Tinhay Retreats is a small countryside campsite set on a working farm in West Devon, just a 15 minute drive from the Dartmoor National Park. There are both small and large electric grass pitches for campers and choose from, as well as two cosy furnished bell tents. Take part in one of the onsite craft sessions or learn how to bake bread!

Why you'll love it at Tinhay Retreats


Ideally located amongst West Devon's countryside, 15 minutes from Dartmoor National Park

Peaceful family-friendly camping, touring and glamping with nearby trails and hikes

Onsite craft events such as wool spinning, silk/glass/fabric painting and baking!

About the site


This picturesque rural campsite is a lovely choice for families or couples looking to escape everyday life, set close to the River Lyd and Tinhay Lake. There are five small grass pitches sleeping up to two people and five large grass pitches sleeping up to four, each with their own electric hook up. The small pitches allow tents only and the large pitches allow tents, caravans and tourers. For anyone looking to avoid hammering in tent pegs, opt for one of the two furnished bell tents. Sleeping up to four in a double bed and two optional single beds, these have cosy furnishings such as seating and rugs. Outside, you'll have your own covered al fresco seating area, complete with a picnic bench, camp stove and all cooking utensils and crockery provided. Explore the countryside and visit the Dartmoor National Park just 15 minutes away, don't forget to say hello to the famous free-roaming Dartmoor ponies! Dogs are welcome onsite, just please keep them on the lead at all times. Fire pits are allowed provided they are raised off the grass, and fire wood is available onsite.

Camping and touring is available 1/3 - 31/10. The bell tents are available 3/6 - 4/9.


Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Glamping

Near pub

Peaceful

Onsite facilities include toilets, showers, a drying room, ice pack freezing, outdoor wood-fired pizza oven and a fire pit area.

Within one mile you'll find a post office and village shop for supplies as well as the Fox and Grapes pub for an evening meal.


Map and address

Park address

Tinhay Retreats,

Down Farm Cottage, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0EL

Coordinates

50.6564, -4.2878 | SX 38 86

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Tinhay Retreats is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 12 accommodation options on-site

5 x Small Electric Grass Pitches

Max 2 people

Small grass pitches with electric hook up. Suitable for tents only.

5 x Large Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Large grass pitches with electric hook up. Suitable for tents, caravans and tourers.



Check-in is anytime from 10am.

Check out is by 11am.


Explore the expansive moorlands of the Dartmoor National Park and discover why it is such a popular day out. Hike the Lydford Gorge, marvel at the Bronze Age stone circles and say hello to the famous free roaming Dartmoor ponies.

Drive for 30 minutes and visit the Golitha Falls, stunning cascading waterfalls then are hidden in a wooded valley, a lovely spot for a picnic.

Other nearby activities:

  • Cookworthy Knapp (5 minutes)
  • Dingles Fairground Museum (10 minutes)
  • National Trust Lawrence House (15 minutes)
  • Hidden Valley park and garden (15 minutes)
  • Bodmin Jail Attraction (30 minutes)

Interested in staying at Tinhay Retreats?

Call 01566 784990 to book.

Unfortunately Tinhay Retreats doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Tinhay Retreats was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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