Watermouth Valley Camping Park

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Such a perfect spot.
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  • Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
  • A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
  • On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Everyone in… it’s time for a beach break on the edge of Exmoor National Park. From Watermouth Valley Camping Park, a five-minute walk will get you to Watermouth Bay, where there’s fabulous rock fishing and spectacular coastal walks. That’s not all, believe it or not. The Victorian town of Ilfracombe is 10 minutes’ drive away and surfing beaches such as Woolacombe beach (25 minutes’ drive) and Croyde beach (35 minutes) are also within driving distance. Further on, characterful Lynton and Lynmouth (half an hour) can be found too. Of course, the site is right on the South West Coast Path around North Devon, so it’s a very wise base for hiking fans (just pick up a map of the local area from the site’s shop). What about Watermouth Valley Camping Park itself? Well, the family-run, dog-friendly site has sea views and a sheltered valley where guests can relax and take in the scenery. There’s a children’s adventure playground for kids to let off steam, a handy on-site shop and a modern, clean amenities block with hot showers and electric points for hair dryers, straighteners and razors. The site gets very popular with families during the school summer holidays (May through to September), but at other times, it’s quiet and peaceful and attracts couples and solo travellers.

Site type

Tent pitches 125
Touring caravan pitches 125
Motorhome pitches 125
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Pitch types & availability

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Vikki L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities
Late check-in
Size of pitch
Safe environment

Disliked Nothing :-)

There was food served on site for a good price and a…

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Nathan B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked There was food served on site for a good price and a menu was provided on arrival.
It is in a pretty location with plenty of walks around.
The showers are the best showers we have had since starting camping. The fact you don’t have to press button or a sensor every 1 minute for the shower and it’s immediate hot water!
Decent sized pitches and site is very clean and tidy.

The place is simply gorgeous. The whole area is very well-kept and…

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Anonymous

Allocated non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (sea view)

Liked The place is simply gorgeous. The whole area is very well-kept and clean. I was very pleased that there is a cafe and a small shop at the reception. I will definitely come back to this place and will recommend it to my friends. My rating is 10 out of 10

Disliked No

Probably the best campsite we've visited it's got everything clean tidy hot…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Probably the best campsite we've visited it's got everything clean tidy hot showers shop, different food every day a bar , big screen TV even a pub right outside the gate bus stop. & the scenery is exceptional stunning , a massive secure dog walking area & it's on the sw costal path small harbour next door. What's not to like all for £ 29 excellent value 5 *****

Disliked Nothing

It's a place I would really recommend everything you need

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pitches are excellent great facilities

Disliked None

Pitch size was good. Site was maintained to a good standard. Very…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Pitch size was good. Site was maintained to a good standard. Very friendly staff.

Excellent touring site!

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Alun L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Size of the pitch and location of facilities. Well maintained throughout. Really friendly and helpful staff.
Different food availability each evening and lovely little bar open at 3pm. Pub at the end of the site opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you don’t want to cook for yourself.
Highly recommended!

Disliked Nothing.

Really great facilities, stunning views and lovely staff.

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Rachel H.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (sea view, sloping)

Liked The site is so well catered for with a food hut every night, clean shower rooms, table tennis, a shop and seperate dog walking field. We pictched up in the sea view area (non allocated) and had a lovely view of the ocean in between the allocated area tents and campers. The site is close to Illfracombe and about a 20 min drive to Woolacombe.

Disliked Broadsands Beach was unfortunately inaccessible due to a landslide. It would have been ideal to have been informed about this before our stay, as one of the main reasons for booking. There is still no where on the booking area that warns of this, so if that is a reason for staying here, do check when it is open! (Estimated September) you can however still get a great view of the bay from a viewpoint above.

Spacious pitch that was level although some pitches needed ramps. Water tap…

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Louise B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch that was level although some pitches needed ramps. Water tap close by, elsan point and bins nearby. Clean toilet and shower block with hot water. Friendly staff. Good location with bus stops close by.

Peaceful, friendly, amazing views helpful staff, spotlessly clean. Highly recommend.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch (sea view, sloping)

Liked Peaceful, friendly, amazing views helpful staff, spotlessly clean. Highly recommend.


Features

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 Local produce Off licence 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Watermouth Valley Camping Park

Watermouth

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9SJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21243°N
4.06555°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Methodist Church
8.3 mi Opposite George Hotel
8.3 mi George Hotel
Rail
9.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
13.7 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
27 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

Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers might want to slide on over to Saunton Sands (half an hour), while those seeking scenic clifftop hikes will get on well with the Valley of Rocks’ (35 minutes) wild goats and sea views. Take off on a fishing trip or a sea safari from Ilfracombe Harbour (10 minutes). Lundy Island is one of the most popular tour spots for such boat trips. There’s a working lifeboat station in the harbour too if that sort of stuff entertains you. Once you’ve checked out the lifeboats, turn back time a little with a trip to Arlington Court (20 minutes), a National Trust site with a Regency house and a carriage museum. Or perhaps all the way back to the time of dinosaurs? Kids are likely to love the life-sized dino models at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) and its zoo and fossil museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 1.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 1.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.9 mi

National Waterfront Museum 28.4 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.8 mi

Heddon Valley 5.9 mi

Watersmeet 11.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 21.8 mi

Lundy 26.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 1.8 mi

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 4.6 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 5.9 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6 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 Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Watermouth Valley Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Watermouth Valley Camping Park? Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Watermouth Valley Camping Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.