Little Shelfin Farm Camping

View prices & book 9.1 66 reviews
Large camping field with space for parking and playing
Large camping field with space for parking and playing
Large electric pitches with access to water
Pitches for family and group bookings
Spacious electric pitches with parking by the tent
Large non-electric pitches
Plenty of room to kick a football around
Washing-up station with hot water
Hot showers available
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Large electric pitches with access to water
Pitches for family and group bookings
Spacious electric pitches with parking by the tent

  • Quiet family-friendly Devon campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe
  • Exmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive and the Tarka Trail 20 minutes
  • Dog-walking area; easy access to footpaths, a pub and public transport
Surfers, walkers and cyclists listen up… staying at Little Shelfin Farm Camping puts you in pole position for the breaks off Woolacombe Beach (10 minutes’ drive), long-distance hiking on the Tarka Trail (20 minutes) and a mere 15 minutes by car from the cycling routes in Exmoor National Park. There’s plenty more that’s good about this small and quiet family-run campsite. Set on an 80-acre working farm, the spacious pitches have plenty of room between them, with room for awnings and cars, and are on a large field with wide-open spaces so kids can have a run around. Dogs are welcomed here as well, and there’s a small run dedicated to canine exercise (please pick up after them though). You have direct access to several public footpaths from the camping field (the dogs will be pleased to get extra walkies), and there’s a bus to Woolacombe within 10 minutes’ stroll. A pub serving pizzas, steaks and fries all day is about the same distance away at Mullacott.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 40
RV sites 40
Open now
Opens May 2
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 2 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 66 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept, clean, spacious campsite has friendly, helpful staff. Level, well-spaced pitches offer ample room for kids. Facilities like hot showers and toilets are praised, despite minor gripes about hooks or queues. Great location for exploring beaches and towns. Excellent value, with many saying they'd return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 7
Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent location, lovely friendly owners.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 1
Shanice C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely family run farm. Really lovely time. Very kind owners. We were put near the toilets which was really helpful as we have children. Also asked to pitch near family and we were.

Disliked No hand dryer or paper towel to dry hands. No respect from other guests in the respect of looking after toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and location basic facilities but clean great showers

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 5
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 No rating
Wifi
 No rating
Kim P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The site space and layout. Fabulous location, great showers and toilets a

Disliked Inconsiderate neighbouring campers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a stay

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Candice H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Easy check in. Nicely kept fields. Close to town

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely family friendly campsite…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 10
Viv L.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely family friendly campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Another lovely little 2 night stay with friends. Great little campsite with…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 5
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 No rating
Harlie N.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Another lovely little 2 night stay with friends. Great little campsite with lots of space for kids to play.
Lovely clean shower and toilet blocks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little campsite close to wonderful beaches.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 7
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 6
Samantha O.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely little campsite. Quiet and clean. Really close to a multitude of lovely beaches. Friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Disliked Toilets were busy first thing in the morning as there only were a couple but was totally fine for the rest of the stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities , spacious pitches…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Karina H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Good facilities , spacious pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite is quite nice overall – peaceful and close to shops,…

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 5
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 2
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The campsite is quite nice overall – peaceful and close to shops, beachs

Disliked Showers – very little space and no shelves to place your belongings, which made it quite inconvenient to use.
• Water source – it wasn’t clearly indicated where to find good (drinking) water.
• Caravan and tent areas – the boundaries between them were unclear, which caused some confusion over just a few centimeters of space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Completely flat pitches, convenient location. Easy access especially for trailers and caravans.…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 1
James B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Completely flat pitches, convenient location. Easy access especially for trailers and caravans. Clean toilets

Disliked Nothing really but couuld do with a water point in the non electric field. An extra washing up sink or two would be useful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Able to self check-in…

Overall

3 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
 5
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
 1
Child friendliness
 4
Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
 1
Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Able to self check-in

Disliked There was a power cut so no lighting or hot water the whole time we were there.
This can’t be helped but there was no notice to say what had happened / any source of alternate (battery operated) lighting in WCs etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
We di our best to contact all those staying on the site during the power cut.
We did have the emergency electricians out on the night it went down but unfortunately had to wait for a replacement part on the Sunday morning.
We are sorry this affected your stay.

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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Little Shelfin Farm Camping

The Coach House

Mullacott Cross

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 8NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.17905°N
4.13645°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.2 mi Methodist Church
5.1 mi Opposite George Hotel
5.1 mi George Hotel
Rail
7.9 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
12.2 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
2.4 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
9 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
9.1 mi Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
29.4 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Woolacombe Beach: 10 minutes’ drive - Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe: 10 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 15 minutes - Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park: 15 minutes - Tarka Trail (long-distance walk): 20 minutes - Putsborough Beach: 20 minutes - Saunton Sands: 20 minutes - National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 2.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Woolacombe Village 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Putsborough 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 16.3 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 7 mi

Heddon Valley 9.4 mi

Watersmeet 14.9 mi

Lundy 22.8 mi

Holnicote Estate 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 0.9 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 2.3 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.4 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 3.1 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 3.1 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 Little Shelfin Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Shelfin Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Shelfin Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Woolacombe Beach: 10 minutes’ drive - Tunnels Beaches, Ilfracombe: 10 minutes - Exmoor National Park: 15 minutes - Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Shelfin Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Shelfin Farm Camping? From $24.24 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.