Braunton Sands Campsite

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Overlooking saunton beach, five minutes' drive from campsite
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  • Family-friendly north Devon site on the outskirts of Braunton village
  • A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands, the nearest beach
  • Views over Taw estuary; several surf beaches and surf schools nearby
This is prime surfing territory on the outskirts of Braunton in north Devon. Braunton Sands Campsite is a flat, family-friendly campsite with good facilities (a toilet block and shower block with hot and cold water) surrounded by open farmland, with fab views to the Taw river estuary and – this is the best news – five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands surfing beach. In fact, there's a massive choice of really popular surfing destinations hereabouts. Woolacombe and Croyde Bay are both top spots, while Lynmouth has more tricky swells (definitely one for the experts). And if you haven’t come equipped to get out on the water, surf boards and wetsuits are available for hire at all the beaches, and there are plenty of surfing schools for novice wave riders looking to up their game. If you’re simply not into surfing, don’t worry – there’s still plenty to do. The South West Coast Path follows the coastline, and cyclists (there’s a bike hire place a five-minute walk away) and walkers can access the Tarka Trail in Braunton village, to explore spectacular north Devon countryside. Golfing enthusiasts have a choice of the seaside links at Westward Ho! or two championship courses near Saunton. Braunton itself is a buzzy little village with shops, bars and several cafés where you can refuel over breakfast after catching some early waves – it's about a five-minute walk from the site to the village centre. There’s also a handy supermarket, but for major shopping expeditions, head to the market town of Barnstaple (15 minutes’ drive), where you can also pick up takeaways. There's also a bus stop a short distance from the site, where guests can catch an open-topped bus to beaches.

Site type

Tent pitches 29
Motorhome pitches 29
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 03 Jul to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 65 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot! Friendly owners, clean facilities, and close to Braunton and beaches. Good value, though loos can be busy. Enjoy a pint or pizza at the cricket club next door!

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Gem of a small low key…

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Jon W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Gem of a small low key campsite in a great location within easy walking distance of shops, pubs and restaurants in Braunton, yet also in quiet location with far reaching views over the countryside. A very warm and friendly welcome on arrival, good showers. good pitch sizes and clean amenities. This was a lucky last minute find and we'd definatley go back when in the area. Thanks!

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Hi Jon
Thanks so much for leaving a review and delighted you and Clare enjoyed your stay at Braunton Sands. Hope to see you both again soon 😀

Basic, but basically perfect.

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paul m. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location is perfect for exploring. Close to the town for shops and restaurants. James (I think) checked us in and was super friendly and helpful. We shall be coming back for sure. Basic, but basically perfect.

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From the manager: Hi Paul
Thank you so much for leaving a review and am delighted you and Caroline enjoyed your stay at Braunton Sands. 😀
Hope to see you guys again soon

Everything… James is a fantastic host,…

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Julie B. 2 reviews

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything… James is a fantastic host, extremely welcoming & helpful.
Pitch sizes are good & well kept.
Lovely hot showers, washing up area with hot water & complimentary dish soap.
Freezer access for food storage and only a 7 minute walk into Braunton.
Sunsets are superb….bonus at the end of a restful day
I can highly recommend and I’m hoping to go again before the end if it’s season

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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From the manager: Hi Jules
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure having you come stay with us at Braunton Sands and look forward to seeing you again 😀

Lovely small site with great facilities, staff & location was great.

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Ruth O. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice & quiet area - friendly hosts - clean facilities- location to Braunton centre.

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From the manager: Hi Ruth
Many thanks for the review. We are delighted that you and Richard enjoyed your stay at Braunton Sands and we hope to see you both again soon

Excellent little campsite. Great price and location,

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TIM B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite is in a perfect location if staying in the North Devon area. Close to the Braunton pubs and Tescos for supplies. But once at the campsite you have views over the Great Fields and the local cricket pitch. Gets the evening sun so great for relaxing and having a BBQ. BBQ's are permitted.
Croyde and the beaches are just a few minutes drive.
The pop up campsite has good facilities nice hot showers and a good washing up area. The family run campsite owners are great hosts and are very helpful. Good prices for a couple of nights stay.
We will be staying again in our camper.

