Fairlinch Camping

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Hillside views
Hillside views
Sunset
Amazing views
Plenty of space for all campers, we never squeeze tents next to each other
Site reception
Washing facilities
The subtle toilet and shower blocks ensure the beautiful view is not obstructed
Toilet and shower facilities
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Sunset
Amazing views
Plenty of space for all campers, we never squeeze tents next to each other

  • On a working farm in the north Devon countryside
  • A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands
  • Free hot showers and well-kept amenities
A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands... then back for lashings of free hot water under the shower and settling down on your chosen pitch to spark up a campfire under the north Devon sky... the peeps at Branton's Fairlinch Camping reckon they do a 'classic camping experience' here, and they're surely, definitely, right. Set on a working farm in north Devon coastal countryside, Fairlinch has its camping in an open field that's actively farmed throughout the year and left unmarked so that guests can pick their own pitch (take your time; there are some splendid views). It's a friendly place where the team is always on hand to answer questions or dispense info for guests to get the most out of their hol whatever their tastes (beaches, most likely). The amenities – powerful electric showers and strong flush toilets – are cleanly kept and there's also ice pack freezing or mobile charging if you need it. And – of course – both campfires and barbecues are allowed.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 19 July
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).
  • Twin axle 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 Sat, 19 Jul to

Reviews

9.1

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic but spacious campsite offers great value and fantastic views, with a short drive to beaches like Saunton and Croyde. Guests appreciate the freedom to pitch anywhere and the quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Facilities, including hot electric showers and clean toilets, are generally well-maintained, though some mention they are basic. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with the owner's personal touches noted. Some visitors suggest improvements to the washing-up area and grass length.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loads of space. Great location.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loads of space. Great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Clean, lots of space, great showers and clean loos.

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Sacha V.

Non-electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Clean & tidy, friendly reception & friendly guy on a quad. Lots of space. Great free showers and clean toilets with loo roll. Brilliant.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location with plenty of space to pitch, basic but functional facilities,…

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Jenny B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet location with plenty of space to pitch, basic but functional facilities, would definitely use again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but everything you need - perfect for our campervan stay

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Leigh A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The amount of space we had in the field and the views across the fields and dunes. The facilities are basic but they were clean and the electric showers always delivering hot water. Even the wash up sinks, although outside had warm/hot water. We were treated to swifts and swallows and later on bats diving low across our camp. Lovely helpful staff in the shed reception all day. Was able to charge my phone and freeze ice blocks.

Disliked Shower unit is stood in a field so expect insects and cobwebs but it could of done with a bit of a sweep out. The actual toilets/showers etc were always clean though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location great views. A fairly basic campsite but had everything needed.…

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Angharad T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great location great views. A fairly basic campsite but had everything needed. Friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value and very clean

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Stephen P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great little campsite, toilets and showers very clean with plenty of hot water at no extra charge.
Was greeted at the entrance by a friendly young man who checked our booking and told us we could pitch up whenever we wanted to.
Just a short walk into Braunton where we had a great evening checking out the local pubs.
Really nice not to have the regimented campsite Gestapo checking up on us every hour as you get on so many sites these days .
Thank you Fairlinch camping for enabling us to have a fun weekend , hope to return very soon 👍🏼

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful camp

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Stephen K.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good pitch typical camping field no restrictions for pitching

Disliked Spider showers but can't be helped in a field

Recommend to friends Visit again

No frills, reasonably clean, very spacious site with great showers.

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David C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing value for money.
A third of the price of the site next door that was rammed out with barking dogs, screaming kids and drunk "adults"(!)

This site is basic, but a HUGE area and you can pitch up anywhere you fancy on it too.
My nearest "neighbour" was 100 yards away., perfect.
Showers are spot on, individual electric showers and unlimited time in them.
Not those mean push button set ups you get these days.
The owner is a true Gent. and popped by on his quad bike to say "hello".👌

Disliked Nothing.
But maybe a canvas type gayzeebra erected over the washing up area might be a decent idea for when it puts the liquid sunshine down eh?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall nice stay

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious ,peaceful,

Disliked Toilets / showers are not very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site definitely recommend.

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Scott E.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic experience really enjoyed our stay so peaceful plenty of space. Toilet and shower block was great water for showers was nice and hot and only 5 drive to the beach can’t really go wrong. Also the owner was very friendly and made us feel so welcome.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fairlinch Camping

Saunton Road

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.11243°N
4.18295°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1 mi George Hotel
1 mi Opposite George Hotel
2.4 mi Camp Gates
Rail
5.9 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
9.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
11.8 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
6.5 mi Bideford 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

To the beach first, natch: the four magnif sandy surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe are all under 15 minutes' drive from Fairlinch Camping, and surf schools are around close by too if you haven't yet dipped a toe in the foam. The two closest villages to Fairlinch are Braunton and Croyde, both with a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and both on the South West Coast Path for hikes among more magnif scenery. More hikes as well as bike rides are at the nearby Tarka Trail, the 180-mile route taken by the eponymous otter; if you're picking it up at Braunton, the 31-mile section between between Braunton and Meeth is level and car-free so should suit all cycling sorts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.9 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi

Heddon Valley 13.1 mi

Watersmeet 18.3 mi

Lundy 21.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SAUNTON COURT 1 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.6 mi

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 2.2 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.8 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 2.9 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fairlinch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairlinch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairlinch Camping? To the beach first, natch: the four magnif sandy surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe are all under 15 minutes' drive from Fairlinch Camping, and surf schools are around … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairlinch Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairlinch Camping? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.