Returning to my native Devon for a holiday we choose Beare Mill for its proximity to family and friends and for our four small dogs. We arrived after a long day's towing (8 hours by me), and a diversion. Luckily I knew an alternative route so it was no problem. The access road is VERY narrow, be warned.
The site is lovely - in fact I'd rather NOT leave a review because I don't want others to know about it! We prefer unregimented CLs. There is a separate area reached first which is more used by motorhomes, it seems, and then you go through a space in a hedge and the huge orchard awaits. The space was amazing, the peace and quiet (broken only by the river running by and an occasional therapeutic two-carriage train trundling very close by, to and from Exeter to Barnstaple) was wonderful A whole field to walk the dogs in up to a river pool.
After setting up Karen arrived to make us welcome and make sure we were OK. The luxury of a serviced pitch on a CL, and grass collected when cut, will no doubt spoil us for future pitches. Excellent information board and map, a shower wet-room, toilets, washing machine. All clean and well maintained. We had our own EE router in the van so we could easily get TV and a signal.
The weather was excellent and very hot. We liked it so much we stayed another three nights, making 11 in all. We'll be back - despite the lengthy journey to reach it!
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This is a very pretty site with spacious pitches. It has been well thought out with a very clean wet room & two clean toilets. It has the advantage of water & Ehu to each pitch. There is a lovely field with access to the river for walking dogs & some good walks directly from the site. It is an easy walk into Crediton. Lovely to hear the owls at night & the geese flying over. There is, however, a railway very close which although doesn’t run through the night does start quite early. We enjoyed our stay & would use it again if going this way.
We found this lovely site a couple of years ago and had always planned to return. One of the best CL sites we have ever stayed at. Karen is very welcoming and keeps the facilities spotless and the large pitches give you plenty of space. The
Orchard is the perfect spot to sit and watch the sun go down with a glass or two.
We look forward to staying again
We stayed for 7 nights on pitch two.
Lovely site which is well maintained and has everything you need. The facilities are simple yet very clean and well looked after.
The pitches are very well spaced out - and they all enjoy the sunshine throughout the day. Each has its own mains water tap and electric.
The location is great for exploring Devon and the surrounding area. Easy to reach the coast etc (Salcombe we visited also)
Crediton is a lovely town with a variety of shops and amenities in the town. It has two supermarkets also just outside the town.
We eat at The Three Pigs which was very reasonably priced and the food was good..
It’s a very quiet site which has the occasional passing local train, but otherwise it’s very quiet. All fellow campers were there for the same reason - to relax at the site and explore Devon. It felt a very private yet friendly site.
The last part of the journey in is narrow, but no major issue - you just need to take it easy and it’s a very short stretch of country lane and as described on the listing. Passing places are there if cars come the other way for the short stretch you need to do with a caravan. Highly recommend following the instructions to arrive but don’t let the road put you off booking.
TV signal was ok and the WIFI was good considering the location. Phone signal is limited but as long as you connect to WiFi you should be fine (Whatsapp)
We enjoyed it so much that have already booked for next year on the same pitch.
It’s now in our top 5 sites !
Arriving at the site on a sunny afternoon and were greeted by the host who welcomed us.
We had a large sized pitch in the orchard with plenty of room to sit and enjoy the sunshine and watch the trains.
We found the facilities excellent with a really spacious shower room. All the facilities were immaculately clean.
If we had to find a downside it has to be the roads leading to the site, typical Devon lanes, windy and narrow, but once there great site.
This is a lovely site with good facilities for a CL and friendly owners who work hard to maintain the site in a good condition. The access roads are as described, narrow Devon roads but we found those coming in the other direction accommodating and prepared to reverse where necessary. A nice walk into Crediton with access to buses and trains.
Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by Karen. We were on pitch 2 which afforded a clear view of the trains running on the line that runs alongside the field. This was a plus for my husband and did not really disturb the peace of the site, especially as there is no service at night. All facilities are spotlessly clean. The shower is one of the best I have experienced - plenty of room, easily controlled and extremely powerful. Although we are self- contained it was good to have the outside washing up area, laundry and toilets. Plenty of information on local walks and things to do in the area. Everything a CL should be and more.
Great site. Large grass pitches with all facilities. One spacious shower room with a proper shower and lovely warm water. 2 toilets, laundry room and elsan point. Outside wash up area & washing line. Information room with lots of walks. Crediton walking distance. Access is very narrow but has pull in points. Trains go right past . Good tv reception but mobile signal poor. Lots of walking routes printed out.
Wifi available. Definitely recommend as a piece of heaven in Devon.
This is a lovely Campsite, the scenery is beautiful and the site is Tranquil…
I visited for a week in my tent, the facilities were excellent, the best shower I’ve come across, it’s a large wet room with a powerful shower and an equally lovely Toilet…
Karen and Jason are Great hosts, attention to detail is superb…
Can’t wait until my next visit…