Lynmouth Holiday Retreat Reviews
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Set in Exmoor National Park with breathtaking sea views, Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is a great choice for anyone looking for a slice of both countryside and coast. There's a large variety of non electric, electric and serviced grass and hardstanding pitches, for both campers and tourers. Or choose one of the glamping pods for something a little extra. Pop down to Blacklands Beach for a day on the sand, a lovely getaway for all.
4.85 /5
122 reviews
98%
would recommend
Friendly, well kept site
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Lisa S
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We were a little disappointed to turn up and find the public house next door was now permanently closed. We had only catered for ourselves for 4 nights (stayed for 5) expecting to be able to eat out one of them. We set ourselves up not to have to drive anywhere, so we walked into Lynton and Lynmouth which is a very steep climb and not for anyone unfit. You definitely need a car to visit anywhere if you're not an avid walker. Great views from the campsite. Only one suggestion and it's nothing major... maybe some hooks on the back of the toilet doors in the ladies bathroom, somewhere to hang a bag or coat. Other than that it's a very well run and friendly site.
Site's response
Thank you for your feedback! π We're sorry about the pub closure next door, I'm afraid it's out of our control as it always had separate ownership. We're glad you enjoyed the great views from the campsite π and appreciated our friendly, well-kept site. We'll consider adding hooks in the ladies' bathroom. Thanks for the suggestion! We hope to welcome you back soon! π
Amazing campsite
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Katie F
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Absolutely lovely campsite. Amazing views, amazing facilities, everyone's really friendly and very welcoming. Great if you have a dog, really nice area for them. Only draw back is ticks, but that's just nature. Food van if you don't want to cook, lovely walks around the area and if you don't want to walk back to site then taxi service is fast efficient and reliable.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! ποΈ We're thrilled to hear that you found Lynmouth Holiday Retreat to be an "absolutely lovely" campsite with amazing views and facilities. It's fantastic that you found everyone to be friendly and welcoming, and we're glad to hear that there's a nice area for dogs to enjoy. While ticks are indeed part of nature, we appreciate your understanding. It's great to know that you enjoyed the convenience of the food van and the beautiful walks around the area. We're also pleased to hear that the taxi service was fast, efficient, and reliable for your convenience. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing stay soon! πΎπ
Comfortable camping pod
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Laura B
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Just had a great stay at Lynmouth campsite. The pod was spotless, the site was quiet and was a great location for local walks and sights . My only gripe was the tepid temperature of the water in the women's showers. My partner said the temperature in the men's shower block was roasting. The site may want to investigate this. Otherwise I would definitely recommend it.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! ποΈ We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay at Lynmouth campsite and found the pod to be spotless. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and the convenient location for local walks and sights. We appreciate your feedback regarding the water temperature in the women's showers and will certainly investigate this to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. Despite this, we're glad to hear that your partner found the temperature in the men's shower block satisfactory. Thank you for recommending the site, and we hope to welcome you back for another comfortable stay soon!
Highly recommend
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Mariusz R
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We stayed for 3 nights with my wife. A wonderful place to relax with silence and nature all around. Close to the city and attractions, beautiful hiking trails and views, Clean and good standard facilities. Highly recommend!
Site's response
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway! πΏ We're delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing stay surrounded by nature. It's fantastic that you found our facilities clean and of good standard, and we're pleased you appreciated the proximity to hiking trails and attractions. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay soon! ποΈ
Our stay
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Michael S
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We had a lovely stay here for four days! We were really lucky with the weather, it couldn't have been better. The site is really well run, the staff at reception were really friendly and helpful with suggestions for places to visit. It is a nice quiet site that is only 30 minutes walk from Lynton and Lynmouth. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and can recommend it to anyone!
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your experience! βοΈ We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely four-day stay at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat and that the weather was on your side. It's wonderful to know that you found our site well-run and our staff friendly and helpful. We're delighted you enjoyed the tranquility of the site and appreciated its proximity to Lynton and Lynmouth. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit in the future! π³ποΈ
Very impressed happy to stay again.
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Oliver M
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As a first time user of not only this site but outing with a van and family, I couldn't be more impressed. A simple, nice sized and clean campsite with very pleasant staff. Only minor is the pub is not currently open, but I understand it is not linked to the site and also a sign of the times.
Site's response
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience as a first-time camper! π It's wonderful that you found us to be a simple, clean, and pleasant campsite, and we're thrilled that our staff made a good impression. π We appreciate your understanding about the pub not being open, and you're correct that it's not directly linked to the site. Thank you for choosing us for your outing with your van and family, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
Hilltop heaven
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Steven M
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Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Immaculately keep site & facilities. Best way down and up to Lynmouth/Lynton is across fields and down to West Lynn Bridge. Suggest walking poles and good shoes. Would definitely use this site again. Shame the pub/hotel next door is currently closed. The site would do well if they stocked more beverages and hot food/meals maybe.
