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We stayed at Leadstone for a week's holiday in our tent, 2 adults and 2 children (4 & 7). We asked to be near the children's playground but not to close and were conveniently placed against the hedge about 100 yards away but in full view. Great start!
The field we were in, was one of 4 that were located around the facilities block, which was centrally located. The block itself was good and new and regularly cleaned. Showers were 20p but were always hot and lasted long enough for an average shower. Only had to queue once or twice for a couple of minutes.
The playground, although not big and varied, was invariably caked in children and our 2, albeit small, weren't excluded from the climbing frames etc, despite the older kids sometimes taking over!Would be nice to see the playground split into small kids and older kids though!
All in all, we thought the campsite was great and the staff excellent and really friendly. The warden was super and always chucked the kids off the playground at dusk (9. 30 ish) and the little shop at the main gate catered for the essentials.
The only downside for us, was the area. Not the campsites fault though. We've been to Devon before and know it for it's natural beauty of rolling countryside and peaceful beaches. However, Dawlish was not this. If you like your beach with amusement arcades and tattooed holidaymakers, then this is the place for you.
The campers at Leadstone were great and the usual type of camper you would expect. We assume it was the nearby holiday parks that catered for those people who liked the arcades etc.
Spent 8 nights at Leadstone, in glorious sunshine which always helps!
Upon arrival was greeted and shown to our pitch – first thing we noticed was how long the grass was – apparently they keep it that long so it doesn’t get damaged by cars etc, but it was seriously long.
Pitches were all slopping in some direction but guess that’s to be expected in a hilly area, just had to work out how to pitch tent so all our heads were higher than our feet at night!
The new facilities are very nice – lots of sinks in washing up room, washing machines, dryers and irons in laundry room, unisex showers which was a good idea. Facilities were clean, my heart did go out to the poor night cleaners who were fighting a losing battle with the damp grass being walked in and out.
The park is nice and there is lots of open space for kids to run around, small little shop in reception selling the basics.
The surrounding area is lovely – Dawlish Warren and Dawlish beaches both nice, we got a bus from outside campsite to Starcross, then got the ferry over to Exmouth for a day, then got the train back to Dawlish Warren station – kids loved their varied transport day and Exmouth was nice to visit.
We ate in the Boathouse by the beach at Dawlish Warren, this was nice pub grub type food, lovely location to have a drink and watch the sun go down.
Also stopped in the Mount Pleasant Pub on way back from beach one day (it’s quite a trek uphill with 2 body boards, buckets, spades, balls, towels etc. ) a drink half way up the hill is a good idea, and again the views are lovely.
We also visited Creeley Adventure Park for a day which the kids loved.
The campsite is nice, and the surrounding areas are lovely, but the length of the grass was odd, sounds petty but soaking wet feet / shoes / kids PJs as soon as it got dusk until mid-morning was a bit annoying, we’ve been to many “unspoilt” sites without roads and never experience grass this long, it also made ball games a bit tricky as the ball wouldn’t roll properly.
All in all a nice site and one I would recommend but maybe they could run the lawn mower around a bit more :-)
We visited Leadstone by chance as we had booked another Campsite which when we arrived, we didn't like. So we headed along the South coast in search of replacement.
We came across Leadstone and were not disappointed. We arrived and were told we could pitch anywhere we liked and decided to pitch our Outwell Wolflake 5 in the far corner of the top field.
We were delighted with the friendly staff, the pitch sizes were massive and with the beauty of a brand new toilet block which had unisex showers this suited us just fine.
Dawlish Warren is quiter than Dawlish and is a 10 minute walk to the sea. It has useful shops including a supermarket just down the road. We had a meal at the local pub which overlooked the Dawlish Warren bay (stunning views)from our table.
10/10 for this great campsite. Thanks Andy and all the staff.
We have just returned following a 3 night stay at Leadstone.
This campsite was just what we needed - somewhere with friendly owners/ wardens, plenty of space between pitches, peace and quiet, excellent facilities and within walking distance of the seafront for dog walks.
The owners are very honest about the teething problems with the showers and there are 3 wet rooms also available for use which have the advantage of much more room.
This site has a lovely feel to it.
Small play area for kids with more than enough room to run about.
Dawlish Warren is an easy walk with all the usual seaside shops and amusements. The walk through the nature reserve and on the beaches are great and a cuppa at the Red Rock cafe before braving the sea wall to Dawlish is a must.
We stayed at Leadstone on our way back from Cornwall as we were visitng friends in Dawlish. This is a lovely site, with immaculate modern facilities.
