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Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

From GBP 35 (GBP 35) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 10/10 3 reviews

You will need to bring your own 16-amp commando plug extension cable.

One Roof tent or Campervan or Tent or Camper trailer allowed per site

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

Site size

Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Tent, Camper trailer, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Electric: 16 amp included
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, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 2 max.
Car parking by site/unit
Firepit

Other restrictions

Extras

Dog (2 max) GBP 5 (GBP 5) per night
Extra car (1 max) GBP 10 (GBP 10) per night

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

Availability
Arrive or depart on this date
Your booking From GBP 35 (GBP 35)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Efford Down Campsite

View prices & book 9 99 reviews
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Spectacular cornish coastline
Bude
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Visitor image of the sunset over the site
Spectacular cornish coastline
Bude

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Reviews

9

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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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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot near Bude town and beaches. Clean facilities, peaceful vibe. Basic but good value. Can be sloped, so bring blocks. Highly recommended for convenience and quiet.

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Anonymous

Bell tent

Liked Location - walking distance from beach, cafes, shops and pubs
Even though we could not see the sea you could hear it. A lovely way to fall asleep!
Very peaceful
Lots of space
Clean facilities
Bell tent was lovely

Disliked Toilets are very small!! I couldn’t go in with my child to assist with toileting.
Quite a steep hill so finding a flat spot to pitch a tent could be challenging if busy. We had a bell tent so didn’t have to worry

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious, peaceful, well-kept site with great facilities and views!

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Sophie M.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Spacious, quiet, great showers and toilets, beautiful scenery, well kept, convenient location - really lovely!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very expensive for a site with basic facilities.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location for Bude

Disliked No chemical toilet disposal. No level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can't recommend enough. Lovely field and wonderful showers.

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Marcella D.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Wonderful hot shower. So pleasantly surprised as it said the campsite was basic but the shower was fab, lovely unit and hot. Perfect.

The positioning of this campsite is ACE. Short walk into town and beach which in the summer months is insane as it's a faff to park and drive around Bude. You save lots on parking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed campsite just round the…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely relaxed campsite just round the corner from the best bit of Bude. Very friendly and supportive even though there is no permanent reception.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location was perfect Quiet Decent quality showers…

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Wayne B.

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The location was perfect
Quiet
Decent quality showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent highly recommend

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly welcome, not too big, dogs welcome. Fire pits available to hire. Lights out 11pm policy.
Fantastic location for access to town and coast path. Recommend The Electric bakery and The Bank tapas bar.
Good showers and toilet block kept clean every day but lets face it only as good as the current campers treat it.

Disliked Nothing. Its camping with no extra frills .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Robyn was super helpful, checking in with everyone daily.

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Annabel W.

Bell tent

Liked Perfect campsite, 5 mins walk from Bude town. The bell tent was fab and I’d like to book it was next year!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice little site and only…

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Ian R.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Really nice little site and only walking distance into town and beach. Well recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the view and the field…

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JAMES H.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved the view and the field was tidy.also has the best location to bude. Old school camping with no thrills and fire pits.

Disliked Disliked the toilets and showers. Only has hot water in the morning and everything is tired. This site is definitely more suitable for vans.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

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 Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Efford Down Campsite

Vicarage Road

Bude

Cornwall

England

EX23 8LJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.82588°N
4.54941°W

Route directions

As you travel from Bude towards Widemouth Bay, you will pass the Brendon Pub on your right-hand side. Immediately after the row of houses that are to the left of the Bendon Pub, there is a secret entrance lane. While driving down the leafy entrance lane, please drive very carefully and slowly. Please do not drive through the stone pillar driveway next to the property.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 km The Strand
32.2 km Nelson Road
32.4 km Bideford Quay
Rail
40.4 km Okehampton Rail Station
41.6 km Gunnislake Rail Station
42.5 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
Ferry
32.4 km Bideford Ferry Landing
35.8 km Appledore Ferry Landing
36 km 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

Around Bude, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. This pleasant resort has half a dozen different beaches to explore, with sandy spots, secluded coves, rockpools and the saltwater Bude Sea Pool to try out. Just out of town, you can escape the hustle and bustle at Widemouth Bay (five minutes' drive), or for a peaceful few hours of sport you could make a day of it at Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club (five minutes), where visitors are welcome. The South West Coast Path (five minutes' walk from base) has ample hiking opportunities for serious walkers (and less serious ones who fancy a shorter jaunt to some of north Cornwall's less accessible beaches). Good public transport services run along much of the route, making it possible to loop back to base in Bude by bus rather than walking the long way home. For families, this part of Cornwall has Tintagel Castle (35 minutes) with its connections to King Arthur; the village of Tintagel also has caves and a toy museum to keep the kids occupied. Alternatively, take them for a go on the rides, slides and flumes at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Summerleaze 0.6 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 1.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Widemouth Sand 3.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandymouth 3.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 23 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 31.7 km

Rock Beach 40.6 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 46 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 23.1 km

Lawrence House 24.7 km

Lydford Gorge 37.1 km

Lundy 38.4 km

Cotehele 43.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 0.2 km

Bude - Canal and Coast 0.2 km

Bude to Sandymouth 0.7 km

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 2.4 km

Battle of Stratton, 1643 2.4 km

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 Efford Down Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Efford Down Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Efford Down Campsite? Around Bude, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. This pleasant resort has half a dozen different beaches to explore, with sandy spots, secluded coves, rockpools and the saltwater Bude … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Efford Down Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Efford Down Campsite? From $55.78 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.