Hillhead Club Campsite

Rated 4 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 4 of 5

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Rated 3 of 5

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Opportunities for improvement

We arrived VW Campervan towing a 7.5m single axle caravan…check in was good although it would’ve been helpful to have been advised what pitches were available (especially when arriving on a BH Saturday in August). A lot of pitches are in cul-de-sacs (great when you’re pitched). We also turned in to a one way road which wasn’t shown as a no right turn (on the hill close to pitch 199 if the wardens are reading this) we only realised we’d entered the wrong way when we spotted the white arrow on the road surface some 10metres in to the roadway. Trying to turn right at the end was a no go…typically other campers were extremely helpful & I reversed back to escape - Thank you if you were one that helped 😬…I also note they may have started to verbalise available pitches which is good as it demonstrates they listen to feedback & these reviews! Didn’t use the pool although it looked good, the entertainment appeared to be of a decent standard…but not for us - other than the quiz which we enjoyed. Food was acceptable although they insisted we were served our starter & main course at the same time (just in case they got busy). Drinks priced around £10 for 2 pints of lager shandy. Dog friendly with 6 inside tables & the conservatory plus courtyard all available…excellent field & enclosed dog walk…always well mowed. Went to the shop on 2 occasions during advertised opening hours…shut both times…maybe a bell system would help to be on call rather than have to “man” the till full time. Toilets & showers…really no issues, not the most modern but perfectly serviceable & always clean…credit to the wardens for this & their general maintenance activities (due a CAMC Directors visit on Tue 12th Sep). The location is remote in so much as you cannot walk anywhere but a bus service to Brixham/Paignton or Dartmouth/Kingswear was useful but no evening service after 7pm. Really enjoyed visits to Dartmouth/Brixham/Totnes the boat/ferry trips are reasonably priced too. In summary we had a great 2 weeks there 👍

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SharonSmith1970

from East Yorkshire

Reviewed on 10/09/2023 08:20

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Good for families

Another Great Stay over the summer holidays

We have stayed here for a number of years and have enjoyed every time with our two children. Since covid, some things have changed - the loss of the kids room/arcade. Which is a shame. But now is a sports bar for those who enjoy watching live games etc. The site and facilities are and have been clean and tidy, although the shower blocks could do with some updating, the showers have some of the best controls around, temperature and flow (not the push button which last "5" seconds, which makes it difficult washing thick long hair) Although not so great weather this year, we still managed to make good use of the pool. Enjoyed the Bingo and entertainment on site most evenings. We had food in the club one evening which was as nice as always...... Great to see the Pizza menu back! The only downside to our stay this year was the constant barking and yapping of dogs throughout, which has nothing to do with the site it self. We don't understand some of the previous comments, regarding the site being over priced. This is a site advertising the onsite facilities. Surely, if they don't want or need to use them, that's their choice. Other option could be to use another site in the area (Ramslade?) We feel these negative comments are unfair and unjustified. We'll be back soon.

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mk4anna

Caravanner from Avon

Reviewed on 09/09/2023 10:39

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Very good site

We stayed here for 10 nights in September. We would definitely stay again. We too had read the negative reviews with some concern, but this is an excellent site. Our pitch overlooked the sea, we had plenty of space, good privacy, the shower block was always very clean and the staff were always courteous and helpful. We swam in the pool most days.. what a great bonus. There was always a lifeguard there. The shop was well stocked and another real bonus. We had one evening meal n the clubhouse and our meal was very good. Simple food, beautifully cooked with excellent service. It was busy with all tables full, probably because there was entertainment that evening. The young woman singer was outstanding.We didn't know what to expect but we certainly didn't expect to be moved to tears by her beautiful voice and performance. All in all this is a very good site, busy, well managed, great location, super pool, good restaurant... I'm not at all sure why our experience was so different to others who have left reviews.

