Sandaway Beach Holiday Park

View prices & book 7.6 45 reviews
Separate toddler pool
Separate toddler pool
Outdoor pool
Stunning views from the park
Touring pitch with hook up
Pitches
Steps lead to the private cove
Outdoor heated pool and terrace
Outdoor heated pool and terrace
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Outdoor pool
Stunning views from the park
Touring pitch with hook up

  • Family friendly-site with spectacular views out to sea
  • Private stretch of beach leading to a secluded cove
  • Pool, kids' clubs, soft play and playground
Ever wanted to channel your inner mermaid? Sandaway Beach Holiday Park near Ilfracombe in Devon has a private stretch of beach leading to the secret spot of Mermaids Cove for secluded swims and sunbathes. (If you happen to glimpse a topless mermaid, say the site staff, just look the other way…) The park is placed right on the edge of the ocean on a low cliff, with the rocky foreshore and sand of the private beach a few minutes’ stroll down a purty stepped path. If you’re not scrambling over the rocks to Mermaids Cove, soak up the rays at the sun trap here; just make sure you’re aware of the tide times before you go down. Away from the beach, there’s plenty happening parkwise for those who might get restless just soaking up the sun: Sandaway Beach is a John Fowler Holiday Parks site so is crammed with things to do for merpeople of all sizes – kids’ clubs for little squirts, free heated outdoor pool, indoor soft play area and an outdoor playground alongside pool tables, amusements and an internet café. Guests can also use the facilities at Sandaway Beach’s sister park Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park a few minutes away: this one has its own private beach too (Newberry) and the Sea Spray Club for beachside drinks and dining as well as evening entertainment and more kids’ clubs. Vittles at Sandaway are covered with the pub grub and basket meals at the Smugglers Bar, where there’s also evening entertainment, free wifi and a gape at Exmoor and sea views (kids are welcome in the pub). Golf, fishing, watersports and farm parks are all close to hand nearby.

Site type

Caravans for hire 86
Tent sites 5
Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 6 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 29/03 and 01/11 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 29/03 and 01/11.
  • The grocery shop is open between 29/03 and 01/11.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 6 Mar to

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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

73% would recommend this site to a friend

62% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome views & private cove! Friendly staff, spacious spots near beach/attractions. Pool & entertainment a hit with families. Downsides: dated loos/showers, some cleanliness issues & uneven, unprivate touring pitches.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/07/2026

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Size off pitch was great and…

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 Anthony C. 6 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Size off pitch was great and the cove so private

Disliked It's got a stunning private cove 76 steps down to it felt like 176 back but they have a bench at the top for a rest

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The scenery was spectacular and…

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 Deborha S. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked The scenery was spectacular and staff were very friendly and helpful

Disliked The menu was very disappointing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great 2 night stay

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Clare R. 9 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Great friendly little camp with a lovely swimming pool

Disliked Sloping pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pool and so close to beach…

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 Amy P. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Pool and so close to beach

Disliked Shower block old and dated. Tried to book a tent aswell as our motorhome but showed fully booked... But 3 pitches remained empty the whole of our holiday

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views are amazing

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 heather J. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Entertainment and pool are great

Disliked The bathrooms are horrid

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will come again

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 A1 Cabit T. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Nice pitch club hse dog friendly only thing needed is more than 1 water tap as in motor home u need 2 come of pitch 2 fill up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very chilled out campsite, family friendly…

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 Kayleigh H. 4 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Very chilled out campsite, family friendly with lovely sea views. close to beach and attractions. Life guard at pool was great with the kids :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location

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 Sally M. 8 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked We visit often, great value for money, lovely location. Private beach, lots of steps though.....We never visit in the hight of season, so has never been over busy. Club with entertainment, shop pool ect......Spacious pitches, the beach and town within walking distance and no roads to cross. Quite steep but manageable.

Disliked This is predominantly a static caravan park, but toilets and showers avalible for use. However during our visit new floors being laid. We were not informed of this. So unable to access toilets or showers. The disabled toilet was avalible but no inside door handle!! Once in, you couldn't get out. Hubby got locked in and pulled emergency cord once realised he could not get out. Took 20 mins for someone to come. A bit of a concern. The following day no handle at all on disabled door, while workmen all around refitting toilets?
If you had no personal facilities you would have had a difficult few nights...

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They need to refurbish the toilets and showers.

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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Small and quiet site. Lovely private cove.

Disliked Men's toilets and showers were out of order.

Recommend to friends Visit again

That pitch had plenty of space,…

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 Loyd M. 7 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked That pitch had plenty of space, staff were very welcoming, a well stocked shop, close to the costal path, the showers were hot, could do with a seat in the shower but that’s minor. Had an amazing weekend.

Disliked Not a lot to dislike, just a shame some of the adult guests used the camping green to kick footballs and frisbees which kept hitting the camper, but no fault of the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Sandaway Beach Holiday Park

Nr Berrynarbor

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9ST

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.20651°N
4.04455°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 km Methodist Church
13.7 km Opposite George Hotel
13.7 km George Hotel
Rail
14.8 km Barnstaple Rail Station
21.2 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
23.7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
19.8 km Instow Ferry Landing
19.8 km Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
44.1 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

The fishing village of Combe Martin is around five minutes' stroll, for boat trips, a 13th-century church and another beach: one of six within easy driving distance. Combe Martin also has the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park with over 250 species of wildlife, animatronic dinosaurs, a canyon train ride and swimming with sea lions. Ilfracombe is four miles from Sandaway, with several beaches here and between Ilfracombe and the three-mile stretch at Woolacombe 10 minutes’ drive away. The hand-carved Tunnels beaches are a hoot for exploring the Victorian etiquette of the day and should keep kids amused for hours. Arty sorts visting Ilfracombe should pack paintbox and inspiration: the town has eight art galleries (Damien Hirst owns several properties here and the controversial Hirst statue Verity stands at the harbour entrance). If your art loving is of a more dramatic type, get along to the award-winning Landmark Theatre, aka Madonna’s Bra (you’ll see why when you get there. The kids hopefully will not...)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 0.5 km Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 3.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 12.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 12.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 30 km

National Waterfront Museum 46.1 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8 km

Heddon Valley 8.1 km

Watersmeet 17.1 km

Holnicote Estate 33.5 km

Dunster Working Watermill 41.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 4.3 km

ARLINGTON COURT 8.1 km

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 8.3 km

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 8.3 km

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 8.4 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 Sandaway Beach Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Sandaway Beach Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandaway Beach Holiday Park? The fishing village of Combe Martin is around five minutes' stroll, for boat trips, a 13th-century church and another beach: one of six within easy driving distance. Combe Martin also has the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandaway Beach Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandaway Beach Holiday Park? From $57.58 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.