South Dean Camping

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Cliff path
Cliff path
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Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
View of the campsite from the costal path
Coastal footpath
View from the footpath nearby
Rollo the alpaca eating his hay
View from the site
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Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
View of the campsite from the costal path

  • Dog-friendly rural Devon site near several sandy beaches
  • A half-hour drive to Barnstaple and 25 minutes to Woolacombe
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; footpaths and pubs nearby
Head to this north Devon site to pick your own spacious pitch across 12 acres of land with spectacular views over Exmoor, within 30 minutes’ drive of Barnstaple and 25 minutes of Woolacombe. This is a working farm, so you’ll share views of North Devon’s cliff-carved coastline with a host of farm animals, as well as the occasional wild pony, red deer or bird of prey. Near to sandy coves, woodlands and open moorlands, you'll quite possibly be ooh-ing and ahh-ing all day long. Plus, your dog won’t need to miss out on the countryside sensations either, as they’re welcome on a lead. Pick a plot among the unmarked pitches stretching over 10 acres of land and come prepped with grill recipes because barbecues are allowed on site. There are firepits provided to keep blazes safe and bins to keep the countryside litter-free. Toilets, showers and drinking water facilities are on site, too. Other perks of staying here include a pets corner where you can get your fluffy fix feeding the alpacas or watching the sheep and alpacas doing their thing and a picnic area where you can break up your day with a tasty packed lunch admiring the scenery. You may want to keep an eye out for cheeky peacocks and other wandering wildlife as you follow one of several trails direct from the site suited to bicycles or feet. There's a circular route past beaches, or if sand’s on your mind and you want it fast, it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest sandy coves and surf schools. After all that walking, you won’t want to go hungry either… it’s easy to grab a takeaway here or fill up at several pubs, restaurants and shops in the neighbouring towns, including a Victorian inn within a five-minute drive of the site.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 47
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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Spectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning sea views & direct coastal path access. Top-notch, clean facilities (showers, loos). Relaxed vibe, plenty of space, pick your own pitch. Alpacas a hit! Can get windy, tents sometimes close together, a bit of camper noise. Fire pits to hire.

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Fabulous camping site, the best I…

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Liked Fabulous camping site, the best I have ever experienced with breathtaking views and South west coastal path!

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 JOMESH T. 1 review

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Liked Supeeeeeeeer

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Would happily stay here again !

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Remi A. 2 reviews

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Liked Loved how laid back it was. Didn’t over capacitate so had plenty of room between campers and a brilliant coastal view. The animals were wonderful and free roaming, gave an authentic Devonshire experience and the facilities were excellent!

Disliked Lights in the toilet/shower block as we struggled to shower in the evenings but torch light, but very minor considering how good the facilities were

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Motorcycle friendly

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Rob H. 1 review

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Liked Staff, scenery and facilities

Disliked Nowt

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Perfect views , modern well kept facilities

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William B. 2 reviews

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Liked Amazing views & facilities 💯perfect all round

Disliked Not their fault at all but Sod’s Law the one night we are there and the cocktail lady couldn’t come 😂

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Fabio C. 1 review

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Liked I love it!!!

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Great views…

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 Darren L. 3 reviews

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Liked Great views

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Good facilities, stunning views…

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Matthew C. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Good facilities, stunning views

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Great site. Great location. …

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Marv T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great site. Great location. Lovely owners.

Pity the bar van wasn’t available

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

Just to clarify regarding the Trailer Bar that was situated at the top of the track, she was scheduled to be with us on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Unfortunately, Saturday did have to be cancelled last minute, although she was able to operate as planned on both Friday and Sunday.

All of the food and drink vendors who visit South Dean Camping are independent mobile businesses. While we schedule them to attend, any last-minute cancellations are unfortunately outside of our control.

Thank you for recommending us and we hope to welcome you back again!

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

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

South Dean Camping

Trentishoe

Parracombe

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4QD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21832°N
3.94852°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.3 km Methodist Church
17.3 km Bus Station
19.2 km Garage
Rail
17.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
23.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
24.8 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
24.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
24.9 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
43.6 km Swansea Airport
47 km Cardiff International 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

Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented kayak or paddleboard just off shore. The village is home to the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) too, a zoo and prehistoric park for just as an attractive day out. More coastal spots include the surfing hotspot at Woolacombe Beach (25 minutes), Ilfracombe’s busy harbour (20 minutes) or the Valley of Rocks (20 minutes) for all things coastal walks and dramatic sea views. For a little of the historic, settle in for the funicular railway in the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (20 minutes) or potter around the country house and gardens at Arlington Court (15 minutes). Barnstaple (30 minutes), a gorgeous riverside town, is the go-to place for Tarka Trail bike rides. If it’s a walk you’d rather, Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (40 minutes) has a great loop among the ancient oaks.

Food and drink

  • Hunter's Inn 1.5 km
  • The Sandrock 7.6 km
  • The Oak Room 8 km
  • Number Ten 8 km
  • The Vanilla Pod 8.1 km
  • The Old Bank 8.1 km
  • Coffee Mill 8.3 km

Parks and play

  • Pavilion Stores & Cafe 4.5 km
  • Cobbler's Park 6.4 km
  • Manor Grounds 8.5 km

Family days out

  • Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Visitor attraction 4.7 km
  • Newberry Castle 6.9 km
  • Kids cabin Amusement arcade 8.2 km
  • Arlington Court Visitor attraction 8.4 km
  • Watermouth Castle 8.4 km
  • Lyn Model Railway Visitor attraction 8.5 km

Public transport

  • Fox and Goose 4.5 km
  • Martinhoe Cross 4.9 km
  • Blackmoor Gate 5.2 km
  • Top of Barton Lane 7.5 km
  • Shelter 7.5 km
  • Granville Garage 7.8 km
  • Town Hall 8 km
  • The Studio 8 km
  • Castle Hill Car Park 8.1 km
  • The Sawmill Inn 8.2 km

Beaches

  • Heddon's Mouth 1.9 km
  • Wild Pear beach 5.9 km
  • Combe Martin beach 6.4 km
  • Golden Cove 7.5 km
  • Broadsands 7.7 km

What’s nearby

  • Illfracombe Golf Club 9.7 km

Local services

  • Combe Martin Services Fuel station 5.4 km
  • Combe Martin Health Centre Doctors 5.7 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 6.3 km
  • Barbrook Service Station Fuel station 7.5 km
  • Lynton Health Centre Clinic 7.9 km
  • Lynton Pharmacy 7.9 km

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 33.3 km

National Waterfront Museum 44.2 km

National Trust

Heddon Valley 1.4 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.4 km

Watersmeet 10.4 km

Holnicote Estate 26.9 km

Dunster Working Watermill 35.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 1.6 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 1.6 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 3.6 km

ARLINGTON COURT 8.9 km

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 10 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 South Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Dean Camping? Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Dean Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Dean Camping? From $66.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.