Braunton Sands Campsite

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Overlooking saunton beach, five minutes' drive from campsite
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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.

Site type

Tent sites 29
RV sites 29
Open now
Opens July 3
Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 3 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 81 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, friendly campsite near Braunton, shops, and beaches. Owner Alan is praised for being helpful and welcoming. Facilities are clean and generally sufficient, with some recent shower upgrades. Spacious, flat pitches. Cricket club is a popular spot. Minor points on sink location/toilet numbers at peak times, but highly recommended for a peaceful, convenient stay.

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Excellent friendly site in a great location.

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 Sandra E. 4 reviews

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location, easy walk/cycle to centre of Braunton with pubs, restaurants, shops, etc plus buses to nearby towns. We had a very warm welcome and the site was very friendly. Lovely atmosphere, very relaxing. Large flat pitches. Pop up drinks vans some days/nights.

Disliked Nothing

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Great host and great location. Very quiet campsite.

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 Diane P. 15 reviews

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Great host, made us very welcome from the start, very helpful and informative. Great location, just a few minutes walk to town to the shops, bars and coffee shops. Also handy for catching the bus to explore Croyde bay and Barnstaple. Enjoyed watching the cricket games next to the campsite.

Disliked The site would benefit from having washing up sinks in a better location than inside the toilet cubicles, there is space for outside washing up sinks which would have been better.

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Nice big pitches, with clear markings. Very…

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Laura S. 15 reviews

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice big pitches, with clear markings.
Very friendly owners, couldn’t help you enough.
Very close to coffee shops, shops, pubs etc.
Lovely quiet site.
Great little stop-off for a couple of nights on our way to Cornwall.

Disliked Not a dislike but a bit confusing, how there was a urinal next to the kettle/washing-up area and the second washing-up sink was in the same cubicle as the toilet.
Only 2 toilets (there was also 2 portaloos) but meant at busy times you could be waiting to use the facilities.

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Host Facilities Location All fantastic.…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Host
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All fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hey Anonymous one
Thank you for leaving a review 😀
Don't be shy we are all friends here - see you next time
James and Jane x

Quiet, good facilities, decent pitch size,…

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Linzi B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Quiet, good facilities, decent pitch size, friendly owners, nice added extras of cocktail bar, coffee bar and scone lady! Great location too.

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From the manager: Hi Linzi
Thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you guys enjoyed your stay with us at Braunton Sands 😀
Hope to see you both again soon

Very friendly and helpful manager, Very…

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 Jenny S. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very friendly and helpful manager,
Very clean services

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jenny
Thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you and Josh both enjoyed your stay with us at Braunton Sands 😀
Hope to see you again soon

I'm almost tempted not to review…

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Rowan C. 8 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked I'm almost tempted not to review this gem of a campsite to keep it a secret! Nicely placed on the edge of Braunton next to the village cricket club, it's a small family-run community-orientated pop-up that's big on heart. The personal touches just really make it - the owners checking in on you, the visiting cocktail bar and Devon scone stall, the kettle and washing up stuff in the kitchen area - it really feels like a special place to stay. The amenities are great, and the site is quiet at night. Perfect for families.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Hi Row
Thank you so much guys for leaving a review and am delighted the family all enjoyed their stay with us at Braunton Sands 😀
Hope to see you guys again soon

A fantastic campsite located within a…

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Fiona M. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked A fantastic campsite located within a short walk of Braunton Village. Large and spacious pitches, great facilities that are clean and well presented, and really lovely peaceful surroundings. James (owner) on site was just great. He was super helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding area.

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From the manager: Hi Fiona
Thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us at Braunton Sands 😀
Hope to see you again soon

Amazing little campsite.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked This is a perfect little campsite. The owners are really friendly & helpful, even offering us their mallet as we forgot ours.

The toilets & showers were always clean as was the site.

It’s a great location as it’s only a short walk away from a selection of pubs & restaurants. There are also some lovely walks on its doorstep too.

We will definitely be returning and highly recommend.

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From the manager: Hey guys thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you both enjoyed your stay with us at Braunron Sands 😀
Hope to see you again soon

Such a lovely little campsite -…

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Kaz D. 1 review

Powered grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Such a lovely little campsite - super friendly family who run it, a fantastic location (close to the beach, village and coffee shops!), really relaxed, quiet and felt super safe on my own with a child too. Toilets were clean, showers were nicely hot and the pitches were a great size. Thank you, we can't wait to come back :) The bonus was the scone stall who showed up on Saturday night - that was great :) we also enjoyed fresh coffee and banana bread at the Heartbreak Hotel coffee a short walk away from the site, opening at 7.30am so great for morning coffee

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Kaz
Thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you guys enjoyed your stay with us at Braunton Sands 😀
Hope to see you again soon

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 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 Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Braunton Sands Campsite? From $94.15 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.