Willow Valley Camping Park

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Middle and Higher Willow
Middle and higher willow
Bell tent on a wooden deck
Cosy lodge surrounded by trees and plants
Spacious pitches throughout the site
Pitches
Cosy lodges with plenty of indoor and outdoor space
Bluebird deck and picnic area
Boskenna exterior
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Bell tent on a wooden deck
Cosy lodge surrounded by trees and plants
Spacious pitches throughout the site

  • Family-friendly site on spectacular Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast
  • Less than two miles from the beaches and surf spots of Bude
  • Seven acres of scenic countryside for walks and dog walking
Pack those hiking boots, make sure cameras are fully charged and snag yourself a stay at Willow Valley Camping Park, a family-friendly site in the Cornish village of Bush, five minutes’ drive from the coastal town of Bude – you’ll most definitely want to put those legs to good use. The site is on the stunning Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast, with sandy beaches to stroll along, cliff walks to follow and plenty of spectacular treats to stumble on during travels, like the clifftop village of Clovelly, where cars are banned and donkeys are the main mode of transport. The fab long-distance South West Coast Path passes through Bude too, so lengthier rambles are within easy reach. There’s a fair share of exploration to do on site too if a day at base appeals: seven acres of walks to wander (and dog walks as well, so bring pooch along), and a spacious adventure play park for the kids if they need a bit of distraction or grownups need a chance to unwind. A small on-site shop will keep moods up during high season, taking the stress out of packing by stocking the basic essentials and giving little sugar bursts as needed (check out the selection of treats to get that all-essential fix). For more substantial fare, Bude has plenty of options for local eats.

Campground type

Rent a tent 8
Caravans for hire 1
Tent sites 19
Caravan sites 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
RV & Motorhome sites 18
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 180 Pitchup.com customers

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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

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Spot on for a clean site, especially the dunny block! Owners are grouse and helpful. Great spot to see Bude. Pitches are top-notch, flat and well-kept. Bonus facilities for dogs and wetsuits. A few whinges about road noise and not enough hard ground, but overall a ripper value and a ripper vibe. Highly recommended.

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Beautiful site with great facilities and…

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 Tony M. 1 review

Bell tent

Liked Beautiful site with great facilities and plenty of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well laid out site. Great grounds.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Well laid out site. Great grounds. Good facilities. Everything though about. Great for young children. Access to fridge/freezer. Lots of water taps.

Disliked When we arrived Toilets & showers were immaculate but then were not cleaned as often as would hope, although they were well maintained. Showers were too hot. All families we spoke to agreed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would defo visit again

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Great size pitches and especially liked the ice cream van coming round once a day, paticularly during the heat wave.

Disliked The only downside was the noise of the traffic from the main road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic little site

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 Shaun L. 7 reviews

Power optional grass site

Liked Showers and facilities we’re amazing

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stayed with my girlfriend and golden…

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Conor M. 1 review

Stamford 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked Stayed with my girlfriend and golden retriever, stay in a cabin. Facilities were great and a good distance from Bude/beaches. Very helpful and friendly staff will definitely be staying again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities beautiful location lovely owners

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Such a lovely welcome from the owners John and Becky so friendly and welcoming we had a great time staying there and our pitch was excellent with a beautiful stream running around the outside of the campsite We will definitely be back The campsite is very clean and immaculate The showers and toilets spotless everything is well maintained

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this beautiful peaceful campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback, the whole team at Willow Valley work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure our guests have an enjoyable time with us.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

The perfect site if you like peace, nature and 11/10 customer service

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 Mark C. 5 reviews

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything!
What a fantastic place! So well cared for by owners who clearly understand the land, camping and people. Beautifully clean and well kept but grounds not so ‘coiffured’ they look unnatural. Fantastic and clean facilities. So many dog waste bins! And Becky and John could not be more kind, accommodating and helpful. Proper little haven - not too big but not too small. Perfection in a campsite for those who love nature. Thanks guys we will be back regularly!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at Willow Valley.

The whole are very proud of the hard work we put in to make sure all our guests have an enjoyable stay with us.

Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Becky and John

A great family friendly site with great owners close to Bude

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Anonymous

Stamford 2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked Lovely lodge, decorated tastefully and had a homely feel. Didn’t feel overlooked.
Owners were really friendly and knowledgeable on the local area and were happy to help.

Disliked Only negative was the hot tub cover needed replacing & patio area could have done with a jet wash but those were minor things that didn’t affect our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very convenient if you are travelling to Bude.

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 Laura L. 3 reviews

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Spacious pitches, little stream by the pitches and small playground for the kids. Clean shower and all campervan facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly atmosphere and not so big…

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dave r. 1 review

Power optional grass site

Liked Friendly atmosphere and not so big that you have to walk miles to the lovely hot showers & toilets nice & clean ,I shall come back one day for another stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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

Type

Medium (26-50 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 Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Willow Valley Camping Park

Dyehouse

Bush

Bude

Cornwall

England

EX23 9LB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84415°N
4.50917°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 km The Strand
28.8 km Nelson Road
28.9 km Bideford Quay
Rail
38.2 km Okehampton Rail Station
39.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
40.3 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Bideford Ferry Landing
32.3 km Appledore Ferry Landing
32.5 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

Start any stay here with an immediate jaunt into Bude – there’ll be something here for everyone. There are splashing times to be had on the town’s Widemouth, Crooklets and Summerleaze surf beaches (all about 10 minutes’ drive from base) and with a few hours of coasteering, paddleboarding or swimming in the sheltered sea pool. Anyone who prefers to stay on dry land can visit the heritage centre in Bude Castle or pass by the town’s oldest house, Quay Cottage. Keep one foot in homes of the past by tripping around stately piles and seeing how the one percenters of yore lived hereabouts: within 45 minutes of base, wandering the halls and rooms of Hartland Abbey, Pencarrow House and the Lawrence House Museum comes highly recommended. The stunning cliffside ruins of Tintagel Castle (believed to be the place where legendary King Arthur was conceived) and the pretty RHS Garden Rosemoor are within 40 minutes for easy scenic strolls and explores. There’s plenty to keep kids entertained too: The Milky Way, The Big Sheep amusement park and trips on the Launceston Steam Railway are within half an hour. If longer car rides aren’t a problem, Crealy Adventure Park, Exmoor Zoo, the Blue Reef Aquarium and the fab Eden Project are a little over an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crooklets 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Summerleaze 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Widemouth Sand 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 26.4 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.3 km

Rock Beach 44 km

National Trust

Lawrence House 25.1 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 26.4 km

Lydford Gorge 36 km

Lundy 37.2 km

Finch Foundry 42.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 1.2 km

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 1.3 km

Bude to Sandymouth 3.2 km

Bude - Canal and Coast 3.2 km

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 3.3 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 Willow Valley Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willow Valley Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Valley Camping Park? Start any stay here with an immediate jaunt into Bude – there’ll be something here for everyone. There are splashing times to be had on the town’s Widemouth, Crooklets and Summerleaze surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Valley Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willow Valley Camping Park? From $43.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.