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It has been some years since the Dalley family have visited you but you have a wonderful site and brought us many years of happy holidays. Although Mrs dalley (senior) passed away this year we hope to visit you once again this coming year.
Been going down to this site now for many years. Overall the site is clean and tidy and an ideal for base for looking around south Devon. Could do with toilet block in each field to ease queueing in peak times. Close to beach, nice walks across sea front to dawlish and walks around nature reserve very good. Plenty of shops etc and excellent pub on sea front with kids rooms and meals very good and cheap and four more on walk back to camp site. Train travel very cheap as well, went to torqay for £11.00 return for family of four. Good day out.
A very pleasant site. We stayed for 3 nights. We were in the top field which I think they used for transit campers. It was quiet and peaceful and near to the shop. This was our first camping trip and site and we really enjoyed it. My brother came along and 2 neices and they were sited in the main field. This was very noisy and a little cramped. I would not have liked to have camped where they were Showers and toilets were clean and it cost 20p for a good shower which was hot and plentiful. The site operated a freezer block service, this was quite expensive as some sites do this for free. Site owners were very friendly and helpful and the site is well situated for all the amenities of Dawlish with plenty of eating places and pubs within a short walking distance.
Just came back from a week at Leadstone, Lovely unspoilt site, in a wonderful part of the country, very close to the amenities too. Slightly hilly pitches, but it does mention that in the details, so no real surprise, and with some clever use of bits of wood we managed to level the folding camper nicely. Had a lovely pitch at the top of the field, overlooking the whole site, which was great for when our 2 kids disappeared off to the play area, which they did as soon as the tent flaps opened in the morning.
I only have a couple of comments,
First of all the fresh water supply seemed REALLY slow to fill up our water tanks, but no problem to me since I delegated that job to my eldest!
On the first night there was an incessant thumping noise from loud music, I'm pretty sure it wasn't from the site, but it was a little annoying and lasted all night.
The toilet/shower facilities were always clean and tidy, however with the fields filled to capacity, it was necessary to use them VERY early in the morning to avoid a queue.
The little shop was excellent for when you ran out of milk etc, and the local shops were only 5 mins walk away at the most.
Now, the only thing that really got on my nerves was this, Leadstone has a very nice policy of allowing campers to arrive at 8:30am, which I have to admit I took advantage of to avoid the "rush hour" traffic, however, on the day we were packing up we had till 12 to leave, but unfortunately had someone waiting for our pitch from about 10am, I mean literally 3 yards away, kids in car, caravan hitched up, tapping fingers, waiting for us to pack up and leave, which was a little unsettling. Maybe if these early brids could be put in a "waiting" area until the pitch was cleared, that would be better.
Other than that, exactly what it says on the tin, and excellent, clean, friendly site, in a wonderful location - would definitely go again.
Thank you for submitting the reviews – they are very welcome, especially those with constructive criticism! I thought I would let you all know that we have investigated the inconsistent water supply problems that we experienced during the peak season. I would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused – we believe this is the first “glitch” we have had at Leadstone since Dad opened the site in 1974! If you could see the site now it is a maze of trenches as we are installing an upgraded water main which we are told will solve the problem – so do come and try it out in 2007!
With regard to some of the other issues…. Managing dog owners can be challenging, we do what we can if a “whoopsy” is reported – I am pleased to say that is very rare these days as owners appreciate that many sites have a complete ban on dogs (or make it prohibitively expensive!) so are in the main, VERY responsible. Tent manufacturers have caused us a few problems this last season with their wonderful tents, however they can be too big. We turned away a number of “Field hotels” – our regulars tell us that our pitches are generous and well marked. Occasionally 2 “monsters” (usually with 2 people in !) do end up adjacent to each other and if we are full there is little we can do.
Those who booked in advance know we ask for tent size but I’m sure you will understand when I say “One man’s small is another man’s large!”
If you have not stayed with us before – please do come and see us sometime. We’ll be delighted to welcome you. Happy Camping Andrew and Sarah Leadstone Camping
Award-winning camping and glamping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park near Tavistock, Devon. 40 grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes with optional electric hook-ups. Choose between the scenic Daffodil Field with moorland views or the sheltered old walled garden. For those preferring a bit more comfort, the park provides camping pods and mega pods.
