Willow Valley Camping Park

View prices & book 9.5 220 reviews
Middle and Higher Willow
Bell tent on a wooden deck
Cosy lodge surrounded by trees and plants
Spacious pitches throughout the site

  • Family-friendly site on spectacular Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast
  • Less than two miles from the beaches and surf spots of Bude
  • Seven acres of scenic countryside for walks and dog walking
Pack those hiking boots, make sure cameras are fully charged and snag yourself a stay at Willow Valley Camping Park, a family-friendly site in the Cornish village of Bush, five minutes’ drive from the coastal town of Bude – you’ll most definitely want to put those legs to good use. The site is on the stunning Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast, with sandy beaches to stroll along, cliff walks to follow and plenty of spectacular treats to stumble on during travels, like the clifftop village of Clovelly, where cars are banned and donkeys are the main mode of transport. The fab long-distance South West Coast Path passes through Bude too, so lengthier rambles are within easy reach. There’s a fair share of exploration to do on site too if a day at base appeals: seven acres of walks to wander (and dog walks as well, so bring pooch along), and a spacious adventure play park for the kids if they need a bit of distraction or grownups need a chance to unwind. A small on-site shop will keep moods up during high season, taking the stress out of packing by stocking the basic essentials and giving little sugar bursts as needed (check out the selection of treats to get that all-essential fix). For more substantial fare, Bude has plenty of options for local eats.

Site type

Rent a tent 8
Caravans for hire 1
Tent pitches 19
Touring caravan pitches 18
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6
Motorhome pitches 18
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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9
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9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

A grand, friendly spot, well-kept too! Lovely clean facilities, loads of space, and great hosts. Folks loved the peace and being near Bude. Amenities were brilliant for most, though a bit of road noise and some dated bits or muddy pitches on rainy days were noted. Most would definitely go back!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved this campsite on the outskirts of Bude. Will definitely be returning.…

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Katie S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Loved this campsite on the outskirts of Bude. Will definitely be returning. It is small, well kept, clean and tidy. The staff are very friendly and helpful. By about 9.30, everything had gone quiet, which was great - no parties/lots of noise at night. We loved being able to leave the car at the site and walk into Bude via the public footpaths.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really superb little site, incredibly friendly staff, great location.

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Suzi C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked A fabulous and friendly welcome, spacious pitches. Lovely little shop and handy vending machine. Freezer available to use which was really useful. We loved that the site isn’t too big. It’s really clean and obviously well looked after. Close to fabulous beaches. We had an absolutely fantastic weekend and I’m sure we’ll be back!

Disliked Nothing at all!

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Friendly staff

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Anna K.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Nice, clean pitches. Clean toilet and shower.

Disliked No playground for children like on page on pitch up

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The accommodation the area the hot tub.The hosts were so friendly and…

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Susanne L.

2 bedroom lodge (hot tub)

Liked The accommodation the area the hot tub.The hosts were so friendly and helpful.We had the best time.Would definitely recommend.

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Well maintained grounds, clean facilities with a friendly face to greet us!…

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Sophie C.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Well maintained grounds, clean facilities with a friendly face to greet us! Great stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

The lady that booked me in on arrival was very pleasant and friendly.

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Phil M.

Bell tent

Liked Lovely bell tent, very well equipped with Everything i needed.
Nice location with a fabulous view.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with great facilities and very friendly and helpful staff

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked All the facilities and how much space we got. We also loved how peaceful the sight was and how well kept everything was!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was amazing the showers the washing up facilities the water was…

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Charlotte J.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Everything was amazing the showers the washing up facilities the water was hot to wash the dishes a hairdryer for 20p a coffee machine in the shop at £1 a coffee the location is great the pitches where a great size swings near pitches for the kids so you can keep a eye on them.lovely owners John and becky r great so welcoming and friendly.the Park is so clean and tidy.

Disliked Nothing we where happy

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Great well placed site , no complaints from us 👍

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Tim M.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Great site , well layed out , level pitches , friendly staff , good clean facilities , dog friendly with poo bins and dedicated field to exercise them

Disliked Very close to A35 so quite noisy for campers close to road , we were fine though

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Proper little gem of a site. Would definitely recommend

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Terri T.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely clean site. Very friendly and welcoming check in. Meticulously maintained. Spotless toilets and showers. Dog and wetsuit washing facilities. Pot washing facilities. Vending machine for cold drinks. Lovely park for children. Came to Cornwall for a week staying at various different sites. This was the best.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Willow Valley Camping Park

Dyehouse

Bush

Bude

Cornwall

England

EX23 9LB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.84415°N
4.50917°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 km The Strand
28.8 km Nelson Road
28.9 km Bideford Quay
Rail
38.2 km Okehampton Rail Station
39.1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
40.3 km Sampford Courtenay Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Bideford Ferry Landing
32.3 km Appledore Ferry Landing
32.5 km Instow 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

Start any stay here with an immediate jaunt into Bude – there’ll be something here for everyone. There are splashing times to be had on the town’s Widemouth, Crooklets and Summerleaze surf beaches (all about 10 minutes’ drive from base) and with a few hours of coasteering, paddleboarding or swimming in the sheltered sea pool. Anyone who prefers to stay on dry land can visit the heritage centre in Bude Castle or pass by the town’s oldest house, Quay Cottage. Keep one foot in homes of the past by tripping around stately piles and seeing how the one percenters of yore lived hereabouts: within 45 minutes of base, wandering the halls and rooms of Hartland Abbey, Pencarrow House and the Lawrence House Museum comes highly recommended. The stunning cliffside ruins of Tintagel Castle (believed to be the place where legendary King Arthur was conceived) and the pretty RHS Garden Rosemoor are within 40 minutes for easy scenic strolls and explores. There’s plenty to keep kids entertained too: The Milky Way, The Big Sheep amusement park and trips on the Launceston Steam Railway are within half an hour. If longer car rides aren’t a problem, Crealy Adventure Park, Exmoor Zoo, the Blue Reef Aquarium and the fab Eden Project are a little over an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crooklets 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Summerleaze 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Northcott Mouth 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sandymouth 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Widemouth Sand 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 26.4 km

RHS Garden Rosemoor 28.3 km

Rock Beach 44 km

National Trust

Lawrence House 25.1 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 26.4 km

Lydford Gorge 36 km

Lundy 37.2 km

Finch Foundry 42.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 1.2 km

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 1.3 km

Bude to Sandymouth 3.2 km

Bude - Canal and Coast 3.2 km

Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 3.3 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Willow Valley Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Willow Valley Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Willow Valley Camping Park? Start any stay here with an immediate jaunt into Bude – there’ll be something here for everyone. There are splashing times to be had on the town’s Widemouth, Crooklets and Summerleaze surf … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Willow Valley Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Willow Valley Camping Park? From €28.83 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.