Great location close to Dawlish and Dawlish Warren, and on a regular bus route. The owners made us very welcome and were always on hand if we had any questions.
The pitch was rather exposed to the elements, and as the weather was not good we got blown about a bit, but I am sure that had the weather conditions been normal for June it would have been excellent.
All in all an excellent site and one we will use again if we are in the area.
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 used Leadstone for the first time and we were reasonably pleased with the site and facilities. Leadstone promotes itself as 'uncommercialised', presumably the slant is on private rather than mass marketed 'commercial giants'. It is divided into separate camping areas by tall hedges, which gives it a homely feel. There is a children's play area which was a magnet for all the kids on the site.
The park does have some sloping areas, so make sure you can cope with that if you don't specify that you want a level pitch. There are plenty of hook-ups. There is a large toilet block and washroom/shaving facility, however when we were there the site was full up and this meant that it was very busy in the mornings. The separate shower block is unisex for some reason, but there was one shower facility in the men's toilet. The grass is a bit on the long side, which can be a nuisance on the feet or flipflops if it has been raining or dewy in the morning.
Leadstone is at the top of a slightly steep hill, which meant a walk down to Dawlish Warren and beach, but a walk up on the way back.
If you want a drink or meal there are plenty of choices in Dawlish Warren. There are two pubs before you get to the bottom of the hill, the Mount Pleasant Inn and the Welcome Inn. Both do meals and both have a good selection of ales. There is also Lees Bar at the foot of the hill and the Boathouse at the other end of the beach access road. The Boathouse has great views over the beach and bay.
Access to Dawlish town is by bus, on foot, or if you are already in the Warren, by coastal path. The coastal path takes up to half an hour, but be wary as it is inaccessible at high tide.
Leadstone was good value for the money, but we are used to sites with pools, restaurants, bars and 'fish and chips'. I would definitely use it again, however the only real downside is that it is only open for a limited time from June to August. It is not open before June and after August into September so consider this if you want an early or extended summer break.
Our 15th year at Leadstone. Like to spend every weekend there, in fact any time we can get off work we jump in the car and head for Leadstone. Love everything about the site.
Quiet and friendly, safe for children. So nice to meet up with friends every year as most people return year after year. That says something about the site.
Thank you for keeping Leadstone just as it is, Perfect!
Super campsite in a perfect location 15 mins walk from Dawlish and 5 mins walk from Dawlish Warren - Both of which are rail connected.
A bus stops just outside the site entrance every 20 mins.
Large tent pitches mostly flat or very gently sloping.
Toilet and shower block new for 2012 and kept very clean - only small gripe is not enough showers for amount of people - a bit of a wait in the peak times of day.
Staff/owners very friendly and welcoming.
5 mins walk to lovely pub with superb views over Dawlish Warren. Shops & restaurants again within 5 mins walk.
A real gem of a site - will definitely be back again.
Thank you for your comments in person and on this forum. To accommodate the Queen’s Jubilee and Dawlish Air Show we opened for the first time ever at Whitsun. This coincided with the completion of our new and unique facility block. Obviously we would have preferred some real time testing on opening day with a few visitors but “Murphy’s Law” prevailed and we soon had a “full house” on the Saturday and Sunday.
The new block coped well but some teething troubles were expected and issues were exposed - all are in hand (particularly the shower floors) and should be resolved within a few weeks. A mop and bucket has been installed in each wet room – toilet brushes are on order and hooks have been placed near the hair drier.
With the pending arrival of the new block we took the opportunity to upgrade the power supply to the site at a massive cost! The electric hook-ups are on many independent circuits and together with the new block required re-balancing across the three phases – it would have been a miracle to have had this correct at the start and unfortunately one circuit with a dozen campers on did suffer – the cold wet weather didn’t help as most had heaters on too. Following a site visit by our electrical contractor on Sunday morning, I did visit most, if not all, those visitors inconvenienced offering our apologies and to explain the problem advising that nothing could be done until Wednesday (after Jubilee Day) when our electrical contractor could obtain the necessary gear to make the further required update. Believe me, we did everything within our power (excuse the pun!) to keep everyone powered up in what were extremely challenging conditions!
On the Wednesday before we opened the weekend forecast was terrible so we decided to keep the grass at a minimum of 4 -5 inches (usually 2-3 inches) as this helps protect the ground in heavy rain – we are a traditional campsite and unlike a holiday park we are virtually road free here and rely on nature to look after our driveways in the fields! We have a sandy subsoil so drainage is excellent, however keeping vehicle movements to a minimum in bad weather always helps and is something we appeal for when bad weather strikes.
