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We couldn't think of a single bad thing about this site! It has to be one of the very best Club sites in the country. The amenities are new, beautifully fitted and kept immaculately clean.
The wardens were simply outstandingly helpful and friendly.
Many of the pitches are screened by hedges, providing shelter from the wind and unusual levels of privacy. On some pitches there is a view of the sea from inside the caravan.
Television reception is excellent, with a strong digital signal. There is WiFi, but we found that our pitch was a little too remote for reliable connection.
This a site not to be missed if you have a family. Arriving at the site you pull up neatly in one of two lanes then go to reception. The people in reception told us when finding a pitch not to miss the 'middle section' of the park as most people drive past that. So, we ensured we drove into that part of the site. Problem was, we have a front wheel drive car and as the grass was a bit damp, we did struggle there, so moved on to a very nice hardstanding pitch at the far end of the site. Smaller outfits or rear wheel drive would be fine.
The bar area is fantastic, with a tented extension to it with lovely and warm heating, not what you really expect at all. The food was great, albeit I thought a 'little' on the expensive side. Dogs are allowed in the tented area, if well behaved. The main bar has entertainment each night.
The shop is very well stocked.
Toilets and showers are spotless.
Our week was Easter week and the site ran a competition for the kids to find easter egg vouchers that had been placed around the site, really good fun for the kids.
Warm welcome on arrival, and as newees to this lark everything was explained fully. You can pick your own pitch, most of which have hedges which add that extra bit of privacy.
Toilets and shower block were spotlessly clean.
Clubhouse/restaurant serve great food and drink and not at a rip off price!
Swimming pool looked inviting even though it didn't open until the end of May.
Bus stop at the entrance (remember to ring the bell when you want it to stop as they don't just stop at a bus stop - might sound weird but our buses stop at every stop en-route)
Everywhere seemed to accept dogs as par for the course even the clubhouse where you can sit in a marquee with them.
Stayed here for a week over the Easter holidays, thought the site was going to be busy but only about 50 pitches taken out of 270? where was everybody! Excellent site, varying sizes of pitches most with beautiful sea views, very clean toilets and showers and very helpful wardens. Good children play area. Spar shop on site and a restaurant. Food in here just ok. Beautiful area good 2 mile walk to beach it is downhill so remember its uphill back. We did it with 2 children 9 and 7 and they just about did it. Recomend the 'Round Robin' which is steam train from Paignton to Dartmouth then cruise up the river dart to Totnes and then bus back to Paignton. Overall an great site with plenty of space for the children not sure how it would be in high season. Be warned it can get very windy so be careful where you pitch and face your awning ours got blown off.
We've just come back from a week at Hillhead and we were so impressed that I felt I had to put a review on here. The site was very clean and tidy with good facilities. The toilet/showers were immaculately clean with plenty of hot water. The pitches were a good size, a mix of hard standings and grass. Some are separated by tall hedges so they're lovely and private. There's electrical hookup and an aerial point on there if you use a TV.
The onsite bar was great. Our children were made welcome. The staff were friendly and the entertainment was very good. There was a covered area in the courtyard which would be lovely to sit in when the weather is warmer. We didn't eat in the bar but the food looked tasty and they did take out too if you fancied a night in without cooking.
The site is in a good place for all the many things to do around the Torbay area. If you look in the information room onsite you'll find details of lots of the local attractions. There's a bus stop right outside the entrance. You can catch the bus into Brixham or go the other way to Kingswear and then go across on the ferry to Dartmouth (I would recommend using this bus as parking at either of these places is limited and quite expensive).
The wardens were friendly from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. We had a problem with our water pump and had a day when the awning nearly took off. Both times the wardens went out of their way to help us. We took a box of chocolates in for them on the day we left and they said 'you shouldn't have, it's all part of our job to help you'. How lovely is that!
I can highly recommend Hillhead. It's a Caravan Club site and the high standards of the club really show here. We've already booked to go again later this year.
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
This was the first outing for our folding camper. The weather at Easter was very cold particularly with the biting North wind.
