Widdicombe Farm Touring Park
From £23.50 For 1 night, 2 adults- Adults-only farm site 10 minutes from English Riviera beaches
- Outdoor haven: trails, tors and moors of Dartmoor within 30 minutes
- Minibus service and fully licensed restaurant and bar on site
Site type
Tourist board rating
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Entertainment and activities are available between 15/04 and 24/09.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- 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 where more than half of the group is under 25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. During low season (March to mid-May, and October, with the exception of Easter and bank holidays), the bar, restaurant and shop will only open when the customer demand is sufficient.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 22 Mar to
Reviews
Voted 80% of visitors View breakdown
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Very good site staff friendly facilities in good condition and cleanliness is…
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Liked: Very good site staff friendly facilities in good condition and cleanliness is maintained.
Disliked: If anything it’s a bit remote ….long walk to bus stop.
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From the manager: Thank you for writing our first review of the 2024 season and for giving us such good scores. If you return during the busy months we have our minibus operating which will be easier than walking to the public bus stop. In the meantime, keep enjoying your breaks throughout the year and we hope to see you again.
Very clean facilities & level pitches. Staff were all very friendly &…
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Liked: Very clean facilities & level pitches. Staff were all very friendly & helpful. Liked that it was an adult only site. The site has a minibus which operates mostly during high season to take guests into Paighton & Torquay.
Disliked: Local bus stops were quite a hike away especially if the weather was bad. Site minibus unfortunately stopped running during my stay.
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From the manager: We admire you for travelling solo and you are always welcome here. I'm very pleased you found all the team friendly and helpful and that you felt comfortable staying with us. Pity there were insufficient numbers to keep the bus operating during the full period of your stay but it is a very popular service throughout most of the season.
Excellent site, fabulous facilities, everything you need and more.
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Liked: Everything. Such friendly, helpful staff. Great entertainment on site, restaurant was not open but the pizza van and breakfast/ jacket potato van did the trick. Lovely location looking across fields and near to the coast. Loved the enclosed dog park too.
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From the manager: Superb. It looks like you made full use of our facilities and enjoyed yourselves. That's what it's all about. We hope to have The Funky Anchovy Pizza Van back next season. They were lovely. See you again next season.
Pitch was OK except people next to us didn't…
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Liked: Pitch was OK except people next to us didn't seem to know where there pitch was. Bar was good, facilities good.
Disliked: Was a bit disappointed about the duel carriage way but it didn't interfere with anything in the end.
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From the manager: Not sure about your neighbours comments but I'm pleased that it didn't make a difference to you enjoying your stay. Hope to see you again next season.
Excellent site easily among the best we have visited
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Liked: All connection requirements. Sizing the unit allows for correct placement on site, I thought at 7.3m we were too long, not the case. Something on at the clubhouse every night. Different guest foods each evening too
Disliked: No bus stop at or immediately in front of site. Walking or short drive to nearest one
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From the manager: We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we'll look forward to your return sometime. We appreciate it's difficult not having a bus stop right outside the park which is why we have our minibus. Hopefully you used this service and saved yourselves the short walk to the public bus stop.
Widdecombe is a slice of heaven
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Liked: Everything, Widdecombe Farm is an amazing place to stay. It has fantastic amenities and the scenery is fabulous. The staff and people at Widdecombe are brilliant, they are friendly, sociable and genuinely nice people. It was our first visit but it definitely won't be our last. The different food available each night was fantastic especially the Barbecue run by Barry and Kathy. The club was an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere each night. Our dog was a very popular lady more so than us and she was fussed and treated like the princess she is. Everyone at Widdecombe Farm, thank you for an absolutely wonderful holiday 😀 see you next year 😊
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: We're still all having fun on our final week of entertainment in the bar. Wish you could have stayed longer. Some of the fancy dress costumes were brilliant. Keep enjoying touring around and we'll see you next season.
