Watermouth Valley Camping Park

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  • Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
  • A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
  • On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Everyone in… it’s time for a beach break on the edge of Exmoor National Park. From Watermouth Valley Camping Park, a five-minute walk will get you to Watermouth Bay, where there’s fabulous rock fishing and spectacular coastal walks. That’s not all, believe it or not. The Victorian town of Ilfracombe is 10 minutes’ drive away and surfing beaches such as Woolacombe beach (25 minutes’ drive) and Croyde beach (35 minutes) are also within driving distance. Further on, characterful Lynton and Lynmouth (half an hour) can be found too. Of course, the site is right on the South West Coast Path around North Devon, so it’s a very wise base for hiking fans (just pick up a map of the local area from the site’s shop). What about Watermouth Valley Camping Park itself? Well, the family-run, dog-friendly site has sea views and a sheltered valley where guests can relax and take in the scenery. There’s a children’s adventure playground for kids to let off steam, a handy on-site shop and a modern, clean amenities block with hot showers and electric points for hair dryers, straighteners and razors. The site gets very popular with families during the school summer holidays (May through to September), but at other times, it’s quiet and peaceful and attracts couples and solo travellers.

Site type

Tent sites 125
Travel trailer sites 125
RV sites 125
Open now
Opens April 30
Please note
  • Reception opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 8.30am-5pm Friday and Saturday: 8.30am-6pm

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Apr 30 to

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10
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10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite has amazing ocean views, roomy sites and a chill vibe. Guests loved the clean facilities, welcoming staff and great food/drinks. It's super for families with lots of play areas. Though the location is great for exploring, some mentioned road noise and the tough walk to Broadsands Beach. Highly recommended!

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We liked the campsite, having a very good pub within walking distance.

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8 out of 10
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8
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8
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7
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8
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No rating
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7
Wifi
9
Lou G. 2 reviews

Valley primitive grass campsite

Liked The size of the pitch in the valley was very generous in size and very nicely separated by hedges.
Having a very good pub within walking distance was a nice treat.
The facilities seemed very spread out, you will expect a walk from any pitch.

Disliked The toilet block in the entrance opposite reception seemed well used and could do with being kept tidier/cleaner. As it is the first impression guest get.
Also glad we didn’t stay in the top field for camping as the facilities didn’t look good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best sites we've visited

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10 out of 10
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9
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9
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9
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Mark H. 1 review

Valley primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly welcome. Excellent facilities. Stunning scenery. Great VFM. Peaceful location

Disliked Difficult to get level.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, great location.

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10 out of 10
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10
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Valley powered grass campsite

Liked Great welcome, good facilities. Owners so helpful and kept the site to a very high standard.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very friendly family campsite, clean…

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10 out of 10
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10
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Andy N. 1 review

Valley primitive grass campsite

Liked A very friendly family campsite, clean facilities, bar and social area was nice. Food available onsite with themed evenings. Prices for food and drinks very reasonable. There was a pub (Sawmills) not far from the campsite.
The campsite was set out in pitch’s of a reasonable size. I had opted for a valley pitch with out electricity which was suitable for me. Other camper vans did have pitches with electric supply.
Coastal path on the door step which I did make the most of. You are not far from the Watermouth Castle which I did visit on my own. However I did enjoy my time there. If you have young children they would enjoy it so a great time for the family. All in all my experience was good, I wanted a nice relaxing time and that is what I got. So thank you.

Disliked No dislikes to mention

Recommend to friends Visit again

Outstanding.

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10 out of 10
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Mark C. 1 review

Valley powered grass campsite

Liked Place is so lovely. The bathroom facilities are spotless. Great atmosphere with the football.

Disliked Can’t get the dates I want to return.

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From the manager: Email me with your dates Mark, you never know I might have something up my sleeve - Nick

Scenic setting, facilities and friendly staff.…

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Anonymous

Open plan primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (sloping)

Liked Scenic setting, facilities and friendly staff. Great walks on your doorstep.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely return - brilliant site

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Valley powered grass campsite

Liked Great sea/woodland views around campsite, relaxed atmosphere, cute bar, delicious takeaway available most nights, outdoor seating with tv, well maintained clean facilities, plenty of warm showers with self contained cubicles, local towns walkable (quite hilly/overgrown this time of year) spacious secluded pitches, well stocked shop, helpful staff, bus stop outside, lovely nearby harbour with cafe serving the best Devon cream tea. Outdoor games room and badminton free to use. Large dog field with vast sea views and beautiful sunsets. Woolacombe definitely worth a visit.

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Big pitch good showers, bit to…

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9 out of 10
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9
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Anonymous

Valley powered grass campsite

Liked Big pitch good showers, bit to hot, ever so clean. Nice there is food six times a week. Nice people, great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

shame the road is so noisy as the rest of the campsite is outstanding

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7 out of 10
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9
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Mark F. 1 review

Valley primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything the campsite had to offer. Bar, food, shop, facilities, toilets, showers. The site is fantastic but it had one downside. The road adjacent.

Disliked The road adjacent the campsite is very loud.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to spend your holiday/break

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10 out of 10
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5

Valley powered grass campsite

Liked Loved it from the start, me having to make amendments several times for different reasons.
The campsite was very proactive, sometimes within minutes, no more than a few hours. Always polite and accommodating.
The campsite was beautiful, we decided to have a pitch facing the sea, beautiful
Everything from the moment we arrived was fantastic
Toliets & shower was spotless warm and inviting
Amenities were great
Added specials, like the bar on wheels was pretty
Prices very reasonable
Food outstanding, did not need to eat out.
Pizza tasty
Curry prefect
Mexican lovely
Staff friendly and very accommodating
Cannot praise the place enough
Stayed a week and it was a lovely week
Catered for children , nice play area
Great place for walkers

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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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 Local produce Off licence 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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Watermouth Valley Camping Park

Watermouth

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9SJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.21243°N
4.06555°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 km Methodist Church
13.4 km Opposite George Hotel
13.4 km George Hotel
Rail
15.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
22 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
24.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3.2 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
19.7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
19.7 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
43.4 km Swansea 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

Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers might want to slide on over to Saunton Sands (half an hour), while those seeking scenic clifftop hikes will get on well with the Valley of Rocks’ (35 minutes) wild goats and sea views. Take off on a fishing trip or a sea safari from Ilfracombe Harbour (10 minutes). Lundy Island is one of the most popular tour spots for such boat trips. There’s a working lifeboat station in the harbour too if that sort of stuff entertains you. Once you’ve checked out the lifeboats, turn back time a little with a trip to Arlington Court (20 minutes), a National Trust site with a Regency house and a carriage museum. Or perhaps all the way back to the time of dinosaurs? Kids are likely to love the life-sized dino models at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) and its zoo and fossil museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 2 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 2.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 4.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 10.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 30.4 km

National Waterfront Museum 45.7 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9.4 km

Heddon Valley 9.5 km

Watersmeet 18.5 km

Holnicote Estate 35 km

Lundy 42 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 2.9 km

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 7.3 km

ARLINGTON COURT 9.4 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 9.7 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 9.7 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Hiker primitive grass tent campsite (no cars)
  • 17% off

    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 2026-09-07
Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitch
Open plan primitive grass campervan or tent campsite (sloping)
  • 17% off

    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 2026-09-07
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Valley primitive grass campsite
  • 17% off

    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 2026-09-07
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Valley powered grass campsite
  • 17% off

    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 2026-09-07

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Watermouth Valley Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Watermouth Valley Camping Park? Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Watermouth Valley Camping Park? From $31.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.