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Forget roughing it, this is more like a five star hotel than a campsite. Just after the New Year we made our second visit to Dornafield, please believe all the rave reviews, they are true. The facilities are as good as you will ever find, what a treat the underfloor heating in the immaculate shower block during the sub zero temperature days whilst we were there.
Meeting the owners you will understand why it is so good, they have an unbounded enthusiasm for what they do and a huge desire to make you welcome and comfortable. When we left (4th Jan when they close until March) Alistair told me that during this closed period they were increasing the size of some pitches, installing solar panels and ripping out and replacing the toilets (which looked perfect to me!).
Make sure to vist the Two Mile Oak pub and the pub at Denbury, both serving real ales and excellent food as well as offering a similar welcome to Dornafield itself. Considering what it offers in terms of location and facilities, Dornafield is also very good value, we have paid much more for a lot less, we shall return soon!
We stayed at Dornafield over New Year 2008-2009 along with our friends - all together four adults and five children, 11 and under in two touring caravans.
It is very difficult to expand on the existing reviews of this superb site, all this can do is confirm their high standards continue into 2009.
The sites situation in a rural Devon valley is beautiful. We stayed in 'Blackrock Copse' where each pitch has its own drinking water tap, waste and and chemical disposal point and dustbin. At the time of our visit 'Butter Meadow' and the tent field were closed but the pitches throughout the site are all level (hard standing). All caravan pitches have electric hook-up, TV aerial points. The site also has free WIFI internet access. The areas around the pitches are manicured to perfection.
The toilet blocks are something else and undoubtedly the best we have ever seen with facilities that would grace a top hotel (free showers have under floor heating so your feet don't get cold on the tiles!)and always spotless with music (Radio2 while we were there!). There are washing up blocks too which are all equally spotless. The site is big into recycling with bins for every possible material.
Children are well catered for with extensive adventure playgrounds and a games room with pool table, table tennis, TV and some arcade games. There is a field at the top of the site where you can fly your kite and a dog exercising field next door. The warden will provide routes for local walks which we did and were excellent.
There is an extensive looking shop onsite although it was only open for milk & papers while we were there but is open fully in normal season. There are two pubs locally serving superb food - the Two Mile Oak (turn right out of gate for 1 mile) and the Union at Denbury (left out of gate for 3 miles). Newton Abbott is a 10min drive with all amenities you could want (pubs, shops, cinema, supermarkets etc). Torquay, Dartmouth, Totnes and the joys of Dartmoor itself are all within easy reach.
The staff make the site so welcoming, they are helpful and all live on-site. They even organised a New Years Eve party for all on the site which was excellent - just a pity more people did not turn up to appreciate their hard work.
There are NO drawbacks to the site - the small lane leading to it could lead to traffic issues but this is not Dornafields issue. We will try to re-book for later in the year and can't wait to go back.
We spent three nights at this lovely site and were not disappointed. The facilities were excellent, right down to a microwave for use by campers in the dishwash area and hairdryers in the spotless shower block, both very welcome. I agree with all of the positive comments on this forum. Dornafield is a very classy site and perfect for families.
The only drawback for us was the very narrow approach road which we were nervous about walking, particularly after dark. This isn't a fault of the site but if you want to get to the bus stop and/or the pub on the main road, it's a hairy experience getting there! Just something to bear in mind if you don't want to have to drive everywhere!
We stayed here for the 3rd time last August. The site is immaculate. The loos and showers are lovely, very very clean and plenty of them, loads of hot water . They are lovely and warm too which was very welcome in the middle of the night when it was tipping down. The laundy is great (especially when toddlers pee in the bed!). Shop is well stocked and we ordered papers, milk, rolls and croisssants everyday.
We stayed in the orchard which is great, very spacious but a bit wet and muddy getting the car in and out due to the downpours!
The staff are very friendly. There is a kids playground which we didn't use much as my kids are too young to go off on there own and I don't want to sit in the playground with them but there was plenty of space for the to play in the orchard.
My only problem with the place and it is not the fault of the owners in anyway is that twice when we have pitched in the orchard we have had a wasp problem and as my daughter is terrified of the things it can be a bit trying to say the least. However, when we stayed on the other pitches it wasn't a problem.
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
When you stay in a site this good, you almost want to keep it a secret!
I can't say too much other than;
1) Best showers / toilet facilities I've ever used on a site - warm, clean, piped Radio 2 discreetly on, fantastic!
