Widemouth Bay Caravan Park

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Countryside setting and family-friendly atmosphere
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Safari tent
Static caravan
Countryside setting and family-friendly atmosphere

  • Family park set over 50 acres on a hilltop overlooking Widemouth Bay
  • A short drive from the surf schools and beach at Bude
  • Free heated pool, free wifi, clubhouse, kids' club and bar
Free! The price of zilch is what you’ll pay to keep the kids happy at Widemouth Bay Caravan Park a few miles from Bude, which is bound to result in wide-mouthed grins for all concerned... This large and lively family park has kids’ clubs run by the cunning Foxy, free evening entertainment by the Stripey Coats, crazy golf to go loopy at and an indoor heated pool, which are also…free. As is the wifi in the clubhouse. Huzzah. Widemouth Bay Caravan Park’s location is also pretty smilesome: on a hilltop overlooking the Cornish countryside and the fab Widemouth Bay with its three miles of sand. There are over 50 acres to lose yourself in around the park and pretend you never have to go home, with the takeaway, well-stocked shop and tasty meals at the bar keeping you sorted for nosh and a launderette looking after the essentials. Looking for yet more things to do on site? Challenge the kids on the amusements or show them how to hustle on the pool table – letting them beat you should result in even more wide smiles…

Site type

Tent pitches 120
Touring caravan pitches 80
Motorhome pitches 80
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 4
Caravans for hire 135
Open now
Opens 28 February
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/03 and 01/11.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/03 and 01/11.
  • The indoor swimming pool is open between 01/03 and 01/11.
  • Sorry, the parks do not accept all-male or all-female parties under 25 years of age (this does not apply to couples). The park is in a hilly location; some of the pitches might be slightly sloping.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Feb to

Open from Fri, 6 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 428 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

70% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

This park offers a fantastic location close to beaches, with many visitors praising the friendly and helpful staff. Families particularly enjoy the entertainment and on-site activities. While many find the facilities clean and well-maintained, some mention they are dated and that pitches can be sloping. Issues reported include noise from other campers and, for some, a long walk to amenities. Despite some drawbacks, many would return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would not recommend this site.

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Darren B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Toilets and showers were absolutely disgusting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all will not be staying again

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large pitch size
Stunning views
Good for kids riding bikes

Disliked The toilets are dirty,
showers are cold
entire site on a hill so be prepared to roll
Out of bed regularly.
Large hill to walk from Clubhouse/pool/arcade to top.
Can only book swimming at reception day before, if at the top long way down.
Food was not great in the clubhouse. Arcade games shocking.
Went to play bingo but it’s cash only so we couldn’t.
Crazy golf, old and tired and again all on a slope.
Pool was ok but not the best
Park not the safest child flew off as design meant went to fast ( he is 9)
The worst part was the toilet blocks were emptied (which I appreciate has to happen) but it was done over lunchtime 12-1 and the entire upper site smelt like a slurry pit so bad that my child threw up and meant we couldn’t eat out our camper and had to leave site. Perhaps consider timings of this being done.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very busy, quite nousy

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4 out of 10
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Jo H.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Facilities looked good( didn't use them, but sure lots of people appreciate the entertainment and pool)

Disliked Very noisy neighbours kept us awake, several different groups
Cold showers
Beach access difficult

Recommend to friends Visit again

Poor site for size

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1 out of 10
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leigh b.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large pitches
Security walking site at night

Disliked Toilets/showers filthy
Pool dated and grubby
Staff unhelpful and rude none looked happy
On-site shop expensive and staff unhelpful
Very hilly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid if you want and good break

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1 out of 10
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Edward B.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Sea view from afar

Disliked Toilets disgusting in arrival poo on top of toilet, Shower dirty never cleaned, I’ve seen cleaner toilets at kids football training grounds, when I complained I was told it’s the dust off car park. (Funny the site in currently staying at same stones, toilet shower block spotless) again staff miserable, at one point turned back when complaining, this also shows lack of care for campers.
Pool looked disgusting didn’t use for that reason, little shop on site staff miserable and rude. Food awful and expensive for quality.
None of pitches flat, ok in caravan, but the tent users I felt sorry for as 10to15 degree slopes. When the could made pitches flat by stepping down.
Put it this way if this mad been my first caravan or camping holiday I’d be put off for life..
Wi-Fi rubbish

