CL recommendations for Devon/ Cornwall please
We will be joining our inlaws for a week at Pentwyn sands next July but before this, we would like to spend 2-3 weeks somewhere quieter (and cheaper!) We use the facilities in our van so looking for sites that have reasonable sized, level'ish pitches. We
love walking so scenic would be good. Recommendations please?
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Fursdon Farm near Liskeard - that's on your way to Pentewan Sands. It was an award winning CS with the other Club but expanded and opened a second field, has hard pitches as well as grass, and is good for your walking holiday as it's on the edge of Bodmin
Moor. Summer prices are £12 without electrics, £14 with, and £2 extra for hard standings.0 -
Try The Knole CL at Bridestowe - west of Oakhampton - close to the western edge of Dartmoor - CL no. 483.
This was our review of the site:-
The Knole is perfectly located for exploring the western side of
Dartmoor. Predominantly sloping grass, there is an area of hardstanding just inside the site entrance which would probably be suitable for two caravans or motorhomes. At the far end of the site there are superb
views through a gateway of Dartmoor with Widgery Cross/Brat Tor, Great Links Tor & Great Nodden easily identifiable. The EHU & water supply is located in a wooded area in the centre of the site, so long electric cables will be required if you decide to pitch
around the edge of the site. However, the owners do have some extension cables if required. There is a very basic information room that also houses the recycle bins.Walking & biking from the site is easy with the
Granite Way only half a mile away which is the old railway line between Okehampton & Lydford. Other trails also come through the area such as the West Devon Way, Two Castles Trail & the Dartmoor Way. On our
walks we managed to find pubs on the entry/exit to the moors – those being The Fox & Hounds at Shortacombe; The Bearslake Inn at Lake Sourton [a superb thatched inn which we would highly recommend]; the Dartmoor Inn at Lyford. All were welcoming hostelries
after time spent walking the tors & moors.There is a pub [The White Hart] and a newly opened [in 2013] post office/shop in Bridestowe village that sold all manner of goods and daily newspapers.
There was some farm traffic noise at the end of most days but we didn’t find it particularly intrusive. We were visited daily by Rex the resident dog who came to play with our dog Louie.
We saw Mavis & her husband on arrival and departure but they were always on hand if the need arose. The site fee of £12 per night was a fair one we felt.We have no hesitation in recommending The Knole for a relaxing stay on the edge of
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Or if you want coastal then there is Penmillard Farm on the Rame peninsula. Yes you have never heard of Rame - it's the part of Cornwall the tourists run right past. This really is a basic CL with minimal facilities and access only along the narrow cliff
top road which was built to link the forts in Napoleonic times. But it's right by the sea - and you can walk down the cliff paths to wonderful Whitsand Bay. Cornwall which only the locals know.0 -
Hi Revellers, we are Poole Farm CL located right on the boarder of Devon and Cornwall, just north of Launceston. Our website is www.poolefarm.com. You can also have a look at our reviews on the Caravan Club website. Officially, we come under the county
of Devon, but if you put in Poole Farm in the main search tab you will find us. We have all mod cons here and some amazing countryside to relax in. Have a look and see what you think.0 -
Trevitha Farm on Little Petherick Creek near Padstow has beautiful walks, you would have to check the price as it's probably more expensive than some. It's also not for the faint hearted access wise. There are nice coastal CLs in the South Hams in Devon.
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We have used Crosslands CL, just outside Okehampton on numerous occasions. It is easy access off the A30, up past Okehampton services. Grass pitches, but we have never had issues with mud or poor ground, even after torrential rain. This site gives you the
whole of stunning Dartmoor to walk, Exeter with its beautiful cathedral is an easy 20 minutes away, Okehampton is a very nice town with a great castle and lovely shops, but as I said, the whole of Dartmoor is on your doorstep. Castle Drogo, Lydford Gorge,
both NT, are close by as well. Little bit of traffic noise, but suprisingly little considering proximity to A30. Owners are very nice, very helpful.
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Our CL is on the fringes of Exmoor in North Devon nightly rate for July 2017 is £13 take a look at our web site
http://hallsdownfarm.weebly.com/
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Another vote for Higher Bochym Farm on the Lizard but also we like Green Pig Farm near between Penzance and St Ives with fantastic views over St Michael's Mount.
