Hillhead Club Campsite

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Rated 4 of 5

Good for families

Great site, good location, much improved food.

We have been coming to Hillhead for 20 years now, initially with the kids in the school holidays, now they have grown up and we have retired it just the two of us wait for the schools to return before venturing out. Hillhead has always been a favourite place due to its location and proximity to Dartmouth and Torbay, and the availability of a bus stop directly outside the site allowing me to leave the car for a few day. What has prompted this review is the noticeable improvement in the restaurant meals this year, we haven’t always eaten in the club house or watched the entertainment however the week we had in early September both where very good. We will certainly be back again.

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Shinymoose

Caravanner from Staffordshire

Reviewed on 16/09/2024 14:46

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Good for families

Could be a great site!

Generally I think caravan club sites are very good but not family campsites! I would not generally go to a caravan club site with a family but I chose this campsite as it has facilities of a family campsite and it all reads as a family campsite but yet it belongs to the Caravan Club!! Facilities as others have said are clean for about an hour then messy again but you don’t need shut them for 2 hours at a time to clean just like you do in all caravan club sites!! On family run sites, clean half the block then clean the other half like other private campsites and not to lock the family bathrooms!! Another toilet block is needed at the top (the two toilets, sorry 1 as 1 was out of order) isn’t good enough and 1 tap for that whole top of the campsite isn’t great either! Bar and restaurant need money spent on it as they look tired! Better deals would be better but generally the food was good but sometimes 1.5 hours wait for food when you have children is poor and don’t tell me that there aren’t enough staff because we have all heard this before!! The “arcade” room that use to be there but isn’t anymore needs to be there, Again the kids need somewhere to go when it’s raining. Swimming pool was good and warm, just needs the bushes and branches cut back!! You can not run this campsite the same way as your do with other quiet caravan club campsites for your retired guests!! Just the same as a hotel In central London is not the same as a hotel in the country! So many strict rules ie the white posts and your exact positioning and if it isn’t exact (half a metre or so) then you are told to move it!! The caravan club needs to start thinking and listening more to family’s (I’m 44) and are the future not your retired! This could be a great campsite so either change your ways you do things (caravan club) or sell it!!

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Andrew Thorne

Caravanner

Reviewed on 19/08/2024 18:53

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Good for families

Nice Site

Nice site quite full choice your own pitch didn’t ask for awning which was a mistake as no awning pitches small and few and far between Found one in the end with 3 other pitches - people on site really friendly - facilities well looked after very clean The Bar and pool Added bonus Bus stop right outside the gate which we took to Kingwear & Dartmouth - lots to do around the area

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Fizzalicious

Motorhomer from Wiltshire

Reviewed on 19/08/2024 18:07

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Good for families

Great Location but Loosing appeal?

We have been coming to this site for 13 years. Visiting at different times of the year, but always during August with our family. With the shop, outdoor swimming pool, club house. Which includes Bar, Food and entertainment. Has plenty on offer. However since the covid period, the site seems to be being run down? With the loss of the arcade, the variety of kids entertainment and an ebb of enthusiasm. The choice of real ales (bottle or pump) have gone from 3 or 4 to 1. The bar staff struggle to serve a full pint. Especially with the price of beer. This year the Bingo has stopped. (Due to 1 person complaining, - Couldn't get a seat on a busy night, so was told by staff) The site, although clean and pleasant, it seems to be more slack?The toilets are cleaned spotless every day. But within an hour its like some had dragged a zoo and a farm through them. - Can't blame the wardens! This year the site was invaded by Irish travelers who ruined the whole atmosphere for all staying there. to Sum up. Hillhead has so much potential to become a great place it once was. The wardens do their best to keep the site clean, tidy and welcoming. The food is very nice looking and can only go on reviews as being 5*. Bar needs more choice and more welcoming staff. The entertainment "team" always do the best they can, with what they can do. Will still visit. but not in the summer months again.

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mk4anna

Caravanner from Avon

Reviewed on 13/08/2024 18:05

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Rated 4 of 5

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Great family weekend

We stayed at Hillhead on 2 consecutive weekends. First weekend was with family.We made full use of the swimming pools, which were very pleasant and warm. We found all staff to be polite, friendly and accommodating. Must add that the restaurant food has improved greatly from our visit last year. We had great views out to sea and pitches were all well kept.

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 14/07/2024 12:00

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Best dog walk space on a campsite!

What a fantastic site - not only it has a lovely heated swimming pool, restaurant and bar with entertainment, the best feature for me was the dog walk field. It is huge!! my cockapoo could have a proper run, chase her ball and play with friends, whilst I was enjoying the best views, with the sea on all 3 sides of us. It was definitely the best spot of the whole campsite. The shop was brilliant and from what I could see, most people used the local buses which stopped right outside the campsite. We came during the water problem to show our support...and in practice the water issue was well handled with plenty of bottled water made available during our stay I don't normally plan to visit the same campsite twice but I might just make an exception this time. Nothing to fault, it was a great site, with good facilities (spotless) and great customer service in all areas. They clearly care about making this the best experience for campers.

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ClubMember8A5EE33A3F

Reviewed on 21/06/2024 21:46

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Good for families

What a Surprise.

Now I do not normally "do " large sites,but what a lovely site,with attractions a bus ride away. Our pitch was in a hedged bay very similar to a french site,but what made this site even more appealing is some of the grass pitches,these are in groups of 3 or 4 some with lovely views out to sea. The swimming pool was in use,and I have no idea it was that big, even with a kids pool next door, having a bar was nice to sit overlooking the pool with a pint. We had two nights of entertainment,which actually wasn't bad. We were there during the water issues,but even that was handled with bottled water available at reception,and in the information room. There is a bus stop outside the site for visits to Brixham Painton and Torquay in one direction and Dartmouth and Kingswear in the other,these bus fares are held at £2.00 per trip.Bus passes are still free. Dartmouth is lovely, but you will need to use a ferry across the River Dart.We visited the Slapton Sands area ,so unspoiled,but this involved taking the car across on the ferry. Love a return visit, but will use a grass pitch next.

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Fozzie

from Kent

Reviewed on 16/06/2024 23:03

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Another great stay at Hillhead

We just returned from another great stay at Hillhead. This stay was during the recent water issues that have plagued the area and the staff couldn't have made this any easier than they did. All precautions were thought out and actioned to ensure this made absolutely no difference to our short break. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, nothing is any trouble and they appear to work tirelessly to keep the site in perfect order. If I could give 11 out of 10 I would. Looking forward to the next stay already!!

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Peter WestlakeWebb

Campervanner

Reviewed on 08/06/2024 08:57

3 reviews

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Great site

Third stay and we will keep returning. Cleanliness great, staff great, good entertainment. Easy access to nearby towns with a bus stop just outside the site. Give it a go ! 👍🏻👍🏻

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Motorhomer

Reviewed on 08/05/2024 12:18

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First visit of 2024 and things are better than ever!!

We just completed our first visit of the 2024 season at Hillhead and things are better than ever. The site was immaculate and the staff have obviously been busy since we last visited. We chose to eat in the club house on all three of our nights as the new menu looked so good, and it was!! Entertainment on all nights was of a high standard with a bit of everything for everyone. Looking forward to many more stays at our favourite CAMC site in 2024.

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Peter WestlakeWebb

Campervanner

Reviewed on 09/04/2024 17:34

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