Hele Valley Holiday Park

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  • Well-maintained north Devon park just outside Ilfracombe
  • Watermouth Castle five minutes' drive; Woolacombe 20 minutes
  • Nature trail and play area on site; beach less than 10 minutes' walk
Into the valley – and onto the beach… If you’re seeking seclusion and space as well as sand and surf on your north Devon holiday, it’s likely you’ll be hugely happy with the location of Hele Valley Holiday Park. This park is in a placid sheltered valley bordered by hills, but a short walk away from Hele Bay beach, the South West Coast Path and the lively town of Ilfracombe. Plonk yourself at this very friendly family-run park for all sorts of north Devon delights: a seven-minute saunter will take you to the watersports, rockpools and beach of Hele Bay; 20 minutes on foot gets you to the centre of Ilfracombe, and the three-mile surfing stretch of Woolacombe is within 20 minutes’ drive. Family fun at the likes of Watermouth Castle, the Milky Way Adventure Park and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is also easy to find from here – and as the kids will no doubt point out, a shorter drive means more time among the meerkats and ball pits… The specialised nature trail on site will keep the kids busy spotting all sorts of species at the bird, bat and dormouse boxes, feeding tables and bird baths; afterwards, send them off to the play area to wear them out ready for a good night’s sleep (hopefully…) ‘Immaculate’, 'second to none’ and ‘some of the best I’ve encountered’ are a few of the laurels lavished on the toilets and showers, which have hot water, accessible facilities and individual cubicles. The park also has a launderette and a washing-up area. Supplies are close by too: two pubs serving food within five minutes’ walk, and supermarkets and independent shops over in Ilfracombe.

Campground type

Tent sites 7
Camper sites 22
RV sites 35
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens March 13

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 13 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 207 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a beautiful, well-kept site in a sheltered valley, a short walk from Hele Bay and Ilfracombe. Guests consistently praise the spotless, modern restrooms and showers, often highlighting the private stalls. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Pitches are generally well-sized and private, with excellent groundskeeping. Families appreciate the playground and nature trail. Some guests mention minor issues with shower timers and WiFi, and a few note the hilly walk into Ilfracombe.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very well manicured grounds and top clean facilities

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9 out of 10
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Maja S.

Powered grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Very well manicured grounds, excellent toilets, beautiful place with birds chipping and no human made noise

Disliked I'd prefer more distance from pitch to pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would try again, so long as hot showers were available.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Paul M.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Lovely clean site. Very peaceful. Helpful reception.

Disliked Showers were only just warm. Even at different times of the day, we still had the same water temperature.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We note your comments regarding the water temperature and can confirm that we have now acted upon this by increasing the temperature. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.

Excellent site would go back again

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (XL)

Liked Very clean and tidy very peaceful location

Disliked Nothing really my be a little cold in shower room but nothing to bad just me being fussy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. It appears that we may of had a glitch with the temperature and have now resolved this. We do hope to see you again in the future.

Excellent pitch, private in a beautiful setting, close to everything!

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10 out of 10
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Lisa A.

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked This is a beautiful place, so we'll maintained. I can't find fault. We have booked again for August!

Disliked Nothing to put here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: It's so good to hear that you have already booked your return visit to us in August. We make every effort to maintain the park and we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Seen you in a few months!

Excellent site run by very professional, friendly staff.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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David M.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Fantastic site, within walking distance of Ilfracombe. The site is very well run with little touches like free dog poo bags near the many bins and flat patio slabs to put under BBQs. The toilet block is fastidiously clean and the grassy areas are meticulously well maintained. There is a seriously good nature walk for children and a lovely children’s play area.

Disliked Nothing, but beware of narrow entrance to site which might prove difficult for very large motorhomes and touring caravans. This is easily overcome by entering the site from the opposite direction.

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From the manager: Such a wonderful review, thank you! We are so pleased to hear that you liked the additional things we offer, such as dog waste bags and bricks for your BBQ. We do hope that you also took advantage of our dog wash area, which helps to keep your companion clean after a great walk on the coast path, or a play on one of the many dog friendly beaches on offer. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Great, private good size pitches with…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked Great, private good size pitches with all services, wash block excellent modern and very clean. Very well looked after site, recommend and will return

Disliked Shower water could be bit warmer especially when chilly. Be ok on hot days. Wifi patchy at times

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. As I am sure you are aware, Wi-Fi speeds can vary greatly depending on demand during peak times. We have noted your comment regarding the water temperature and acted upon it by increasing the temperature. We do hope to welcome you again soon.

Fab site with friendly staff

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Sarah B.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Lovely site, beautiful area and 20 min walk to illfracombe, 5 mins down to the beach. Lovely welcome in reception. Very clean

Disliked Showers not hot enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the local area and received a warm welcome at Reception.
We have taken note of your comments regarding the water temperature and adjusted this accordingly. Hopefully, we can welcome you back again soon.

Fabulous small site. Pristine facilities

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked Lovely private pitch with electric and water
Fabulous shower block
Very quiet pretty site with a stream running through it
Short walk into Ilfracombe.
Right on the South West Coastal path at Hele

Disliked Nothing. All great

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for the review and images you have posted. Our park is located in an ideal place to either use as a base or a short stop over when enjoying the coast path. We look forward to seeing you again.

very clean

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9 out of 10
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James P.

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked great services, very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with local pub and shop easily accessible

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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Andrew H.

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked Reasonably quiet spacious site, Clean Facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Hele Valley Holiday Park

Hele Bay

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9RD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.2051°N
4.1014°W

Route directions

The holiday park is signposted from the road. Turning into the park requires a very sharp right – it is advised that long vehicles should continue down the road and turn around first. Continue down to a T-junction and a right turn will take you to Hele Valley Holiday Park.

Nearest transport

Bus
1 mi Methodist Church
7.2 mi Opposite George Hotel
7.2 mi George Hotel
Rail
9.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
13.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
0.6 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
27.5 mi 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

Setting off to see your surroundings is easy – the South West Coast Path can be accessed from Ilfracombe to climb up to Hillsborough and pass Hele Bay and Watermouth to Combe Martin. But do take quite some time in Ilfracombe first to browse around its shops, galleries, gardens and museum, then have a boat or fishing trip out from its handsome harbour… Travelling slightly further afield, Watermouth Castle (five minutes’ drive) is an odd but utterly fab mix of Victorian treasures, modern rides, maze and gnomes in their very own land, while Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (15 minutes) has a whole menagerie of animals and animatronic dinosaurs around its 25 acres. And do try The Big Sheep (40 minutes) for sheep racing, horse whispering and a massive indoor play area. For other days out, spot exotic animals at Exmoor Zoo (25 minutes) or make your way to The Milky Way Adventure Park (50 minutes) to try Devon’s tallest rollercoaster, watch swooping birds of prey demonstrations, feed baby goats or slide around the huge indoor play centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ilfracombe Hele 0.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 1.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combe Martin 2.7 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.2 mi

National Waterfront Museum 29.2 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.6 mi

Heddon Valley 7.5 mi

Watersmeet 13.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 23.3 mi

Lundy 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 0.2 mi

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 3 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 4.7 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 4.8 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 4.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hele Valley Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hele Valley Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hele Valley Holiday Park? Setting off to see your surroundings is easy – the South West Coast Path can be accessed from Ilfracombe to climb up to Hillsborough and pass Hele Bay and Watermouth to Combe … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hele Valley Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Hele Valley Holiday Park? From $40.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.