Silver View Camping

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Visitor image of the views
Views from the washing-up area
Green open space
Plenty of space

  • Peaceful site near Combe Martin, with views over the coast
  • A 15-minute drive from Ilfracombe and Exmoor Zoo
  • On the edge of Exmoor National Park and a mile from the coast path
What an enviable Exmoor location this is for a Devon camping holiday: Silver View Camping is just on the edge of the national park and around five minutes’ drive from the beach at Combe Martin. Pitches, covering two fields, have fine views over the valley and out to sea; on a clear day you’ll get glimpses of Lundy island (which you can also visit on boat trips from Ilfracombe, 15 minutes’ drive away). The setup is all very eco-friendly and relaxed: think of it as being a bit like wild camping but with the added luxury of access to drinking water, compost and flushing toilets, showers and a rubbish/recycling point. Campfires are generally allowed too for that true outdoor evening experience – the team here just ask that you consult with them first if planning a campfire or firepit, and pay attention to safety (raising your firepit off the ground and making sure all the flames are fully extinguished before you leave it). Please buy all of your wood on site. This is a handily located site for all sorts of days out – it’s about a mile from here to the South West Coast Path, and only a tiny bit further to kayak and paddleboard hire at Combe Martin beach (truly the way to explore, say the owners – and you might meet seals or dolphins along the way). There are plenty more walks and activities to be had around Exmoor National Park too, and plenty of ways to keep the kids amused with trips to Exmoor Zoo and the Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 10
Open now
Opens 23 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Campervans can be accommodated but should be no larger than a T4/5/6 long wheel base.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

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92% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere. Visitors praise the clean, basic facilities, including hot showers and flushing toilets, often housed in charming converted horse boxes. The friendly and helpful owners are frequently mentioned, with many appreciating their attentiveness. While some noted occasional issues with showers or sloping pitches, the overall sentiment is highly positive, highlighting the ample space, natural beauty, and good value for money. It's a highly recommended spot for those seeking simplicity and tranquility.

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Beautiful campsite with great facilities and amazing views. Will definitely stay again.…

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Sam W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite with great facilities and amazing views. Will definitely stay again. Also ran by great friendly people. 10/10

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Clean and tidy not overcrowded, personable staff…

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Claire P.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Clean and tidy not overcrowded, personable staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views, basic but clean and functional toilet and shower facilities. Nice that…

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Matt W.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing views, basic but clean and functional toilet and shower facilities.
Nice that you can have a fire if you want.
Really friendly staff

Disliked Honestly liked the whole experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities. Great views.

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Kirsty H.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a beautiful site with stunning views, short distance into Combe Martin. Plenty of room to pitch. Both fields have toilets & showers also washing up area's as well. Owner has made areas where you can charge your phones etc and even put a freezer in the shed too so you can refreeze your ice blocks.
Relaxed set up, owner pops by and check ins.

Disliked Nothing to really dislike. Sadly we has noisy neighbours late at night, who were not worried, During quiet hours on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and wonderful photos. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, sorry about the noisy neighbours.
Hope to see you again.

Lovely campsite, great views and amenities.…

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Jess W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, great views and amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you.
Hopefully see you again.

Peaceful, calm site with basic but fully functioning facilites. Stunning views and…

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Teri M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful, calm site with basic but fully functioning facilites. Stunning views and ideal location. Our second visit, thank you for hosting us!

Disliked Showers are tempramental, but owners are always around to giggle with the boiler!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review , it's so good to hear what the customer thinks. Apologies for the temperamental shower . Hope to see you again

Great site and great views, friendly welcome!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, plenty of space for everyone to find their own pitch independently and had a friendly check in a few hrs after arriving. Facilities simple and clean. Bring cash for logs (comes with full fire set up). Had a very lovely stay and enjoyed exploring surrounding areas, would definitely recommend!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We're pleased you had a lovely time. Maybe see you again in the future.

Perfect for backpackers

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Lianne B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked Great spot for backpackers. Hot showers and flushing loos, as well as chargers and comfy sofas. Just be aware if your hiking, it is a mile uphill from town!

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and wonderful photos

Nice and close to Combe Martin and the beaches but no thrills site

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Steve E.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views and the space.

Disliked The ground wasn’t level and amenities were very basic but we knew that when we booked it. Some noisy people too but that’s not the owners fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We hope you had an enjoyable holiday.

If you want a quiet relaxing break with stunning views , stay here

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a wonderful stay at Silver View , we got to choose our own pitch , the views were incredible .
You have a choice of eco friendly loo & shower or using flushable loos & 2 showers brilliantly converted from a horse trailer .
There is phone charging , a little cabin to sit & chill in & walks nearby .
The site is managed by a lovely bloke who regularly checks the loos etc & checks on the site.
Can’t wait to go again .

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Features

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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking 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

Silver View Camping

Knapp Down Farm

Combe Martin

Devon

England

EX34 0PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.20377°N
4.01079°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 mi Methodist Church
8.9 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi Opposite George Hotel
Rail
9.3 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
13 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
14.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
4.4 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
12.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
13 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
Airport
27.7 mi 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

To the beach? It’s a fine suggestion, as some of north Devon’s top spots are close by. The peaceful stretch of shingle and sand at Combe Martin is your closest option (five minutes’ drive) and a lovely sheltered spot for swimming or paddleboarding. A little further along the coast, stop in at Ilfracombe (15 minutes) for the unusual Tunnels beaches accessed via hand-carved tunnels, or to board boat trips for a sea safari or an outing to Lundy island. There’s an aquarium here too for a handy damp-day activity. Woolacombe (25 minutes) is another good choice for a beach trip, especially if you’re into your surfing. Away from the coast there are plenty of other options for family days out, including Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (five minutes) and Exmoor Zoo (15 minutes) for animal encounters and Watermouth Castle (10 minutes) for rides and kid-friendly attractions. You may also like to see all the old vehicles at Arlington Court & National Trust Carriage Museum, take a ride on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (both 15 minutes) or pedal bikes along the traffic-free Tarka Trail from Barnstaple (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 1.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 3.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 5.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lynmouth 8.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 8.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.8 mi

National Waterfront Museum 28.7 mi

National Trust

Heddon Valley 3.7 mi

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 4.2 mi

Watersmeet 9.2 mi

Holnicote Estate 19.4 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 24.4 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 3.7 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 3.8 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 4.1 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 4.3 mi

Woody Bay and the Spectacular Coastline 5.1 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Silver View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Silver View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Silver View Camping? To the beach? It’s a fine suggestion, as some of north Devon’s top spots are close by. The peaceful stretch of shingle and sand at Combe Martin is your closest option (five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Silver View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Silver View Camping? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.