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Motorhome or campervan pitchTent pitch - not allowedTouring caravan pitches - not allowed

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

From £30 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
One Campervan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8m width × 8m depth

Calculated area: 64m²

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.
Car parking by pitch/unit
Firepit
Picnic table

Other restrictions

Extras

Travelling solo? (1 max) price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability

Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From £30
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Tarka Trail Camping

View prices & book 9.4 120 reviews
Nice and flat pitches
The amenity block is kept fastidiously clean
Bike racks are provided
Electric motorhome pitch

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything you will need on a wonderful site

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Mary F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Wow wow wow!

It was our first trip in our caravan and as a local to Barnstaple we picked this campsite because we have dogs and were familiar to Instow beach and it was very local. We were blown away with this camping site amenities were spotless and just a stone throw from the Tarka trail and even a bar on site! Everything was absolutely brilliant and even though it’s only up the road we will be booking again! 5⭐️

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location and site

Overall 8/10

Location
10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Sinead C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Great pitches
Great location
Ease of access to the beautiful Tarka Trail

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site, with good access and clean facilities.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Carol S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Views were lovely easy access to Tarka trail on site. Toilet block nice a clean. Site very quite. Really liked having a picnic table on our pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Shower block immaculate. Clean tidy area.…

Overall 10/10

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adrian h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Shower block immaculate. Clean tidy area.

Disliked: Unable to choose pitch as was put next to a person who decided to get up at 04:00 and was very inconsiderate making lots of noise. He was in a tent like us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet, well kept site with a fantastic shower/toilet block. Direct access…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Teresa B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring caravan pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet, well kept site with a fantastic shower/toilet block. Direct access to Tarka trail and the coastal path, we walked for miles, Instow is beautiful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site worth the money with a great view

Overall 8/10

Location
9
Value for money
8
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No rating
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
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9
Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Facilities were clean and tidy, location was perfect tucked away with a gorgeous view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Like the Location, the pitch was nice and big toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring caravan pitch

Liked: Like the Location, the pitch was nice and big toilets and showers was always clean and plenty of hot water. The staff was very friendly and always there to help you find your way around.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site in a perfect position

Overall 10/10

Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Amazing shower block
Beautifully maintained site not too big and very quiet
Right on the Tarka trail so great for cycling also right on the South West Coastal path so good stop-over for walkers
Easy walk to local village with lovely pubs
Lovely views
Lovely owners

Disliked: nothing
This is one of the best sites we have stayed on

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite. We arrived early and there was…

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
7
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Dave S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Clean, tidy and well laid out campsite.
We arrived early and there was a number to ring to check-in as reception was closed. We were given very clear instructions of where to pitch and provided with details for the lock on the gate to access the parka trail.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original…

Overall 8/10

Location
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Value for money
10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Hannah B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: Spotlessly clean facilities and the owner kindly let me move from original pitch to one with a view. Was right next to Tarka Trail so would be perfect for cyclists. Easy to get to as well which is bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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 Wild camping 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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Tarka Trail Camping

Lower Yelland Farm

Yelland

Devon

England

EX31 3EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07206°N
-4.15486°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.3 mi Post Office
1.3 mi New Inn
1.4 mi New Inn
Rail
4 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
6.8 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
9.1 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
1.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Bideford 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

The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so it's fairly flat (excellent news for occasional walkers/cyclists). Bike hire is available at the old station by Fremington Quay (three miles away by road/a mile and a half's walk along the trail), where there's also a café and heritage centre. Wildlife spotters should check out RSPB Isley Marsh (under a mile by foot), where waders galore are drawn to a peaceful saltmarsh. Serious birdwatchers can head out for the day to to Lundy Island: the ferry leaves Bideford (10 minutes' drive) several times a week and takes around two hours. For a day at the beach, head to Instow (a five-minute drive), a sandy riverside spot with sweeping views over the estuary that's popular with sailors and windsurfers. If you fancy taking to the waves, catch the Instow to Appledore Ferry across the Taw. Westward Ho! (15 minutes) is home to another fine beach and is a hub for surfers, kayakers and paddleboarders (with kit for hire) as well as go-karting.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Westward Ho! 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Saunton Sands 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 5.5 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 5.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 8.9 mi

Castle Drogo 30 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi

Heddon Valley 14 mi

Watersmeet 18.6 mi

Lundy 22.9 mi

Finch Foundry 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 0.2 mi

TAPELEY PARK 2.4 mi

Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 3.5 mi

SAUNTON COURT 3.9 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 4.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tarka Trail Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tarka Trail Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tarka Trail Camping? The traffic-free Tarka Trail is a top pick for walks and bike rides around here. The 30-mile section that runs adjacent to the site follows the route of an old railway, so … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tarka Trail Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Tarka Trail Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.