Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

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All weather Hard standing pitch (added by manager 19 Feb 2020)

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  • Adults-only site on the edge of Exmoor National Park
  • Dark sky reserve and top spot for stargazing
  • Dog-friendly site with designated off-lead areas and agility kit
Switch off from the outside world at Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park in north Devon, where guests follow a quiet country laneway to an adults-only site with fully peaceful vibes. Devon Banks is less than a mile from the outer edge of Exmoor National Park and its network of walks and trails. Those more comfy getting about on two wheels are also well served around here, as Cycle Route 3 – from Bristol to Land’s End, should you fancy it – passes a mile from the site. The site is quiet and secluded, but no need to fret about being cut off from civilisation – it’s a five-minute drive or 30-minute walk from the small village of Challacombe, where you can stock up on essentials or have a bite at the bar-restaurant. If you don’t fancy the trip to Challacombe, embrace outdoor cooking instead: Exmoor National Park is a dark sky reserve, so tuck into a burger straight from the barbecue while gazing up at the stars. Devon Banks is dog-friendly too, so feel free to bring your best buddy along for the trip. Fido will have plenty of time to burn off some energy in the three-acre off-lead dog field, which has some basic agility kit and logs to jump. A professional agility area is also available for those with skills, and there's also a sole-use field you can hire for dogs with poor recall (charge applies for these last two). Dog gardens are permitted too if you'd rather set up your own space.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5

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

Disabled facilities

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

Kipscombe

Bratton Fleming

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.14003°N
-3.89513°W

Route directions

Access must be from the A399 only, due to narrow lane. Do not approach up Kipscombe Hill from the B3358. Instead, follow the B road to A399 and head south. When on the site's lane, please follow the caravan signs to our site and drive through the site gate on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 mi Bus Station
8.8 mi The Square
8.9 mi The Square
Rail
8.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
10.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
10.6 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
13.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
14.2 mi 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

Exmoor National Park is a prime spot for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it has more to offer than ways to stretch your legs: the park is crammed with pretty villages, historic ruins and native wildlife. History buffs can explore Dunster Castle, a 45-minute drive from Devon Banks, or Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, 20 minutes from the site. Those searching for something a little more active should head to Combe Martin, a seaside village on the northern edge of Exmoor, 20 minutes from the site: hire kayaks to explore the Devon coastline, or take a guided kayak tour of the Combe Martin bay with local experts – don’t forget to watch out for dolphins… In the village of Lynton, 25 minutes from Devon Banks, throw yourself back in time with a short trip on the Lynton and Barnstaple Steam Railway or put your feet up in the small luxury cinema. Top off your trip by unwinding from all of this activity with some pampering treatments at Challacombe's Home Place Farmhouse Spa, less than five minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lynmouth 7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Combe Martin 7.7 mi Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Ilfracombe Hele 10 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 11.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porlock Weir 12.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.2 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.8 mi

Heddon Valley 5.5 mi

Watersmeet 7 mi

Holnicote Estate 15.1 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 19.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 4 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 5.4 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 5.4 mi

YOULSTON PARK 5.6 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 5.7 mi

Local events

  • GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)

    Croyde, Devon 14.8 mi

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.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very clean owners made you welcome brilliant definitely come back

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Very peaceful and quiet out of the way if you like that sort of thing

Disliked: Nothing to disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay at our touring site. It was a pleasure to meet you. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and found our site peaceful, we do try to make our site as a relaxing place to stay, a place to unwind from general life. It seems that's why many book with us. Please do stop by again soon.

A small and beautiful site with stunning views and lovely owners.

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: This is a really beautiful site with lovely owners. If you're after a quiet weekend with stunning views, we definitely recommend it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was lovely to meet you both. We are delighted that you found our touring site a relaxing place to stay. We are very lucky to have the most amazing views all around and on a clear night the stars put on a real show. please do stop by again and thank you for recommending us.

Great location, adults only, dog friendly

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Adults only, very dog friendly. Lovely exercise field for dogs with a few pieces of agility equipment. Nice and quiet. They only use every other pitch, so plenty of space between them. Good location for exploring Exmoor and the coast. Pitches were lovely and level.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased that you and your dog enjoyed the time here. Peace and quiet is what we love and we know our guests like too. We are in the best location, rural yet just 20 minutes drive to the coast, towns and just a 5 minutes drive and you're on Exmoor. We look forward to seeing you again so time.

A real gem of a site!

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

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: I cannot recommend Devon Banks highly enough - it’s a very tranquil site which benefits from being nestled into a beautiful part of the world, on the edge of Exmoor, with lots to do and see. The hosts, Sarah and Darren went out of their way to make us, and our nervous rescue dog, feel welcomed and relaxed. The free to use dog exercise field has fencing and is big enough to avoid other walkers, if there happen to be any. A campers and dog lovers paradise which we will definitely be visiting again and recommending to our friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are absolutely delighted that you all enjoyed your stay. We love where we live and love sharing it with like minded people. We are always happy to accommodate those with dogs that are slightly nervous as we know they have normally had a bad start in life. Your dog has found a new loving home with owners who understand what they require. You're are always welcome here. Thank you for sharing with your friends.

Beautiful site. Excellent dog facilities.

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

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: If you like absolute peace and quiet surrounded by gorgeous scenery, then this is the place to be! Only 7 pitches on the site - grounds are beautifully kept and blend seamlessly in with the natural beauty. Love the size of the pitches too - you don't feel as though pitches have been crammed in, but rather thoughtfully arranged. Excellent facilities for dogs - extremely dog friendly environment - they even have a dog agility field! Will definitely return to this site. Darren and Sarah have created a wonderful environment that we absolutely loved. No on site facilities except a 'green' loo, but this suited us absolutely fine, so not the place to go if you require a shop or entertainment, but we loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for visiting our tranquil site. We are so pleased you enjoyed your 1st stay here. It was great to meet you both and your dogs. The fact that you both felt de-stressed and relaxed was great news as that's how we want our guests to feel. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Darren and Sarah were great site owner hosts and made you feel…

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

Electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Darren and Sarah were great site owner hosts and made you feel very welcome. Large pitches with plenty of space. Great open and safe spaces to exercise or train your dog. Pleasant open views of the countryside and tranquil environment. You can visit the babbling stream or follow bridleways to the nearest village. We really enjoyed our stay and I will recommend the site to fiends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for choosing our touring site. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely to meet you all. We are in the most beautiful location and we love sharing it with others to enjoy. No night pollution here makes it stunning for star gazing.


  • Does Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park? Exmoor National Park is a prime spot for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it has more to offer than ways to stretch your legs: the park is crammed with pretty villages, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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