Secret Spot Camping

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New for 2026.. outside looking in.. our chill out extension to our campers shelter
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  • Peaceful site in a private home’s grounds 15 mins’ walk from Braunton
  • A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands beach and 10 from Croyde
  • Well-equipped guest kitchen and lounge area plus a communal firepit
Seek space at Secret Spot Camping, a site on open north Devon farmland 15 minutes’ walk from the pubs and shops of Braunton and five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands beach. Pitches here form part of the grounds of a family home – guests are welcome to wander about and admire the gardens (a lot of effort goes into tending them, as you’ll see from the pics). Clubs and groups are welcome but be aware that the vibe here is very much peaceful rather than party. Facilities on site are centred around the convivial campers’ shelter, a hub full of handy things including a kitchen (with a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster), comfy sofas, sockets for charging gadgets, and a wifi connection. If it’s a fine day, there’s also plenty of outdoor seating scattered around the place and a communal firepit area for campfire chats. Barbecues are welcome too, as long as they’re kept on the bricks provided. With several famed beaches nearby (not just Saunton Sands but also Croyde, 10 minutes’ drive away, and Putsborough within 15 minutes) this is a tiptop location for surfers as well as those who want to chill out; the site owners also manage a surf shop in Croyde, so folk who don’t have their own kit might want to hire or buy down there (with a little discount to aid proceedings).

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens April 2
Please note
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are requested not to pick flowers from the garden or go into any of the site outbuildings. Please note, this site does not accept motorhomes.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 2 to

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What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers spacious, level pitches and boasts beautiful gardens. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, clean facilities, and the communal kitchen/shelter with useful amenities. Its quiet, secluded location is ideal for relaxation, with excellent proximity to local beaches and Braunton. Minor suggestions include adding more hooks in shower areas and improving water pressure.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location, clean facilities, priced well, beautiful gardens to relax in and a fantastic welcome. Couldn’t have asked for more.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked What a great site! Ideal for me as fridges /freezers in the community kitchen and space inside and out to relax.
The gardens are beautiful and it’s lovely to be able to enjoy seating around the pond.
Lots of space even during half term.
My new fav!

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Perfect family campsite for a chilled weekend away with kids and dog!

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Liked Clean facilities including fridges and freezers
Beautiful gardens and large flat pitches with lots of space
Very quiet and relaxed

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Lovely garden areas with shade and…

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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely garden areas with shade and nice seating during a very hot week. 3 flat fields that aren't overcrowded and have varied allocations (dog field, children's field). The vast spaces in fridges is super helpful too. Communal spaces well kitted out and the showers have plenty of room for changing in. Oh and waking up with the sound of waves in the distance was delightful.

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Liked This campsite is very quiet, clean and lovely and flat. The owners don’t cram people in so there is plenty of space.

Disliked Minor things for me, no shelves in the shower room to put wash bag, not much water pressure. Nowhere to wash wetsuits and the water tap was not really accessible to fill up the van.
But nothing to stop us coming back

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Alan H. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peacefulness, large pitches, friendly and organised.

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Fantastic spot.

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Liked Loved it!!!!

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Ian I. 3 reviews

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Liked Fantastic site, friendly staff and very well maintained throughout, the gardens are excellent

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Liked Absolutely brilliant!!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Had everything we wanted and nothing we didn’t need.

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Features

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Secret Spot Camping

Moor Lane Nursery

Saunton Road

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1HG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.10816°N
4.18073°W

Route directions

Turn off the main Saunton Road into Moor Lane. Continue on Moor Lane past the lodges and farm stall until you drive around the sharp right-hand bend. Directly after the bend, turn left up the site's driveway by the dark blue postbox and drive up to the bungalow. The what3words address of this site is racetrack.touches.plums.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km George Hotel
1.4 km Opposite George Hotel
3.5 km Camp Gates
Rail
9.1 km Barnstaple Rail Station
14.9 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
18.6 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6.3 km Instow Ferry Landing
10.1 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

For a break from the waves, have a think about walks on the South West Coast Path (within five minutes’ drive) or bike rides on the Tarka Trail (15 minutes away). Wanders are also to be had around the Braunton Burrows sand dunes, the largest system of its kind in England and around 10 minutes' drive from the park. Tour tunnels instead at Ilfracombe – there’s a network of four carved out of the cliffside by locals back in the 1820s – followed by seawater swims in the nearby tidal pool. This seaside settlement 15 minutes’ drive from Secret Spot Camping also has an aquarium to amble around and is a gateway for wildlife-spotting boat trips. Kids keen to gaze at yet more animals? Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (25 minutes' drive) is the place to go for meets and greets with meerkats and sea lions as well as animatronic prehistoric creatures.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 4.8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 8.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.6 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.4 km

Heddon Valley 21.3 km

Watersmeet 29.4 km

Lundy 34.2 km

Holnicote Estate 44.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SAUNTON COURT 2 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 2.9 km

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 4 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 4.1 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 5 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 Secret Spot Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Secret Spot Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Secret Spot Camping? For a break from the waves, have a think about walks on the South West Coast Path (within five minutes’ drive) or bike rides on the Tarka Trail (15 minutes away). Wanders … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Secret Spot Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Secret Spot Camping? From $131.45 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.