Fairlinch Camping

View prices & book 9.1 67 reviews
Hillside views
Hillside views
Sunset
Amazing views
Plenty of space for all campers, we never squeeze tents next to each other
Site reception
The subtle toilet and shower blocks ensure the beautiful view is not obstructed
Washing facilities
Toilet and shower facilities
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Sunset
Amazing views
Plenty of space for all campers, we never squeeze tents next to each other

  • On a working farm in the north Devon countryside
  • A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands
  • Free hot showers and well-kept amenities
A five-minute drive to Saunton Sands... then back for lashings of free hot water under the shower and settling down on your chosen pitch to spark up a campfire under the north Devon sky... the peeps at Branton's Fairlinch Camping reckon they do a 'classic camping experience' here, and they're surely, definitely, right. Set on a working farm in north Devon coastal countryside, Fairlinch has its camping in an open field that's actively farmed throughout the year and left unmarked so that guests can pick their own pitch (take your time; there are some splendid views). It's a friendly place where the team is always on hand to answer questions or dispense info for guests to get the most out of their hol whatever their tastes (beaches, most likely). The amenities – powerful electric showers and strong flush toilets – are cleanly kept and there's also ice pack freezing or mobile charging if you need it. And – of course – both campfires and barbecues are allowed.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 19 July
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. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 19 Jul to

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 67 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand value, big views, pitches anywhere on this basic but spacious site. Short spin to Saunton & Croyde. Peaceful spot. Showers & loos decent, if a bit basic. Staff grand. Washing-up area & grass could be better.

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Lovely stay, fantastic views, great location. Easy, no fuss. Check in up…

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rachael i.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely stay, fantastic views, great location. Easy, no fuss.
Check in up to 9:30pm and checkout 4pm so no rushing around.
Toilets and hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small friendly basic site with all you need. Would def stay again.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Choice of pitches
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Sockets for phone recharge
5 mins drive from beach

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spacious and peaceful campsite.

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Natalie C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Size of pitches and space, toilets and showers and easy access to water. Location.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spacious site with clean facilities.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great views on a lovely quiet site. Very spacious with ability to pick your own pitch and be with other groups if you wanted to. Showers were warm and clean.

Disliked A way to dry hands after washing them when using the toilet would be helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay for Saunton surfing nearby

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Jacob D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great easy set up and nice site with showers and clean toilets

Disliked Nothing :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views everything you want, no frills. Job done, will be back…

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Jake D.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great views everything you want, no frills. Job done, will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space. Great location.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loads of space. Great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Clean, lots of space, great showers and clean loos.

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Sacha V.

Non-electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Clean & tidy, friendly reception & friendly guy on a quad. Lots of space. Great free showers and clean toilets with loo roll. Brilliant.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, but pleasant enough campsite

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Jacob L.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The field offers nice views, has bats swooping overhead and was more than half empty (which may or may not be a positive). The showers were hot and free. I got a friendly greeting from young Eva on arrival - despite the lateness of the hour.

Disliked For what you're getting, the cost is high. The showers and toilets are in container units and are a bit rough. Presumably because the bins were at the entrance, there was a rubbish heap near the loos that had overspilled/been scattered by the wind/been scavenged by animals. The rough-mown grass poses a threat to tent floors and inflatable sleeping mats that one expects with wild camping - a full-price campsite should probably do a bit better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location with plenty of space to pitch, basic but functional facilities,…

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Jenny B.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet location with plenty of space to pitch, basic but functional facilities, would definitely use again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fairlinch Camping

Saunton Road

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1LE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.11243°N
4.18295°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.6 km George Hotel
1.6 km Opposite George Hotel
3.9 km Camp Gates
Rail
9.4 km Barnstaple Rail Station
15.4 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
19 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6.5 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
10.5 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

To the beach first, natch: the four magnif sandy surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe are all under 15 minutes' drive from Fairlinch Camping, and surf schools are around close by too if you haven't yet dipped a toe in the foam. The two closest villages to Fairlinch are Braunton and Croyde, both with a good choice of shops, pubs and restaurants, and both on the South West Coast Path for hikes among more magnif scenery. More hikes as well as bike rides are at the nearby Tarka Trail, the 180-mile route taken by the eponymous otter; if you're picking it up at Braunton, the 31-mile section between between Braunton and Meeth is level and car-free so should suit all cycling sorts.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 2.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 4.4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 4.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 7.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 19.1 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 14.5 km

Heddon Valley 21.2 km

Watersmeet 29.4 km

Lundy 34 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 1.7 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 2.6 km

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 3.6 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 4.5 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 4.6 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 Fairlinch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Fairlinch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Fairlinch Camping? To the beach first, natch: the four magnif sandy surfing beaches of Saunton Sands, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Ilfracombe are all under 15 minutes' drive from Fairlinch Camping, and surf schools are around … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Fairlinch Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Fairlinch Camping? From €32.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.