Silver View Camping

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Visitor image of the views (added by manager 01 Feb 2023)
Visitor image of their campfire
Photo taken by keith newman
Green open space

  • Peaceful site near Combe Martin, with views over the coast
  • A 15-minute drive from Ilfracombe and Exmoor Zoo
  • On the edge of Exmoor National Park and a mile from the coast path
What an enviable Exmoor location this is for a Devon camping holiday: Silver View Camping is just on the edge of the national park and around five minutes’ drive from the beach at Combe Martin. Pitches, covering two fields, have fine views over the valley and out to sea; on a clear day you’ll get glimpses of Lundy island (which you can also visit on boat trips from Ilfracombe, 15 minutes’ drive away). The setup is all very eco-friendly and relaxed: think of it as being a bit like wild camping but with the added luxury of access to drinking water, compost and flushing toilets, showers and a rubbish/recycling point. Campfires are generally allowed too for that true outdoor evening experience – the team here just ask that you consult with them first if planning a campfire or firepit, and pay attention to safety (raising your firepit off the ground and making sure all the flames are fully extinguished before you leave it). Please buy all of your wood on site. This is a handily located site for all sorts of days out – it’s about a mile from here to the South West Coast Path, and only a tiny bit further to kayak and paddleboard hire at Combe Martin beach (truly the way to explore, say the owners – and you might meet seals or dolphins along the way). There are plenty more walks and activities to be had around Exmoor National Park too, and plenty of ways to keep the kids amused with trips to Exmoor Zoo and the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Campervans can be accommodated but should be no larger than a T4/5/6 long wheel base.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pure peace and tranquility! Lovely big field with amazing views over the beautiful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Pure peace and tranquility! Lovely big field with amazing views over the beautiful countryside and a view of the sea in the distance! Great eco toilets.

Disliked: Not a biggie- cash only for wood and fire pit hire! Will remember cash next year!

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The campsite offers stunning views with beautiful natural surroundings. The facilities are…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Natasha S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The campsite offers stunning views with beautiful natural surroundings. The facilities are clean and well-maintained, making the stay comfortable.

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Amazing view and nice facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: Amazing view, nice facilities with warm water for showers and a washing up station. Cozy little charging hub for devices.

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Clean and tidy site. Super friendly staff and helped me out of…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Clean and tidy site. Super friendly staff and helped me out of a jam after car battery went flat.

Disliked: It’s a heck of a hill to climb up from the town back to site but with a view like Silver View Camping’s you don’t mind so much!

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Helpful staff and very clean

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Abbie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Quiet camping spot in beautiful valley ! So much green and view of the sea too! Hot showers and clean toilets ! Had a great time

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Excellent

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Charles B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: 2nd time staying here, very welcoming, clean and tidy toilets/showers, great as always, will definitely come again next year.

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Excellent views, good location…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Excellent views, good location

Disliked: Most of the campsite is on a slope

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This campsite offers very nice views and it is quiet, relaxing We were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Giles A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: This campsite offers very nice views and it is quiet, relaxing We were particularly impressed by the quality of the firewood basket The showers are very spacious and well insulated which makes them very comfortable The toilets are very clean The owner is attentive and present We had a pleasant bank holiday weekend

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From the manager: Thank you fir your review, glad you enjoyed your stay 😊

Relaxed atmosphere, great views , gates open to come and go ,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Ian M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Relaxed atmosphere, great views , gates open to come and go , will come again

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From the manager: Look forward to seeing you again 😀

Excellent value for money with stunning views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lisa M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked: A back to basics campsite run by genuinely lovely people who made sure I was located in a sheltered area due to an incoming storm on the night of my arrival. They really did care about my stay even though it was only for one night. The campsite site is on a magnificent hillside with incredible views, although it does get a little windy! Showers were hot, clean and the site even had a little hut where there was a freezer and charging points.

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From the manager: So pleased you enjoyed your stay 😊


Features

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

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

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

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Silver View Camping

Knapp Down Farm

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0PG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20377°N
-4.01079°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km Methodist Church
14.3 km Bus Station
15 km Opposite George Hotel
Rail
14.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
20.9 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
23.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
20.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
20.9 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
44.6 km Swansea 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

To the beach? It’s a fine suggestion, as some of north Devon’s top spots are close by. The peaceful stretch of shingle and sand at Combe Martin is your closest option (five minutes’ drive) and a lovely sheltered spot for swimming or paddleboarding. A little further along the coast, stop in at Ilfracombe (15 minutes) for the unusual Tunnels beaches accessed via hand-carved tunnels, or to board boat trips for a sea safari or an outing to Lundy island. There’s an aquarium here too for a handy damp-day activity. Woolacombe (25 minutes) is another good choice for a beach trip, especially if you’re into your surfing. Away from the coast there are plenty of other options for family days out, including Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (five minutes) and Exmoor Zoo (15 minutes) for animal encounters and Watermouth Castle (10 minutes) for rides and kid-friendly attractions. You may also like to see all the old vehicles at Arlington Court & National Trust Carriage Museum, take a ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (both 15 minutes) or pedal bikes along the traffic-free Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Combe Martin 1.9 km Sea Poor Poor Poor Poor
Ilfracombe Hele 6.1 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 8.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lynmouth 13.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Woolacombe Village 14.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 30.3 km

National Waterfront Museum 46.1 km

National Trust

Heddon Valley 5.9 km

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.7 km

Watersmeet 14.8 km

Holnicote Estate 31.2 km

Dunster Working Watermill 39.3 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 6 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6 km

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 6.7 km

ARLINGTON COURT 7 km

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 8.2 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Silver View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Silver View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Silver View Camping? To the beach? It’s a fine suggestion, as some of north Devon’s top spots are close by. The peaceful stretch of shingle and sand at Combe Martin is your closest option (five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Silver View Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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