Old Mill Cottages
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- Spacious back-to-basics camping field, 10 minutes’ drive from beaches
- Peaceful setting on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Devon
- Large, well-spaced grass pitches with room for your car
Are you fond of camping trips where it’s just you, your tent, a few basic amenities and a location that’s worth bragging home about? Clear your schedule and head away to Old Mill Cottages for a proper away-from-it-all Devon camping trip in a large, open field that's under 10 minutes’ drive from the beach.
What beach, you ask? Actually, it’s not just the one, but several: Combe Martin, Newberry and Wild Pear (on foot across South West Coast Path). A little longer – 15 minutes in the car – and you'll also get to whole trove of additional bays scattered around the Ilfracombe and Woolacombe areas.
Of course, it’s always worth listening to the local experts on where to go; the team at Old Mill Cottages say Combe Martin’s sheltered bay should be a splendid pick for swimming, paddling and rockpooling, while Woolacombe’s three miles of gold sand tend to score well with families and bodyboarders. Surfers, meanwhile, can beeline for the waves at Croyde beach, around 20 minutes’ drive away.
Being right on the edge of the Exmoor National Park also sets you up nicely for hiking, cycling and touring highlights like the Valley of Rocks and Lynton and Lynmouth (all within half an hour’s drive).
After a lazy day by the sea, a long beach walk or some Exmoor exploring, your simple, spacious camping field awaits with its generously sized grass pitches. They have plenty of room for your tent and car, as well as for the kids to run around. The site has been kept deliberately back-to-basics, with just portable toilets, but ample space, a friendly atmosphere and, of course, that stunning location, which so often gets nighttime views of the North Devon stars.
Site type
27
8Opens 21 July
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue 21 Jul to
10 
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Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Old Mill Cottages
Wheel Farm Cottages
Berry Down
Combe Martin
Devon
England
EX34 0NT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.18268°N
4.03377°W
Nearest transport
Coach4.3 mi Methodist Church
7.2 mi Bus Station
7.6 mi Opposite George Hotel
Rail7.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
11.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
13 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry3.9 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
11.1 mi Instow Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport29.1 mi Swansea 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
When on holiday, kids often have one question ready: “What next?” There are many answers you could give at this location in Exmoor. Beach days, yes, but also quad-biking (10 minutes’ drive) or a trip to The Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes’ drive). The latter is a local favourite packed with animals and life-sized, moving dinosaur models. It also hosts daily shows like wolf and lemur talks and sea lion acrobatics.
A few hours in Ilfracombe (10 minutes) should be another crowd pleaser. Stroll from its pretty harbour to Damien Hirst’s Verity statue or pick up the pace with coastal activities like coasteering. On the way back to the campsite, you may want to stop by Watermouth Castle (10 minutes) for activities like marble runs, tobogganing and gold panning inspired by children’s stories of fairies and smugglers.
If you don’t fancy cooking after all of that, head south to the market town of Barnstaple (20 minutes) for a meal out; it has shops, supermarkets and restaurants galore.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | 1.7 mi | Sea | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Ilfracombe Hele | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 17.2 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 3.4 mi
Heddon Valley 5.1 mi
Watersmeet 10.5 mi
Holnicote Estate 20.4 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 25.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ARLINGTON COURT 3.4 mi
Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 3.6 mi
YOULSTON PARK 4.6 mi
Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 5.2 mi
Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 5.2 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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- Does Old Mill Cottages have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Mill Cottages dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old Mill Cottages? When on holiday, kids often have one question ready: “What next?” There are many answers you could give at this location in Exmoor. Beach days, yes, but also quad-biking (10 minutes’ drive) … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Mill Cottages?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Mill Cottages? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.