Bay View Farm

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  • Award-winning family-run site overlooking the sea at Croyde
  • A 10-minute drive to Saunton Sands; 20 minutes to Ilfracombe
  • A short walk to the beach or village; bus stop outside the farm
Coming to Croyde for some beach time? You'll be in prime position when you stay at Bay View Farm – this long-established family-run site is a few minutes' walk from the village’s splendid sandy beach, with its surf waves and rockpools. And that's not all, because you’ll be able to soak up sea views while you’re on site as well (they’re particularly fabulous at sunset…). This site has been in operation for many happy years, so the team that run it are clearly doing things pretty well – the site has won several awards over the years, and has plenty of guests that come back to their favourite spot year after year. The location is a big draw, of course, with the village’s collection of shops, pubs and places to eat just a short walk away and the beach just down the road. It’s also easy to get out for a walk on the South West Coast Path, and a bus stop just outside the farm means straightforward jaunts by public transport to several other North Devon hotspots. But it's not all about the setting here, because owners Janet and George have put heaps of effort into making sure the facilities are top notch too. Bathroom blocks have plenty of toilets, free hot showers, family rooms and accessible facilities, and there's a launderette and a separate area for washing wetsuits. A large purpose-built play area is well away from any roads, and a small shop opens up at reception in high season. Ice pack freezing and phone charging are available for a small charge, with all proceeds going to local charities.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Tent sites 200
Travel trailer sites 200
RV sites 200
Opens March 12, 2026
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 30 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 12 to

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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 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 low season only

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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

Very large (over 200 sites)

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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Bay View Farm

Croyde

Devon

England

EX33 1PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.12823°N
4.22723°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 km George Hotel
5.2 km Opposite George Hotel
7.4 km Camp Gates
Rail
13 km Barnstaple Rail Station
18.9 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
22.5 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
9.1 km Instow Ferry Landing
12.2 km Ilfracombe 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

Croyde beach is probably best known for its excellent surfing, but there’s plenty more here, including rockpooling, fishing and beach volleyball – as well as plenty of sand for sandcastle building or picnics. And it's far from the only beach around, so you may also like to plan outings to places like Putsborough beach (five minutes' drive), Saunton Sands (10 minutes) or Ilfracombe (20 minutes). You’ll also need to make your way to Ilfracombe if you'd like to take a boat trip to Lundy to see the puffins and seals. The island has some great walking trails too – and of course walkers can also take some lovely seaside strolls along the South West Coast Path back on the mainland. For family days out, this area has plenty to choose from – places like the BIG Sheep and Exmoor Zoo (both 35 minutes) are popular with animal-mad kids, while The Milky Way Adventure Park and North Devon Wake Park (45 minutes) will appeal to the daredevils.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Croyde Bay 0.9 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Saunton Sands 1.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.5 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 17.2 km

Heddon Valley 23 km

Lundy 30.7 km

Watersmeet 31.6 km

Holnicote Estate 47.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 0.4 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.3 km

SAUNTON COURT 1.9 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 4.8 km

Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 5.4 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 Bay View Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Farm? Croyde beach is probably best known for its excellent surfing, but there’s plenty more here, including rockpooling, fishing and beach volleyball – as well as plenty of sand for sandcastle building or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Farm? From $110.74 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.