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I know lots of Cornish CLs, but if you narrow down where you fancy it would be easier. West Penwith area is good, because the weather can be quite different depending upon which coast you fancy. Lots of the Poldark locations are down there as well, stunning
coves and beaches if you don't mind a bit of a walk!0 -
Our CL is on the fringes of Exmoor in North Devon nightly rate for July 2017 is £13 take a look at our web site
http://hallsdownfarm.weebly.com/
Duly noted! We are fancying Exmoor next Summer, looks very nice. Good price as well. Won't be July for us, bit earlier, still planning, thank you.
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Our CL is on the fringes of Exmoor in North Devon nightly rate for July 2017 is £13 take a look at our web site
http://hallsdownfarm.weebly.com/
Duly noted! We are fancying Exmoor next Summer, looks very nice. Good price as well. Won't be July for us, bit earlier, still planning, thank you.
Looks good, but you won't be able to take the dog along, takethedogalong!
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That's a bit ruff.
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Oh dear, hadn't checked.
Never mind, we shall find somewhere. We used Burrowhayes Private site a good few years ago, not far from Minehead.
That was nice, but not sure what it is like now.0 -
Burowhayes Farm is still going strong.
I've stayed there with our family and gone out for a pony trek.0 -
Thanks Brue! We stayed one Autumn, was very quiet. We did some lovely walks straight out of site. Great location. We stayed in a cottage in Dunster four years ago, and drove by, noticed stables and caravan site still there!
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Yet another vote for Higher Bochym Farm on the Lizard, but you'll be lucky if you can get in next July as it gets booked up very quickly. I know, because I book most of the summer school holiday there! It's magic!
Another great place I tried this year was Vose Farm CL near Mevagissey £12 per night. Great little site very close to Pentewan but at a fraction of the cost and much more pleasant I would say. The owners are really lovely and keep the site immaculate. Book
early though as it's popular. Take the ferry from Meva to Fowey if you stay there, saw porpoise and baby!0 -
Or if you want coastal then there is Penmillard Farm on the Rame peninsula. Yes you have never heard of Rame - it's the part of Cornwall the tourists run right past. This really is a basic CL with minimal facilities and access only along the narrow cliff
top road which was built to link the forts in Napoleonic times. But it's right by the sea - and you can walk down the cliff paths to wonderful Whitsand Bay. Cornwall which only the locals know.Do'nt tell everyone they'll all want to come! The view's from Cliff Road and Rame Head, the footpath from Rame down to Cawsand, Cremyl looking towards Royal William Yard.......think I'll shut up now.
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Highhouse Farm, East Portlemouth. If you don't mind driving along narrow lanes. The site is close to the coastal path giving access to superb beaches and the foot ferry to Salcombe.
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We have used Crosslands CL, just outside Okehampton on numerous occasions. It is easy access off the A30, up past Okehampton services. Grass pitches, but we have never had issues with mud or poor ground, even after torrential rain. This site gives you the whole of stunning Dartmoor to walk, Exeter with its beautiful cathedral is an easy 20 minutes away, Okehampton is a very nice town with a great castle and lovely shops, but as I said, the whole of Dartmoor is on your doorstep. Castle Drogo, Lydford Gorge, both NT, are close by as well. Little bit of traffic noise, but suprisingly little considering proximity to A30. Owners are very nice, very helpful.
We have stayed on this site but had to move on after just one night because of the nonstop through the night noise from the A30 which at that point is like a motorway I guess it does depend on the wind direction - we must have been unlucky.
The CL site we moved to was Ashbury Caravan Park - lovely views towards Dartmoor - and peaceful!
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For a very nice site Nr salcombe in Devon I recommend Cholwells Farm Nr Marlborough on the Kingsbridge to Salcombe Rd. Good access and water to every pitch. Nice rolling farmland. Slightly sloped but pitching is easy and free to pitch any which way you want.
First time we visited we quickly realised that all the others had been before, - always a good sign! As water to each pitch it is a good idea to have the aquarol accessory that allows constant supply.
TF
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Hi, we are a CL in central Cornwall. Rates are £10 per night inclusive of electric or £6 without
http://www.caravan-club-cornwall.co.uk/
Thanks
Stuart
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Your link doesn't work Stuh.
Could you please include the name of your CL when you post again.
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