The Orchard at Fairlinch

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Fabulous views from the pitch
Fabulous views from the pitch
Pitches between the trees
Views from the pitches
Pitch area
Braunton Burrows, a five-minute drive or 40-minute walk from the campsite
Surf lessons and hire available at nearby Saunton Sands
Croyde Bay, a 10-minute drive away
Washing-up area
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Pitches between the trees
Views from the pitches
Pitch area

  • Peaceful tree-lined Devon site with views of Saunton Sands
  • A five-minute drive to Braunton; 10 minutes to Croyde beach
  • Dog-friendly pitches; tea and coffee station on site
Surfs’s up… and in several nearby locations too. A mile and a half from Braunton, The Orchard at Fairlinch is in a sweet spot for those who’d like to hit the waves of north Devon. You’ll be able to spot Saunton Sands from the pitches here – a small hint that this favourite surfing beach is only about five minutes’ drive/40 minutes’ walk away. Croyde and Woolacombe are about 10 minutes’ drive away too, and this stretch of coast is dotted with places offering kit hire and lessons if you need them. Don’t fancy surfing (or maybe not all the time, anyway)? This area has good locations for kayaking, coasteering and paddleboarding too, as well as some lovely walks through nature reserves and along the coast path. You can also bike along the Tarka Trail or head up to Ilfracombe for boat trips to Lundy. This is a peaceful spot where the pitches are set among the trees in an orchard, with plenty of space for a gazebo, awning and barbecue if you wish. The site is pretty simple in style – no noisy entertainments or colourful play areas here – but you’ll have access to essentials in the form of toilets, showers and a washing-up area. There’s also a tea and coffee station for the all-important morning cuppa. Braunton (which you can walk to in half an hour) is well supplied with shops, cafés and places to eat, and has a large supermarket too. Dogs are welcome on site, and there are lots of options nearby for a good walk.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
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Please note

Admission

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

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

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

9.2

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Swell Camping offers a tranquil orchard setting with beautiful sea views and ample space for children to play. Guests praise the comfortable bell tents, well-equipped communal kitchen tent with fridge, and hot, clean shower facilities. The location is ideal for accessing nearby beaches like Saunton and Croyde. Some guests noted that access tracks could be improved and, more recently, that the camp beds might not be suitable for adults. There were also mentions of occasional farm noise and a desire for a freezer. The hosts are frequently described as friendly and helpful.

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Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved it!

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The camp site is very peaceful…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The camp site is very peaceful and local to the many shops and great beaches. The toilets and showers were all very good and the owners were very welcoming.

Disliked Nothing.

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Lots of space, clean bathroom/shower. Free…

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Valentino B. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lots of space, clean bathroom/shower. Free fruits (apples and figs). Richard is very welcoming.

Disliked indications on how to get to the campsite.

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Lovely peaceful site. Basic amenities but all clean and well kept.

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 Neil D. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peace and tranquility, views, electric hook ups, welcoming hosts. Clean amenities.

Disliked Only 2 toilets and 2 showers. There was only a couple of other tents there during our stay but if the site was busy, one can imagine queues forming!

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Sad to be leaving this beautiful…

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Liz M. 5 reviews

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Sad to be leaving this beautiful quiet place. Very peaceful with only the occasional sheep bleat.Lovely to camp in the orchard where I was met by a dragonfly with copper wings. We saw bats and rabbits too there. Under super starry skies we slept like babies and our tortoise enjoyed himself too. Wonderful beaches, swimming and surf at Saunton and Croyde. The rock pools were like underwater forests and it was fun to explore the magical rock formations when the sea retreated.
Outstanding food at the Williams Arms. We had a beautifully wild coastal walk at capstone hill in Ilfracombe Our camping hosts were kind, friendly and helpful and we look forward to returning soon.

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Brilliant

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Chris S. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, clean, lovely host

Disliked Could do with a freezer for ice blocks however, its simplicity is its charm

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Great camping spot, quiet and idyllic for reasonable cost

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Philip R. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Setting was ideal, great views, shower and toilets good

Disliked Narrow access, both local roads and driveway to campsite. Could do with getting cut please

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Great location with sea view in…

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Great location with sea view in between Braunton and Saunton. Toilet and (hot)shower facilities were excellent. Tea tent very welcome.

Disliked The beds were pretty uncomfortable.

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Quiet site with clean facilities and…

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jofennell 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Quiet site with clean facilities and a beautiful view. Tents set up between trees in the orchard added some privacy.

Disliked The single camp beds in the bell tent were not really suitable for adults. General farm noise was fine, even the dogs barking, but not the man shouting at the dogs at 6.30am!

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Fantastic site, probably the best we’ve stayed at

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Molly K. 3 reviews

Bell tent

Liked The site is really close to 4 or 5 incredible beaches. It’s a very clean, tidy and pretty place with stunning views over the fields all the way to the sea.

Toilets and showers were spotless. The tent was also spotless and set up really well with an extension lead, lamp, lots of mats and a nice outdoor seating area. Loads of room to chill out inside and outside your tent as well as in the tea & coffee tent (genius idea!)

Loads of apple trees in the orchard with beautifully sweet apples.

It’s the kind of place you want to tell everyone about, but also keep secret! Fantastic value for money.