For site this size toilet/shower block needs to be cleaned regularly, for whole week I never saw one cleaner. Never known it on any campsite I’ve been on before, you almost get to know there names you see that often

Recommend to friends Visit again

Area is beautiful, location is perfect…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Area is beautiful, location is perfect

Disliked A few too many slopes for tent pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

pitch was large…

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3 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Suzanne J.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked pitch was large

Disliked basic toilet block
steep walk to entertainment.
entertainment we saw wasn't great (stripy night and blonde tribute )

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, clean, family site (including our…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Leanne B.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful, clean, family site (including our four legged members!)
Also, Beautiful views! Lots to do for all ages

Disliked Dog owners having to go outside, or very restricted. We missed all the entertainment nights

Recommend to friends Visit again

The clubhouse was lovely & spacious…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Nicola S.

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The clubhouse was lovely & spacious with varied entertainment however the dog friendly area was in front of the bar which caused problems with people queueing for drinks. The portacabin shower block was clean & showers were good & plenty of hot water consistently. The views fof the bay from the park are stunning

Disliked The site is situated on a steep slope & although the hardstanding for touring caravans are reasonably level the grass area for the awnings are sloped & eneven with big holes. General maintenance of the pitches / roads need to be improved

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great friendly staff and good food.

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9 out of 10
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Janes C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely staff, really friendly, good food, clean site not much I could complain about if I tried. It was so good having stayed in August I've booked again for October and convinced some of my family to go too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

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

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Widemouth Bay Caravan Park

Poundstock

Bude

Cornwall

England

EX23 0DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.77732°N
4.55259°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 mi The Strand
21.9 mi Lidl Superstore
21.9 mi Lidl Superstore
Rail
23.1 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
23.1 mi Liskeard Rail Station
23.2 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
22.6 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
23 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
23.4 mi Padstow 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

Widemouth Bay is where you’ll find the surf: if you’re new to launching yourself happily into the waves there are surf and bodyboarding schools dotted all around here and Bude, and Newquay is within 50 minutes' drive. Bude less than 10 minutes by car has a couple of excellent beaches: Summerleaze, to have a dip in the sea pool at the bottom of the cliffs and to bag a beach hut for hire so you can pretend for one fleeting afternoon that it’s your very own, and Crooklets, which you can reach by a short stroll from Summerleaze Down. Both beaches, and the sea pool at Summerleaze, are lifeguarded. The staff at Widemouth Bay Caravan Park recommends a car to see the best of Cornwall, but you won’t have very far to drive to reach most of the main hotspots: the Eden Project is about 50 minutes away, and Tintagel, legendary home of King Arthur and Merlin, is just along the coast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Widemouth Sand 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crackington Haven 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Northcott Mouth 4.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 11.8 mi

RHS Garden Rosemoor 21.4 mi

Rock Beach 22.7 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 25.8 mi

Eden Project 29.6 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 11.8 mi

Lawrence House 12.7 mi

Lydford Gorge 21.5 mi

Cotehele 24.2 mi

Cotehele Mill 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Poundstock, Dizzard and Millook 0.7 mi

Pondstock to Dizzard - Woods and Country 0.7 mi

Poundstock - Millook Coast and Country 0.7 mi

Widemouth Bay - Coast and Country 1.7 mi

Dizzard Coast and Countryside 1.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Widemouth Bay Caravan Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Widemouth Bay Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Widemouth Bay Caravan Park? Widemouth Bay is where you’ll find the surf: if you’re new to launching yourself happily into the waves there are surf and bodyboarding schools dotted all around here and Bude, and Newquay … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Widemouth Bay Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Widemouth Bay Caravan Park? From £10 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.