The site was first class. The toilet facilities are very modern and ultra-clean. The site was almost full despite the weather but the staff coped with the demand with great efficiency and were very friendly.
Television reception is excellent through an ariel connection on the electric hook-up post. 25 metre cable can be bought on site.
The dog run is also very good. The walk to Mansands is only for the fit and hardy.
Just spent a wonderful Christmas here. The site is kept nice and tidy and the toilet block is always spotless.
The dog park is perfectly adequate with lovely views towards Torquay (I think)
This site is mainly for children as it has a fantastic pool, amusements, playground and clubhouse for entertainment. The bar food at Nico's is excellent and really good value.
The staff did an excellent job at Christmas and they did a lovely Sunday carvery which is highly recommended.
They also held a competition for the best decorated caravan/motorhome. The wardens went round taking pictures of all the entrants and put them on a slideshow for all to see before they announced the winner, it was all very good fun.
I can't wait until they allow you to book Xmas for this year. March I think.
We have just got back from a great two week stay at Hillhead, I would recommend the campsite to anyone. Although the site was full the staff were very helpful and the showers and toilets were always clean and tidy. There is a great park with a skate board ramp a field to play games with the most fantastic views of Brixham ,there is also a great dog walk with the same views! We made great use of the swimming pool and bar areas the food was good too. I have to say if you are looking for a family campsite in a lovely area than I would say give Hillhead a try I don't think you would be disappointed.
This site dosn't seem to have an arrivals policy i.E. Not before 12:00 as people where arriving for 08:30 as the reception opens. The drive to the site from the M5 is ok but can get slow at busy times due to roundabouts and traffic lights enroute.
Our visit at the end of July was just as the bad weather started to clear but as this site has a lot of grass pitches, some where in a poor state. We had a grass pitch for the first two nights and I requested a move to a hard standing when one was available due to heavy rain on the first night and the pitch being a mud bath. The pitches are very close together on this site which reflects its previous commercial nature.
Wardens are very helpful and the site is the usual CC standard with excellent facilities for families. We only ate once at Nicos and that was a Pitza but the food looked ok and plentiful. Sunday carvery was £8-9 And there was plenty of takers. Drinks where £2.55+ depnding on what your poison is and a kiddies Fruit Shoot was £1.20 so a tenner won't go very far.
Our grandson loved the play and paddling pool area but the games room is full of games machines not suitable for kids under 7 I would say and most where 50p a game. The entertainment was good, but I thought the kiddies hour was again aimed at the older kids, just goes over the head of the toddlers. There is a ferry to Torquay from Brixham and Brixham is a lovely harbour town and is a must visit as is Dartmouth. I suggest you use the bus to both especially Dartmouth as parking is limited in both space and time.
Torquay is a lovely place and has a good shopping centre and if you get there early, you will probably get a free 3hrs parking spot on the sea front near the harbour end.
Would I visit again, no, its a good family site but not to my liking, and the journey was 7 hours for me due to weight of traffic on the Saturday we arrived.
This was our first visit to Hillhead, but it will not be our last. The site is well laid out, although some pitches can be tricky to get on and off if the ground is wet, we were lucky enough to bag a hard standing. The wardens were friendly and helpful, as were all the staff. Shower and toilet facilities were excellent, very clean, and heated which in this July's weather was a plus. The swimming pool was a huge hit with our 4 year old daughter, although the weather was hit and miss. The restaurant and bar "Nico's" was perfect if a b-b-q wasn't on the agenda, with a good selection of reasonably priced food. The children's entertainment was brilliant, just enough to keep little ones happy before the bingo started, they had their work cut out at times, but managed to pull it off. There was plenty to do in the area, Dartmouth is an absolute must, just beautiful. We covered all the attractions in the area to please the little one, be warned most attractions have a pay and display carpark, so not only do you pay an entrance fee you also have to pay to park. Also don't take bikes if you don't like riding up hills. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay we'll be back 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
Really nice Caravan Club site, has all the facilities if you want them. Pitches are excellent with something to please everyone, from secluded full hedged individual ones on grass to open hard-standings. Lovely big showers and clean toilet block.
