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Been to Leadstone a few times and never disappointed. Staff are always helpful and available. The facilities are always clean and well kept. Took my two kids (8 and 11) and some family and they all really loved it. The play area, though basic, kept the kids busy all day. Really easy 10 min walk into Dawlish Warren or 20 min walk to Dawlish. Pitch was really wet when arrived as it had been raining loads the previous few days but drained and dried in a few hours. Sign of a good camping field :). Will definitely be back. Just maybe a bigger shop could be helpful although there is a farm shop 5 mins walk away.
We stayed at Leadstone Camping over the August Bank holiday week. The campsite is well laid out and the separate fields make it seem smaller and less busy which is nice.
The facilities were modern and good but not very clean. Both the toilets and showers were messy and not only at peak wash times. I don't think they were cleaned very often.
Other than that it was a nice stay. It's about a 20min walk with children to the Dawlish warren. Then about another 10mins to get to a nice bit of beach to swim and play on.
We chose Leadstone for it's location and were not disappointed there as it really is a short walk to the beach. Facilities were very good, well organised and regularly monitored.
The staff at reception were friendly and helpful and the book loans were a nice touch.
A few niggles though - we were a bit disappointed that we couldn't use our own ice packs but we could understand why and the photos were clearly taken in the low season as when full, the site is really quite noisy and a bit claustrophobic. Also, we couldn't chose our own pitch and there are signs everywhere with warnings about keeping children under control - suggesting that this is a problem.
Overall, Leadstone is a good site and is very well organised. For us, however, it was too regimented and if, like us, you prefer somewhere relatively quiet (we like a bit of a buzz but not radio and music all day) with a sense of space between you and your neighbour - then this isn't the site for you.
However, if you just want somewhere with good facilities, an area for the children to play and a good proximity to the beach then Leadstone is it!
This was my first visit to this lovely site, and there's not really anything you can complain about here, even if you try really hard.
The site and facilities are spotless, the owners are friendly, and things like the showers and ice packs are all very reasonably priced.
Some of the pitches on some of the fields are on a bit of a slope, so check with the owner if this is important to you.
Just a few tips:
The farm shop next door is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, and serves lovely breakfasts.
If you want to charge a mobile, use a (cheap) external battery and charge it up at the on site launderette overnight (locked 10 pm to 8 am). You can get a decent one for under a tenner. Suggested by the owner, so they are happy for you to do this.
The bus no. 22 goes from outside the site at 10 past the hour to Dawlish, Teignmouth, Shaldon and Torquay. From Torquay get the 12 for onward connections to Paignton and Brixham. For those who have to pay, get a Torbay Dayrider on the bus; excellent value at £4. 90.
The new nearby Sainsbury's is a godsend, with both an ATM and petrol station.
Nearest good pub grub is at the Mount Pleasant (1/2 mile), or for seafood try the Anchor, Cockwood (2 miles) - turn right out of the site for both. The latter also sells very good real ales.
We stayed here at the end of August this year. On the whole we had a great stay, although the weather could have been kinder!
The toilet block was ok. I felt at such a busy time of year and especially when it's wet weather, the floors should be cleaned more regularly. Also during the busy periods, the toilets should be cleaned more than once a day.
Paying for the showers is wrong in my opinion, even if it is only 20p per shower. This should be included in the pitch price. I also think that there should be a freezer so campers can freeze their own ice packs. The laundry facilities were fab, although overpriced- £3 a wash and £2 per tumble dry, which in wet weather works out very expensive! The pitches are also on the small side.
However, all the above taken into consideration, I would return and the plus points included the children's playground and the pizza man.
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
Before we booked, I phoned to request a flat pitch. On arrival this is what we got plus it was well sheltered from the wind. Its a nice site with a good camping atmosphere. It was full one night and we did not have to long a wait for the showers as previous comments pointed out. Just a couple of small moans. The lighting is dire, surely a few lights here and there would be a help. The wi-fi price is much to dear, and with what the campsite income per night is, they could be a bit more realistic.
Site is in a nice location between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. Pitches are big and you can pitch anyway round as long as you leave a 20 foot gap between the next unit. However there is a lot of long stayers on the site and they all like to mark their pitches out with windbreakers which gives it the appearance of a refugee camp, what makes it worse is that the grass can't be mowed right up to them on the outside, and inside them because of satellite dishes and rotary lines inside the windbreakers. The facilities are o k but nine showers isn't many for a 160 pitches especially as it takes campers. And lastly this isn't the sites fault but over bank holiday weekend most people didn't mop out the showers after using them, some left skid marks in the toilets even though there was a toilet brush in every cubicle, and someone was even letting their dog mess on the site and not picking it up.
What a find !- this site is awesome (as my son put it) (my words) amazing and unspoilt, catered for our every need.
