff said that I could have any one of the free pitches available to move to, so extremely accommodating. I've yet to go to a campsite with such good facilities. The toilet shower block all seem to be very new or if not kept in extremely good condition. What was lovely was when I went for a shower and it was freezing outside, the whole block was nice and warm! There are washing sinks with a small dishwasher, a freezer where you can put your ice blocks and a power bank for mobile devices. Lynton and Lynmouth is a beautiful place to visit quite a steep walk down to the town however, plenty of parking around, bear in mind it was mid October that I went. Valley of rocks is simply stunning. Also visited Ilfracombe half an hour drive away, which was worth a visit.

Site's response

Your first solo trip in a campervan sounds like a memorable adventure! It's great that the staff were accommodating and that the facilities exceeded your expectations. The warm shower block on a chilly day must have been a treat! Sounds like you made the most of exploring Lynton, Lynmouth, and even ventured out to Ilfracombe. Thanks for sharing your experience, and hope there are more peaceful trips in your future!

Lovely quiet site

Lovely site with plenty of space. Very well kept with clean facilities, plenty of toilets, showers and pot washing sinks. You can walk to Lynton and Lynmouth through the fields and woods but it's hard going coming back. Just a few bits that people might be interested in if deciding to book - there is no lighting around the camping field so it's pitch black after dark - great for star gazing but you need a torch if you don't want to trip up. Also, there are no privacy cubicles in the facilities if you just want a wash or clean teeth in private. Take a torch into the facilities because the sensor doesn't pick up movement in toilets or showers - I learnt that one quickly!

Site's response

Sounds like you had a great stay! The lack of lighting does make it perfect for stargazing, but definitely something to keep in mind for future visitors who might not be prepared for the dark. Glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and clean facilities!

Beautiful campsite!

A great campsite with incredible views. The facilities are modern and the showers are hot! Love the inside washing up area too, it's a nice touch. Will definitely be back 😊

Site's response

Thank you for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the views, modern facilities, and hot showers 🚿 The indoor washing-up area is a favourite of ours too! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon 😊⛺

Birthday treat

Loved the facilities. It was amazing, the staff were lovely and very helpful.

Site's response

Thank you for choosing us for your birthday treat! 🎉 We're thrilled you loved the facilities and found our staff helpful. Hope to celebrate with you again soon! 🥳✨

Amazing stay in a beautiful location

A beautiful location with walking distance to Lynmouth and the local pubs. The facilities were amazing and clean. The bell tent itself was cosy and the bed was comfortable, highly recommend.

Site's response

Thank you so much for the amazing review! 🌟 We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful location and cozy bell tent 🏕️ So glad to hear the bed was comfortable and the facilities were clean and top-notch! 🛏️✨ Walking distance to Lynmouth and local pubs sounds perfect! 🍻 We really appreciate the recommendation and can't wait to have you back! 😊🌿

Our stay

Absolutely loved our stay here and had a fantastic holiday. Exceptionally clean toilet facilities and a very clean campsite, the only thing that was lacking was maybe a bigger shop. September is always a gamble with the weather and we had all sorts from sunny days to howling winds, rain and frost, but we really enjoyed Devon and West Somerset.

Site's response

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a fantastic holiday and appreciated our clean facilities 🧼🚿 A bigger shop is a great suggestion, and we'll take it on board. September weather can be a rollercoaster, but we're thrilled it didn't dampen your Devon adventure! Looking forward to hosting you again soon 😊

Lack of information

Nothing wrong with the site, only the location. The views aren't the best, depending on your pitch. The pub restaurant been closed next door permanently. No bus route and dangerous roads to walk from the retreat. Their is a couple of walks from the retreat to Lynton and Lynmouth, they are a mile and a half each way. Not the best for disabled. Won't go there again.