2) Large fully serviced pitches have everything you need there on the pitch and enough room to spread out
3) Stunning location and position right by the fields in the valley - if you get the right side you get the cows up to the fence in the morning
4) Kids play / adventure / explorerer areas are stunningly good
5) Great site for kite flying with the kids :-)
6) Tourist info shop, courtyard, check in are superbly stocked and maintained. Fresh local bread, milk, even local chocolate can be ordered for the next morning
7) A picture postcard site.
Can I think of any improvements?
Erm. Not many!
Maybe an outdoor swimming pool for the summer.? This would make it a 20 out of 10 site though as it's a definite 10 out of 10 already.
Would I return. I already have and plan to for many a year if they keep it up.
Theres not much to add to the already glowing reports Dornafield has received, but I'll try!
This was our first outing in our new trailer tent and we had a hook up pitch in the Orchard. Typically for us, 2 days of glorious sunshine was followed by 5 of almost non-stop rain. Despite that, I felt the site held up well. The entrance to the Orchard got rather churned up, but on the whole the individual pitches seemed to drain pretty well. Throughout our stay the toilets and showers were kept immaculate, the showers were hot and powerful and because of the way they have been constructed your clothes and towel stayed dry whilst showering. All staff that I encountered were cheerful and friendly and happy to stop for a chat. The produce in the shop was good, especially the local bacon! We spent a couple of evenings at the Two Mile Cross inn - good food, great banter with the staff and we even came joint 1st at one of their regular quiz evenings, beating the Dornafield team! We will be back, hoping for better weather, next year.
This site is one of the best I have ever stayed on.
Firstly I will get the one and only fault you could find with this site and that is the entrance road. Dornafield have done all they can to negate this problem by insisting that all arrivals are after 12 and all departures are before 11, if this is stuck to there should be no problems.
Now onto everything else:
The welcome was first class, I felt like I was greeted as one of the family and we had never been before. We were given our pitch and I could not ask for anymore. Mains hook up, TV Aerial hook up, Fresh Water and waste and also a Chemical Disposal Point for every pitch. It was fabulous.
The shower and toilet block are first class, absolutely spotless. The showers are huge with music to listen to while you bathe.
The dog walk is nice and very well kept.
The dishwashing facilities and recycling centre are also great with washing up bowls and drainers provided. There is also a microwave to use if required.
Finally there is so much to see and do in the surrounding area, Torquay is about 10 minutes away, Exeter is about half an hour and Totnes and Dartmouth are not to far either.
We had a wonderful time and will definitely be returning to this site.
This site gets into my top 10 in England. The staff and all the folks on the site were incredibly friendly. It's like a time warp, just good manners and welcoming attitudes. The loo and shower block are the best I've seen in this country.
BEWARE; Access is via a very narrow lane. If you arrive before 12-o-clock and meet an outfit that has just left, you will need to do a lot of reversing!
The pitches are a mix of hardstanding and grass and the size can be quite varied. The best pitches are already taken. This site has a massive regular clientele, and some people basically live here most of the year. It's not hard to see why.
Nestled in a small sheltered valley, it is conveniently situated between moors and coast. If for some unimaginable reason you wanted to visit Torquay, then you could. All the main Dartmoor Tors are within driving distance. Cycle/bus schemes operate on Sundays. The quirky town of Totnes is nearby as are many other 'quaint' villages. Dartmouth, Exeter etc are all quite close. All the major supermarkets can be found in Newton Abbott. They're only a short distance away, but traffic is often at a standstill, so it may be best to go late at night for shopping.
The site shop is well stocked with basics, including pre-ordered bread, croissants and fruit scones. Plus they sell local organic clotted cream as well - fatal!
It's not cheap, but we're already booked to go back later this month. Just love the place.
Never written a reveiw before but always find them useful. So here we go!
Dornafield is a truly beautiful site, planted with flowers, shrubs and trees, making not only pretty surroundings but some privacy between pitches. Our pitch was in The Orchard (just for tents). It was a generous sized pitch, as were they all, and loads of room in the field even if the site were full. Book in advance if you want EHU as only about 5 pitches have this out of approx. 15.
Took our Eddy with us (the dog!), 2 good dog areas on site, nice sized fields to let them off the lead and run thier socks off!
Shop on site stocks all you would need, and there is a useful tourist information room that we found really helpful.
Camped for many years now and found the shower/toilet facilities the best i've ever come across. Loads of loos, seperate wash cubicles, and spacious showers(all free)
Two Mile Oak pub is 15min walk from site gate to beer garden, ate there twice and unlike other reviewers, found the food was just fine, and you can take the dog in the bar. A further 25min walk from here will get you to Court Farm Inn, a very pretty pub with garden, worth the walk on a nice evening.
