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General
- Calm site in the grounds of a north Devon outdoor activity centre
- A 15-minute stroll from Appledore; 10 minutes' drive from Westward Ho!
- Estuary views; watersport sessions available for guests
Skern Lodge is a popular outdoor activity centre set on the edge of the quiet coastal village of Appledore. With 22 acres of land to its name and direct access to the tidal waters of the Taw and Torridge estuary, this site is a prime pick for relaxing north Devon hols in a gorgeous natural setting.
The pitches at Skern Lodge are in an open field and have plenty of space between them. Toilets, showers and a washing-up point are available here, but other than that this is a back to basics site free of unnecessary frills. The site is keen to keep its impact on the environment to an absolute minimum – once you've seen these serene surrounds, there's a strong chance you'll be keen to do the same.
Head to reception upon arrival and let them know if you're interested in booking watersports sessions – rafting, river kayaking and surfing can all be tried out with full supervision from expert instructors. Appledore village centre is a 15-minute stroll away – head here for a trip to the pub, to sample local grub at an independent deli or simply for a coastal stroll. Bideford (10 minutes' drive) is also close by – make tracks here to catch the ferry out to Lundy Island (crossing time about two hours).
Open from 29/07/2022 to 30/08/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Facilities/activities including Pool hire, Kayaking, High Ropes, Zipwire. are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
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Max. persons: 5 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass

Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 6.0m length (9.8ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 6.0m length (9.8ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

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Fantastic seaside camping with excellent facilities
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Clean, friendly, fantastic location - a great site!
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Clean facilities, friendly staff, level pitches.
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Great campsite with easy walk to Appledore and great views
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Distance markers in shared facilities
Hand sanitising stations
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Camping pods
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
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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The Quay
— 1.0 miles
The Quay — 1.0 miles
Square — 1.0 miles
- Train stations
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Barnstaple Rail Station
— 6.3 miles
Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station — 8.2 miles
Umberleigh Rail Station — 10.4 miles
- Ferry ports
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Appledore Ferry Landing
— 0.6 miles
Instow Ferry Landing — 1.0 miles
Bideford Ferry Landing — 2.4 miles
- Airports
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Swansea Airport
— 38.4 miles
Local attractions
Local attractions and activities include:
- Northam Burrows Country Park: 10 minutes' walk
- North Devon Maritime Museum: 20 minutes' walk
- Royal North Devon Golf Club: five minutes' drive
- Follyfoot Equestrian Centre: five minutes
- Bideford (for the Lundy Island ferry): 10 minutes
- The Big Sheep (kids' adventure park): 10 minutes
- Westward Ho!: 10 minutes
- Clovelly: 25 minutes
- Ilfracombe: 40 minutes
- Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway: 50 minutes
Must see
- RHS Garden Rosemoor (8.2 miles)
National Trust
- Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum (11.5 miles)
- Heddon Valley (16.4 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 | ||
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Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
On-site accommodation | ||
Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 10 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Skern Lodge cancellation policy
No refunds within 5 days of arrival date.
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. Skern Lodge 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
Maestro
MasterCard
Visa
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Skern Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Skern Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Skern Lodge? Local attractions and activities include: - Northam Burrows Country Park: 10 minutes' walk - North Devon Maritime Museum: 20 minutes' walk - Royal North Devon Golf Club: five minutes' drive - Follyfoot … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Skern Lodge?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Skern Lodge? From £30 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability