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General
- Lakeside site with sandy beach
- Kayaking, canoeing, fishing, sailing, cycling and more all available
- Short drive to the surfing beaches of Bude and Widemouth
There’s nothing to mar your enjoyment of the vista at this site near the pleasant seaside resort of Bude… pitches face out on the larger of the two lakes on site, Upper Tamar, and its sandy beach. And anglers will no doubt have some fishy tales to tell after a day out netting some of the bream, roach, rudd and huge carp stashed in the two lakes…
Make the most of the views using foot, cycle, wind or paddle power, or wander around the large pathway circling Upper Tamar Lake, designed for wheelchair and pushchair use and suitable for walking and cycling. The trails continue into the woods and countryside beyond for those who are feeling energetic, or there are easier walks and good picnic spots to be found around Lower Tamar, which is a haven for wild birds (both lakes have a hide).
Or one could get stuck into watery sports right on site: pedalos, Canadian canoes and dinghies are available for hire at a small charge, as are windsurfers and surf skis, although you can also bring your own boats and equipment too. Taster sessions, lessons and activity programmes for adults and kids run in the holiday season and most weekends from April to September at the watersports centre.
Tamar Lakes Campsite has communal-style showers, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point and recycling facilities. On the leisure front, there's also a playground, a tearoom selling souvenirs, and a café serving up light meals, cream teas and some rather moreish Cornish ice cream.
Open from 31/03/2023 to 31/10/2023
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
The restaurant is open between 04/07 and 31/10.
Facilities/activities including fishing, launching your own watersports/sailing equipment, watersports taster sessions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
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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
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
D. of E. 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
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Strand
— 5.9 miles
Bideford Quay — 13.9 miles
Bideford Quay — 14.0 miles
- Train stations
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Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
— 20.3 miles
Barnstaple Rail Station — 21.1 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 21.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Bideford Ferry Landing
— 14.0 miles
Appledore Ferry Landing — 16.1 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 16.2 miles
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 39.0 miles
Local attractions
Attractive Bude has lots to offer and is surrounded by ancient villages such as Poughill and Kilkhampton. North of this area is the Hartland peninsula, home to the precariously perched, carfree cobbled streets of Clovelly.
To the south, a tour of Tintagel Castle followed by a visit to the pretty fishing village of Boscastle is a top option for a day out. Or make the short trip inland to Launceston for a journey on the steam railway.
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (13.7 miles)
- Tintagel Castle (20.4 miles)
National Trust
- Lawrence House (17.0 miles)
- Tintagel Old Post Office (20.4 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | Anytime |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
This site is not manned 24 hours a day. Once you have placed your booking, a member of staff will email you the relevant permits and access codes to the site.
Tamar Lakes Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 6 weeks of arrival date.
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
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Tamar Lakes Campsite will debit the balance from your card 8 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 8 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Tamar Lakes Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Tamar Lakes Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Tamar Lakes Campsite? Attractive Bude has lots to offer and is surrounded by ancient villages such as Poughill and Kilkhampton. North of this area is the Hartland peninsula, home to the precariously perched, carfree cobbled … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Tamar Lakes Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. This site is not manned 24 hours a day. Once you have placed your booking, a member of staff will email you the relevant permits and access codes to the site.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Tamar Lakes Campsite? From £21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