Good on site dog walk area, full fenced off so they can have a run, separate tent field as well.
Bus stop is right out side the gate but we chose to walk into Brixham, took us just over an hour, the first 3/4 mile is a bit hairy as there is no footpath, but after that easy, just uphill on the way back.
Found motorhome friendly parking between Goodrington and Paignton at the Torbay Leisure Centre, ten minutes walk and you are at Paignton Sea Front.
This was a lovely site. It has some separated pitches and others which have a few sectioned together. The views from some sections of this camp were spectacular. There is a football field and swimming pool which were well used by the children! The staff were helpful too and there were a lot of places to visit in the area. We would go back if in that neck of the woods again.
The whole of the site is on a hill (hence the name) and as mentioned in previous reviews some of the pitches are quite small- make sure you state the length of your outfit when booking! Some of the pitches were only wide enough to take a caravan and awning - something to bear in mind if you are taking a pup tent for the kids. The play area consist of a large "fort" which was very popular as well as a skateboard ramp next door. During our stay there was quite a bit of noise until around 10pm, and the wardens were having to field off a few complaints - apparently there may be a time restriction next year. The spar shop in the courtyard area had good range of stuff, and the prices were not unreasonable bearing in mind that the nearest alternative is some distance away. There was also a room full of slot machines (yuk), and a bar / restaurant area. The take away facility was reasonable (choice of pizzas,burgers etc) although we weren't over enamoured by the restaurant - a tad over priced in our opinion. The pool area consists of a main pool with an adjoining paddling pool. Although the pool is heated it is the main pool that gets the benefit - the toddler pool was quite cold in comparison. There is also a mediocre supply of sunbeds which got snapped up very quickly. The entertainment was ok but the downside was that there were quite a few teenagers and even young children hanging around outside until their parents had finished in the bar at 11pm! The wardens did make regular patrols around the site and worked very hard to ensure everyone enjoyed themselves. The surrounding area is full of attractions and was also very busy in mid august as to be expected - our recommendations were Paignton Zoo and Kent's Cavern - you need to arrive early at these places to avoid the crowds later on in the day. As you can gather this is NOT the site to go to if you want to avoid free range children - the majority were well behaved although there were exceptions. Book early if you want to go to this site as it is very popular. For: Lots of facilities on site very family friendly
Against: small pitches can get crowded in peak season very busy tourist area
This is definitely my favourite site in the south-west. The site is often full, but it's worth trying their waiting list, as both times we've been on it, they have come up trumps. The site is very well laid out and very well run. We visited at the start of the school holidays and even then there was minimum noise from other users. The views over Torbay from the back of the site and the childrens play area are fantastic. Facilities for children are good - a large play area and well-equipped baby and family washrooms. Food prices are quite reasonable, and this year Nico's, the on-site food provider, has come up with some theme nights (Oriental, Italian, Sunday carvery) which were quite good value. You can buy bar snacks quite cheaply or splash out (normal pub prices) on the standard meals. The pool is lovely, clean, and has lifeguards, but there are minimum sunbeds. Pitches seem to vary widely in size, but even on the busiest day of the year we were able to choose from about 10 pitches when arriving at midday. It is sometimes difficult to park in Brixham and Kingswear, but there are bus stops right outside the gates of the site.
Been to Hillhead many times even before it was owned by the Caravan Club! It is beautiful since it was upgraded! Especially like the terraced pitches!
Only criticism is that there is nothing for the teenagers. Before it was refurbished there was a separate disco room where the older kids could go, now they just loiter around the kids play area in the evening.
And wrap up warm if you want to sit outside in the courtyard in the evening - it gets very cold when the sun goes down!
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Is Hillhead Caravan And Motorhome Club Site 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 
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 
We couldn't think of a single bad thing about this site! It has to be one of the very best Club sites in the country. The amenities are new, beautifully fitted and kept immaculately clean.