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Pillai2121

Reviewed on 09/09/2023 09:21

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Good for families

Quart into a pint pot, where squeezing the maximum number of units overrides any feeling of space immediately around you

This is,,by any measure, an expensive site compared to the majority of sites of any persuasion. Over £55 per night. We are happy to pay anything if it is value in terms of return. This was not, Packed in like sardines, smacks of profit before quality. Not being told where is available on arrival may sound trivial, but when you are over 14 metres in length (car+caravan) and asked to drive around a site where some 50% of the pitches are down cul-de-sacs, is quite simply ridiculous. After trying to get into a spot for 10mins, a warden then arrived to inform me that they had reserved a space but forgot to tell us when we arrived ! The grass and hedging needed cutting many days before we arrived. Some areas were well maintained and others not at all. We had a very average meal in the clubhouse and didn't return so cannot comment further. We did not use the facilities or swimming pool so again cannot comment. Worth noting, you are in effect on a peninsular and the majority of the best beaches are south and therefore you need to go over on the ferry to and through Dartmouth each time.You are tied to going north to a large degree (Pailton & Torquay) which are commercial and tourist orientated. If you have children then this would probably suit. In terms of value and location, this is the worst, overly saturated site I have been to anywhere in the UK. We are a couple with dogs and no children to give additional context. The staff were polite and they are an asset to a tired and mediocre site in terms of quality. I will never return.

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Reviewed on 23/08/2023 22:03

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Great site

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews of this site. We are veteran campers, but new to holidaying in a campervan. Having read the reviews we were a little concerned at having booked here, but the site is great. It was very busy, full of families and loads of children, but then it was August. We used the shower and toilet facilities every morning, and found them clean and fully functional. I am sure it is a real challenge to keep everything clean and tidy during such a busy time, but I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and tidy everything was. We will definitely be back. The surroundings are stunning, with great views of the sea and countryside, and easy access to Brixham. The local buss didn't arrive on the morning we planned to get to Brixham, and as my husband was booked on a sailing trip, we needed to get to Brixham harbour urgently. Staff were really helpful in advising us on how to find a taxi and we made it on time. I stayed onsite with just my dog for three nights and everything was great. We didn't use the pool or club house as it's not our thing, but I do think the staff here should be praised for their hard work and support provided to campers.

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ClubMember54EE00AD87

Campervanner

Reviewed on 22/08/2023 18:45

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Overpriced and cramped

At over £50 a night this is an exceedingly expensive site. As it was the school holidays then it is bound to be busy and for me a big mistake to visit at such a time. I wanted to camp in the area to visit local places of interest and Hillhead is fine for this. I didn't need or want the pool, restaurant, bar or entertainment. Perhaps the Club should make pitch fees cheaper and those wishing to access the bar, restaurant, pool and entertainment purchase a pass. I will not be returning as prices are too high.

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rajminder

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 19/08/2023 22:24

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Third time of staying

Third time of visiting the site and just love this area of Devon. This time we just booked a standard hs pitch as previously we booked a service pitch to find the larger service pitches taken up by small units and camper vans whilst the only service pitch left was literally with it overhanging and only just big enough for our twin axle. Perhaps allocation of these pitches based on outfit would be better. Love the facilities and found the staff in the club snd shop friendly. The shower toilet blocks are a little tired but adequate and clean. The location close to Brixham and Dartmouth with a bus service is great. Only gripe is the constant moving of motor homes every morning looking for to move to a better pitch meaning those turning up on their first day are not are left with very little choice. Allocation of pitches would be far better and I have to question are those people booking a cheap grass pitch then moving to a hard standing pitch the following day without paying the extra or to the knowledge of staff !

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marcusp

Caravanner

Reviewed on 16/08/2023 18:34

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worn out in both the facilities and the staff.

