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Having just returned from hillhead I would make the following comments
The site is immaculate.
The bar and food is to be recommended.
The wardens are always there if you need them and very approachable.
It's in a great location to explore the area
The hard standing pitches are flat, grab the first free one you come across.
A lot of the pitches are well protected by hedges.
The children's play area, dog walking area and play field are very good.
The pool looked great, although in the recent inclement weather we didn't try it.
It is very easy to get to, just off the main road.
However :
Some of the pitches are very tight, to the extent that we could not pitch our porch awning properly, we were not alone in this. If you have a big twin axle you may struggle here on some of the pitches
Grass pitches do slope, some by a lot. Where we were pitched, levellers, chocks and blocks were in abundance.
Getting on some of the pitches will require a phd in manoeuvring unless you have a mover, however the wardens will move you onto a pitch if you ask. On arrival we were warned 'as we don't want you to burn your clutch out !'
The cul de sacs are there to catch out unwary caravaners proceed with caution !
There does not appear to be any restriction on parking two cars on the pitches (albeit for an additional fee), this also causes problems with space on some of the pitches.
It is an expensive site >50% more than we will be paying for cornwall in August. We along with some others we talked to also thought that it was expensive. I am not sure that it was worth the extra over other Caravan Sites which are equally as good albeit without the bar and pool.
Would we go back again, to be quite honest probably not
Stayed for 6 nights on this excellent site. Well placed for Torbay, Dartmouth and Brixham. Excellent bus service except for Sundays.
The heated toilet block is very clean at all times and showers were never busy even on the weekend. A family bathroom, laundry and dishwashing facilities are also in this block.
A convenient Motorhome service point in front of the block is conveniently placed for Motorhomes on their way to their respective pitches.
We had two days of torrential rain but the gravel pitches coped very well with no surface water. There is a handy shop and Resturant/bar providing a good menu choice.
Staff are friendly and very helpful. Large children's play area with lovely views over Torbay. Due to its elevation Hillhead does suffer from mist or low cloud quite a lot.
Have used this site on a number of occasions and never been disappointed.
It was our first visit to a caravan club site, but won't be our last.
We went as a family of 4 - 2 adults 2 children in the last week of Oct, / first week of November The site was very well set out with large pitches. As it was the end of season and very wet there were only hard standing in use. We found a very private pitch.
The showers and loos couldn't be faulted, and when the bar and restaurant were open the staff were very friendly.
The site was spotless and the staff so helpful. For example, Our water pump was leaking when we set up and the wardens found us numbers of places to obtain parts. We also got stuck due to the M25 being closed and they happily let us stay for an extra night.
All in all we would love to visit in the summer and even saw the posters advertising for Christmas. - Well worth considering.
The only negative and this is just being very picky is that the turning into some of the pitches can be tight for larger vans. However we are now looking around for another club site closer to home for weekend breaks as the standards seem to be very high.
Just returned from our 2nd 2 week summer holiday at Hillhead.
One word - Excellent.
The Warden team were excellent, the 2 wardens having 2 new assistants from last year. They were all approachable, ready to help, and have a laugh - the best we have ever encountered.
Toilets spotless, as per caravan club standard, pool and club complex top notch.
This year we had one of the smaller pitches no 194, no complaints from me ( But there were a few who liked to moan!)
Kids had a great time playing football and other ball games on the field.
There is a bus stop at the entrance to the site and Sainsburys and Morrisons are not too far away.
My kids have already stated they want to return for a 3rd time next year - Consider it booked kids!
We spent a week on this site at the start of this month.
The positives -
The site is very well laid out with excellent facilities.
The toilet, shower blocks and pot washing area's were always spotless.
The shop is well stocked and reasonably priced. The playground for the children was well used by our son as was the outdoor heated swimming pool. We thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday carvery (make sure you get there early though as its so good they often sell out) and the wardens were very friendly.
The site is centrally located and we enjoyed trips out to Paignton, Brixham, Kingswear and Dartmouth.
The negatives -
We went to the site knowing there wasn't any electric on the tent field, what we didn't know was they also don't have a facility to freeze blocks for cool boxes so we found ourselves buying food and drinks as we needed them which is not ideal and expensive.
We also think that £127 for 6 nights for a family of 3 in a tent without electric is expensive - we were the only tent on site for 3 nights and was only joined by 2 others during our stay even though the tent field has 15 pitches. This is a shame as it would be easy for the site to add electric to the tent field and that way would attract lots more campers.
