Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Well-maintained,
super family-friendly campsite
Surrounded by
Devonshire countryside 15 minutes from Exeter
Medieval- and
African-themed areas and accommodation
Farmhouse-style
kitchens with wood-burning stoves available
Direct access to
and discount with neighboring adventure park
Clean and modern
shared bathrooms with underfloor heating
On-site shop for
groceries and supplies
Free Wi-Fi
on-site (though can be slow)
Some signs of
wear in tents
Limited
facilities for adults
No restaurant or bar
on-site
Crealy Meadows
Caravan & Camping Park is a clean and friendly campsite located in the
South Devonshire countryside just 15 minutes' drive from Exeter. While there's
plenty of regular pitches with power and water hookups, the African- and
Medieval-themed areas really stand out. Well-equipped upscale camping
facilities include underfloor heating in the shared washroom facilities, though
there's no restaurant or bar on-site. While adult-oriented activities are
limited, kid-friendly facilities abound both on-site and at the neighboring theme
park.
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Scene
Clean and child-friendly campsite with Africa and Medieval themes
It's clear upon
first arrival at Crealy Meadows that this is a camping park with a difference
-- the main being that it's themed. As well as the traditional pitches for tents
and caravans, guests have the choice of two distinct areas -- African
Experience and the Camelot Village. While offering basically the same
facilities, the African Experience has the look of a safari campsite, complete
with model giraffe and big cats, while the Camelot Village is all about knights
and Medieval-style pavilions. Opened 2012, the Crealy Meadows Caravan &
Camping Park is also one of the cleaner and better-maintained sites set in
flat, landscaped grounds complete with meadows scattered with wild flowers
where miniature ponies and llamas can be found grazing. Although Crealy does
host some corporate events, it is really geared towards families -- kids love
the themed tents and the adventure zone -- while the campsite adjoins the
Crealy Adventure Park with its own secret VIP entrance.
Location
Set at end of quiet country lane 15 minutes east of Exeter
The campsite is
located at the end of a peaceful country lane just off the A3052 and just a
15-minute drive east of the city of Exeter. Surrounded by South Devon
countryside, the area is a picturesque patchwork of fields dotted with villages
and market towns. Its position also means easy access to the pretty coastal
town of Exmouth -- 20 minutes by car -- while Exeter Airport is just 10
minutes' drive away. While there are some local bus routes, arrival by car is
highly recommended.
Rooms
Family-friendly tents with fully equipped kitchens and wood-burning stoves
The site
comprises nine luxury Safari-themed and nine Medieval-themed "glamping"
tents, as well as 99 fully serviced standard pitches and 21 super pitches for
tents, caravans, and motor homes. The pitches are well spaced out and have
power and water hookup points. The more upscale themed accommodations are fully equipped for self-catering with farmhouse-style kitchens that includes wood-burning stoves, Belfast sinks, and mini-fridges. These can sleep up to eight
comfortably, and provide three power sockets each. Washroom facilities are shared, though feel more upscale than the average campsite, with underfloor heating and
touch point showers. While accommodation is generally well maintained, some of
the tents are starting to show signs of wear and tear.
Features
On-site play area, evening entertainment, and karaoke
While one of the
main draws is the neighboring Crealy Adventure Park (to which guests get a
discount) the campsite also has its own "adventure zone" complete
with slides, rides, and obstacle courses. While there are no restaurants or bars
on-site, the campsite shop stocks plenty of groceries, and pizza can also be
delivered direct to pitches. Evening entertainment is also put on daily with
child-friendly acts earlier on and disco and karaoke later for grown-ups --
entertainment quality can be inconsistent. Children also have the opportunity
to look after a miniature pony for the day, including feeding and grooming. Wi-Fi
is also available free of charge on-site, though signal strength can be weak.