Site's response
Thank you for your review! π We're thrilled to hear that you found Lynmouth Holiday Retreat to be a hilltop heaven with friendly and knowledgeable staff π It's fantastic that you appreciated our immaculately kept site and facilities, and we're glad you found the walking route to Lynmouth/Lynton enjoyable, albeit challenging. Your suggestion about stocking more beverages and hot food/meals is noted, and we'll consider it for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
Pleasureable
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Deborah P
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Clean, tidy and very pleasant.
Site's response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you had a pleasurable experience π Keeping the site clean, tidy, and pleasant is a priority for us, so we're thrilled to hear that you noticed and appreciated it. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
Great site
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Sandra T
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Great site. Very well run with lovely, clean facilities. Will definitely return.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to give your review. Feedback like this puts spring in all our steps. Look forward to seeing you soon.
2 night stay
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Mark P
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Only downside was the closure of the on-site pub.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to give your review. The closure of the Beggars Roost is indeed a disappointment to us all. We hope it did not have too much of an impact on your stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Quick break
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Richard T
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Fantastic spot, fantastic staff, very clean and well maintained.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. The team hope to welcome you back in the future. Safe travels.
Superb Site
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Sarah A
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Lynmouth Holiday Retreat is one of the best campsites we've stayed on. The facilities were excellent, plenty of spotless toilets and showers. Power banks on hand should you need them. A great little shop where you can order fresh croissants for breakfast. The site is really dog friendly with a good dog walking field. The best thing about the site though is the staff. They were absolutely brilliant - very friendly and helpful. They did everything with a smile, including giving us a push off our pitch this morning after the heavy rain last night, I would definitely recommend this site and I hope to stay here again. Thanks for a great Easter weekend :)
Site's response
Sarah, thank you for taking the time to give your review. Receiving feedback like this puts a spring in the step of the whole team. We look forward to seeing you soon. The Lynmouth Team.
Lovely site, well maintained with friendly staff and excellent facilities
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Rachel B
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Staff were always out cleaning, checking the site and doing improvements. Toilet and showers were lovely. There was dishwasher and laundry facilities. View was beautiful. Pub next door was within a very short walking distance and the food was amazing catering for gluten-free as well which was nice. Friendly staff. On the site at reception, you can pre-order breakfast pastries and sandwiches for the next day. Well laid out site.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! π It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our site and found it to be lovely and well-maintained. We take great pride in our facilities and are thrilled that you found them to be excellent. It's great to know that our staff were friendly and proactive, always ensuring that the site was clean and well taken care of. We're delighted that you appreciated the beautiful views. Our pre-order breakfast service and well-laid-out site are designed to enhance your experience, and we're glad you found them convenient. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay! ποΈπ½οΈ
100% in all areas
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Genevieve L
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100% in all areas - nothing not to like. Lovely setting with super views, very friendly welcoming staff. Some of the walks can be challenging. Facilities are the best I have every seen on a campsite. Very clean and even had a dishwasher that takes only six minutes. Would without a doubt recommend this site.
Site's response
Thank you so much for your glowing review! π We're thrilled to hear that you had a perfect experience during your stay with us, scoring 100% in all areas. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the lovely setting and super views, as well as the warm welcome from our friendly staff.
Nice site but disappointed that the pub was closed
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Irene M
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Bit disappointed the pub was closed. Β£8 each way into Lynmouth for food, which wasn't really a problem. Couldn't do much about the weather. We found the reception was very good and very helpful and everywhere was very clean. Probably wouldn't stay again because of the distance to village
Site's response
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed that the pub was closed during your stay. Unfortunately, the pub next door is a separate business from our campsite, therefore we cannot control when they close π
A must stay for hikers
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Lynne M
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Beautiful place with amazing views. Great for walking, helpful staff and clean, new facilities.
Site's response
Thank you for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you found our place beautiful with amazing views and that it's a great spot for hikers. It's wonderful that you had helpful staff and appreciated our clean and new facilities. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable hikes and a great stay in the future! ποΈπΆββοΈπΏπ
Outstanding place to stay
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Fiona D
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I cannot stress how amazing this place has been to us. We arrived in a plume of smoke as our car broke down and we only just managed to make it to the site. The staff have been so kind and helpful and words are really not enough to express how grateful we are. The tent is lovely and facilities are well maintained and clean. Our dog, Hugo, has been made so welcome and never seemed to be an issue. We really cannot thank the site enough for their help and assistance, they really went above and beyond to help. Thank you again.
