Yomer Wood Camping

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Pitch where you can
Pitch where you can
Visitor image of one of the site's pitches
Beautiful bluebells carpet large areas of the woods in late april and may
Dormouse pitch
Badger pitch
Paddling and tadpoling in pond welcome
Space for the whole family
Pondside group camping
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Visitor image of one of the site's pitches
Beautiful bluebells carpet large areas of the woods in late april and may
Dormouse pitch

  • Back to basics woodland site in scenic north Devon
  • In the Lee valley, a 15-minute walk from the coast
  • Wildlife haven over 10 acres: look out for deer, foxes and badgers
Craving some good old-fashioned camping, with nothing but a bit of canvas over your head, an open fire to cook on and the sounds of wildlife to keep you company? Pick up your pack and head to Yomer Wood Camping, a back to basics site a couple of minutes’ drive (10 minutes’ walk) from the scenic coastal village of Lee in north Devon. Don’t worry about soothing stays being interrupted by other guests either: there are 10 acres here, and running into the neighbours is far less likely than encountering a badger, fox or deer... When (if?) you feel the need to return to the outside world, the site’s about 15 minutes’ walk from the Devon coast, which is handy for the 630-mile South West Coast Path and the sheltered cove at Lee Bay, and is in the Lee Valley National Landscape. (Time visits just right to find out why the locals call it Fuschia valley…) Yomer Wood is no-frills at its finest: there’s no electricity and certainly no wifi, so you can stay nicely sheltered from social media or other digital distractions. Streams and a pond are to hand for your morning ablutions; there's a compost toilet for your calls of nature, and a rainwater-supplied pot washing area is at your convenience for the scrubbing of saucepans. And for the sizzling of sausages? Campfires are – but of course – fully approved of here. Please note that this site has no parking. Parking is available on the roadside before the track leading to the site (about 10 minutes' walk away).

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 9 May
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • There is no parking o nsite. Cars can be parked on the road near the entrance to the site, approx. a 10-minute walk from the pitches. A privately owned car park in the village centre is 10 minutes walk from the site and costs around £5 per day. There is free parking by the beach, but space is not guaranteed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 09 May to

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Reviews

9.5

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What customers say

This secluded woodland spot offers peace and nature, with guests loving its privacy and wildlife. Enjoy wild camping with basic comforts like spring water and fire pits. Ideal for quiet seekers, but pack light due to the remote, bumpy access. Clearer signs would be a plus.

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Me and my son visited so…

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Henry W. 2 reviews

Badger non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person)

Liked Me and my son visited so we could go to the Grampus pub nearby. The site is rugged and wild (with pigs!), but we had lots of space around us and it felt so relaxing to be able to sit under the stars. Facilities are minimal, but they served us well. The site owners were friendly and explained how everything worked. Will definitely be back next year!

Disliked It is a bit of a hike to the site, with a steep hill, but we were totally OK with this. Just worth bearing in mind when you're packing.

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If you want peace and quiet…

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Robert A. 1 review

Dormouse non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (five person)

Liked If you want peace and quiet and a place with no distractions, this is definitely the place! I suggest to pack as light as possible as the hill up to camp is steep but well worth it, the owners where lovely and even offered to carry some of our gear. Definitely recommend if you like wild camping.

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Great location. Beautiful secluded campsite. Kids…

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Nicholas B. 1 review

Otter non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (XL, eight person)

Liked Great location. Beautiful secluded campsite. Kids adored roaming the forest.

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Beautiful secluded campsite - highly recommend

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danielle w. 1 review

Badger non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person)

Liked Amazing setting, so secluded and serene. The kids loved the wildlife. Not recommended if you’re a first time camper as facilities are minimal. But that’s part of the charm

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Really enjoyed my stay, thank you :)

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Clare K. 1 review

Dormouse non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (five person)

Liked Loved the feel of the space, it really felt like wild camping, very quiet, nice compost toilet and washing area

Disliked N/a

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Awesome spot

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 Stanley B. 1 review

Otter non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (XL, eight person)

Liked Beautiful location, provided drinking water and was super quiet.

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Mooie lokatie en veel privacy.…

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Anonymous

Badger non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (six person)

Liked Mooie lokatie en veel privacy.

Disliked De aanduiding van de camping, er mochten meer bordjes staan.

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A hidden gem of a place.

