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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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £95
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Reviews
93% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, clean campsite with friendly and helpful owners. It's ideally located for visiting Clovelly and the coast path. Facilities are generally well-maintained and clean, including showers requiring a small fee. A handy 24-hour honesty shop is available. Some guests noted road noise. Issues with soft ground after heavy rain were managed by offering alternatives.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Fantastic little homely site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Fantastic little campsite, everything perfect and spotlessly clean, owner on hand with clear information on the area. Will definitely recommend and will be back again to visit when in the area.
We even purchased some free range eggs to bring back.
Disliked On leaving the site, the entrance gate had lots of high overhanging branches which damaged my top light on the drivers corner.
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Perfect site for one night whilst visiting Clovelly.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We booked a non electric pitch and I’d say our pitch was probably the best. We were next to the chickens and had plenty of space to park up without feeling crowded.
The Retreat was easy to find and the board at the entrance was great when checking in… perfect for flexibility when arriving. The toilets were clean and smelt fresh. We didn’t use the showers but it was great to have that option. The washing up area was great and the water was suitable for drinking which was a god send with it being such a warm weekend.
We found a great track on our walk to Clovelly which was about 30-40 mins with a dog.
Disliked For those that wouldn’t appreciate an early wake up call from a Cockerel, being parked next to the chickens wouldn’t be ideal. Also, you could hear a lot of road traffic in the non electric field but you soon got use to it.
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The owners were absolutely lovely, very…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The owners were absolutely lovely, very welcoming, made an effort to come and say hello whenever they were passing. Toilets were clean. There were a few swings that kept the children entertained for hours, along with they loved going to visit the chickens. Most importantly the pitches were a great size with plenty of space for a good set up and children to play never felt too close to the neighbours. Over the weekend they had a pizza evening which we didn’t take part in this time but definitely a lovely touch to save cooking and a great atmosphere. Overall one of the best campsites we have stayed in. Thank you for having us and being very welcoming!
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Good site for short stopover
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site for a short stopover. Good facilities.
Disliked Road was a bit noisy but didn't stop us sleeping.
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Friendly and an honesty shop…
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly and an honesty shop
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Excellent site with clean facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice large level pitches clean and well presented facilities ideal location host very helpful and polite and full of knowledge nothing was too much trouble
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Owners are such wonderful people! The…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Owners are such wonderful people!
The 24hr shop saved us in a storm where we couldn't move our car.
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Great site, good facilities and a lovely couple
Electric grass pitch
Liked Roey’s is a lovely little camp site, ideal for visiting beautiful Clovelly, but the weather had its wicked way.
It soaked the ground before we got there, so we got stuck (easily resolved)
The wind and the rain hammered us relentlessly all night, only to wake to sunshine!!
Disliked The English weather can make or break a holiday and it definitely tried it’s hardest on this occasion
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Anonymous 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!
Anonymous 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
Features
Dogs allowed
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Roey's Retreat? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.