Tinhay Retreats is a small countryside campsite set on a working farm in West Devon, just a 15 minute drive from the Dartmoor National Park. There are both small and large electric grass pitches for campers and choose from, as well as two cosy furnished bell tents. Take part in one of the onsite craft sessions or learn how to bake bread!
Ideally located amongst West Devon's countryside, 15 minutes from Dartmoor National Park
Peaceful family-friendly camping, touring and glamping with nearby trails and hikes
Onsite craft events such as wool spinning, silk/glass/fabric painting and baking!
About Tinhay Retreats
This picturesque rural campsite is a lovely choice for families or couples looking to escape everyday life, set close to the River Lyd and Tinhay Lake. There are five small grass pitches sleeping up to two people and five large grass pitches sleeping up to four, each with their own electric hook up. The small pitches allow tents only and the large pitches allow tents, caravans and tourers. For anyone looking to avoid hammering in tent pegs, opt for one of the two furnished bell tents. Sleeping up to four in a double bed and two optional single beds, these have cosy furnishings such as seating and rugs. Outside, you'll have your own covered al fresco seating area, complete with a picnic bench, camp stove and all cooking utensils and crockery provided. Explore the countryside and visit the Dartmoor National Park just 15 minutes away, don't forget to say hello to the famous free-roaming Dartmoor ponies! Dogs are welcome onsite, just please keep them on the lead at all times. Fire pits are allowed provided they are raised off the grass, and fire wood is available onsite.
Camping and touring is available 1/3 - 31/10. The bell tents are available 3/6 - 4/9.
Onsite facilities include toilets, showers, a drying room, ice pack freezing, outdoor wood-fired pizza oven and a fire pit area.
Within one mile you'll find a post office and village shop for supplies as well as the Fox and Grapes pub for an evening meal.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 12 accommodation options on-site
5 x Small Electric Grass Pitches
Max 2 people
Small grass pitches with electric hook up. Suitable for tents only.
5 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Large grass pitches with electric hook up. Suitable for tents, caravans and tourers.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Tinhay Retreats?
Call 01566 784990 to book.
Unfortunately Tinhay Retreats doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Site rules and policies
Check-in is anytime from 10am.
Check out is by 11am.
Things to do on site and in the Lifton area
Explore the expansive moorlands of the Dartmoor National Park and discover why it is such a popular day out. Hike the Lydford Gorge, marvel at the Bronze Age stone circles and say hello to the famous free roaming Dartmoor ponies.
Drive for 30 minutes and visit the Golitha Falls, stunning cascading waterfalls then are hidden in a wooded valley, a lovely spot for a picnic.
Other nearby activities:
- Cookworthy Knapp (5 minutes)
- Dingles Fairground Museum (10 minutes)
- National Trust Lawrence House (15 minutes)
- Hidden Valley park and garden (15 minutes)
- Bodmin Jail Attraction (30 minutes)
Interested in staying at Tinhay Retreats?
Call 01566 784990 to book.
Unfortunately Tinhay Retreats doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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