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General
- Pick your own pitches at this back to basics camping field in Cornwall
- A five-minute walk from Bude and the South West Coast Path
- Spacious hilltop pitches; barbecues and dogs permitted
With a splendid clifftop setting on the north Cornwall coast, Efford Down Campsite is a no-frills spot in a farm field that's great for family breaks. Located five minutes' walk from Bude and its independent boutiques, cafés, pubs and arty shops, it's also within easy strolling distance of supermarkets for picking up self-catering supplies.
There’s plenty to do outdoors too: a five-minute walk will see you surfing off Summerleaze beach, or you can potter down to Bude Sea Pool for a swim in less than 10 minutes. There’s also direct access to the South West Coast Path from the campsite, for action-packed days hiking headlands, or gentler ambles along Bude Canal and around the fishing harbour.
But that’s not all – there are canoe and mountain bike rentals, pony trekking and golf courses all within a few minutes' drive, and you can try your hand at coasteering, sea kayaking and surf kayaking from local activity centres too.
There are no designated pitches, so please pick your own camping spot from what’s available when you arrive in the gently sloping field. Simple facilities at the site include running water, toilets, showers and plenty of space to park cars by your pitch.
Open from 28/05/2022 to 03/09/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not consist of more than 4 different households.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Anyone bringing a campervan must also have a small tent as well.
Check availability at Efford Down Campsite…
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- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results.
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple pitches.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by sites allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per pitch.
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Reviews
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Near to the town, clean and easy !
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Fantastic find!
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Love IT ! Loads of space, clean toilets and showers! …
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Amazing staff and very friendly would definitely come back again
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Simple pop-up campsite in an excellent location.
From the manager...
Geddon Rowan C! Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are very pleased that you had nice time on our quiet, simple and friendly site. Lots off love xx |
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Lots of space in the field to choose where to …
From the manager...
Geddon Alicia! Thank you for your review. We are super pleased you had a nice time. It sounds like you have the right vibe for our relaxed campsite. We would love you to come and stay again. loads of love xx |
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From the manager...
Geddon Anonymous! Thank you for your simple review of our simple site x |
Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
More frequent emptying of bins
Staggered showering times
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Strand
— 0.2 miles
Nelson Road — 20.0 miles
Bideford Quay — 20.0 miles
- Train stations
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Okehampton Rail Station
— 25.0 miles
Gunnislake Rail Station — 25.8 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 26.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bideford Ferry Landing
— 20.1 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 22.2 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 22.3 miles
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 33.0 miles
Local attractions
Around Bude, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. This pleasant resort has half a dozen different beaches to explore, with sandy spots, secluded coves, rockpools and the saltwater Bude Sea Pool to try out. Just out of town, you can escape the hustle and bustle at Widemouth Bay (five minutes' drive), or for a peaceful few hours of sport you could make a day of it at Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club (five minutes), where visitors are welcome.
The South West Coast Path (five minutes' walk from base) has ample hiking opportunities for serious walkers (and less serious ones who fancy a shorter jaunt to some of north Cornwall's less accessible beaches). Good public transport services run along much of the route, making it possible to loop back to base in Bude by bus rather than walking the long way home.
For families, this part of Cornwall has Tintagel Castle (35 minutes) with its connections to King Arthur; the village of Tintagel also has caves and a toy museum to keep the kids occupied. Alternatively, take them for a go on the rides, slides and flumes at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (50 minutes).
Must see
- Tintagel Castle (14.3 miles)
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (19.6 miles)
- Rock Beach (25.3 miles)
National Trust
- Tintagel Old Post Office (14.4 miles)
- Lawrence House (15.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
Depart by: | 12 p.m. |
Efford Down Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 days of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Efford Down Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
Bank transferCash
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Efford Down Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Efford Down Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Efford Down Campsite? Around Bude, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. This pleasant resort has half a dozen different beaches to explore, with sandy spots, secluded coves, rockpools and the saltwater Bude … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Efford Down Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Efford Down Campsite? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Geddon Mr & Mrs Annonymous,
Thank you for visiting Efford Camping. We hope to see you again next time :)