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 don't normally go for large sites, but had heard so much about Hillhead that we thought we'd give it a try for one night and to our surprise, thoroughly enjoyed it.
The wardens were friendly and helpful, the site was very clean and well kept, with nice large pitches and we enjoyed getting in the extremely well kept pool for a swim.
In the evening we had a very nice carvery from the site restaurant, which we were able to eat at the poolside. We missed the entertainment, but will give that a go next time we visit.
Will definitely go back and may stay a bit longer next time.
Having been here before during the summer months and found the sites facilities excellent, we decided to go again for New Year in 2011. Obviously we didn't expect the pool to be open but we did expect to be able to use the restaurant on New Years Eve, unfortunately for us it was a pre-booked 'Ticket Only' night which was not mentioned to us when we booked our pitch. Agreed this detail could be found on line but it was not obvious so we were somewhat disappointed to have to celebrate New Year in our motorhome because we could not enjoy the evening fun unless someone else failed to turn up.
The site in every other respect is first class and maintained to a very high standard. The locality is perfect for Torbay, Dartmouth and surrounding areas and there is a bus stop right by the entrance.
Will we go there again? Yes as it's a great site and this review only reflects our New year visit.
Great site. We arrived late and the wardens told us to pitch and that we could move in the morning. We ended up with a great place near the playground and with wonderful sea views. The park had an excellent castle for my 5 year old, and little caravan and motorhome which was a hit with our 2 yr old.
The facilities were good, clean and well positioned on the site.
The pool was shut when we were there, but the evening entertainment for children at the Nico bar was the first night we have ever taken the children for a drink - it turns out they love bingo!
Great location, with excellent, clean beaches and interest points for the kids - trains, castles, boats - who could ask for more?
We actually left my son's camera in the club, and the wardens had it back to us within the next two days by post - really kind and appreciated swiftness!
Loved this site, very friendly, helpful people. Went when it was casino weekend, had a fantastic evening. Will be booking for next year. Buffet was fantastic, best one we have been to. Entertainment was very good. Pitch was good size, nice and level. We were bit concerned before we got there as pitches sloping on the website, which they are, but not as bad as they looked - several are flat. They have cul-de-sac areas which look great but we never used them. Toilet and shower facilities are one of the best we have come across. Great shop, nice swimming pool. Great area for fill up and waste disposal for motorhome. Again best we have seen. Will be going again
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
Arrived at Hillhead on a Friday lunchtime in the middle of september. On arrival we had a friendly greeting from the wardens but were amazed at how few pitches were left.
This site is BIG and we had to drive around the perimeter road of the site twice before we could find a suitable pitch. Even though there are some sea view pitches I think the pitches are spoiled somewhat by high hedges, so even at the top of the site you wont get a view due to the hedging.
A lot of pitches are located in 'cul-de-sacs' which are supposed to be suitable for 4 caravans - this we felt was ambitious as some of them were so small we think they were only suitable for 2. We managed to get a pitch, it was not level, and on grass right at the top of the site next to a main road so we started out our holiday not very happy!
After pitching we strolled around the site and noticed quite a few vans leaving from good pitches which is a tad annoying after you've been driving around for half an hour trying to find one! Think the wardens should not let customers late stay on pitches when the site is almost full. The two following days the site emptied even more - looks as though we picked the wrong day to turn up so would advise future visitors maybe to turn up on a Saturday or Sunday.
Despite the weather being beautiful and warm (hotter than we had in the Summer) we were told the pool was closing in 2 days so to make the most of it. Husband went to the pool just after 5pm for a quick swim and pool was closed even though we were told it stayed open till 6pm - so again not impressed.
Facilities - clean and usual CC standards.
After settling in the site began to win us over more - the on site bar & restaurant is delightful with VERY good food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Nice they allowed dogs into the 'covered' patio area.
Shop - one of the most comprehensive shops we've ever seen on a site, you really would not need to bring any food with you what with the shop and the restaurant.
Dog walk - ample 'let off area' and you can also 'on lead' walk around the large recreation field. We are going to let the site know about the gate to the dog field though as our dog escaped due to some panels of wood missing from the bottom of the gate.
Ideal location for exploring the South Devon coast - we spent the day at Dartmouth & Slapton Sands. Blackpool Sands is a beautiful beach but sadly no dogs whatsoever.
All in all ~ first impressions is that the site is a bit overwhelming and it does take time to get your bearings. Pitches are not great and you do feel a bit 'hemmed in' and you feel close to your neighbours, we probably would return but when it is a lot quieter in the season.
