Strawfields Campsite

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Alpaca experiences @ strawfields. a fun, hands-on alpaca adventure – exclusively for our guests

Back to nature stays on a family-friendly site with campfires allowed
A 10-minute drive from Woolacombe and Ilfracombe beaches
In scenic countryside on an eight-acre smallholding

Devon beaches? Sorted. Strawfields is a small countryside site set on an eight-acre smallholding close to Woolacombe beach and Ilfracombe's Tunnels, a five-minute drive from the well-stocked village shop and friendly local pub of West Down. This is a place for back to nature stays with open fires and spacious pitches separated by long grass: there's a stream and three fields to explore, and a public footpath running directly behind the site if you fancy the mile's scenic walk into West Down village, where there's a pub and small general store. There's heaps to do in the immediate local area, with a surf school nearby and canoeing/kayaking, watersports, sailing, fishing, horse riding, climbing, mountain biking and more all available. Strawfields is also close to the sandy beaches, coves and rockpools of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe where you can take long beach walks or go bodyboarding, dune sledging and coasteering. Amenities include toilets and hot showers, as well as a washing-up area with a view.

Site type

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There is no reception on-site: 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

Pitch types & availability

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Such a lovely small rustic campsite. Really peaceful location & really enjoyed…

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

Joanna W. Aug 2024

The Hut shepherd's hut (two person)

Liked: Such a lovely small rustic campsite. Really peaceful location & really enjoyed our first experience of sleeping in a shepherd hut 🥰 with an outside wee hut & shower. Star gazing, warming ourselves by the fire pit an added bonus. Well thought out with large wheelbarrows to help carry stuff from the car park.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site with good showers and toilets.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Neil B. Jun 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Plenty of space, and a nice site. Fairly quiet so no problems with showers or toilets.

Disliked: The only bins I found were the ones near the main gate. Not a big deal, but some smaller ones around the site may be more convenient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stay

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Kyran H. May 2024

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Location. Quietness. Facilities. Pizza night!

Disliked: Car Park arrangments. Would’ve liked to have parked next to tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pizza night Location…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Pizza night
Location

Disliked: The uneven flooring at the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Strawfields Campsite

West Stowford Barton

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 8PJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.1645°N
-4.09558°W

Route directions

What3words for the entrance and car park: rungs.encloses.obligated.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.4 km Methodist Church

7.8 km Opposite George Hotel

7.8 km George Hotel

Rail

10.3 km Barnstaple Rail Station

17.2 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

20.3 km Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

5.3 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

14 km Instow Ferry Landing

14 km Appledore Ferry Landing

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

Surf's up almost everywhere round here, and even when it isn't, an abundance of beaches broad and sandy, rocky and secluded, safe and wild are all around: it's a 10-minute trip from the site to Woolacombe Sands and Tunnels beaches, and around 20 minutes to Lee Bay and Croyde Bay. If you prefer exploring on foot or bike, you're well placed to join the Tarka Trail, a 32-mile nature route passing through the locations in Henry Williamson's famed novel, or the 105-mile Dartmoor-to-Plymouth challenge of the Devon Coast-to-Coast. Head down into Bideford (half an hour) and catch a boat out to Lundy Island, for spotting seals and puffins and walking through a protected Atlantic wilderness. For further encounters with nature, a mix of live and animated beasts is at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (15 minutes) and a pair of rare black leopards are among the attractions at Exmoor Zoo (20 minutes). Half an hour away, The Big Sheep is perhaps the world's only sheep-themed amusement and farm park, while the Milky Way (45 minutes) combines thrill rides and slides with birds of prey shows. The North Devon AquaPark and WakePark is right next door to the Milky Way, for all manner of watery antics at speed.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ilfracombe Hele	5.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach	5.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combe Martin	6.2 km	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Woolacombe Village	8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe	8.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 24.8 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 8.1 km

Heddon Valley 13 km

Watersmeet 21.6 km

Holnicote Estate 37.4 km

Lundy 39.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 4.7 km

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 4.8 km

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 5.4 km

YOULSTON PARK 7.5 km

ARLINGTON COURT 7.9 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 10 consecutive nights.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m..

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Occupancy

The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy, a fine of £40.00 (R923.40) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Strawfields Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Strawfields Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Strawfields Campsite? Surf's up almost everywhere round here, and even when it isn't, an abundance of beaches broad and sandy, rocky and secluded, safe and wild are all around: it's a 10-minute trip from … Read more