South Dean Camping

View prices & book 9.7 186 reviews
Cliff path
Cliff path
Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers
Sink area
View from the footpath nearby
View of the campsite from the costal path.
Coastal footpath
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Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers

  • 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.

Site type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens May 21
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 21 to

Pitch types & availability

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 186 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Beautiful location! Amazing facilities. Highly recommend…

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Flurina S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location! Amazing facilities. Highly recommend

Lovely chilled site, great views and location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely chilled site, great views and location

Disliked Be prepared for the elements, quite exposed

Well run campsite with great facilities and spectacular views! Highly recommended for…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Well run campsite with great facilities and spectacular views!
Highly recommended for someone wanting to get close to nature!

Disliked Just one group of young people drinking and being rowdy into the night held it back from from being the perfect camping experience.

Amazing views !!!!! Really lovely relaxed & peaceful campsite. Fantastic clean facilities & wonderful…

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Joy B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Amazing views !!!!!
Really lovely relaxed & peaceful campsite.
Fantastic clean facilities & wonderful hot showers. Certainly a place to visit again.

Quite campsite with sea view pitch’s. Friendly couple that runs it. Nice…

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Martin W.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Quite campsite with sea view pitch’s. Friendly couple that runs it. Nice coastal walk near by.

Loved the sea view and the friendly welcome! Great facilities!…

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Levi K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved the sea view and the friendly welcome! Great facilities!

Disliked That I didn't book for longer!

lovely

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philippa c.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Tranquil, with some isolated areas and coastal beauty. Plenty of space to feel private. Facilities basica but extremely clean.

Disliked Price on higher side

An absolutely fabulous campsite

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ann d.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked stunning location
relaxed attitude
lovely hosts
no pitches - park where you like
fires allowed
great facilities
lovely owners
dog friendly
huge sense of space

Disliked It would be great if the directions told you to avoid the very steep corner up to the site. My friend damaged her van on that corner. There was no sign on the road to the site and our Sat Navs sent us both down the hill to that nasty corner.

Quite a bit of rubbish left by other campers. Small bits of plastic wrapping etc. Concerned that rubbish will end up in the sea.

Great site, clean facilities and amazing views.…

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Yolandi B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, clean facilities and amazing views.

Disliked Bit of wind, but that can't be helped ;-)

Great views and easy access to the coast path. Lovely day circular…

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Alex C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views and easy access to the coast path. Lovely day circular walk to Woody bay via the pub. Clean and well maintained facilities. Lovely campsite!

Disliked No signal but that is just the countryside! And a nice excuse to have no interruptions from the outside world!

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 6.4 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Lynmouth 8.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 10.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 12.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 18.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $64.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.