The showers, as regulars will know are 20p for 5 minutes – this helps keep any queue that may form at peak times to a minimum.
Sarah and I look forward to seeing you this summer and are always pleased to hear any comments or address any issues on a face to face basis – just call in at Reception for a chat, anytime.
Very attractive site with beautiful views all round. Warm and friendly staff also very helpful.
Play area was brilliant and gave our 2 boys plenty of time to mix with the other children staying.
The brand new toilet and shower facilities look amazing. However due to the amount of people staying that weekend the facilities did get very grubby. Maybe a toilet brush in each cubical and a polite notice to clean up your indiscretions after would be a good idea. I have seen this at another site and it worked. Also as there is a collection of water that builds up in the showers (which I know is being investigated) it would be nice to be able to hang your wash stuff up whilst drying your hair.
It is a short walk to Dawlish Warren which has plenty to entertain everyone. I would also recommend taking the ferry from Starcross to Exmouth as it saves a lot of driving and the views are gorgeous.
We had a very pleasant stay and will return, thank you
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
Just returned from 3 nights at Leadstone and I am fairly happy with the stay. Location is good, just a short walk to the nearest pub (Mount Pleasant) which served good food and drink. A little bit further down the hill is the Dawlish Warren beach which has arcades, gift shops, hot food etc. There is a new Sainsburys which is a 5 minute drive and also has a petrol station.
Our pitch was a good size and had electric hookup, although this tripped every night at least 4 times and we were only running a light. All the pitches are on a slight slope and the grass was very long resulting in wet feet after going to the toilet if it had rained.
The shower block is brand new this season and is kept clean, however there is less than 10 showers for the whole site which results in queuing for a shower every morning. A decent shower will cost you 40p. Also in the shower block is a dish washing room (free to use) and a laundry room which had washing machines, tumble dryers and irons/ironing boards.
Leadstone is such a relaxing site with friendly and helpful owners that we have now booked a season pitch. We don't want to go anywhere else!
The site and facilities are kept lovely and it is in a great location within walking distance of the beach, shops and entertainment. There are bus stops just by the entrance making it easy to get to other local towns.
There is a new sainsburys store within walking distance and asda will deliver to the site too.
We hope to visiting Leadstone for many years to come!
Nice family run site especially good for family with
Young children. If you are I would ask to be put in the field with the play park as having a 5 yr old he was able to go play by himself in the park for the first time ever! and you can see the park from all over this field. If you havent got any kids I would ask not to be in this field.
Yes the pitches are sloping but not to badly, our neighbours did tell us when they booked and they asked for a non sloping pitch they did say yes we will iron it for you, hmmm, No need for this comment I think. When I booked I asked if they where even and got told yes, now they weren't bad at all but they weren't lvl.
The toilets where aways clean and only a little busy at rush times, I hope they are building more capacity in the new block for next yr to.
Over all we will be going back sometime.
One last personal thing I would like to post if the Ukcampsite don't mind please, To our neighbour and friends who have also reviewed here I have lost your email! if you still have mine please get in touch.
Had a very good deal staying here as out of season prices. I turned up at lunchtime and couldn't find the warden so just pitched up, the reception/ shop is open 1 hr in the morning and 1 hr in the evening to swap the ice packs, plus basics like milk/eggs.
I stayed in the field with the kids park so my son loved being able to run off on his own, everyone seemed friendly and no noise at night.
The toilet/shower block is quite small for the amount of pitches but it's kept clean and the washing/ironing area is good although I didn't actually use it.
Plenty to do in the area, being able to walk to the beach is good and the shops aren't too expensive. Everything is easy to find but the sat nav got lost in the country lanes so I had to use my map. The owners are friendly and helpful.
This remains my favourite site. It's quiet, and family friendly, a short walk to the beach, and walkable to Dawlish down the coast (at low tide anyway!)
Great to see the site have responded to earlier comments, by much better blocking off of chemical toilet disposal and dish washing area. Also amending the window opening in the Gents toilets.
However, largely academic now, as next year there is to be a brand new building, housing everything contained in the current mix & rag-bag of assorted buildings. This can only make a great site better!
Of course, the site isn't for everyone. If you are looking for clubs, swimming pools & rowdy groups, you wont find them here, but for a quiet family site, it can't be bettered.
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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 
We stayed at Leadstone for a week's holiday in our tent, 2 adults and 2 children (4 & 7). We asked to be near the children's playground but not to close and were conveniently placed against the hedge about 100 yards away but in full view. Great start! 
