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Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

10 4 reviews

Dogs just love the off lead secure field in devon

Field for off-lead dog walks with views of exmoor

Devon banks line the road leading to site

Adults-only site on the edge of Exmoor National Park
Dark sky reserve and top spot for stargazing
Dog-friendly site with designated off-lead areas and agility kit

Switch off from the outside world at Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park in north Devon, where guests follow a quiet country laneway to an adults-only site with fully peaceful vibes. Devon Banks is less than a mile from the outer edge of Exmoor National Park and its network of walks and trails. Those more comfy getting about on two wheels are also well served around here, as Cycle Route 3 – from Bristol to Land’s End, should you fancy it – passes a mile from the site. The site is quiet and secluded, but no need to fret about being cut off from civilisation – it’s a five-minute drive or 30-minute walk from the small village of Challacombe, where you can stock up on essentials or have a bite at the bar-restaurant. If you don’t fancy the trip to Challacombe, embrace outdoor cooking instead: Exmoor National Park is a dark sky reserve, so tuck into a burger straight from the barbecue while gazing up at the stars. Devon Banks is dog-friendly too, so feel free to bring your best buddy along for the trip. Fido will have plenty of time to burn off some energy in the three-acre off-lead dog field, which has some basic agility kit and logs to jump. A professional agility area is also available for those with skills, and there's also a sole-use field you can hire for dogs with poor recall (charge applies for these last two). Dog gardens are permitted too if you'd rather set up your own space.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park

Kipscombe

Bratton Fleming

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.14003°N
-3.89513°W

Route directions

Access must be from the A399 only, due to narrow lane. Do not approach up Kipscombe Hill from the B3358. Instead, follow the B road to A399 and head south. When on the site's lane, please follow the caravan signs to our site and drive through the site gate on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach

13.2 km Bus Station

14.2 km The Square

14.3 km The Square

Rail

13.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station

16.5 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

17.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

17 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

22.4 km Instow Ferry Landing

22.8 km Appledore Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Exmoor National Park is a prime spot for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it has more to offer than ways to stretch your legs: the park is crammed with pretty villages, historic ruins and native wildlife. History buffs can explore Dunster Castle, a 45-minute drive from Devon Banks, or Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, 20 minutes from the site. Those searching for something a little more active should head to Combe Martin, a seaside village on the northern edge of Exmoor, 20 minutes from the site: hire kayaks to explore the Devon coastline, or take a guided kayak tour of the Combe Martin bay with local experts – don’t forget to watch out for dolphins… In the village of Lynton, 25 minutes from Devon Banks, throw yourself back in time with a short trip on the Lynton and Barnstaple Steam Railway or put your feet up in the small luxury cinema. Top off your trip by unwinding from all of this activity with some pampering treatments at Challacombe's Home Place Farmhouse Spa, less than five minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Lynmouth	11.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combe Martin	12.5 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Ilfracombe Hele	16.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach	18 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porlock Weir	20.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27.7 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.2 km

Heddon Valley 8.8 km

Watersmeet 11.3 km

Holnicote Estate 24.3 km

Dunster Working Watermill 31.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ARLINGTON COURT 6.5 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 8.7 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 8.7 km

YOULSTON PARK 9 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 9.1 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very clean owners made you welcome brilliant definitely come back

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Gary H. Aug 2022

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: Very peaceful and quiet out of the way if you like that sort of thing

Disliked: Nothing to disliked

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing to stay at our touring site. It was a pleasure to meet you. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and found our site peaceful, we do try to make our site as a relaxing place to stay, a place to unwind from general life. It seems that's why many book with us. Please do stop by again soon.

A small and beautiful site with stunning views and lovely owners.

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Anonymous July 2022

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: This is a really beautiful site with lovely owners. If you're after a quiet weekend with stunning views, we definitely recommend it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It was lovely to meet you both. We are delighted that you found our touring site a relaxing place to stay. We are very lucky to have the most amazing views all around and on a clear night the stars put on a real show. please do stop by again and thank you for recommending us.

Great location, adults only, dog friendly

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Karen W. July 2022

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: Adults only, very dog friendly. Lovely exercise field for dogs with a few pieces of agility equipment. Nice and quiet. They only use every other pitch, so plenty of space between them. Good location for exploring Exmoor and the coast. Pitches were lovely and level.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it. We are so pleased that you and your dog enjoyed the time here. Peace and quiet is what we love and we know our guests like too. We are in the best location, rural yet just 20 minutes drive to the coast, towns and just a 5 minutes drive and you're on Exmoor. We look forward to seeing you again so time.

A real gem of a site!

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Julia L. July 2022

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked: I cannot recommend Devon Banks highly enough - it’s a very tranquil site which benefits from being nestled into a beautiful part of the world, on the edge of Exmoor, with lots to do and see.
The hosts, Sarah and Darren went out of their way to make us, and our nervous rescue dog, feel welcomed and relaxed.
The free to use dog exercise field has fencing and is big enough to avoid other walkers, if there happen to be any.
A campers and dog lovers paradise which we will definitely be visiting again and recommending to our friends.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are absolutely delighted that you all enjoyed your stay. We love where we live and love sharing it with like minded people. We are always happy to accommodate those with dogs that are slightly nervous as we know they have normally had a bad start in life. Your dog has found a new loving home with owners who understand what they require. You're are always welcome here. Thank you for sharing with your friends.

Frequently asked questions

Does Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park? Exmoor National Park is a prime spot for avid walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, but it has more to offer than ways to stretch your legs: the park is crammed with pretty villages, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Devon Banks Caravan and Camping Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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