South Dean Camping

View prices & book 9.7 206 reviews
Cliff path
Cliff path
Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers
Sink area
View from the footpath nearby
View of the campsite from the costal path.
Coastal footpath
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Site facilities, 9 flushing toilets and 8 hot showers
9 flushing toilets
8 showers

  • Dog-friendly rural Devon site near several sandy beaches
  • A half-hour drive to Barnstaple and 25 minutes to Woolacombe
  • Barbecues and campfires allowed; footpaths and pubs nearby
Head to this north Devon site to pick your own spacious pitch across 12 acres of land with spectacular views over Exmoor, within 30 minutes’ drive of Barnstaple and 25 minutes of Woolacombe. This is a working farm, so you’ll share views of North Devon’s cliff-carved coastline with a host of farm animals, as well as the occasional wild pony, red deer or bird of prey. Near to sandy coves, woodlands and open moorlands, you'll quite possibly be ooh-ing and ahh-ing all day long. Plus, your dog won’t need to miss out on the countryside sensations either, as they’re welcome on a lead. Pick a plot among the unmarked pitches stretching over 10 acres of land and come prepped with grill recipes because barbecues are allowed on site. There are firepits provided to keep blazes safe and bins to keep the countryside litter-free. Toilets, showers and drinking water facilities are on site, too. Other perks of staying here include a pets corner where you can get your fluffy fix feeding the alpacas or watching the sheep and alpacas doing their thing and a picnic area where you can break up your day with a tasty packed lunch admiring the scenery. You may want to keep an eye out for cheeky peacocks and other wandering wildlife as you follow one of several trails direct from the site suited to bicycles or feet. There's a circular route past beaches, or if sand’s on your mind and you want it fast, it’s a 15-minute drive to the nearest sandy coves and surf schools. After all that walking, you won’t want to go hungry either… it’s easy to grab a takeaway here or fill up at several pubs, restaurants and shops in the neighbouring towns, including a Victorian inn within a five-minute drive of the site.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 21 May
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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 21 May to

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

Reviews

9.7

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning cliff-top views and direct access to the coast path. Visitors praised the clean, well-maintained facilities, including flushing toilets and warm showers. The informal, spacious site allows freedom to choose pitches, with fire pits available to hire. Alpacas on site are a popular feature. While some noted the exposed location can be windy, the overall experience is described as relaxed, peaceful, and highly recommended.

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Jacques H.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Loved the amazing views. Loads of space to pitch up. The bathroom facilities were amazing and Emma and the staff were amazing with keeping the facilities clean and ready for the guests.
Great to be able to hire a fire pit and get wood on site

Disliked It can get abit windy up there but that’s the trade off for the spectacular views you can enjoy.

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Excellent site 👍

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Sian F.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked The views are amazing, lots of space if you choose away from the cliff edge area (seems most popular).

Fantastic toilets/showers - spotlessly clean and pretty! Lovely alpacas to say hello too in a pen on the field.

30 minute stroll to the pub , the hills back up are a killer though 🤣 (if the hunters inn bridge isn’t closed, otherwise it adds on another 30 mins)

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Views are 10/10 Spacious pick your own pitches Facilities had everything you needed…

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Chelsea B.

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Liked Views are 10/10
Spacious pick your own pitches
Facilities had everything you needed (shower gels, abundance of toilet roll, washing up liquid)
Really is in the middle of nowhere and on a cliff, extremely peaceful and beautiful
Easy drive to lots of locations and viewpoints (recommend Ilfracombe Bay)

Disliked Nothing to dislike and not all the fault of the campsite - just some word of warnings that we think would be helpful for people/dog owners:

LOADS of flying ants nests all around due to the hills, we had to move pitch from one side of the field to the other as it was unbearable (August time)

Sheep roam free in these fields

Lighting is all solar powered, facilities are very dark once the sun has gone down especially the loos, so would recommend taking a good lantern or head torches etc.

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Good place nice view…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good place nice view

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a beautiful spot - fantastic views - large campsite but it…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked What a beautiful spot - fantastic views - large campsite but it was lovely and quiet even with quite a few campers there (we went in mid August) - lovely have the sheep roaming freely - toilet facilities were clean and well stocked. Couldn’t fault it.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We are very happy. Facilities were very clean. We would highly recommend this site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spectacular views, with great facilities and staff.

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Michael h.

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Liked Very relaxed camp site, views all round and amazing ocean views. We rented a firepit for the evening which really set the scene and the kids loved the place, lots of space to roam and chose a great spot without really being pitched up next to someone. Toilets, showers and wash facilities all great and never too busy. 10mins from Woolacombe beach.

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Incredible view and location, exactly what we hope for. Clean and well…

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Stella A.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Incredible view and location, exactly what we hope for. Clean and well stocked toilet and shower facilities. Super easy arrival at a time that suited us.

Disliked Check the weather before you go - if it's windy, you may struggle as this is on a cliff top and very exposed to the wind.
A little over-priced given that it's just a field.

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All campsites should be like this

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Helen T.

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful spot. Peaceful. All you need. Unbelievable views and sunsets. Clean, quiet, bliss.

Disliked Nothing really, would be handy to have a freezer for freezer blocks but no Biggie.

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Perfect place to get away for any age.

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Dominic W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The large open space with clean and plentiful facilities. Loose rules regarding where to pitch. Everyone was friendly. But the views topped it off.

Disliked Nothing.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Picnic table 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 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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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

South Dean Camping

Trentishoe

Parracombe

Barnstaple

Devon

England

EX31 4QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21832°N
3.94852°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 mi Methodist Church
10.7 mi Bus Station
11.9 mi Garage
Rail
11.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
14.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
15.4 mi Instow Ferry Landing
15.5 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
27.1 mi Swansea Airport
29.2 mi Cardiff International 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

Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented kayak or paddleboard just off shore. The village is home to the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) too, a zoo and prehistoric park for just as an attractive day out. More coastal spots include the surfing hotspot at Woolacombe Beach (25 minutes), Ilfracombe’s busy harbour (20 minutes) or the Valley of Rocks (20 minutes) for all things coastal walks and dramatic sea views. For a little of the historic, settle in for the funicular railway in the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth (20 minutes) or potter around the country house and gardens at Arlington Court (15 minutes). Barnstaple (30 minutes), a gorgeous riverside town, is the go-to place for Tarka Trail bike rides. If it’s a walk you’d rather, Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve (40 minutes) has a great loop among the ancient oaks.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 4 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Lynmouth 5.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ilfracombe Hele 6.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 11.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 20.7 mi

National Waterfront Museum 27.5 mi

National Trust

Heddon Valley 0.9 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.2 mi

Watersmeet 6.4 mi

Holnicote Estate 16.7 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 1 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 1 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 2.2 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 5.5 mi

Hillsford Bridge - Watersmeet - Lynmouth - Hillsford Bridge 6.2 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Dean Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Dean Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Dean Camping? Getting your seaside fix isn’t hard from South Dean Camping. Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive) is a very scenic spot, and all that scenery is extra special when you’re on a rented … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Dean Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Dean Camping? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.