Immaculate facilities with free hot showers, toilets, hairdryers, underfloor heating, laundry, dishwashing, games room, small shop, WIFI and playground. The onsite manor house hosts a dog-friendly restaurant and bar serving evening meals. Surrounded by mature woodlands with direct access to Dartmoor, with Tavistocks amenities just a short drive away. Perfect spot to explore Devon and Cornwall's main attractions Find out more here
We've just returned from a 10 day stay here and we had a fantastic holiday. Leadstone is a lovely family friendly site with clean and tidy facilities.
Our field was ideally situated near the shower / toilet / washing up facilities. This didn't cause any problems with noise or smells! I can't say I noticed anything wrong with the drinking water. The showers were brilliant and I had a good shower for 20p. The temperature was perfect. I chose to have showers in the evening as it was a bit busy in the morning but I did notice people weren't waiting long
Our 2 older children made full use of the playground and we felt safe letting them go and play on their own-in fact we hardly saw them. They made lots of friends.
We had electric hook up but there were places where you could plug in hairdryers etc. There is also a laundrette with 2 washing machines and tumble driers plus an ironing board.
It was a short walk into Dawlish Warren, although its a bit of a steep hill on the way back, and there are a few pubs (we went to the Welcome Inn and Mount Pleasant inn where we had lovely meals in both and both reasonably priced, Fantastic views in the Mount Pleasant inn) ,gift shops,takeaways and a supermarket. The beach was lovely and easily accessible for all.
We didn't have a problem with noise at night which was great as we have children and any noise children were making in the morning was down to the parents and not the campsite!
All in all it was a fantastic holiday, the sun shone for us which was great. We enjoyed it so much we've booked to go back next year.
We stayed here and although it was a nice site we will not be returning unless they address these issues.
A huge problem was the hot water, either you had a scalding hot shower or a cold one sometimes in the same session. I ended up buying some baby wipes for the last couple of days and had a damn good scrub when I got home. I've stayed in other parks around this area and never had that problem before no matter how busy it was.
Another bit was the toilets, clean yes, but more needed for a site of that size. These 2 things were really quite annoying. The toilet more so especially at 9.00am when my bladder is screeching and I have to do the toilet dance :0(
I cannot fault the size of the pitches and although a bit slopey in parts we were ok.
After coming from a really small site, this seemed huge. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Not many showers and toilets for the amount of people, sometimes had to queue, not so good if you are desperate first thing in the morning. The showers and toilets were pretty grotty and the loos were quite smelly! The tents were crammed in a bit, we had stereo snorers either side who seemed to keep going all night! It does say you are supposed to be 6 metres apart, this was impossible where we were situated, more like 2 feet apart.
The beach is nice and close, just a 10 minute walk. All in all we did enjoy our stay but think we do prefer a smaller site, however this was only our second site we have camped on, the first was lovely, so maybe we were spoilt and are in for a shock when we go elsewhere.
Booked a last minute 3 night stay here for just one tent. We were given a great pitch, level and not too hard/ soft.
The shop is basically a shed with a fridge / freezer, and yet it has everything you would expect. Milk, OJ, Bread and Bacon. Fantastic.
The location is brilliant, a nice walk from Dawlish Warren and a little more adventurous walk from Dawlish itself. However do take a bus / taxi from Dawlish Warren Station, as there is a large hill between you and the site.
Didn't have a problem with the showers, nor the toilets, but I do agree that the location of the chemical toilet disposal does need rethinking.
Overall a great site for anyone, and at a reasonable price too.
We recently stayed here for 3 nights, the campsite is good with excellent facilities, shower blocks, toilets etc. I thought the seperate cubicles were good, with toilet, sink and mirror. The site was clean and tidy. The only downside to our stay at leadstone was that we were woken up around 7am by children playing outside our tent, I know it is a family orientated site but we didn't expect to be disturbed that early in the morning, even my 8 year old daughter didn't get up and make a noise at that time of the morning. Other than that, overall, it is a good campsite.
Award-winning camping and glamping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park near Tavistock, Devon. 40 grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes with optional electric hook-ups. Choose between the scenic Daffodil Field with moorland views or the sheltered old walled garden. For those preferring a bit more comfort, the park provides camping pods and mega pods.