We booked Hillhead because our favourite park in the area was fully booked, but we were certainly not disappointed. This is one of the Caravan Club's flagship parks and has the facilities that you would expect from such a park.
When we arrived the weather was awful, it was pouring with rain and you could not see across the park for the mist but we were given a map of the park with all of the available pitches and told to take any one which suited us.
Because we had not been here before and due to the weather conditions we took the first hard standing pitch that we came across, which was very nice and you could see the sea from one of the windows but otherwise had very little outlook. When the weather cleared up and we were able to look around the park it was apparent that there are some really nice pitches with sea views towards the lower left side of the park which we would try for on our next visit.
The toilet/shower facilities were, as you would expect on this park, first class. The park has two blocks which are closed at different times of the day for cleaning so that there is always one open whenever you need to use them.
There is also an exceptionally well stocked shop in the entertainment complex, a children's games room, bar and restaurant and swimming pool (which seemed to be closed throughout our five nights there). There was entertainment in the bar every evening we were there, some of which was very good yet some others were really poor. We did not try the meals here so cannot comment.
WiFi is available here through the clubs scheme at £5.00 for five hours and the signal is very good. If you do not use all of your time purchased here you can use it on other club sites which have the new system installed.
All in all an excellent park which we will return to and recommend to others.
We loved this site - one of the best we have been to and I am sure we will return sometime in the future. Our children (3 and 6) LOVED the play area - a huge wooden fort as well as a model caravan and campervan they could play in.
The pool was fantastic - quite warm and big enough for a good swim. I enjoyed the adult only swim times (3 times a week) but also managed some lengths when everyone else was in there. Everything was immaculately maintained and some of the best toilet blocks and washing up areas I have seen anywhere.
There are great views of the sea from the big playing field where you can fly a kite or play football.
Although it is a great site that I would highly recommend, there were a few minor negatives (not that they would put me off going again).
Many of the pitches are hardstanding with little grass nearby for children to play by their pitch. We managed to find a grass one at the end of a little cul de sac in a grassy area of 3 pitches which allowed a safe grassy area in the middle for our children to play. A disadvantage of this was that there were a lot of rabbit droppings on the pitch and our groundsheet got rather dirty and they got stuck to shoes when it had rained.
There was a fantastic beach nearby called Blackpool Sands with a great cafe - a beautiful Devon cove. The easiest way to get there was on the Dartmouth ferry - very scenic - but at £4.50 each way and about £6 for parking at the beach it was not a cheap day out.
Totnes nearby was lovely - great castle and I could have shopped all day (and I hate shopping!) There is Riverford organic food shop there so we did our grocery shopping there rather than having to go to the supermarket. We also found a great farm shop very near the site. Brixham, nearby was a nice harbour town for a good stroll and there were lots of other places to visit in the area that we did not make it to on this visit.
Paignton was horrible - both the town and the beach. It would have been nice to have a nice beach within easy driving distance but this did not detract from a great holiday.
We visited this site in august in our tent, very expensive site for tent paid £28 per night, same as caravans and motorhome, which received free electric.
Tent field is at the very back of the site, with no electric hook-ups, no street lights, very dark at night with young children, its a four minute walk to toilets and shower blocks.
Toilet and showers were very modern and clean. No electric sockets, but do have hairdryers.
Toilet and showers blocks closed at 10.30 to 12.00 every day, so there is a morning rush!
Clubhouse is excellent, good value meals and drink prices average. Friendly staff. 6entertainment average. One minor problem when it rains, floors are very dangerous for al ages
Probably wont return to this site as a tent camper, overpriced for a tent
Our first stay at Hillhead and what a charming site. There are several levels to choose your pitch, ours being the lower level, but with sea views and distant hills through the foliage. We had a private pitch with mature hedges on both sides.
The shower/toilet block had plenty of cubicles, sinks and hairdryers with outside but undercover sinks for washing up and veg preparation adjacent. This site offers a very well stocked shop with papers, veg, meats, bread, milk and basic caravan accessories. A heated outside swimming pool was popular even on rainy days with a veranda to keep your eye on the children.
Excellent bar/restaurant and evening entertainment should you want it.
Brixham marina is beautiful and is a wonderful walk. The local supermarkets are minutes away for larger items and petrol. A site rather different from the normal caravan club site, but for great family entertainment with polite staff its a site well worth a visit.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
No Washing Up Area 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf On Site 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Having just returned from hillhead I would make the following comments