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Features

Dogs 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 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 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

The Orchard at Fairlinch

Saunton Road

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1EB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.11737°N
4.18178°W

Route directions

The site has its own private entrance via a farm track. Please don’t enter through the entrance to Fairlinch Camping. If you are driving from Braunton on the Saunton Road, go past Fairlinch Camping, then turn right onto Broad Lane. At the end of Broad Lane, turn right and look for the sign to The Orchard at Fairlinch on your right. Take a short drive down the farm track into The Orchard.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 mi Opposite George Hotel
1.1 mi George Hotel
2.6 mi Camp Gates
Rail
6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
9.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
12 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.6 mi Instow Ferry Landing
6.9 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

If you’re into your surfing, you may like to break up your beach trips with a visit to the Museum of British Surfing (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk), packed with exhibits tracing the history of surfing in the UK. For those just getting into the sport there are surf schools and places to hire kit at Croyde (10 minutes’ drive), Putsborough (15 minutes) and Woolacombe (20 minutes). Away from the waves, take a walk through the dunes at Braunton Burrows (five minutes), a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, or follow the trail around Baggy Point (15 minutes). Braunton is also the start point for the Tarka Trail, the UK’s longest traffic-free cycle path. Other days out? Take a boat from Ilfracombe (15 minutes) to see the wildlife on Lundy island, meet exotic beasts at Exmoor Zoo (half an hour) or sign up for all sorts of farm activities at The BIG Sheep (35 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The White Lion Pub 0.9 mi
  • Surma Tandoori Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • The Riverside Restaurant 1 mi
  • The Black Horse Pub 1 mi
  • The London Inn Pub 1 mi
  • The Aggi Pub 1.1 mi
  • The George Hotel Pub 1.1 mi
  • Meraki Pizza Co Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Squires Restaurant 1.1 mi
  • Mariners Arms Pub 1.2 mi

Groceries

  • Cawthorne's Foodmarket 1 mi
  • Tesco 1.2 mi
  • Costcutter 4 mi
  • Johns of Instow 4.6 mi
  • ALDI 5.4 mi
  • Sainsbury's 5.5 mi
  • Lidl 5.6 mi
  • Asda 5.7 mi
  • Co-op Food 6.1 mi
  • Tesco Extra 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Woolacombe Fields park 3.8 mi
  • Woolacombe Play Area Playground 3.9 mi
  • Fremington Village Green park 4 mi
  • Charles H Cowler Garden park 4.4 mi
  • Anchor Park 4.6 mi
  • Tomouth Crescent Play Area park 4.7 mi
  • Bone Hill park 5.5 mi
  • Pilton Park 5.7 mi
  • The Green park 5.8 mi
  • Brook Farm park 6 mi

Family days out

  • Hawker Hunter jet Visitor attraction 0.7 mi
  • Remains of a Matilda tank from World War II Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • The Story of Two Villages Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 3.9 mi
  • Segway Safari Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
  • Lifeboat House Visitor attraction 4.3 mi
  • Skern Lodge Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
  • Carousel Amusements Amusement arcade 5.7 mi
  • Ho!Barts Family Entertainment Centre Amusement arcade 5.8 mi

Public transport

  • Georgeham Cross 0.9 mi
  • The Bridge 1 mi
  • George Inn 1.1 mi
  • Orchard Road 1.3 mi
  • Barton Lane 1.5 mi
  • Braunton Academy 1.5 mi
  • Exeter Road 1.8 mi
  • Bridge 2.1 mi
  • Jones's Hill 2.1 mi
  • Bay View Farm 2.1 mi

Beaches

  • Putsborough Sands 2.7 mi
  • Croyde Beach 2.7 mi
  • North Tail 3.2 mi
  • Basett's Ridge 3.3 mi
  • Woolacombe Sands 3.4 mi
  • Pulley Ridge 3.6 mi
  • South Tail 3.8 mi
  • West Appledore 4.2 mi
  • Instow Beach 4.3 mi
  • Barricane Beach (SSSI) 4.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Bay Hotel Golf Course 3.9 mi
  • Mariscos Nightclub 3.9 mi
  • Willingcott Valley Golf Course 4.2 mi
  • Royal North Devon Golf course 4.8 mi
  • Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
  • Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 5.8 mi
  • Green Lanes Shopping centre 5.8 mi
  • Venue Nightclub 5.9 mi
  • Queen's Walk Shopping centre 6 mi
  • Fever & Boutique Nightclub 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Allied Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • Knowle Garage Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 1.3 mi
  • Murco Oasis Service Station Fuel station 1.6 mi
  • Murco Chivenor Service Station Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Murco Woolacombe Service Station Fuel station 3.7 mi
  • Golden Coast Service Station Fuel station 3.9 mi
  • Woolacombe Medical Centre Doctors 3.9 mi
  • Barton Pharmacy 3.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 12.2 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.8 mi

Heddon Valley 12.9 mi

Watersmeet 18.1 mi

Lundy 21.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 27.5 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 2.1 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.5 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 3.2 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 The Orchard at Fairlinch have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Orchard at Fairlinch dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Orchard at Fairlinch? If you’re into your surfing, you may like to break up your beach trips with a visit to the Museum of British Surfing (five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk), packed with exhibits … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Orchard at Fairlinch?
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    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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