Site is a good base for surrounding area, went to several beaches (doggy friendly ones are around) and also Becky Falls, which is a lovely afternoon out but not suitable for pushchairs or people with poor mobility.
All in all a great holiday but one word of advice. We are not caravan club members and were charged an extra fee on arrival at the site. This was only around £8, but unexpected, nevertheless.
Can strongly recommend this site and aim to return 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
A very clean site, good overall facilities and really excellent helpful friendly staff. Other reviews say it all. A very convenient location for South Devon and would recommend the pub Two Mile Oak at the end of the road. We visited in school holidays and although we requested a quiet peaceful pitch as possible we found ourselves cramped in amongst dozens of children. My only criticism is that the site management should try to gently encourage parents to supervise their children and respect other holidaymakers. I lost count of the number of under fives aloud to ride bikes dangerously close to moving vehicles all across the site without helmets, an obvious danger. I would return to this site again but not in Buttermeadow, those wishing a relaxing holiday should ensure they ask for the other field, Blackrock Copse which was much less noisy.
WOW What a campsite. I can honestly say I have never in all my years been anywhere else like it. It's super clean, quiet, no pubs or clubs. HEAVEN!
It's the sort of place you go to get some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. Every morning the kids would sit in the caravan and watch the rabbits playing in the next field it was lovely.
There is a great little playground for the kids where their dad took them everyday whilst I was cooking and my eldest actually learnt to ride her bike, it's also close to paignton zoo and the miniature pony sanctuary - I wanted to bring one home to put in the garden but my husband wasn't quite so keen on the idea, the kids however liked the ducks - they kept pinching their skips!
The tents and caravans are in different fields which is nice and the pitches are huge, there is even a bin beside your caravan and when it is full you flip the little disc over the wall and they come round and take your rubbish away - my husbnd liked that - it's his job to do the rubbish! If you want to go that extra mile you can go onto a super pitch and have your own personal water supply and even an ariel point.
The facilities were spotless and even the floors in the POWER showers were heated. There was even a little food preparation hut complete with microwave(for a small fee).The baby room was brilliant too it has a huge sink to bath my toddler in and it was nice and warm too.
There are also wardens in the field to keep everyone in order and make sure all the rules are adhered to.
A chippy van comes in a few nights a week and there is a nice pub a short walk away that do barbques most nights, we visited Newton Abbott nearly everyday, they have some really interesting shops to potter around and even a market once a week, we also visited Shaldon, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth.
Overall it is a clean well presented site that has strict rules that you must stick to or receive a visit from a man on a quaddy so as long as you don't mind rules and sticking to them you'll love it.
Have recommended it to lots of people - will definitely return.
Spent a very pleasant week on this, pretty, well organised site. The hardstanding pitch I had was broad but short making manouvering on and off a little tricky for the larger caravan. That said the pitch had its own fresh / waste point, bin, aerial hook up, chemical disp point, and FREE wi-fi signal! The facilities here would take some beating particularly the toilet / shower areas Whch would not be out of place in a top hotel! A well stocked shop,tourist info room, games room, play areas, plenty of re-cycling bins and helpful staff make this a very popular site, I would advise pre-booking at any other time of year. For a visit to Devon you be hard pressed to do better!
We have just spent four nights with friends of ours on this beautiful site.
The pitches are very spacious with electric hook up and mains water. There are some hardstanding pitches but it is mostly grass. All the pitches are flat.
The toilet and shower facilities are immaculate.
The children enjoyed the park and the small games room which has a pool table, tv and a few arcade machines. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There is a small shop that stocked the main essentials. It also has a dog walking area.
We would definitely return to this peaceful and relaxing site.
We had a great weekend here with friends, the owners were really good.
When we booked we asked for our tents to be together, when we were given our pitches we were not beside each other. We went back to the reception and the owner was great, but I think if we were half an hour later we would of not got the pitch beside our friends.
The games room was ideal and the site was clean. Toilets we could not fault, every body seemed to use the mop that was provided after you had showered so that was kept clean lots of hot water. All in all a very relaxing holiday
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Club 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 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
Indoor Pool <5 miles 
Outdoor Pool <5 miles 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <10 miles 
Watersports <10 miles 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Forget roughing it, this is more like a five star hotel than a campsite. Just after the New Year we made our second visit to Dornafield, please believe all the rave reviews, they are true. The facilities are as good as you will ever find, what a treat the underfloor heating in the immaculate shower block during the sub zero temperature days whilst we were there.
