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River Dart Country Park

Holne Park, Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 7NP, England
+44 1364 652511
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Ashburton
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: National Parks
Owner description: Located in the Dartmoor National Park the River Dart Country Park has an award winning campsite and is open daily from Easter to the end of September... more » Owner description: Located in the Dartmoor National Park the River Dart Country Park has an award winning campsite and is open daily from Easter to the end of September for fun and adventurous holidays and days out for families.Set in 90 acres, with lakes, parkland and woods with the majestic River Dart flowing through the Park it is the ideal place to stay or visit. Children can run and play on our Pirate Ship lake and Adventure Playgrounds and our on-site facilities cater for everyone. The Old Sawmill cafe offers a great range of food so mum can also have a break and our onsite shop stocks items for your BBQ! B&B accommodation is also available throughout the year and don't foget all guests have free access to River Dart Adventures (Dare devils not included)for the duration of their stay. « less
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Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

only had a quick look round as of the rain but looks a fabulous place to see or stay

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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Fantastic for walking the dog park is very well maintained with lots of recreational sports. Wasnt fully opened but lots of work going on for bank hol weekend. Campsite looked excellent, large shower and toilet block

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The River Dart and environs never fail to please however the owners of this site seem more interested in profit than expenditure. The amenities are sparse and lacking in investment. When we were there we also experienced a drunken rowdy group of men obviously on a stag weekend.

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Beckyriverdart, Owner at River Dart Country Park, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Dear Guest, With regard to your review on the 24th April, I am perplexed and concerned about your comments. I would appreciate more details as to when you stayed with us as I have received no reports of "rowdy behaviour" since opening this season. We specifically do not host stag parties on the campsite. We have invested over one million... More

England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

1st camping trip as a family with our 2yr olds and I'm not sure we could have picked a better site. The setting is beautiful, right on the edge of Dartmoor with so much to do in the area. On site facilities are good, so much to do for children of all ages in the adventure playground area. Positives: Great... More

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Cornwall, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Stayed for 10 nights in July 2011 - self, other half & 23m daughter. Used our touring van on a hardstanding with hook-up - we both work full time so are lazy campers and like our mod cons..however I did use the washing up point provided (I usually don't bother). Quite busy with lots of other vans and tents (especially... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

The moors are an excellent place to drive and to walk. Plentiful car parks to stop and go for a walk

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Brixham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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About 100 acres of park land in Dartmoor National Park. Enjoy camping or just visiting for the day. Water fun time and general park features with surrounding woods and the beautiful River Dart.

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Ivybridge
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Loads of wet things for you and your kids to do, not so interesting in my view.

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Lovely surroundings near to all Dartmoor has to offer. Camping facilities are top quality, food is great too.

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We keep going back to RDCP, lovely area and good facilities.

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