Skern Lodge
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Calm site in the grounds of a north Devon outdoor activity centre
- A 15-minute stroll from Appledore; 10 minutes' drive from Westward Ho!
- Estuary views; 10 minutes' drive to the Lundy Island ferry
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including Pool hire, Kayaking, High Ropes, Zipwire. are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Reception is unmanned after 5:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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See nearby bookable sitesCamping pod (eight person)
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.0m width x 6.0m length (9.8ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our sitePrimitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Brilliant location, lovely pods, so chilled out amazing time
Disliked: Not a complaint just maybe more info on the activities and time schedules available
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Camp site in a great location for westward ho and Appledore. My…
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Liked: Camp site in a great location for westward ho and Appledore. My son loved the swimming pool
Disliked: Outside washing up area was dirty and was not cleaned in the 2 days we stayed l.
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Fantastic site with spotless facilities and peaceful setting.
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Liked: The space and facilities.
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Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation in the pods at a really reasonable…
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Liked: Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation in the pods at a really reasonable price for summer holidays - brilliant to have a loo and kettle with tea/coffee provided. Nice quiet location and plenty to do on site and nearby. Kids loved the pool. We didn’t book any of the on site activities this time but there was a lot going on. Showers were some of the best we have used whilst camping!
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Perfect location, great value, high standard of cleanliness in pods.
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Liked: Great value for money. And could just book for the one night which was perfect and you can’t do that in many places. Location was excellent. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Lunch for for the HAF program was delicious. Pods were really comfortable and spacious. Lovely and clean. Brilliant that They have toilets in each one, makes it so much easier with children. Really quiet site. Great space to play and for the child to run around. Check in and check out was very easy and stress free. The pods and beds were very comfortable and loved the touch of tea making facilities. Didn’t ask whether they provide wifi but I found phone signal really good. It had a everything I needed and would love to book the same again for next year.
Disliked: The pool was just a bit colder than expected for a outside heated pool. Young children struggled to get warm so could stay in the pool for long.
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I throughly enjoyed my stay at Stern Lodge. We arrived on a…
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked: I throughly enjoyed my stay at Stern Lodge. We arrived on a Friday and the staff were very friendly and welcoming; we had accidentally left our air pump at home however the staff were very helpful and helped us find a pump to use. The facility’s were all very clean and tidy, overall a lovely place will definitely be back!
Disliked: There was nothing we disliked about are stay
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Great stay in a lovely location.
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Liked: Pod was clean and beds made on arrival. Great having a kettle and tea and coffee supplies. Loved having own toilet in pod. Staff were very friendly and cleaners asked everyday if we needed anything.
Disliked: Not being able to park car near pod. Maybe one less set of bunk beds to make space for a sitting area or small table. Small fridge would be great. Need broom or dust pan and brush to help keep pod floor clean.
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For the price this accommodation was absolutely perfect. Great as had electric…
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Liked: For the price this accommodation was absolutely perfect. Great as had electric sockets (enough for multiple things). Beds were comfy (narrowish) and included decent bedding which was great. Nice ensuite toilet with decent sized sink (no soap, but does have toilet roll). Very warm. Soundproof. Clean and tidy. Includes a kettle and tea and coffee items which is a nice touch. Showers were a very short walk away and were great - clean and powerful. (no soap - byo). Large lawn out the front for kids to play. Short drive to westward ho! for surfing and 20 min walk, or 5 min drive to Appledore - which is lovely. There are activies onsite, but we didn't do any of them. We will definatly be back.
Disliked: There was very little "spare" room in the pods - there was only 3 of use staying in an 8 bed one, so used beds to get clothes out, store bags etc. But would have been a major squash if there was 8 of us (there is no way I would come with 8 people in one pod - would be way too close!). One night it rained and we struggled to sit anywhere to play games. Ideally needs a covered area -just an overhang out the front would have been good. Also if one of the sets of beds were taken out then there would be room to sit with a table. More shelves would have been really great too. Everything had to be stored on beds/on floor/in car. No wifi - not that we expected there to be - but just to be aware if that's an issue for you. You have to park a short distance from the pods - so bring a trolley to transport stuff if you have one. Would have liked to have used the pool, but you can only hire whole things for £40. Good if you have a big group, not if you don't!
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stunning views, pods with electric perfect for travel with teenagers
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Liked: The pods were a good size, clean and shower and toilet facilities modern and clean.
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Excellent site, beautiful views, clean facilities and helpful staff
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Liked: A great location, close to some lovely beaches. It was quiet, clean with good facilities.
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Features
No dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Skern Lodge
Appledore
Bideford
Devon
England
EX39 1NG
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.05385°N
-4.20348°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Westward Ho! | 2.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Saunton Sands | 7.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Croyde Bay | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
Putsborough | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Woolacombe Village | 13.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.2 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 18.5 km
Heddon Valley 26.3 km
Watersmeet 33.8 km
Lundy 34.3 km
Finch Foundry 40.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Northam Burrows - Coast Path - Appledore - Diddywell - Northam Burrows 1.8 km
TAPELEY PARK 2.6 km
ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 4 km
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 7.1 km
SAUNTON COURT 7.2 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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Skern Lodge have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Skern Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Skern Lodge? Where will a short walk get you? Northam Burrows Country Park (10 minutes' walk) is one place – rare plants and animals hide out there – and the North Devon Maritime Museum … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Skern Lodge?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.