Braunton Sands Campsite

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Sunset views over the campsite
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Overlooking saunton beach, five minutes' drive from campsite
Woolacombe beach
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  • Family-friendly north Devon site on the outskirts of Braunton village
  • A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands, the nearest beach
  • Views over Taw estuary; several surf beaches and surf schools nearby
This is prime surfing territory on the outskirts of Braunton in north Devon. Braunton Sands Campsite is a flat, family-friendly campsite with good facilities (a toilet block and shower block with hot and cold water) surrounded by open farmland, with fab views to the Taw river estuary and – this is the best news – five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands surfing beach. In fact, there's a massive choice of really popular surfing destinations hereabouts. Woolacombe and Croyde Bay are both top spots, while Lynmouth has more tricky swells (definitely one for the experts). And if you haven’t come equipped to get out on the water, surf boards and wetsuits are available for hire at all the beaches, and there are plenty of surfing schools for novice wave riders looking to up their game. If you’re simply not into surfing, don’t worry – there’s still plenty to do. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, and cyclists (there’s a bike hire place a five-minute walk away) and walkers can access the Tarka Trail in Braunton village, to explore spectacular north Devon countryside. Golfing enthusiasts have a choice of the seaside links at Westward Ho! or two championship courses near Saunton. Braunton itself is a buzzy little village with shops, bars and several cafés where you can refuel over breakfast after catching some early waves – it's about a five-minute walk from the site to the village centre. There’s also a handy supermarket, but for major shopping expeditions, head to the market town of Barnstaple (15 minutes’ drive), where you can also pick up takeaways. There's also a bus stop a short distance from the site, where guests can catch an open-topped bus to beaches.

Campground type

Tent sites 29
RV & Motorhome sites 15
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 July to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, flat campsite with great access to Braunton village & beaches. Alan, the owner, is often praised for being friendly and helpful. Showers/toilets are reported as clean, though some found facilities basic. Overall, a highly recommended spot many plan to revisit.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean toilets, really powerful shower and nice and hot. Let us keep…

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Hannah W.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Clean toilets, really powerful shower and nice and hot. Let us keep our van on site on check out day so we could go to the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: So very pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our beautiful coastline and beaches.

Basic site close to town centre

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Jennie W.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Close to centre of Braunton, friendly owners, level pitches

Disliked Toilets and showers pretty basic and not enough toilets or separate sinks. No option for non electric pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your comments. There are both electric and non electric pitches available to book online.

Great, quiet and friendly site with good local amenities

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Andrew F.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very clean facilities, flat pitches, easy access on foot to the town. 5 minute drive to the beach. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Cricket Club next door, good bar and takeaway pizza - can join as a social member for £5.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind comments they are very much appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully see you all again.

We had a very lovely week and experience

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Craig P.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Alan and his wife was very nice and welcoming.
I got a puncher in my trailer tyre and Alan couldn’t have been more helpful,he lent me his tools and rang round the tyre shops to help me source a new tyre.
The campsite was lovely and clean.
Would recommend this camp site to anybody
Hopefully we will be stopping off there on our travels next year

Disliked There is nothing to dislike about this site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments and pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Great basic camping

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Jenny P.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Flat site , easy access to the South west coast path and good bus links to other parts .
Good hot showers + shower gel .
Washing up facilities good

Disliked Didn't feel very secure at night with no one on site .
Cricketers in full swing are a little unnerving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little site, clean facilities, convenient for the local shops and…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Nice little site, clean facilities, convenient for the local shops and pubs. Croyde beach a 25 minute bus ride.

Disliked Cleaning the toilets and showers at 9am when they are in high demand isn't ideal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

10/10 - great location, clean facilities, friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Loved our stay here. Great location, really well cared for site and spotless facilities. The owner Alan was lovely and gave us lots of local recommendations.

Disliked Nothing - great site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review - makes it all worthwhile. Very much appreciated.

The views, cleanliness, well kept, family friendly, central to the village, football…

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Natalie S.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The views, cleanliness, well kept, family friendly, central to the village, football pitch, very accommodating owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for the kind comments it is much appreciated. Pleased you all enjoyed your stay.

Second time here and as before it was perfect.…

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Mark R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Second time here and as before it was perfect.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind comments it is always a pleasure to see you all. Hope to see you again next year.

We chose a quiet week, after the bank holiday so only three…

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Karen W.

Powered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked We chose a quiet week, after the bank holiday so only three other families there. Facilities are clean and location is perfect for a short walk into the village centre for amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your comments we really appreciate all feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Features

Pop-up campground

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

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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Braunton Sands Campsite

Field Lane

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1ES

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.10587°N
4.16691°W

Route directions

From Saunton Road, left into Field Lane, drive past the cricket club and take first gate on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.5 km George Hotel
0.5 km Opposite George Hotel
2.5 km Camp Gates
Rail
8.1 km Barnstaple Rail Station
14.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
17.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6.2 km Instow Ferry Landing
10 km 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

Away from north Devon’s surfing beaches, Lynmouth (40 minutes’ drive) is packed with cutesy fishing cottages and arty boutiques, and connected by a steep cliffside funicular railway to its smaller twin, Lynton. It’s also well worth checking out harbourside Appledore (35 minutes), known for its ship-building traditions and the North Devon Maritime Museum (a great rainy day option). You’re well placed for day trips around the rocky crags and moorland of Exmoor National Park (30 minutes), or pottering around the narrow streets of pretty, seafront Clovelly (45 minutes). Ilfracombe (15 minutes) is the departure point for boat cruises to spot puffins and seals on Lundy Island, and for big nights out, try out the cosy pubs and indie restaurants in Barnstaple (15 minutes) for size. Travelling with younger kids? Take them to meet farm animals at The Big Sheep (30 minutes), see the model dinos and feed sea lions at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (25 minutes), or let them safely run off energy on Saunton Sands (five minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 4.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 5.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 7.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Westward Ho! 8.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.2 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13.6 km

Heddon Valley 20.6 km

Watersmeet 28.7 km

Lundy 35.2 km

Holnicote Estate 43.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SAUNTON COURT 3 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 3.6 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 3.9 km

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 4.9 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 5.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Braunton Sands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Braunton Sands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Braunton Sands Campsite? Away from north Devon’s surfing beaches, Lynmouth (40 minutes’ drive) is packed with cutesy fishing cottages and arty boutiques, and connected by a steep cliffside funicular railway to its smaller twin, Lynton. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Braunton Sands Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Braunton Sands Campsite? From $103.08 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.