I liked the neighbours and how informative the reception lady was.

I disliked the owner, he was very grumpy all the time and was not very informative. Several members around the campsite have agreed that he is not very welcoming in a sense.

The location was great for the beach, sea views and fantastic restaurants.
We’ve been before a couple of years ago and the showers/toilets have been upgraded- they were immaculate and much improved.
The site managers were lovely, so helpful.

The use of fridge and freezers was also great.

Nothing to dislike

Facilities were lovely and clean, staff very friendly

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The site was clean and well kept. Lady on reception very kind and helpful.

There is quiet time from 10pm... we were just dosing off and a group decided to start a rowdy game of late night football!!

Fabulous setting overlooking the bay and the coast path. Really great clean facilities. Plenty of camping space. Bus stops for Bude and Crackington Haven close to the site. A really relaxing stay which was intended as a budget break but actually felt quite luxurious.

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Cleanliness of all facilities and location of the site

Not really a dislike but a couple of electric socket in the toilet block would be a nice to have for me.

The location is fantastic with views of the beach which is a short stroll across the road. The facilities, showers toilets are modern and lots of them. Also they offer fridge space.

Nothing

Great spot, lovely facilities and the pub on the edge of the site was amazing

Nothing oh the wind lol but can't do anything about the weather

Amazing Stay at Sandparks Campsite!

I had a fantastic time at Sandparks — this site offers the basic yet perfect blend of coastal charm and countryside feel. The pitches are spacious but take your leveling ramps, not many are 100% level, the facilities kept clean and are modern, the breakfast wagon make life morning life wonderfully convenient if you enjoy your bacon and sausage as you yawn your way into the day. I loved waking up to the sea breeze and scenic views, helpful friendly staff. WiFi is a bit iffy in some spots, but I didn't go for the WiFi. As a bonus there is a farm shop, limited stock but you can smash a meal together 'ready steady cook style' just over the road (08.00 - 14.00 7 days a week) its a bit open all hours style, you can't walk round, it is counter service. 4 candles anyone ?

Widecome bay beach (200m as the seagull flies) is a great beach location a couple of pubs, 2 x beach cafes, RNLI life guards, surf hire and tuition. Its a cracking place to unwind. South end of the beach is all day dog friendly off lead. North end has limitations through the summer. You can walk into Bude along the coastal path (approx 1 hour) or from the site head for the Canal Route out over the back of the site a 3 mile walk that after the first 3/4 mile is flat canal path. Alternatively there is an hourly bus service that will transport you and your dog into Bude for £2.50 and 12 mins of travel time, saves you breaking camp.

Plenty to do in Bude, more beaches, it has some lovely pubs, bars and cafes. Plenty of decent shops for all your surf style look. A sainsburys at the top of town and it even boasts a great links golf course.

Overall, Sandparks is a very well situated gem for anyone looking to unwind by the coast — I’ll definitely be back!

The only slight downside was the chalk gravel road up through the main camping area: every time a vehicle rolled over it, a little dust cloud kicked up, and depending on wind direction anyone camping either side (mainly the EHU pitches) recieved some dust.

The location

Ah, where do I begin? This campsite could be a gem — stunning location, just a 10-minute stroll to the sea (which kindly roars you to sleep... and occasionally back awake). Bude is beautiful, the beaches nearby are dreamy. Sadly, that's where the dream ends.

Enter: The Manager — part campsite owner, part tent dimension denialist, full-time patrol officer. I’m convinced he runs the place like he’s prepping for a camping edition of Squid Game. He eyeballs your setup like you’re parking a Boeing 747. Didn’t bother to read the tent dimensions we sent, and then had the cheek to complain that our (perfectly normal) T5 van and modest awning were apparently a crime against camping humanity.

The pitch? More like a game of Tetris on expert mode. Tent barely fit. Car? Good luck. Could’ve put us on the bigger pitch next door — but nah, that would’ve made sense. Once the field filled up, it turned into a festival of elbows and torchlights — people stumbling past our tent all night like they were on a midnight pilgrimage to the loos.

Also — forget maps or useful info. Just vibes (and surveillance). And the ground? Rocky near the road, like someone paved it with regrets and rubble. We basically slept on a bag of gravel.

To be fair: the toilets and showers were okay... when it wasn’t packed. But as soon as more tents arrived? Chaos. Think Glastonbury on a bad day, but with less music and more soap rationing.

Bottom line: If you enjoy being watched like a hawk, having your tent squished into a space smaller than your last parking ticket, and paying premium rates for chaos... you’ll love it here! If not, maybe try literally anywhere else.

Would not stay again unless the management is replaced with someone who reads pitch sizes and doesn’t act like a campsite prison warden.