Golden Coast Leisure Park

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A bird's eye view of the leisure park, overlooking Woolacombe Sands
The outdoor swimming pool
Electric pitches
The pool from the top of the waterslide

  • Family-friendly north Devon holiday park with lots of activities
  • Under two miles from Woolacombe; Combe Martin 15 minutes
  • Surf machines, bungee trampoline, climbing wall, bowling and sauna
Join the thousands of sheep that flock to Woolacombe for the annual ovine hairdressing championships, with a trip to the green and pleasant gardens of the Golden Coast Leisure Park. Visitors have access to masses of activities on site, from the pumped up (cycling, tennis, water flumes, four indoor and outdoor swimming pools), to the more leisurely (bowling, fishing, pitch and putt, sauna and solarium). Although there’s no shortage of mod cons, the site retains an old-school charm, not least thanks to its Old Mill Inn, which has been keeping people fed and watered since the seventeenth century. In the evenings, guests can chill out and enjoy the valley views, grab a pint in the sports bar, or enjoy entertainment including game shows, family discos, tribute bands, comedians and illusionists. 'Messy mayhem' is promised at the various kids’ clubs for all age groups, and the little sprouts should have a fine time on the bungee trampoline and climbing wall; parents can confirm that their offspring actually do walk on water as they take to the inflatable human hamster balls in the pool, or show off their board skills on the Wavesurfer artificial surf machine. For a pit stop, try creating a family heirloom over a cuppa at the ceramic-painting café.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 77
Motorhome pitches 77
Open now
Opens 30 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/05 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 30 Mar to

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

79% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

What customers say

This holiday park is highly recommended for families, offering abundant activities, entertainment, and clean facilities including pools and showers. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. Touring pitches are spacious with essential amenities, although some mention gravel surfaces and occasional dust. Issues noted include booking system complexities for popular activities and the swimming pool, and some dated facilities requiring updates. The park's location near the beach is also a significant draw.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great for kids! Friendly and helpful

Overall

8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Amenities clean toilets showers allowed la later check out no extra charge lots to do for kids close to beach definitely recommend with children entertainment in evening really good for kids hand out certificates games etc definitely be back! Touring first time with caravan easy space to park and manoeuvre enjoyed every minute!

Disliked Bookings for swimming and other free activities all booked even when looking a week before and not holiday season early July 45 minutes sessions WiFi is extra and signal for data not good

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Would not recommend at all. So unorganised.

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1 out of 10
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1
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1
Facilities / Activities
1
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1
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No rating
Cleanliness
1
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1

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nothing…

Disliked We didn’t even get a pitch. Turned up at 7 (it states that you can check in until 8) reception was closed. No staff anywhere in sight, spent over half an hour sat in the van on hold for them to tell us to just go downstairs to the bowling alley where we were greeted by a young lad who probably shouldn’t be left on his own without some training. They didn’t even have our booking, after looking at the same sheet for quite some time he gave us someone else’s pitch, when I asked where the pitch was he said it’s out there and pointed… not much help at all on a large site. We’d booked a gravel touring pitch so this is what we were looking for, we couldn’t find it. Went back and tried to find someone who might’ve known what they were doing which proved difficult. The only person who tried to help us was the security guard in the bar! Unfortunately he didn’t know where to go either but we appreciated his efforts. The night guard then turned up but by this time we had spent over an hour trying to just check in and it had ruined all of our plans for the night. Very very unhappy, would not recommend at all. Awaiting a call from a “manager” to sort it all out as we ended up having to turn around and go back home which luckily was only 40 minutes away. Who leaves a site like this manned with staff who have no idea what they are doing?! What a waste of time, effort, money and an evening off of work!

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Brilliant 👏

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
5

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked We booked a camp 🏕 pitch for 4 days but the men's shower block was not open so Jill at the reception gave us a 2 bedroom house for free to use for 4 days. Thank you

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Highly recommended

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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No rating
Lee W. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Amazing place and amazing Staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall nice short break away for 2 night,

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3 out of 10
Location
3
Value for money
2
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
6
Child friendliness
4
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
3
Jodie S. 1 review

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice site, shop was great, lots for the kids to do.

