Roey's Retreat
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- Small north Devon site just off the A39, five minutes from Clovelly
- A 15-minute drive to Westward Ho!; 25 minutes to Bude beach
- Play area, shop and firepits on site; weekly social barbecues
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
9/10
58 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 8.9/10
31 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site
Reviews
89% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a friendly, well-maintained campsite with spacious, level pitches. Guests praise the helpful and approachable owners, clean facilities, and the convenient honesty shop. Popular features include the Saturday pizza night and swings for children. While some mention occasional road noise, overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its location and welcoming atmosphere.
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked .
Disliked Entrance is very tight , not good for paintwork, ours is a 6m motorhome. Only grass and so with heavy rain it is not suitable at all.
Was offered a different plot over the phone as noone there, no reception, , literally a field but again not suitable under weather conditions and we would have got stuck. Was told over the phone they would pull us off if stuck . We decided to leave and parked in clovely main car park for free.
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From the manager: Hi Lisa. Im sorry to read your review quite upsetting that you have written what you have. We'd had awful weather that week so had cancelled everyone due to the soft ground. We offered everyone a refund but most people opted to move there booking to another date. As we don't have any hard standing pitches it will look like a field when empty. You opted to still visit us even when we said it was probably not a good idea and yes we did offer to pull you out if you'd had gotten stuck. We did tell you about another campsite down the road with hardstanding so we did try our best.
As above!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Small size with level pitches.
Shop
Eating/social area
Very helpful owner - gave us a lift back to our footpath
Quiet pitch
Clean facilities
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. xxxx
Great place to stay. Everything was…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great place to stay. Everything was excellent. Thank you 😊
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From the manager: Thanks Darren for your review x
A good all round campsite, pitches were well marked out and level.
Electric grass pitch
Liked A lovely small campsite
Honesty Shop
Pizza night (Sat)
Shower and Toilets clean
Very friendly owners
Swings which our grandson took full advantage of.
Disliked Just that little bit of noise from the main road but it wouldn’t stop us returning.
Maybe more showers and toilets.
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From the manager: Hi Amanda so lovely to have met you and your family. Thanks for the great review.
Must try.
Bell tent
Liked Absolutely amazing holiday. 9 nights. No problems. Hosts are delightful. The tent we hired was clean, well maintained, and very spacious with everything needed to ease you through your camping experience. The site very well looked after, with good facilities. The open shop with the honesty box is also a very useful touch. We didn't get to try the pizza night ( hand made and cooked in a traditional stone oven) put on by the hosts, but returned in the evening to notice it was a big sucess with the other guests that did. Highly recommend a stay. Big thanks to the hosts.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi guys. So pleased you enjoyed staying in the bell tent. And a big thank you for the lovely picture you left and the biscuits were delicious Nick is gluten free so I ate them all ........ so pleased you enjoyed the experience of an already set up pitch. Such a lovely family and a real treat to have met you all xxxxx
Would absolutely stay again!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the location of Roey's Retreat, an easy drive down to lovely Clovelly Harbour. Not far from Bude either so an easy trip there for the beach. Lots of space for each pitch and the glamping tent is amazing. My friend stayed in here and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us travelling together to sit on their veranda and light the chimnea.
The toilets were nice and clean, as were the showers which were hot. You put in a pound coin which gives you 5 minutes which was plenty. Hooks on the doors were handy and also a pull down seat.
There were swings for the kids and still plenty of room for them to run around.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to have any of Nick's pizza which was cooked on Saturday night - apparently I missed a treat.
Karen and Nick were on hand should we have needed them, very friendly and approachable.
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From the manager: Aww Wendy thanks for writing a great review. Really enjoyed spending time with you all. Hope to see you again next year xxxx
Highly recommend.
Bell tent
Liked Fantastic site. Karen & Nick very hardworking to make sure your stay is the best.
Attention to detail is clear for a lovely stay. The Bell tent was home from home, again with homely detail, (Rugs, pillows, fridge, lighting, and the boat kitchen area all added up to a very comfortable stay).
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Sharon so pleased you enjoyed staying in the bell tent. Thanks for the great review xxxx
Fantastic site for camping and central…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Fantastic site for camping and central for Bude, Westward Ho or Clovelly.
Facilties clean and tidy, honesty shop really handy and pizzas on a Saturday night were lovely.
Nick and Karen really helpful and always on hand to help, would definitely go back ☺️
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Brilliant.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything. Amazing little campsite. All the staff are super helpful, the site is well maintained and even the resident chickens are happy.
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From the manager: Thank you Kevin for your kind words. xx
Parfait pour visiter Clovelly
Electric grass pitch
Liked Site bien tenu beau gazon
Eau et électricité douche et WC accessibles
Disliked Le long d une route un peu passante mais ça ne nous a pas derangé
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From the manager: Hi Maruerite. Thanks for your review x
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Roey's Retreat
Old Camping Site
Clovelly Cross
Clovelly
Devon
England
EX39 5RP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.9846°N
4.41081°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland Quay | 5.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Westward Ho! | 8.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandymouth | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 11.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 12 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 12.2 mi
Tintagel Castle 26.6 mi
National Trust
Lundy 16.5 mi
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 21.7 mi
Lawrence House 24 mi
Heddon Valley 26.3 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 26.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brownsham – Clovelly – Coast Path – Brownsham 2.2 mi
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 8.1 mi
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 9.2 mi
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 9.8 mi
TAPELEY PARK 11 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 Roey's Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Roey's Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Roey's Retreat? The nearby stretch of coastline has loads going for it, and plenty of variety too. Westward Ho! beach (15 minutes’ drive) is a great spot for a family day out, with a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Roey's Retreat?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. There will be a noticeboard with all the info that you will need to find your pitch.
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