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Liked: All of it even though the cafe was closed the site made sure there was food on site pizza van came tie food man and bacon 🥓 buttie van nice bar with lots on singers bingo Toilets 🚻 very clean big showers lots of sinks hot water The site is well kept grass edges all tidy well stocked shop all staff friendly and helpful 👍 Nice walk to village for a meal in church pub Nice views Definitely go back Cheers team 👍
Disliked: It's not a dislike cause it cart be helped but there is a busy rd so at times it noisy but don't let that put you of its just life getting on lol
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your lovely review and taking the time to let everyone know of your experience here. We're so pleased you liked it here and we will be letting the team know that you appreciated how friendly they all are. It's been a good season to date and we hope to make sure your next stay is just as welcoming and enjoyable.
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Liked: Friendly staff
Disliked: Not as advertised. There was no restaurant and the bar, which had very limited opening times, did not allow dogs although a fee for a dog is demanded in payment. No mention of the lack of this restaurant was made when booking. I normally choose sites where I can walk to amenities but went for this one for the advertised services. The site is situated on a busy dual carriageway so there is white noise day and night. We left early and will not be returning. Only the friendliness of the staff raises this from one star.
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From the manager: Unexpectedly over the 3 nights you booked with us the restaurant was indeed closed due to unforeseen circumstances. However, we had arranged for alternative food services to be on site on a nightly basis for those not wishing to self cater. We even opened the bar earlier to allow people to sit inside or outside in the sunshine and enjoy a drink with their food. We do clearly state on our website that dogs are not permitted in the bar during high season and can only assume you missed this information prior to booking. There is plenty of undercover seating outside where you can still enjoy the entertainment or your drinks of an evening. We are of course sorry that we did not meet your expectations on our park facilities but we're extremely pleased to hear that you found all our team members friendly and helpful.
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Liked: Friendly and helpful staff All amenities clean and tidy
Disliked: Lack of on site catering, Constant low noise of traffic
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From the manager: Our restaurant has unexpectedly closed for the few remaining weeks of the season but we have made sure that alternative food services to be on site for those who do not with to self cater. Whilst this may not have proved of use to you they have all been very busy and well supported. Sadly, with no narrow lanes and easy access does mean as you say that we are subject to low traffic noise from the nearby road. Luckily it is low and doesn't negatively impact most peoples stay here. We would love to see you here again should you find yourselves in the area. You know how clean and tidy things are and perhaps a pitch slightly further onto the park may help.
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Liked: The site was lovely, clean and quiet, easy to get to places, the cool in the restaurant was super nice and helpful
Disliked: Dogs not allowed in bar
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From the manager: We are constantly reviewing our procedures and policies. Regarding dogs in the bar this is the first year we've been able to have them in the bar during low season and it is something we will review again at the end of the season to look at options for the whole season. I can't promise immediate changes but be assured it will be considered if we can make it work for everyone using the bar. All feedback is welcome and we thank you for highlighting an issue you had.
Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Widdicombe Farm Touring Park
The Ring Road
Paignton
Devon
England
TQ3 1ST
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.46605°N
-3.58523°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Hollicombe | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Paignton Preston Sands | 2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Torre Abbey | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Paignton Paignton Sands | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Beacon Cove | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Living Coasts 2.7 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 2.7 mi
Buckfast Abbey 8.6 mi
Exeter Cathedral - Church of Saint Peter 17.9 mi
Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.3 mi
National Trust
Compton Castle 0.7 mi
Greenway 5.7 mi
Coleton Fishacre 8.5 mi
The Church House 12.5 mi
A la Ronde 14.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Occombe Valley Farm and Nature Trail 0.6 mi
Occombe Valley Farm and Cockington 0.6 mi
Around Cockington Village 1.7 mi
OLDWAY MANSION 1.9 mi
BARTON ROAD CEMETERY, TORQUAY 2.2 mi
Local events
- Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)
Sidmouth, Devon 21.3 mi
- Beautiful Days (Friday 16 August 2024 – Friday 16 August 2024)
Ottery St Mary, Devon 24.7 mi
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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- When can I check in and check out of Widdicombe Farm Touring Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Widdicombe Farm Touring Park? From £23.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.