Summary : The site has a pool, children's play area, open field space, dog walking facilities, 1 (!!) shower block (closed between 1030 and 1230) and an on-site shop. All of which are tired and looking a little worse for wear. Check-in and Pitching: We booked the site in January this year for a 1-week getaway with the grandkids. The children are 8 and 10. On arriving, we checked in without any issues. We had booked a fully serviced pitch, and the team there had reserved a good spot for us. Pitching onto the site was no problem for some of the pitches. Swinging a motorhome or larger caravan into some of the pitches may be tricky, and some of the lanes on the site are a little tight if others have not pitched completely sensibly, but overall the check-in and pitch setup was smooth and problem free. Toilet and Shower Facilities: 1 main shower and toilet block, with laundry facilities and family rooms (unused). This was closed for cleaning between 1030 and 1230 each day. I'm sure The cleaning staff did their best, but at least one of the toilet cubicles had the remains of someone's nose pickings all over the wall for the duration of our stay, so perhaps they were not quite as clean as could be. The two-hour close did not bother us, but it may catch some people out. There were a couple of days when the showers were in a real state before the cleaning session, and the cleaners did their best to bring it back to a standard. We did use the laundry facilities; these were good, the driers were effective, and the washing machines did the job. 4 tokens for the wash, one token for the dry (15 minutes dry), so on a par with most laundry facilities. Entertainment: There is a swimming pool (1.2m deep) and a splash pool. Both were good and clean, and well used. Pool is heated so even on a cold and wet day, it was Ok in the pool. There are staff on duty for the day at the pool. Towards the back of the site, there is a children's play area, a good number of play items, and the ground was the spongy stuff that will not cause hospital trips if you fall off a play item onto it. All seemed in good working order, and the grandkids with us really enjoyed the area. There is also a large field for ball games etc. The entertainment/clubhouse area was a good size, but the staging area was small and did mean if you wanted to watch the entertainment, you needed to get there early to get a viewing seat. Pricing of drinks was on the high side, we did not eat there, so I cannot comment on the food quality or pricing. On site shop was hit-and-miss. The staff did not seem that willing to sell items and would rather be on their phone. Hopefully, this was just our luck and not normal! It is a bus trip if you expect to get to the beach from here. It is not a walkable trip, even though it is (visually) close. Overall, as it's a flagship site, I can NOT recommend this place until it's had a bit of a revive and wake-up.

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JandKandRoxy

Motorhomer

Reviewed on 08/08/2023 17:15

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Facilities poor, site great

We have stayed on this site many times when our children were young & have now returned with grandchildren. Since then there has been no upgrade in the washroom facilities and this is unfortunately this site’s downfall. They are in desperate need of a rebuild. Quite dirty with heavy use but no amount of cleaning would make them any better. The club house and entertainment are very good, we definitely enjoyed the bingo, the children enjoyed watching Cosmo. The downside this year was that the staff were quite dour - not quite in the holiday spirit perhaps. Location of this site is perfect and as always the surrounding area is beautiful. Still worth a visit.

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star62

Reviewed on 08/08/2023 09:09

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Rated 4 of 5

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Hillhead Campsite - 03/08/23

This was our first time staying at this site. We found it good for our family, our 6yr old loved the playground which had a good variety of equipment and our dog loved the dog walk field which was well kept, clean and well fenced. The site is quite hilly, but not as bad as some we have stayed on. The pitches are not as well kept as other sites, many weeds etc, but nice to have the little privacy hedges. Decent waste and water areas dotted round the site. The shower and toilet facilities need a good overhaul, updating and cleaning more often. Toilets broken, some mould in the showers etc. The clothes wash facility was very good. Wifi is absoutlely useless! I even paid for 'Premium' and it was a waste of money! The pool is ok, but bare in mind the childs play section in the pool is not heated, our lad found it too cold, though when we stayed the weather wasnt great. Shop is well stocked and reasonably priced. Reception never answer the phone and could be friendlier! Overall it wasnt the best site we have stayed on but that said, we would stay again if we were down that way.

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Reviewed on 03/08/2023 20:50

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