Atlantic Camping
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- Family site within walking distance of Bude and surfing beaches
- Around half an hour's walk to a deli, bakery, cafés, pubs and tapas
- Couples also welcome; seashell craft studio on site
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 06/01 and 09/01.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Some amenities may be restricted according to demand at the beginning and end of the season; this includes the on-site shop. The site has facilities for biodegradable toilet chemicals, but unfortunately not for blue chemicals.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
61% would recommend this campground to a friend
59% would stay here again
What customers say
Atlantic Camping has clean, private pitches near Bude, with friendly staff. However, facilities are basic, some finding them unclean, lacking privacy, or hot water. Some noted sloping pitches and traffic noise.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
I wouldn’t if I was you!
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Liked I’m struggling…
Disliked The sloping pitches, the dirty toilets and showers, the position of the campsite to Bude (a horrible and dangerous walk on a busy road), the early closure of reception, the bin men arriving at 07:41am, our wake up call…
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From the manager: We’re disappointed to read this review, especially as many of the claims are inaccurate and unfair.
You arrived by bicycle with a small tent for one night stay and were allocated Pitch 10 — which is completely flat. The grounds at Atlantic Camping are gently sloping overall, accommodating you and your small tent on pitch 10 had no issues.
The toilets and showers are basic but cleaned several times daily, and many guests comment positively on their cleanliness. Your suggestion is seen as wilful and exaggerated.
Your description of the walk into Bude as “dangerous” is simply untrue. There is a dedicated footpath and pavement the entire way into town and the beaches. At no point are guests expected to walk on a busy road.
Regarding the bins: they are emptied once a week by an external contractor (Biffa), who services many locations across the area. The collection time is outside our control, but necessary for site cleanliness and hygiene.
Finally, our reception hours are clearly advertised in advance, and we remain available for assistance outside of those hours if needed.
We are always open to constructive feedback, but this review does not reflect the experience you actually had and misrepresents several key aspects of the site.
Ease of pitching up, facilities were great, quiet after 10pm, friendly and…
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Liked Ease of pitching up, facilities were great, quiet after 10pm, friendly and close to the beach. We will return.
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We would stay here again.
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Liked Lovely looking site. The pitches are well kept and offer a nice level of privacy. Really close to Bude so beaches and town accessible.
Disliked Only complaint I have is that the lights in the toilets only stay on for about 10 seconds at a time. Trying to do what you need to do whilst simultaneously waving your arms like a lunatic to avoid sitting in the dark is not easy!
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The site on the whole was lovely. Beautiful shrubs & plants. Walkable…
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Liked The site on the whole was lovely. Beautiful shrubs & plants. Walkable distance to bude shortcut via the campsite footpath & through the industrial park. Or the park & ride just across the road. Summer season only.Would be good to make improvements on the toilets/showers.
Disliked The showers & toilets are very basic. Plywood with galvanised roof. Gaps around doors. No hand drying, blowers or paper towels. Could do with improvement to bring it in keeping with the rest of the site. It would make such a difference. We stayed just the 1 night as we were passing through. On arrival we were told by the man in reception we were not allowed to empty our toilet cassette on our stay as we were only booked for 1 night & that they had to make some money! Not shown a map of the site on arrival. Just told our pitch number & left to find it.
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Small rustic site in peaceful location
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Liked Great location just off A39. Good sized pitch with planted areas between each pitch for good privacy. Very peaceful site. Nicely landscaped. EHU and water easily accessible.
Disliked Toilet and shower cabins need a bit of TLC. The door bolts are really rusty and hard to close. There are big gaps around some of the doors that make it possible to see into the cabins while you're in there. The toilet flushing buttons are broken on several of the toilets making them hard to flush. The level of cleanliness could be improved - quite dirty floors in some of the toilets, foliage growing in from the outside under the walls, lots of cobwebs.
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The best one we have stayed in, in Bude. Will be definitely back.
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Liked The pitch size. The grounds are well looked after. Easy walk into Bude.
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Enjoyable stay
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Liked Fantastic staff and stunning pitch views
Disliked Although we enjoyed our stay, I wouldn't want to be here when it's really busy. It would feel quite a tight squeeze, and there didn't seem to be enough toilets and showers if the site was fully booked. There are walks directly from the site, but it's an extremely long walk to the beach.
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Lovely well maintained site, good sized pitches, 20min walk to town.
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Liked Location, friendly staff, tidy camp site.
Disliked Showers were a bit untidy, rough floors, broken hooks, no shelving, lock bolts difficult to operate, no mirrors.
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Shade, secluded pitches and proximity to Bude.…
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Liked Shade, secluded pitches and proximity to Bude.
Disliked Toilet and shower block a little basic.
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The site was all we needed for a couple of nights away.
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Liked Peaceful, pretty little site. Well kept pitch’s. Hot showers. All we needed for a couple of nights away.
Disliked There was a little confusion when we arrived. Took a few calls on the phone to check-in as there was nobody in reception. Older chap answered the phone and commented that we’d arrived a bit late. I did put between 7 and 8pm in the suggested arrival time and it was only 7:45 pm. Tried to overcharge for our awning until I showed them the price on the website. Given a pitch that someone was already in. The facilities could do with a little TLC.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Atlantic Camping
Atlantic Farm
Atlantic Highway (A39)
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9FG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.81735°N
4.52495°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerleaze | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Sandymouth | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 14.6 mi
RHS Garden Rosemoor 19 mi
Rock Beach 25.5 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 28.7 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 14.3 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.6 mi
Lydford Gorge 21.8 mi
Lundy 24.7 mi
Cotehele 25.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Marhamchurch - Widemouth Nature Ramble 0.9 mi
Marhamchurch - Bude - Canal Heritage 0.9 mi
Bude - Canal and Nature Reserve 1.1 mi
Bude - Canal and Coast 1.1 mi
Battle of Stratton, 1643 1.3 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Atlantic Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Atlantic Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Atlantic Camping? The beaches of Bude are rightly famed for their golden sands, clean water and surfing breaks: get along to Summerleaze and Crooklets within Bude for surf, and to the National Trust-managed Sandymouth … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Atlantic Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Reception closes at 6pm however the warden will be able to check you in up to 9pm (please call while on your way). Strictly no arrivals after this time.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Atlantic Camping? From $26.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.