Immaculate facilities with free hot showers, toilets, hairdryers, underfloor heating, laundry, dishwashing, games room, small shop, WIFI and playground. The onsite manor house hosts a dog-friendly restaurant and bar serving evening meals. Surrounded by mature woodlands with direct access to Dartmoor, with Tavistocks amenities just a short drive away. Perfect spot to explore Devon and Cornwall's main attractions Find out more here
We have just returned from 10 nights at this campsite & would love to go again BUT there are a few issues that would need to be addressed first: There is only one field that is flat, the rest are sloping, which proved quite problematic for our trailer tent. To be fair the site is advertised as 'rolling grassland' so be aware. My major gripe is that the facilities are not adequate to cater for the number of people staying there at peak times - there are only 6 ladies toilets, of which 4 contain sinks so the occupants take longer getting washed etc. I have never had to queue for the loo at 10pm before! Also, the washing up sinks are sited right next to the chemical toilet disposal which does not make for a pleasant washing up experience if someone is emptying their loo! The dog policy needs reviewing too, as I had to complain about 2 separate 'piles' of dog poo which I found near to our unit. I was told that because we hadn't seen the dog concerned there was little that could be done, however, there appears to be no enforcement of the dog walking rules. This is a pity, as I am a dog lover but don't want my campsite fouled where my barefoot children play. Another major niggle is the water system. Every sink has a sign saying that at certain times of the day the water can be very hot, but what it doesn't say is that in the morning & evening, when people generally shower or wash up, you won't get any hot water at all! At the other end of the spectrum, I tried to shower & wash the hair of my two young daughters. After duly depositing my 20p in the shower I was met with scalding water which I could not cool no matter what I did. When I spoke to the staff about this I was told that it was caused by the water authority not being able to cope with the demands of 20,000 visitors to the area in summer, compared to the 1,000 occupants in winter. I was also told that it was rare to find a campsite where the water was too hot! Too hot or too cold it doesn't matter as the result is the same, no adequate shower for no good reason. If tourism is the bread & butter of the locality then this should be addressed. On the plus side, the staff were always pleasant & helpful. We loved the high hedges sectioning off the various areas & giving a sense of a much cosier site. The location is great - 10 mins walk from the beach. Just under the bridge we found Cindy's takeaway which does great chips & salad bowls at very reasonable prices. Much nicer than the beachside food & cheaper too. For a great carvery, try the Wellcome Inn which is 5 minutes walk from the site & which is family friendly too. The food is plentiful & very good. The beach itself is excellent, with lifeguard supervision for safety. We had scorching weather for 7 days & loved the surrounding area, with everything being close to hand including lots of car boot sales in adjacent fields.
Cheap, but basic site, perfect for a bit of peace and quiet! Is within walking distance of pubs and shops and of course the beach! Extremely cheap as it is a no frills site! The staff are friendly and helpful! Basically if you don't need the hassle of swimming pools and on site entertainment then Leadstone is perfect! Toilet blocks are well kept and 20p for a shower is reasonable!
This site is a must for anyone wanting a peaceful campsite. The no noise after 11pm was adhered to by everyone on the site. The toilets and showers were kept spotless at all times. The pitches were large so there was no feeling of overcrowding. Just down the road is The Mount Pleasant Pub. Food is nice and reasonably priced. Will also allow dogs in the whole pub, so great if you want a meal and don't want to sit outside. Dawlish Warren has the usual shops and arcades of a typical seaside resort, but a short walk up the beach will bring you to lovely beaches. Dawlish also had a nice beach and a walk along the river in the evening is nice.
This site is fantastic! The site owners were really helpful and friendly! The showers were excellent! We had to leave the site a day earlier, so Andrew (The park warden) gave us a nights credit to use again in the future! Needless to say I will definitely be going back soon!
We found the staff very friendly and the site was in a superb position. The toilet/shower blocks were clean and tidy, although we felt they could have used a few more showers as ques did form. The site itself is only a short walk from the first pub and not far from the warren down a fairly steep hill, which could be a problem for the disabled. That said this is a fantastic area which we will re-visit. This is a lovely site for those of us who like a quiet, family, unspoilt holiday.
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Is Leadstone Holiday Park child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
Rallies Welcome 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
Outdoor Pool <1 mile 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
No Dog Walk 
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