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Paul W. 1 review

Dormouse non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (five person)

Liked It's a wood, up a twisty path, in a secret valley. It's like wild camping with a bit of help: water bottles: a sawdust toilet: somewhere to wash-up: a fire pit. There's birds galore and sheep, and some pigs.

Disliked We brought a festival trolley, which was mostly a good idea, but the rutted stone path weaving through the woods caused it to tip-over a couple of times.

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Stunning woodland campsite! Very peaceful and…

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Matthew S. 3 reviews

Otter non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (XL, eight person)

Liked Stunning woodland campsite! Very peaceful and private, great for getting back to nature. Loved washing in the natural spring water and saying hello to the pigs!

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For me, this is the perfect…

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 Nick B. 1 review

Dormouse non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (five person)

Liked For me, this is the perfect campsite. Secluded pitches in the wood, a really idyllic forest setting, very basic amenities (the shower is basically a pipe in a hole in the ground which you climb down a ladder to!), and close to picturesque Lee village with it's wonderful rocky beach (a rock pooler's paradise). It is fairly inaccessible but that's exactly why I liked it!

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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

Pop-up campground 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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Yomer Wood Camping

Lee

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 8LN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51,19335°N
4,16114°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3,2 km Methodist Church
9,5 km Opposite George Hotel
9,5 km George Hotel
Rail
14,9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
21,9 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
25,2 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4 km Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
15,7 km Appledore Ferry Landing
15,9 km Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
46 km 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

If watersports and sands appeal, this is a top spot, as the site is 10 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe surfing beach and surfing schools, 20 minutes from Croyde and Putsborough, and 25 minutes from Saunton Sands. And if fingers and toes are crinkled beyond recognition and need some time to dry out? The Museum of British Surfing is 20 minutes from base. Surfing isn’t the only coastal pursuit worth sampling hereabouts… the site is half an hour from Braunton Burrows, the largest sand dune system in the UK and the country’s first biosphere reserve. A handful of scenic coastal towns and villages are also within easy reach: make a trip to the nearest of these, Ilfracombe (10 minutes away), to explore the Victorian seaside town and harbour. Finally, turn away from the ocean and make tracks inland for Exmoor National Park (20 minutes) and its 620 miles of footpaths and bridleways, its cycle paths and climbing routes, and its canoeing and kayaking. Prefer to spend some time among exotic wildlife? Exmoor Zoo is less than half an hour away.

Food and drink

  • The Angel 2,7 km
  • Spice Lounge 2,9 km
  • Settantanove 2,9 km
  • Emperor's Court 3,1 km
  • Gurkha 3,1 km
  • Tandoori Nights 3,3 km
  • The Rajah 3,4 km
  • Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar 3,5 km
  • Giovanni & Luca 3,5 km
  • Thomas Carr 1873 Restaurant 3,5 km

Parks and play

  • Greenways Play Area 2,4 km
  • Woolacombe Play Area 3,8 km
  • North Devon Council 9,8 km

Public transport

  • Lee Bay Sea Wall Bus Stop 1,2 km
  • Damage Barton 2,2 km
  • Bicclescombe Park Road 2,6 km
  • Post Box 2,6 km
  • The Vicarage 2,7 km
  • The Nook 2,7 km
  • Wilder Road Car Park 2,8 km
  • Wilder Road Car Park 2,8 km
  • Lidl 2,9 km
  • The Bastille 2,9 km

Groceries

  • Lidl 2,9 km
  • Tesco 3,8 km
  • Cawthorne's Foodmarket 9,4 km

Family days out

  • Greenways Play Area 2,4 km
  • Woolacombe Play Area 3,8 km
  • North Devon Council 9,8 km

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 27,9 km

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 13,5 km

Heddon Valley 16,4 km

Watersmeet 25,4 km

Lundy 35,1 km

Holnicote Estate 41,7 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 1,4 km

Mortehoe NT Coast 3,3 km

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 3,3 km

Mortehoe - Lee Bay - Bull Point - Mortehoe 3,4 km

Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 3,9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Yomer Wood Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Yomer Wood Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Yomer Wood Camping? If watersports and sands appeal, this is a top spot, as the site is 10 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe surfing beach and surfing schools, 20 minutes from Croyde and Putsborough, and 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Yomer Wood Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Yomer Wood Camping? From R547,99 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.