Site's response
We're truly touched by your kind words. It's heart warming to hear that, despite the challenges you faced with your car breaking down, you found our site to be an outstanding place to stay. We're delighted that our staff were kind, helpful, and went above and beyond to assist you during your time here. It's great that you found the tent lovely and the facilities well maintained and clean. We're glad that Hugo, was made to feel welcome as well. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we're so grateful for your appreciation. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another wonderful stay. Safe travels! ποΈππΎπ
Highly recommended for a relaxing time
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Lee C
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Cleanest campsite/facilities I have ever seen, the pub at the entrance of the site is wonderful.
Site's response
Thank you for your recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you found our campsite and facilities to be the cleanest you've ever seen. It's great to know that you enjoyed the wonderful pub at the entrance as well. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future! ποΈπ»π
Excellent campsite
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Jason B
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My first trip in a 'new to us caravan' after a few years away from the scene. We arrived at a beautiful campsite to a warm and friendly greeting. They couldn't have been more polite. I asked about a gas refill and was told to go pitch and they would sort it out for me. Within 5 minutes, two guys were at my caravan with a new gas bottle for me. They asked if they could help with anything else and at the time I didn't think there was. Once I pitched up, I realized I didn't have the correct connection for the water tap, went down to the shop to buy a new one to find out they had just sold the last one. Well, that wasn't good enough for the guys, they lent me one of their own until I was able to replace it. Everyday they were out cutting the grass, cleaning toilets and generally keeping the site on an awesome condition. The views were gorgeous and I couldn't have asked for better. There isn't much to do on site but that isn't how it is advertised. However, because of this it has to be the quietest, most relaxing site I have ever stayed at. Would I go again, you better blooming believe it. I would fully recommend this place. Awesome doesn't come close.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your excellent experience on your first caravan trip! It's heartening to hear about the warm and friendly greeting you received at the beautiful campsite. The attentive and helpful staff went above and beyond to assist with your needs, from the gas refill to lending a water tap connection. The well-maintained site, gorgeous views, and quiet, relaxing atmosphere all contributed to a memorable stay. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another awesome experience in the future! ποΈππ
Cracking site for a first timer
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Jenny G
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Lovely site, extremely well kept, very helpful staff who are super friendly.
Site's response
We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience as a first-time camper! Thank you for your kind words about our well-kept site and our friendly and helpful staff. We hope you continue to enjoy camping adventures, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future ποΈπ
Very friendly staff and a great place
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Andy A
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We had our first outing in our Crafter camper van and stayed here. What a lovely place to unwind with great views across to Wales. The facilities were amazing, clean and warm. Staff were great, they helped us feel welcome. I will definitely be coming back, the dog also loved his stay ππ»
Site's response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time during your first outing in your camper van. It's great to know you enjoyed the lovely views and found our facilities clean and welcoming. We look forward to having you back for another visit, and we're thrilled that your furry friend had a great time too! πποΈπΎ
Great site, but access very trying
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Rick V
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This is a review of 2 halves. The site itself is lovely and anywhere else, I would recommend instantly but the access issues cannot be avoided. There is no information recommending a best route or any warnings of the access issues and the phone seems to always be on answer phone, so advice is not available. The A39 takes you through Lynton and the roads are extremely steep and our motorhome failed to make one hill and I was forced to reverse and retrace my route - very scary on a steep hill on an A road. Only alternative is very narrow minor roads.
Site's response
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the access issues. We apologise for any inconvenience regarding the phone availability. August has been a busy period for us, and we've been a little short-handed. We do have a section on all our websites mentioning the best way to approach us for assistance and guidance. Despite these challenges, we're glad to hear that you found the site itself lovely. We hope to make necessary improvements in accessibility information and phone availability and welcome you back for a more hassle-free stay in the future. ππ£οΈποΈ
Our stay
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Jane D
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Lovely site, clean showers and toilets, friendly staff, would highly recommend.
Site's response
Thank you for your positive review! We're pleased to hear you had a lovely stay and found our site, facilities, and staff to your satisfaction. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future. ποΈπ
Lovely site
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Heather M
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Very pretty site, if a little too sloping for us. Would be even better with a shop as nothing was within walking distance.
Site's response
Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear you found our site pretty. We take your comment about the slope into consideration for future improvements. We also appreciate your suggestion for a shop. We do have some essentials in reception, however, we will look into expand it for the future. Your input is valuable, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. ποΈ
Great campsite, perfect stay!
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Giles P
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Great campsite with a beautiful view! Very clean facilities and pub next door! Great walks to the town/coast, would highly recommend!
Site's response
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a perfect stay and enjoyed the beautiful views, clean facilities, and proximity to a pub. It's great to know you explored the nearby walks as well. We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay in the future. ποΈππ»