Disliked I was really disappointed in the old Mill went there for food on the Saturday night paid over £100 for food to have are meal come out cold to put sent back to get a second meal then could and not even offered anything back.

parts were a little outdated and could do with updating.
not all water slides were working.

shame there no grass pitches for motor homes or even half and half.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site for families

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
10

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely greeting at reception, plenty of activities
Touring pitches serviced with water and electric, grey waste drain
Good value for money shop on site
Old mill pub is excellent
Nearby cycle track to Ifracombe

Disliked A little disappointed to where we were pitched as noisy ground next to us and nearest ladies toilets were closed, there were plenty of vacant spaces in the other touring area that they could have offeredto us to make it a much more pleasant stay

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great for a short visit

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked friendly & helpful reception staff - close parking to pitches, costa coffee in the creations cafe, well stocked spar shop. plenty of facilities - decent value food. older kids enjoyed the park areas. had no problems with signal but you could purchase wifi for £5pd

Disliked booking system for every single thing was annoying, we didn’t visit during peak season so it wasn’t particularly busy. some areas awkward to access with a buggy, lack of basic crayons and paper to keep little ones amused while older ones did their thing. lack of park facilities for toddlers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, very good value for money…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
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Mark T. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Clean toilets, hot showers, lots to do onsite, spar shop very reasonable prices, light on pitch,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campsite great facilities will come…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
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10
Customer service
10
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No rating
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10
Wifi
6

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice campsite great facilities will come again

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Great site, very good value for money and will certainly return.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
No rating

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very friendly staff, good size pitch with water, grey waste and electricity all included. Considering the price this is greta value for money.
The outdoor pool was heated and to a good temperature unlike most others we have stayed at.
The prices at the bar and shop seemed to be very reasonable which was a surprise.
Toilets/showers although a little tired were
Very clean and well respected.
The clientele onsite was also an improvement on others sites.

Disliked Despite the site being very quiet we’re still only allowed in the outdoor pool for a hour before the life guards asked you to leave.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis Waterslide 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

D. of E. 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 Luxury Remote location 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Golden Coast Leisure Park

Station Road

Woolacombe

Devon

England

EX34 7HW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.17274°N
4.17277°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 mi Methodist Church
4.5 mi Opposite George Hotel
4.5 mi George Hotel
Rail
8.3 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
12.6 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.7 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3.7 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
8.3 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
8.4 mi Instow 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

Venture out and you’ll find loads to see and do in this part of North Devon. Clamber down the steep cobbledy streets to the fishing boats at the fourteenth-century quay in Clovelly (50 minutes' drive), or pay a visit to Barnstaple Pannier Market (25 minutes) to browse the local foodstuffs, arts and crafts, and antiques. Watermouth Castle (15 minutes) has dungeon labyrinths and a gnome land (anyone who thinks this sounds like the stuff of nightmares will be pacified by the dreamy views…). Nature lovers might enjoy an outing to the wilderness of Exmoor National Park to spot wild deer and ponies, choosing spots like the ruggedly gorgeous Valley of Rocks (35 minutes) for wild goats and fossil hunting. For other days out, the kids can come face-to-leg with scarily lifelike dinosaurs and go swimming with sea lions at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (15 minutes), or just get spaced out by the rides at The Milky Way Adventure Park (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Woolacombe Village 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 15.9 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.4 mi

Heddon Valley 11 mi

Watersmeet 16.5 mi

Lundy 21.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 26.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 0.8 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 1.4 mi

Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 1.7 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 1.7 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 1.7 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 Golden Coast Leisure Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Golden Coast Leisure Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Golden Coast Leisure Park? Venture out and you’ll find loads to see and do in this part of North Devon. Clamber down the steep cobbledy streets to the fishing boats at the fourteenth-century quay in Clovelly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Golden Coast Leisure Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Golden Coast Leisure Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.