Watermouth Valley Camping Park

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Such a perfect spot.
Such a perfect spot.
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  • Family-run, family-oriented site a short walk from Watermouth Bay
  • A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
  • On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
Everyone in… it’s time for a beach break on the edge of Exmoor National Park. From Watermouth Valley Camping Park, a five-minute walk will get you to Watermouth Bay, where there’s fabulous rock fishing and spectacular coastal walks. That’s not all, believe it or not. The Victorian town of Ilfracombe is 10 minutes’ drive away and surfing beaches such as Woolacombe beach (25 minutes’ drive) and Croyde beach (35 minutes) are also within driving distance. Further on, characterful Lynton and Lynmouth (half an hour) can be found too. Of course, the site is right on the South West Coast Path around North Devon, so it’s a very wise base for hiking fans (just pick up a map of the local area from the site’s shop). What about Watermouth Valley Camping Park itself? Well, the family-run, dog-friendly site has sea views and a sheltered valley where guests can relax and take in the scenery. There’s a children’s adventure playground for kids to let off steam, a handy on-site shop and a modern, clean amenities block with hot showers and electric points for hair dryers, straighteners and razors. The site gets very popular with families during the school summer holidays (May through to September), but at other times, it’s quiet and peaceful and attracts couples and solo travellers.

Site type

Tent pitches 125
Touring caravan pitches 125
Motorhome pitches 125
Open now
Opens 30 April
Please note
  • Reception opening times: Sunday to Thursday: 8.30am-5pm Friday and Saturday: 8.30am-6pm

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 30 Apr to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 747 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite offers stunning sea views and direct access to the coastal path. Visitors praise the clean, modern facilities, friendly staff, and varied on-site food options. It's particularly popular with families due to its child-friendly amenities. While some pitches can be sloped and the beach access involves steep steps, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.

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Hidden gem… is a must stay

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Anonymous

Open plan non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Loved this place… great location, really warm welcome on arrival & when enjoying a cider from the bar. Very calm relaxed feel about the place, everyone there was wanting a good time.

I had my old springer with me, she chilled out too, great views over the sea from our tent

Cannot fault anything… will stay again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A loverly site for getting around.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Valley non-electric grass pitch

Liked The privacy, toilet block, water and showers were close and clean, the wide open space plus the entertainment on a Tuesday night. Also the close proximity of the bus stops and coast path. An excellent all round site.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, cleanliness good, polite staff,…

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 Suzanne G. 1 review

Valley electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities, cleanliness good, polite staff, great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice quiet clean and tidy…

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Anonymous

Open plan non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Really nice quiet clean and tidy campsite. Toilets and shower spotless.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice people who run the…

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 Nathan W. 2 reviews

Hiker non-electric grass tent pitch (no cars)

Liked Very nice people who run the place, nothing is to much trouble. The evening food is amazing and well run. Very tasty a d a good price.

Lo ed my 2 days stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty site with ample space per…

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Anonymous

Valley electric grass pitch

Liked Pretty site with ample space per pitch. Loved the Curry night, good value for money. Cute bar made from a horse box. Well stocked too. Spotless facilities. Plenty for children to do.

Disliked Noise from main road.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love this site Come every year…

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 Claire M. 1 review

Open plan non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (sloping)

Liked Love this site
Come every year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was 10/10 the food on…

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Josie B. 1 review

Allocated non-electric grass pitch (sea view)

Liked Everything was 10/10 the food on site was lush, the toilets were clean, lots to do there, good location

Disliked Not enough bins around

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not bad but plenty of other sites in the area with a better experience

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Andy D. 4 reviews

Valley non-electric grass pitch

Liked Good facilities, well maintained site. Easy to book.

Disliked Whilst seemingly friendly the owners seemed very pretentious. Making it clear on the paperwork etc the reasons why you would be kicked off the site and how to report other campers rather than promoting a friendly atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and would fully recommend.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Valley electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic Site with really friendly staff and clean well kept amenities. Second time we have stayed here and enjoyed the site and all the delights North Devon has to offer both times.

On site food is yummy and bar is good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Off licence 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 Rallies welcome 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 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Watermouth Valley Camping Park

Watermouth

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9SJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.21243°N
4.06555°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Methodist Church
8.3 mi Opposite George Hotel
8.3 mi George Hotel
Rail
9.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
13.7 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
15.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
2 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
12.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing
Airport
27 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

Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers might want to slide on over to Saunton Sands (half an hour), while those seeking scenic clifftop hikes will get on well with the Valley of Rocks’ (35 minutes) wild goats and sea views. Take off on a fishing trip or a sea safari from Ilfracombe Harbour (10 minutes). Lundy Island is one of the most popular tour spots for such boat trips. There’s a working lifeboat station in the harbour too if that sort of stuff entertains you. Once you’ve checked out the lifeboats, turn back time a little with a trip to Arlington Court (20 minutes), a National Trust site with a Regency house and a carriage museum. Or perhaps all the way back to the time of dinosaurs? Kids are likely to love the life-sized dino models at Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (10 minutes) and its zoo and fossil museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Combe Martin 1.2 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Ilfracombe Hele 1.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 6.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.9 mi

National Waterfront Museum 28.4 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 5.8 mi

Heddon Valley 5.9 mi

Watersmeet 11.5 mi

Holnicote Estate 21.8 mi

Lundy 26.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 1.8 mi

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 4.6 mi

ARLINGTON COURT 5.9 mi

Hunters Inn - SW Coast Path - Trentishoe - Hunters Inn 6 mi

Hunters Inn - Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Hunters Inn 6 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.

Offers

Tent pitchMotorhome or campervan pitch
Open plan non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch (sloping)

  • 17% off

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    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 07/09/2026
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Valley non-electric grass pitch

  • 10% off

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    Max. stay 21 nights Expires 29/06/2026

  • 17% off

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    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 07/09/2026
Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Valley electric grass pitch

  • 10% off

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    Max. stay 21 nights Expires 29/06/2026

  • 17% off

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    Max. stay 7 nights Expires 07/09/2026

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Watermouth Valley Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Watermouth Valley Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Watermouth Valley Camping Park? Time to tick off the North Devon coves and harbours? Start with splendid Combe Martin (five minutes’ drive), a seaside resort with a sheltered cove for peaceful days on the sand. Surfers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Watermouth Valley Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Watermouth Valley Camping Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.