Crescent Camping

8.9 11 reviews
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  • Small dog-friendly site close to the North Devon/Cornwall border
  • Half an hour's drive from Bude beaches; bus connection to Bude nearby
  • Walk to shop and pub serving home-cooked meals including breakfast
If you can’t quite decide whether you fancy a trip to Devon or one to Cornwall, Crescent Camping is on hand to sort that dilemma for you… This small family-friendly campsite is just outside the village of Beaworthy, in a handy location right on the border between the two coastal counties. From here you’ll be able to dip in and out of the best attractions of both counties – it’s well placed for the north coasts, for hikes around Dartmoor National Park, for walks and bike rides on the Ruby Way or Granite Way, and for all sorts of other activities including horse riding, fishing and watersports. You'll also be in a good position to drive or catch the bus to the beaches of Bude. Everyday amenities are equally handy: local shops are within walking distance, as is a pub serving home-cooked meals and breakfasts. The nearby villages Bratton Clovelly, Hatherleigh and North Lew have more pubs to explore – although you’re equally welcome to stoke up a barbecue or campfire on site for some outdoor cooking. Simple and laidback are the key words here. Facilities stretch to bathrooms only, but they’ve been nicely done, in a clean modern heated block with a hot shower that’s just the thing after days of hiking or surfing. Please note that cars are not allowed on the grass, but there's a hardstanding parking area about 25 metres from the pitches.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 3
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Crescent Camping

The Crescent

Halwill Junction

Beaworthy

Devon

England

EX21 5XS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.78391°N
-4.20908°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.3 km Thomas Cook
24.2 km The Strand
26.1 km Bideford Quay
Rail
16.1 km Okehampton Rail Station
18.4 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
26.2 km Eggesford Rail Station
Ferry
26.1 km Bideford Ferry Landing
29.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
30 km Appledore Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Anglers Paradise (fishing lakes): 10 minutes’ walk - Horse riding stables: five minutes’ drive - Roadford Lake (for canoeing, sailing and paddleboarding): 15 minutes - Okehampton (castle and Dartmoor walks): 15 minutes - Lydford Gorge: 25 minutes - Trethorne Leisure Park (farm park and amusements): 25 minutes - Bude (sea pool and surf beach): half an hour - Buckland Abbey: 45 minutes - Cotehele (National Trust): 45 minutes - Tintagel: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Widemouth Sand 24.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Summerleaze 24.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crooklets 24.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Northcott Mouth 25.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sandymouth 25.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.4 km

Castle Drogo 29.6 km

Tintagel Castle 41 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 44.3 km

Buckfast Abbey 44.5 km

National Trust

Lydford Gorge 17.2 km

Lawrence House 19.5 km

Finch Foundry 20.7 km

Castle Drogo 29.6 km

Cotehele Mill 32.3 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HAYNE MANOR 14.2 km

Meldon Reservoir - Brat Tor - Meldon Reservoir 14.7 km

SIMMONS PARK 15.8 km

SYDENHAM HOUSE 16.7 km

WERRINGTON PARK 17.9 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A lovely quiet spot with a lovely local shop within walking distance.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Michelle F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crescent Camping non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The cleanliness of the toilet shower, our bear loved the paddock. Lovely and quiet friendly host.

Disliked: No waste disposal

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was lovely, toilet and shower were very clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small site and quite

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a brilliant time Maggie was fantastic and so helpful

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Courtney W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Shower and toilet facilities washing up facilities

Disliked: Nothing (maybe thee weather lol)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, the host was so friendly, facilities so clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Stacey M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Dog friendly, the host was amazing and the toilet and bathroom were spotless. I would definitely stay again. Lovely place to stay.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, quiet site and friendly welcome. Basic unisex facilities but very clean…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crescent Camping non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small, quiet site and friendly welcome. Basic unisex facilities but very clean and modern feel.

Disliked: The only thing was the dusty gravel, which did make many things dirty if you had to put things on the floor whilst packing away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small campsite with clean facilities

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Betsy H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Small camping field with a clean, small toilet and shower cubicle. Maggie was absolutely lovely and it was perfect for a cheap, quiet weekend away. Good location too, perfect for making trips into both Devon and Cornwall.

Disliked: Our only downside was nightmare neighbours (which I am aware we were just unlucky - and aside of this our stay would of been perfect) but in future I would like to visit a campsite that has a few more rules (such as quiet after a certain time) Purely because rowdy people coming back after midnight and pinging a microwave 20+ times until 2am, wasn’t ideal with two small children. The only other thing to be aware of was a lack of parking facility (which was fine for us with 1 small car when it wasn’t too busy) and that you can’t park in the field next to your tent - again great for children's safety so I’m not complaining just so people are aware.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping site. Clean facilities. Worth checking out

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sarah M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Maggie gave us a very warm welcome from meeting. Absolutely lovely place to stay. Can't wait to go back. Had a great time and didn't want to come home! Miss it already

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments, I look forward to seeing you again.

Very good for the money and the owner Maggie is a lovely lady

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jodie L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location / the site / friendly atmosphere / clean tidy family & dog friendly site in the Devon countryside not far to the Cornish beaches

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for you review and photos, my camera is broken so much appreciated. Look forward to seeing you again.

Wonderful site, wonderful owner and highly recommended!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Megan C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful site. Very lovely and accomodating owner (Maggie). My girls adored her and Maggie even let them help her water her garden :) She was very patient with two busy children! Well maintained and clean toilet/shower block. Peaceful with beautiful scenery and gorgeous setting for star gazing. We would highly recommend this site but also don't want to as to keep it to ourselves!! We will be returning and loved our stay!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to seeing you again.

Owners 1st season of opening up ,still learning

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Except dogs 🐕. Nice paddock to run dogs in .

Disliked: Only 1 loo to both male/females and 1 shower .locks not very good . Pitches very small and bumpy . Not good for trailer tents

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crescent Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crescent Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crescent Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Anglers Paradise (fishing lakes): 10 minutes’ walk - Horse riding stables: five minutes’ drive - Roadford Lake (for canoeing, sailing and paddleboarding): 15 minutes - Okehampton … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crescent Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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