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From the manager: Hi Tim lovely to meet you both and thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again soon 😀

Everything about it. And the owners…

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Claire G. 4 reviews

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything about it. And the owners were wonderful & welcoming

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From the manager: Hi Claire many thanks for your kimd review and delighted that you guys enjoyed your stay with us. Looking forward to seeing you all again in August!

Enjoyed the site great location…

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Izzy N. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Enjoyed the site great location

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your comments and really pleased you enjoyed your stay.

We had a fabulous week here and have booked again for next year!

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 Louise B. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet and peaceful but close enough to walk to pubs and restaurants.
Excellent beaches close by. We particularly loved Saunton Sands and dogs are welcome all year (a must for us as we have a 10 month old lab).

Disliked Would have liked a couple more toilets and showers during the busy bank holiday but it wasn't a big deal.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your kind comments and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you next year.

Small flat and easy access to…

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david h. 1 review

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Small flat and easy access to town centre and a large Tesco express.
Showers are hot.
The owner is so nice and helpful.

Disliked A little investment in refurbing the utilities would really boost the site.

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review and all feedback is taken onboard. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.

Overall a pleasant stay, facilities were cleaned and re stocked daily.

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good sized level pitches.
Easy walk to local shops and pubs.
Good showers that stayed on rather than the usual ones that you have to keep pressing the button to turn on.

Disliked Could do with some additional toilet/washing up facilities.
Only Two toilets with sinks inside the cubicle caused issues as people would stay in there longer in the mornings brushing teeth, washing etc.

Urinal right by the washing up area was a little odd.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Braunton Sands Campsite

Field Lane

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1ES

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,10587°N
4,16691°W

Route directions

From Saunton Road, left into Field Lane, drive past the cricket club and take first gate on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
0,5 km George Hotel
0,5 km Opposite George Hotel
2,5 km Camp Gates
Rail
8,1 km Barnstaple Rail Station
14,1 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
17,7 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
6 km Appledore Ferry Landing
6,2 km Instow Ferry Landing
10 km Bideford Ferry Landing

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

Away from north Devon’s surfing beaches, Lynmouth (40 minutes’ drive) is packed with cutesy fishing cottages and arty boutiques, and connected by a steep cliffside funicular railway to its smaller twin, Lynton. It’s also well worth checking out harbourside Appledore (35 minutes), known for its ship-building traditions and the North Devon Maritime Museum (a great rainy day option). You’re well placed for day trips around the rocky crags and moorland of Exmoor National Park (30 minutes), or pottering around the narrow streets of pretty, seafront Clovelly (45 minutes). Ilfracombe (15 minutes) is the departure point for boat cruises to spot puffins and seals on Lundy Island, and for big nights out, try out the cosy pubs and indie restaurants in Barnstaple (15 minutes) for size. Travelling with younger kids? Take them to meet farm animals at The Big Sheep (30 minutes), see the model dinos and feed sea lions at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (25 minutes), or let them safely run off energy on Saunton Sands (five minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 4,1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 5,8 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 5,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 7,9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Westward Ho! 8,4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18,2 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13,6 km

Heddon Valley 20,6 km

Watersmeet 28,7 km

Lundy 35,2 km

Holnicote Estate 43,5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

SAUNTON COURT 3 km

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 3,6 km

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 3,9 km

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 4,9 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 5,2 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 Braunton Sands Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Braunton Sands Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Braunton Sands Campsite? Away from north Devon’s surfing beaches, Lynmouth (40 minutes’ drive) is packed with cutesy fishing cottages and arty boutiques, and connected by a steep cliffside funicular railway to its smaller twin, Lynton. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Braunton Sands Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11:30 a.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Braunton Sands Campsite? From R1 111,44 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.