Site's response

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the site itself to your liking but are sorry the location didn't meet your expectations. The steep terrain and limited public transport can make access more challenging for some, again, thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you happy travels ahead 🌟

Perfect retreat

Lovely site, shame the weather was so bad. It's a shame the pub next to the site has closed down. Highlights - walk from Lynmouth to Watersmeet was beautiful and the cream tea of raspberry and ginger scones at the end was to die for. Local taxi, Riverside, were brilliant. The Cottage Inn Thai pub was fabulous.

Site's response

Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌟 We're delighted you enjoyed the site and the stunning walk to Watersmeet 🌿, especially the heavenly cream tea 🍓☕—sounds unforgettable! While the pub closure is a shame, we're glad you discovered The Cottage Inn's fabulous Thai offerings 🍜 and had such a positive experience with Riverside Taxis 🚖. Hope to welcome you back for sunnier skies next time! 😊

Lovely, clean and open campsite

We opted for Bay View field, which was lovely and we could indeed see the sea but not actually the bay! The field is on a slope but the actual pitch was flat in the right orientation. The facilities were great - lots of hot water in the showers and even a dishwasher - what luxury when camping! The whole toilet block area was spotlessly clean and warm. My only gripe would be that in the bathroom there are only open sinks, none in cubicles, which would have been a little better for washing in privacy. We walked from the site down to Lynmouth, which is a lovely walk, but very steep, especially on the return journey! The staff at the site were super friendly and helpful.

Site's response

Thank you for the lovely review! 😊 We're happy you enjoyed your stay at Bay View field and the sea views 🌊. Glad the facilities, especially the hot showers and dishwasher, added a touch of luxury to your camping experience! 🚿🍽️ We'll take note of your feedback on the bathroom sinks for more privacy. That walk to Lynmouth sure is a challenge with the steep-ish return! We're thrilled our team made your stay even better. Hope to welcome you back soon! 🏕️👍

Wow, this place is amazing

I can't say enough good things about this experience. Ian was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. He recommended walks to go on and things to see. It was a very quiet location and close to the towns of Lynmouth and Lynton. We thoroughly enjoyed our walks through the farm fields down into Lynton and the Valley of the Rocks. We also walked to Watersmeet and enjoyed the footpath options to get there. The facilities were all very clean and well taken care of. I don't have a single critical comment. We would definitely stay here again.

Site's response

Wow, thank you so much for the glowing review! 🌟 We're thrilled you had such a fantastic experience. Ian will be so happy to hear your kind words😊✨ It sounds like you made the most of the beautiful walks and peaceful location, especially through the farm fields and Valley of the Rocks 🏞️ So glad the facilities met your expectations too! 🧼 We're excited to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for the wonderful feedback! 🙌🌿

Lovely stay, would come again

Very clean and nice size campsite. Not too big. Pop up food truck with lovely food and friendly staff. Reception has pastries and coffee too if you don't. Stunning location.

Site's response

Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and the food truck, as well as our friendly staff. The pastries and coffee are always a nice touch! Looking forward to welcoming you back again! 🌄🍴

Fantastic campsite

It is a fantastic campsite, with a great location and a nice view. It is also very clean and very peaceful. I wish it had a playground for children as well, but I still recommend it to families.

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the peaceful location and views. A playground is a great suggestion and we appreciate your recommendation to families! Hope to see you again soon! 🌟🌳

Beautiful campsite

Beautiful campsite with excellent facilities. And the staff are very helpful!

Site's response

Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful campsite and found our facilities excellent. Our team is always happy to help! Hope to see you again soon! 🌿⛺

Blustery stay

Nice, clean site with good facilities and helpful staff. Would stay again definitely and recommend it to anyone who wants a well run campsite, and even my daughter was happy with excellent phone signal!

Site's response

Thank you for the great review! 🌟 We're glad you had a good stay, despite the blustery weather, and that your daughter was happy with the phone signal! 📱😊 Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Faultless facilities, unclear communication

Really good facilities, lovely location! The field was really rocky, however, and our experience was coloured by unclear communication with the staff about early arrival charges.

Site's response

Thank you for your feedback! 🌟 We’re excited that you enjoyed the facilities and location. We apologise for the confusion about the early arrival charges. We recently introduced this policy due to frequent early arrivals that affected our daily schedule for upkeep of the park. We appreciate your honest input and will use it to improve our services. Your insights are invaluable, and we look forward to offering you a smoother experience next time!

