South Dean Camping

View prices & book 9.7 220 reviews
Cliff path
Cliff path
Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers
Sink area
View from the footpath nearby
View of the campsite from the costal path.
Coastal footpath
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Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers

  • Dog-friendly rural Devon site near several sandy beaches
  • A half-hour drive to Barnstaple and 25 minutes to Woolacombe
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; footpaths and pubs nearby
Head to this north Devon site to pick your own spacious pitch across 12 acres of land with spectacular views over Exmoor, within 30 minutes’ drive of Barnstaple and 25 minutes of Woolacombe. This is a working farm, so you’ll share views of North Devon’s cliff-carved coastline with a host of farm animals, as well as the occasional wild pony, red deer or bird of prey. Near to sandy coves, woodlands and open moorlands, you'll quite possibly be ooh-ing and ahh-ing all day long. Plus, your dog won’t need to miss out on the countryside sensations either, as they’re welcome on a lead. Pick a plot among the unmarked pitches stretching over 10 acres of land and come prepped with grill recipes because barbecues are allowed on site. There are firepits provided to keep blazes safe and bins to keep the countryside litter-free. Toilets, showers and drinking water facilities are on site, too. Other perks of staying here include a pets corner where you can get your fluffy fix feeding the alpacas or watching the sheep and alpacas doing their thing and a picnic area where you can break up your day with a tasty packed lunch admiring the scenery. You may want to keep an eye out for cheeky peacocks and other wandering wildlife as you follow one of several trails direct from the site suited to bicycles or feet. There's a circular route past beaches, or if sand’s on your mind and you want it fast, it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest sandy coves and surf schools. After all that walking, you won’t want to go hungry either… it’s easy to grab a takeaway here or fill up at several pubs, restaurants and shops in the neighbouring towns, including a Victorian inn within a five-minute drive of the site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 21 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 21 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 220 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning cliff-top views and direct access to the coast path. Visitors praised the clean, well-maintained facilities, including flushing toilets and warm showers. The informal, spacious site allows freedom to choose pitches, with fire pits available to hire. Alpacas on site are a popular feature. While some noted the exposed location can be windy, the overall experience is described as relaxed, peaceful, and highly recommended.

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Jonathan R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I love this campsite. Stunning, all round views. No to use your car as cliff and woodland walks are on the doorstep. Lovely clean facilities. Hot water all round (even for teeth cleaning ). Plenty of room to give space and privacy if required. Generous and welcoming hosts.

Disliked NOT a dislike but if you’re camping make sure you pitch your tent properly and firmly as one can never predict wind speeds.

( below it asks about WiFi. Stupidly I hadn’t realized it’s available. Don’t make the same mistake as me as it’s the only way you’ll get a decent connection or even better …take a break from your phone :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous location; gorgeous, welcoming site.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fabulous site. Sensational location. Simple facilities but just lovely - so many extra little touches that make all the difference: clean, gorgeous soaps, loads of loo rolls, washing up liquid provided, comfy chairs if you had to wait for the showers etc. It's a site that feels like the owners really love it and want to share that back with the campers. The fire pits were great. The welcome text message on arrival day was also super helpful. Such a bonus to able to leave any time on departure day so we didn't leave until the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, plenty of room and…

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Sebastian C.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Great site, plenty of room and views you won’t find elsewhere. Very relaxed, great having freedom to choose your pitch and no adherence to check in/out times. Clean facilities. Certainly recommend it to others and will return 👍

Disliked Only one niggle… Felt like there wasn’t enough toilets and showers for the number of people onsite, being a bank holiday it was very busy.

Certainly no fault of the owners, be prepared for the wind due to the location. Small price to pay though for the amazing views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best camping site

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Sebastian P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Was so impressed with the utilities area, lots of effort from the owners in my opinion, toilets really clean and filled with all the necessities/amenities including pictures inside the cubicles, fairy and hand wash liquid at all the sinks, and lovely rain showers.

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Anonymous

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Liked Just the best!

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Megan L.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views.
Clean toilets and showers were great.
Plenty of space and calm environment.
Dog and group friendly.
Option to rent fire pits.

Disliked It is completely remote and no access to beach, just as a heads up. Will need to drive most places.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An amazing campsite that I would 100% recommend.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, clean facilities, good local walks etc.

Perfect location for sun sets and sun rises.

Disliked Very windy at times so be prepared

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic camp site

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Cherry W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Had the best time with my 11 year old daughter and husband. Perfect views, clean toilets and showers. Soaps and rolls well stocked and unexpected. Will definitely visit again

Disliked Nothing

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Bradley G.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Everything. Great location and views. Good amenities. Would certainly use again.

Disliked Bit smelly around toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed for a weekend, amazing location, clean toilets and showers.

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Ramona I.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked the location is wonderful, especially if you get nice weather

Disliked nothing

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Picnic table 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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

South Dean Camping

Trentishoe

Parracombe

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21832°N
3.94852°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Methodist Church
10.7 mi Bus Station
11.9 mi Garage
Rail
11.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
14.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
15.4 mi Instow Ferry Landing
15.5 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
27.1 mi Swansea Airport
29.2 mi Cardiff International Airport

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

Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented kayak or paddleboard just off shore. The village is home to the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) too, a zoo and prehistoric park for just as an attractive day out. More coastal spots include the surfing hotspot at Woolacombe Beach (25 minutes), Ilfracombe’s busy harbour (20 minutes) or the Valley of Rocks (20 minutes) for all things coastal walks and dramatic sea views. For a little of the historic, settle in for the funicular railway in the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (20 minutes) or potter around the country house and gardens at Arlington Court (15 minutes). Barnstaple (30 minutes), a gorgeous riverside town, is the go-to place for Tarka Trail bike rides. If it’s a walk you’d rather, Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (40 minutes) has a great loop among the ancient oaks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Lynmouth 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 6.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 11.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.7 mi

National Waterfront Museum 27.5 mi

National Trust

Heddon Valley 0.9 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.2 mi

Watersmeet 6.4 mi

Holnicote Estate 16.7 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 1 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 1 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 2.2 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 5.5 mi

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 6.2 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Dean Camping? Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Dean Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Dean Camping? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.