Buttercombe Meadow Campsite
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- Peaceful family-run site in Devon with ancient woodlands and meadows
- A 10-minute drive from Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands
- On-site bar/kitchen serving simple food and drink; communal firepit
Site type
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 31 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
10

Unpowered grass tent site
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
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Unpowered grass tent site (large)
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Lovely, tranquil spot ideal for beach and town exploration. Reviewers praise friendly owners, clean facilities, and extras like games and firepit. On-site pub gets top marks for vibe & service. Charming stream-side setting perfect for families.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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We loved camping here, it is…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked We loved camping here, it is a beautiful and peaceful spot with woodland and a stream but it is easy to get to the coast and local towns. The facilities are clean and very well maintained and there are lots of thoughtful extras such as lawn games, a communal firepit and picnic benches/camping chairs to borrow. The owner was extremely welcoming and helpful and we really appreciated all the recommendations and advice she gave us.
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Great location,fantastic camp site
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked A perfect campsite for families, cleanliness 10* location 10* the owners are welcoming and accommodating,they are friendly and made sure our stay was great! will be returning 100 per cent ,the site is beautiful and calming ,just what I required .
The onsite pub is also very friendly and there customer service was 10* we looked forward to the short walk down to have a chat and an ice cold drink.
I have stayed at many campsites and non have ever came close to this one !!! Thank you to all of you for making our stay great !!!! See you again soon
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Lovely little site with a great feeling
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked We loved our stay at this site! It’s such a sweet little field and area with trees on both sides and a stream. There’s a great swing for kids and the bus is really fun with a ball game and skittles. It’s been really well thought out and although it’s not luxury it feels really lovely. We had a great time here and it’s a great base for exploring the local beaches and towns. We also had a lovely welcome from Tina even when we arrived late.
Disliked Hard to fault.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Bush Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground Pub campgroundNearby 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 nearbyLocation
Buttercombe Meadow Campsite
Ilfracombe
Devon
England
EX34 8NU
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.15631°N
4.13612°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Woolacombe Bay Pizza 5.1 km
- The Captain's Table 5.2 km
- The Boardwalk 5.4 km
- The Angel 5.5 km
- The Riverside 5.6 km
- Settantanove 5.6 km
- Surma Tandoori 5.7 km
- Meraki Pizza Co 5.7 km
- Squires 5.7 km
- Spice Lounge 5.7 km
Groceries
- Tesco Supermarket 5.1 km
- Cawthorne's Foodmarket Supermarket 5.6 km
- Lidl Supermarket 5.8 km
- The Big Apple Off-licence 6 km
- Tesco Supermarket 6.2 km
- Costcutter Supermarket 9.4 km
- Co-op Food Supermarket 9.8 km
Parks and play
- Brook Farm park 4.4 km
- Keypitts Quad Bikes park 4.4 km
- Bicclescombe Park 4.7 km
- Woolacombe Fields park 4.8 km
- Woolacombe Play Area Playground 5 km
- Greenways Play Area Playground 5.3 km
- Greenways Play Area park 5.3 km
- Charles H Cowler Garden park 5.7 km
- Oxford Park play area 5.8 km
- Cobbler's Park 8.9 km
Family days out
- Segway Safari Visitor attraction 4.4 km
- Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 5.1 km
- The Story of Two Villages Visitor attraction 5.3 km
- Sunspot Amusements Amusement arcade 6 km
- Tunnels Beaches Visitor attraction 6.1 km
- Hawker Hunter jet Visitor attraction 6.5 km
- Watermouth Castle 7.9 km
- Remains of a Matilda tank from World War II Visitor attraction 7.9 km
- Kids cabin Amusement arcade 8 km
- Newberry Castle 8.3 km
Public transport
- Orchard Road 3.6 km
- The Nook 4.6 km
- Damage Barton 4.8 km
- Bicclescombe Park Road 5 km
- Parish Church 5 km
- Post Box 5 km
- Georgeham Cross 5.1 km
- The Vicarage 5.2 km
- North Devon resort - heading west 5.3 km
- North Devon resort - east bound 5.3 km
Beaches
- Woolacombe Sands 5.4 km
- Barricane Beach (SSSI) 5.8 km
- Combesgate Beach 5.8 km
- Putsborough Sands 6 km
- Wildersmouth Beach 6.2 km
- Grunta Beach 6.2 km
- Rockham Beach 6.4 km
- Hele Beach 6.6 km
- Hele Beach 6.7 km
- Croyde Beach 7.7 km
What’s nearby
- Willingcott Valley Golf Course 2.3 km
- Mariscos Nightclub 5.1 km
- Bay Hotel Golf Course 5.3 km
- Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club Golf course 5.4 km
- Digz Nightclub 5.9 km
- Larkstone Pitch & Putt Golf course 6.2 km
- Illfracombe Golf Club Golf course 7 km
- Blakewell Fisheries Fishing 8.4 km
- Green Lanes Shopping centre 9.9 km
Local services
- Golden Coast Service Station Fuel station 3.1 km
- Murco Woolacombe Service Station Fuel station 3.7 km
- Texaco Fuel station 3.7 km
- Knowle Garage Fuel station 3.8 km
- Woolacombe Medical Centre Doctors 5 km
- Barton Pharmacy 5.2 km
- Warwick Practice Doctors 5.3 km
- Combe Coastal Practice, Ilfracombe Medical Centre Clinic 5.3 km
- Ilfracombe Tyrrell Hospital 5.4 km
- Scottishpower Charging station 5.6 km
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 23.7 km
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 10.7 km
Heddon Valley 15.9 km
Watersmeet 24.6 km
Lundy 36.8 km
Holnicote Estate 40.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.4 km
Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 3.1 km
Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 5.8 km
Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 5.8 km
Mortehoe NT Coast 5.9 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 Buttercombe Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Buttercombe Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Buttercombe Meadow Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Woolacombe beach (three-mile sandy beach with surfing, kayaking, kitesurfing and other watersports): 10 minutes' drive - Saunton Sands (sandy beach with dunes, surfing and swimming): 10 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Buttercombe Meadow Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Buttercombe Meadow Campsite? From $63.93 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