Family of 4, week stay in glorious weather, children 5 and 12 yrs, flat sheltered pitch (243) by the far hedge in field 2.
Site - facilities great, flex on your shower times and miss the rush, 20p shower keeps the q down. Main field and playground for kids, came back when hungry. Small shop great for milk etc.
Out and about Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, catch the bus save you legs, regular as clockwork.
Great fayre for the kids on way to beach, blue flag beach great.
Farm shop down the road worth a visit for BBQ meat, MUSHROOMS, coffee, breakfast, choice is yours, friendly and quality produce.
Great, great site, free pitch of gazebo welcome, shade for the kids - or shower (not that this happened to us) - will be back for sure.
Many thanks, you have a wonderful site, stay just as you are.
I absolutely LOVED this site. Very well kept, staff available if needed. Excellent facilities. The showers were 20p, but that gave an ample, long hot shower. Very clean. Can't wait to go back! Excellent farm shop next door and bus stop right outside to go in to surrounding area. Wild life encouraged, which We loved.
Just returned from Leadstone after a 5 night stay at this lovely site. Well situated for a 10 min walk into the warren and 30 min walk into Dawlish. The owners were very friendly and the site was spotlessly clean with ample room around our pitch. The bus stops right outside the entrance and are dog friendly. The showers and toilets were clean, modern but the site could do with a few more but we were quite lucky and didn't have to queue very long. Overall a great site for visiting this part of Devon and will be back very soon.
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 stayed for eight nights, which was the longest time we had holidayed in our motorhome. The site was really nice and we recommend it wholeheartedly.
My husband, 16 month old and me (nearly 7 months pregnant with twins) stayed. The site was in the perfect spot for either walking to the local village/town or catching the bus. Dawlish Warren was 10 minutes down the hill to the beach. It had a steep short walk back up the hill with a conveniently placed pub midway (beautiful views)! The tide at Dawlish Warren was a little weird, we never quite got it, but we did manage to get on the beach a couple of times in the afternoon when the tide was out a bit!
Dawlish was either a short 20 minute walk on fairly level ground along the main road (with paths), or a longer walk along the coast from Dawlish Warren. We found the coastal walk was beautiful but the end was closed off so had to haul the pushchair over the bridge!
The bus stops right outside the site and is very regular. We used it a lot and could fit our pushchair on easily if no one else had a buggy or wheelchair. We also caught the train to Torquay which had fab views!
Our little one loved the park on site. We were forever running after him down to it. The regulars were friendly and the owners equally so. The water, waste and all that kind of thing was very good; they do have raised edges so it can be difficult to lift a full water butt over the ledge. Make sure you have a long hose to save your back!
All in all we had a great week and will go back again. It was perfect for a family and for the first time ever, we didn't use our own vehicle but relied completely on our own legs, the bus and the train. Relax!
This was my fourth year in a row here and as usual expected a friendly and helpful welcome from Andrew, Sarah and staff. They even let me have a parcel couriered from home in an emergency. Others have commented on the facilities and locality so no need for me to repeat these. Thoroughly enjoyed my holiday and hope to be back next year. Noticed that another poster said you can walk to Sainsbury via A379. Another way is to go into Dawlish Warren and use the lakeside footpath behind Hazelwood Park.
Just spent two nights at this site and really enjoyed our stay. Although some pitches are on a slope, the site is well presented and maintained. The shower/bathroom/washing up block is fantastic. Plenty of facilities and kept very clean. The kids playground is basic, but sufficient. With Sainsbury's a few minutes drive away, we didn't use any pubs or restaurants. Dawlish Warren beach is a couple of minutes drive and the town the in the opposite direction, takes a few minutes longer.
Good site the location is handy as is only ten minutes into Dawlish warren and then nice walk into Dawlish itself ( although the beach path isn't quite finished yet )Dawlish. Plenty of shops and eateries. Outside the site you can catch the bus into Torquay and it a scenic journey for £7. 50 return I don't think its too bad. It was very busy when we stayed and lots of children but not really noisy. ( the swing needed oiling though) Toilets and showers were clean enough but are unisex which I personally don't like ( not everyone mops up after themselves)and whilst there was a bucket and mop there wasn't any water in it. Possibly could do with a few more showers for the busy times. For some reason the floor seemed to be wet all the time but all in all a good site the staff were excellent and very attentive. I would visit this site again.
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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 
Been to Leadstone a few times and never disappointed. Staff are always helpful and available. The facilities are always clean and well kept. Took my two kids (8 and 11) and some family and they all really loved it. The play area, though basic, kept the kids busy all day. Really easy 10 min walk into Dawlish Warren or 20 min walk to Dawlish. Pitch was really wet when arrived as it had been raining loads the previous few days but drained and dried in a few hours. Sign of a good camping field :). Will definitely be back. Just maybe a bigger shop could be helpful although there is a farm shop 5 mins walk away. 
