Hillhead

Why stay here

Surrounded by endless, grassy Devonshire hills, dense woodland and unspoilt natural bays is our site at Hillhead. We have a full facility site waiting here for you here, with a heated swimming pool, bar and restaurant as well as coastal views and, did we mention the endless expanse of Devon countryside just waiting to be explored? 

Our family friendly site also has a playground, indoor games area, a takeaway service as well as evening entertainment in peak season. We are also in the vicinity of sandy beaches, pitch and putt, tennis, fishing, sailing, steam railway trips and a zoo.

Family days out 

Climb on board a full size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship The Golden Hind. The museum is just over three miles from us and has five decks to explore. Across the way, by the River Dart is Dame Agatha Christie’s holiday home, Greenway House. In this decorative National Trust Property, you may spot Agatha’s old scrapbooks.

Brimming with rides, attractions and play zones is Woodlands Family Theme Park. This huge park is only a 40 minute drive away and also has a zoo-farm and falconry centre. Closer to us is Paignton Zoo and that has a train, nature trail and botanical gardens.

Facilities on site

• Wi-Fi available
• Wash room / toilets
• Baby changing / disabled facilities
• Dish washing area
• Laundry facilities
• Bar / restaurant
• BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
• Swimming pool

Activities & experiences nearby

Cycling

Purpose built for mountain bikers is the Scadson freeride park, 7.3 miles away in Scadson woodlands. It has seven downhill trails, a beginner’s area and plenty of riding obstacles. Alternatively, try the Torbay Velopark, the outdoor closed road circuit.

A popular straight route is to Newton Abbot, following the coast through Brixham and Paignton.

Walking

Join the Mansands Circular walk from our site and after two miles you have the option to join the coastal path which contours the natural, wild coastline, passing ragged cliffs and sandy beaches.

Berry Head National Nature Reserve walk is a gentle journey that’s rich in wildlife and where you’ll find Napoleonic war fort remains.

Things to try

Dip your toes in a natural saltwater rock pool and be ready as the tide comes in, for waves will splash over the Shoalstone Swimming Pool that’s built into the natural rocks at Brixham.

If you want to try coasteering, caving, gorge walking, rock climbing, canoeing, bushcraft or archery, then Adelong Outdoor Education are the people to contact.

Jump on board a real steam train with South Devon Railway. It’s an enchanting way to see the beautiful landscape and you could even drive a steam train.

Pubs and restaurants

Our nearest walking-distance pubs are The Ship Inn and The Skipper Inn which you can reach in less than an hour (or 5 minutes by car). Travel a little further to Dartmouth and Brixham for a variety of restaurants.

Verna's Pepper Shack serves a mixture of Caribbean cuisine, local dishes, seafood and cocktails with reggae music, an inviting atmosphere and views across Brixham harbour. Afterwards, chill out at the ‘I.Scream’ parlour next door, serving many delicious ice cream flavours.