Fairlinch Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.8 69 reviews
Hillside views
Hillside views
Sunset
Amazing views
Around the site
Plenty of space for all campers, we never squeeze tents next to each other
Reception
The subtle toilet and shower blocks ensure the beautiful view is not obstructed
Washing facilities
1/53
Sunset
Amazing views
Around the site

  • 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
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Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a spacious, peaceful campsite with beautiful views, offering freedom to pitch anywhere. Facilities include hot showers, toilets, and washing-up areas, which are generally reported as clean and functional, though some visitors note they are basic and could benefit from more frequent cleaning or maintenance. The location is praised for its proximity to beaches and Braunton. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Some guests suggest improvements such as covered washing-up areas and better signage.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wont return better campsites near by better facilities.

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 D S. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The view (ish)

Disliked Not many places to pitch a tent, ground very hard not many flat places

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Quiet, friendly staff in reception. Always…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, friendly staff in reception. Always able to freeze ice packs.
Pitch clean and level.

Disliked Shower block could be cleaner ...lots of spiders and some of the lights in the cubicles didn't work.

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Great place, perfect stuff! Definitely…

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 Artur S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great place, perfect stuff! Definitely going back!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, convenient and clean

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George C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Proximity to beaches and town

Disliked It is in an incline so you have to be prepared to take levelling ramps/blocks

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Truly hot showers! Many places tote…

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Kerensa B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Truly hot showers! Many places tote this but don’t deliver.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We are in a motorhome and self sufficient as this site in non ehu

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cheryl m. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked This is our second visit to this site really love the space and calmness of it
Landowner very helpful
Basic utilities all you need lovely hot showers
The views are spectacular will be back again very soon

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Plenty of space, fantastic views of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space, fantastic views of the dunes and sea (when the sea mist goes!)
Walk into Braunton was approx 25 mins and Saunton beach is only a 5 minute drive.

Disliked The camping field is sloping but there is so much space to find an area that works for you and what you’re staying in. We only needed 1 levelling block for our Motorhome.

Toilets and showers are basic, effectively in containers but it adds to the rustic charm and ideal for campers that would prefer this setup to a more formal, or noisy campsite. Showers were hot and toilets were clean.

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Good location with lovely walks, great…

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 Lucy W. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good location with lovely walks, great beaches nearby and a nice view.

Disliked Horrible facilities that were very dirty. Dog mess left around the site.

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Love it here we come every…

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 Tessa T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Love it here we come every year

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love coming

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Love it come every year

Disliked Nothing

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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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The White Lion Pub 0.8 mi
  • Surma Tandoori Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The Riverside Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • The London Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Aggi Pub 1 mi
  • The George Hotel Pub 1 mi
  • Meraki Pizza Co Restaurant 1 mi
  • Squires Restaurant 1 mi
  • Mariners Arms Pub 1 mi
  • The Black Horse Pub 1 mi

Groceries

  • Cawthorne's Foodmarket 0.9 mi
  • Tesco 1 mi
  • Costcutter 3.7 mi
  • Johns of Instow 4.3 mi
  • ALDI 5.3 mi
  • Sainsbury's 5.3 mi
  • Lidl 5.5 mi
  • Asda 5.6 mi
  • Tesco Extra 6 mi
  • Co-op Food 6 mi

Parks and play

  • Fremington Village Green park 3.8 mi
  • Woolacombe Fields park 4.1 mi
  • Woolacombe Play Area Playground 4.2 mi
  • Anchor Park 4.2 mi
  • Tomouth Crescent Play Area park 4.4 mi
  • Charles H Cowler Garden park 4.7 mi
  • Bone Hill park 5.1 mi
  • The Green park 5.5 mi
  • Pilton Park 5.6 mi

Family days out

  • Hawker Hunter jet Visitor attraction 0.4 mi
  • Remains of a Matilda tank from World War II Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Lifeboat House Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • The Story of Two Villages Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Skern Lodge Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 4.2 mi
  • Segway Safari Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Pebble Ridge Adventure Golf and Go Karts Theme park 5.3 mi
  • Carousel Amusements Amusement arcade 5.4 mi
  • Ho!Barts Family Entertainment Centre Amusement arcade 5.4 mi
  • Tawstock Castle 6.4 mi
  • The BIG Sheep Theme park 7.2 mi
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium 7.4 mi
  • Watermouth Castle Theme park 8.5 mi
  • Watermouth Castle 8.5 mi

Public transport

  • The Bridge 0.9 mi
  • Georgeham Cross 0.9 mi
  • George Inn 1 mi
  • Barton Lane 1.3 mi
  • Braunton Academy 1.3 mi
  • Orchard Road 1.5 mi
  • Exeter Road 1.6 mi
  • Bridge 2.2 mi
  • Jones's Hill 2.2 mi
  • Bay View Farm 2.2 mi

Beaches

  • Saunton Sands 2.2 mi
  • Croyde Beach 2.8 mi
  • Putsborough Sands 2.9 mi
  • North Tail 3 mi
  • Basett's Ridge 3.1 mi
  • Pulley Ridge 3.2 mi
  • South Tail 3.5 mi
  • South Gut 3.6 mi
  • Woolacombe Sands 3.7 mi
  • West Appledore 3.9 mi

What’s nearby

  • Saunton Golf Course 0.9 mi
  • Bay Hotel Golf Course 4.2 mi
  • Mariscos Nightclub 4.2 mi
  • Royal North Devon Golf course 4.4 mi
  • Willingcott Valley Golf Course 4.5 mi
  • Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Green Lanes Shopping centre 5.7 mi
  • Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 5.8 mi
  • Venue Nightclub 5.8 mi
  • Queen's Walk Shopping centre 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Allied Pharmacy 1 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.1 mi
  • Murco Oasis Service Station Fuel station 1.4 mi
  • Knowle Garage Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • Murco Chivenor Service Station Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.7 mi
  • Murco Woolacombe Service Station Fuel station 4.1 mi
  • Woolacombe Medical Centre Doctors 4.2 mi
  • Golden Coast Service Station Fuel station 4.3 mi
  • Barton Pharmacy 4.3 mi

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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.

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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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