Beautiful site with amazing views

A lovely grass pitch with great sea views. Very clean facilities, well looked after and friendly staff.

4 nights motorhome

Great location with easy access to Lynton and Lynmouth via a walk or short taxi ride. The walk is a bit hard-going (very steep) so got a taxi back each time for around £8. Campsite has good sized pitches and fully serviced, great shop onsite with all the basics, milk, bread etc. Will definitely be booking a stay again next year.

Site's response

Thank you for your fantastic review! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found the pitches and shop to your liking. The steep walk back can be quite a workout, so it’s great that the taxi service was handy! We look forward to welcoming you back next year. 🚐🌟

Wonderful camping spot!

Friendly and helpful staff, great location and good-sized camping pitches. Facilities were modern and clean! Would book again!

Site's response

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the friendly service, great location, and clean facilities. It's fantastic to hear that you’d book again—looking forward to welcoming you back! 🏕️😊

Excellent site

I think the 5 star-rating says it all! We had a great couple of days. Lynton and Lynmouth are 2 miles away and a trip on the Cliff Railway is a must! We will be booking again.

Site's response

Thank you for the glowing 5-star review! 🌟 We're so glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the local attractions like the Cliff Railway. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon! 🚂😊

Superb customer service

In terms of the quality of customer service, this is the best campsite I have ever stayed at! Aggie and Ian couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming. After a long journey, such a pleasant greeting can't be overstated. Ian took time to explain short walks and Aggie lent me a bottle opener. Nothing was too much trouble. The site was well maintained, pitches were generous size and showers were lovely. We will definitely be returning.

Site's response

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that our customer service made such a positive impact on your stay. Aggie and Ian will be delighted to know they helped make your visit special. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the well-maintained site, generous pitches, and lovely showers. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 😊🚶‍♂️

Lovely short stay

Lovely campsite, good value for money! Plenty of loos and showers. Would be nice to have a vending machine for out of hours use. Staff were very friendly and helpful!

Site's response

It sounds like you had a pleasant short stay at the campsite, appreciating the good value, ample facilities, and friendly staff. Thank you for the suggestion, we will take that into consideration. Glad you enjoyed your time there! 🌟

wonderful site

We had Bay View Pitch 1, it was beautiful views and there was a dog walk area very near by. A good sized pitch, the facilities were kept clean day and night, it was a well cared for site. There were lots of friendly people too. It was sad to leave, but will be back.

Site's response

It sounds like you had a fantastic time at the site, enjoying the beautiful views from Bay View Pitch 1 and the convenience of the nearby dog walk area. It's great to hear that the facilities were well-maintained throughout your stay and that the atmosphere was friendly. It's always a bit sad to leave such a lovely place, but wonderful that you're already planning to return! 🏕️🌅🐕

Would totally recommend

This site is fab. All staff are friendly and pitches are a great size. Location is great - being able to walk to town is great, although we needed a taxi needed coming back up 😂 We ate at the van situated there which was okay. Facilities were brilliant 🤩 Would recommend the site and would stay again.

Site's response

It sounds like you had a fantastic time at the campsite! The spacious pitches, friendly staff, and convenient location for exploring the nearby town seem to have made your stay enjoyable. Even though the walk back required a taxi, it appears the overall experience, including the facilities and the on-site food van, was positive. Thank you for recommending the site and sharing your experience. We hope you get the chance to return soon! 🌟🏕️🚶‍♂️

Lovely site!

We've just had 3 nights here and loved it! The staff were very friendly, shower block was clean, with nice hot water, and the site overall was very clean and well maintained! We're hoping to go back towards the end of the summer and would definitely recommend this site!

Site's response

It sounds like you had a wonderful stay! The friendly staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained site seem to have made your experience enjoyable. It's great to hear you're planning to return and would recommend the site to others. Enjoy your future visits! 🌞🏕️