There are plenty of places for visitors to Mid Devon to stay, options include hotels, B&B’s or camping, the choice is endless, but nestled in the heart of Mid Devon is a favourite of both locals and visitors; Minnows Touring Park. It’s a well established, welcoming and friendly site that’s been running for decades, bringing both new and repeat visitors to stay. It’s situated close to both major road routes and the south west rail line, making it easy to get to. So, whether you want to visit Exmoor, the Blackdown Hills, the north Devon coast or local towns of Exeter, Honiton and Tiverton, Minnows is in the perfect location for south-west visitors to stay and explore the varied and exciting aspects of Devon.
Minnows Touring Park is set up for both Caravans and Motorhomes, and visitors have plenty of space not only for their accommodation on wheels, but for an extra car, a table and chairs, and there’s even space to hang out your laundry should you require it. The site has fifty-nine pitches across five and half landscaped acres, and there are plenty of amenities, including a toilet and shower block (inclusive of disabled facilities), a laundry room, washing up and vegetable preparation facilities, electricity and water, and disposal points.
If that isn’t enough there’s also a Main Reception and Information Centre, and a play area for children. Fourteen of the pitches also have fresh water connections, the site has 16 amp electricity connection and should it be required, butane, Camping Gaz, and Propane too. There is also a facility at Minnows for both winter and seasonal storage, and if you’re a pet lover they also accept dogs.
There is something quite unique about Minnows, whilst the M5 motorway and north Devon link road are nearby, it has a tranquil feel to it, making it seem like you are million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. In a natural enclave, surrounded by tall trees, the site sits next to the beautiful Grand Western Canal, a local conservation area, and the last canal to be built in the UK. This only adds to the unique location of the site, making it a special and relaxing place to stay.
There are lots of activities to do on the Grand Western Canal including walking, canoeing and fishing, and it is a favourite with many locals, as well as returning visitors. Minnows has direct gated access onto the canal with its own landing stage that visitors can use, as well as a nearby slipway, for boats and canoes. Permits are required for boats and fishing, but these are easily accessed at Main Reception. The Grand Western Canal is also a designated cycle route, and the nearest village of Sampford Peverell is only ten minutes walk along the towpath, where visitors can find plenty of other amenities including two pubs, cycle hire, a corner shop with post office facilities and a farm shop.
Minnows Touring Park is easy to find, situated not far from Junction 27 on the M5 signposted by brown tourism signs. All visitors need to do is take the A361 to Barnstaple, and leave at the first junction signposted to Sampford Peverell where signs will direct you. The site is also within walking distance of Tiverton Parkway station, which is on the main south-west railway, with train routes across the UK. Sampford Peverell also has well connected bus routes. Minnows Touring Park is open from March through to October each year, and can be booked directly by either phoning or emailing them. More information can be found on Minnows Touring Park website.
For anyone who loves travelling and exploring new places in their caravan or motorhome, Minnows Touring Park is the perfect place to stay when visiting Devon. It’s in a beautiful location, run by a friendly and welcoming team, the amenities are excellent and there is so much to see and do that you’ll be spoiled for choice, and want to return year after year!
- Have you stayed at Minnows Touring Park? If so what was your favourite thing about it?
Article by Chrissie Parker, We Love Mid-Devon
Photos by Chrissie Parker. Aerial images courtesy of Minnows Touring Park.
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