Watermouth Valley Camping Park

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Such a perfect spot.
Such a perfect spot.
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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 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.

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Tent sites 125
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Open now
Opens 30 April
Please note
  • There is no access to Broadsands beach due to a landslide. Reception opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 8.30am-5pm Friday and Saturday: 8.30am-6pm

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English

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9.6

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome sea views, direct coast path access. Staff are friendly, facilities are clean, and grub's good value. Sites are roomy but some are sloped. Bar, games room, and play areas are hits. Mostly chill, but some noise from elsewhere or the road crops up. Beach access can be tricky after slips.

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 Andrew R. 1 review

Open plan unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sloping)

Liked Amazing site, well thought out site.
Our 2nd visit there in 3 years.
Lovrly surrounding countryside and fab beaches👍👍👍👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing 10/10

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 Susie S. 1 review

Valley powered grass site

Liked The most incredible sunsets and stargazing and views. Friendliest staff and really good shower facilities and toilets.
Couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be returning. Even the food was divine - definitely try the baked goods and curry night with the DJ was a night I won’t forget. Thanks again to everyone who made our stay so special!

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Great for family's…

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Victoria R. 1 review

Valley unpowered grass site

Liked Great for family's

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was great. Pitches laid out…

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 Dan P. 1 review

Ocean View (Restricted View) unpowered grass site

Liked Site was great. Pitches laid out well. Staff friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with great facilities…

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Matt M. 1 review

Hiker unpowered grass tent site (no cars)

Liked Lovely campsite with great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, very clean.

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Anonymous

Open plan unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sloping)

Liked Location.

Disliked Nothing

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A must visit for anyone wanting a great relaxing break.

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Anonymous

Valley powered grass site

Liked Good sized pitches and very well kept, wash rooms and toilets very clean and tidy.
Lovely food and great little bar, pub right next door for the Thursday no food on site.
The staff in all departments are wonderful. Well deserved of their award of second best campsite. (In my opinion should be first best)

Disliked Dogs

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Our favourite place in the UK, that always feels like home.

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 Anna B. 2 reviews

Open plan unpowered grass campervan or tent site (sloping)

Liked Watermouth is incredible and it’s our second stay this summer. There is no place like it. The breathtaking Views, friendly owners, pizza night with delicious mojitos, dog paddock with friendly dogs playing, gorgeous local beaches and more. We watched porpoises swimming past, whilst cooking breakfast at our tent this morning. We explored coves and bays yesterday in crystal clear water. We watched the eclipse on Wednesday with a view of the harbour and the beautiful campsite in the dusky light. And then were lucky to see some of the meteor showers. Walking through the campsite in the dark, to the sound of muted chatter, children’s laughter, and the sight of fairy lights, and smells of dinner cooking - there is something so special about this place. It attracts chilled and happy people that are just so friendly and considerate. We will keep coming back year after year. There is no place like it! We love Watermouth!

Disliked Leaving! We would stay forever if we could

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 Louise A. 1 review

Valley unpowered grass site

Liked friendly and helpful staff, on site bar, clean facilities. Excellent

Disliked Road noise but that cant be helped!

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We will return!

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Anonymous

Valley powered grass site

Liked Fabulous clean facilities, with excellent food on site!
Can’t fault anything!
Loved having a hot chocolate from the shop in the morning, as it was cold waiting fur the sun to pop over the brow of the hill.

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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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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.

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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?
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    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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