Secret Spot Camping

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  • Peaceful site in a private home’s grounds 15 mins’ walk from Braunton
  • A five-minute drive from Saunton Sands beach and 10 from Croyde
  • Well-equipped guest kitchen and lounge area plus a communal firepit
Seek space at Secret Spot Camping, a site on open north Devon farmland 15 minutes’ walk from the pubs and shops of Braunton and five minutes’ drive from Saunton Sands beach. Pitches here form part of the grounds of a family home – guests are welcome to wander about and admire the gardens (a lot of effort goes into tending them, as you’ll see from the pics). Clubs and groups are welcome but be aware that the vibe here is very much peaceful rather than party. Facilities on site are centred around the convivial campers’ shelter, a hub full of handy things including a kitchen (with a fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster), comfy sofas, sockets for charging gadgets, and a wifi connection. If it’s a fine day, there’s also plenty of outdoor seating scattered around the place and a communal firepit area for campfire chats. Barbecues are welcome too, as long as they’re kept on the bricks provided. With several famed beaches nearby (not just Saunton Sands but also Croyde, 10 minutes’ drive away, and Putsborough within 15 minutes) this is a tiptop location for surfers as well as those who want to chill out; the site owners also manage a surf shop in Croyde, so folk who don’t have their own kit might want to hire or buy down there (with a little discount to aid proceedings).

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens June 25
Please note
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are requested not to pick flowers from the garden or go into any of the site outbuildings. Please note, this site does not accept motorhomes.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jun 25 to

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Reviews

9.8

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This exceptionally clean, peaceful, and well-kept campsite boasts friendly, helpful hosts. Reviewers rave about excellent facilities, including a communal kitchen/lounge with thoughtful extras. Its quiet location with beautiful gardens is ideal for relaxation, yet close to beaches, shops, and attractions. Many want to return.

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Mike G.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely and peaceful as always

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Lovely people, Lovely space, definitely be…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely people, Lovely space, definitely be back, loved it..

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Beautiful site, very well looked after!…

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Charlie B.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site, very well looked after! Knowledgeable hosts too who were very happy to help with directions and recommend some lovely walks

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Very Good site with good access to local towns and beaches.

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Mark H.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked A lovely site, well managed and not overcrowded. The facilities were always clean. The addition of a room with kitchen facilities, fridges, freezers and seating is a great idea and adds to the good atmosphere on the site.

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Ruth A.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We have just returned from our first trip to Secret Spot Camping. What a find. Idyllic setting, peaceful, welcoming and some of the best and consistently clean facilities we have ever seen. The children also had a wonderful time playing with the resident dogs and toasting marshmallows by the fire pit. Would thoroughly recommend and we look forward to returning

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Peaceful tranquil stay.

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rosemarie w.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We have stayed here a few times & never disappointed. Peaceful tranquil setting lovely walk into Braunton if you fancy meal or drink. Facilities kept clean showers lovely & hot. Free use of fridges & Freezers kettles toasters really useful. Just a perfect spot to chill.

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Anonymous

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Liked Beautiful gardens, great, clean facilities and lovely lovely dogs. The owners were friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend

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Peaceful location. Clean facilities. Level and generous pitches.…

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Anonymous

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Liked Peaceful location.
Clean facilities.
Level and generous pitches.

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Small site with excellent facilities. Unusual…

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Anonymous

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Liked Small site with excellent facilities. Unusual when camping to have access to kettle, microwave, fridge freezer.
Lovely flat dry pitch and not too busy!!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Very welcoming and friendly site. Loads…

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Melissa R.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very welcoming and friendly site. Loads of pitch options. Excellent shower / toilet facilities and super spotless kitchen.

Disliked One or two hooks for clothes in shower area ( main block near house)

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Secret Spot Camping

Moor Lane Nursery

Saunton Road

Braunton

Devon

England

EX33 1HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.10816°N
4.18073°W

Route directions

Turn off the main Saunton Road into Moor Lane. Continue on Moor Lane past the lodges and farm stall until you drive around the sharp right-hand bend. Directly after the bend, turn left up the site's driveway by the dark blue postbox and drive up to the bungalow. The what3words address of this site is racetrack.touches.plums.

Nearest transport

Bus
0.9 mi George Hotel
0.9 mi Opposite George Hotel
2.2 mi Camp Gates
Rail
5.6 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
9.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
11.6 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
3.9 mi Instow Ferry Landing
6.3 mi Bideford 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

For a break from the waves, have a think about walks on the South West Coast Path (within five minutes’ drive) or bike rides on the Tarka Trail (15 minutes away). Wanders are also to be had around the Braunton Burrows sand dunes, the largest system of its kind in England and around 10 minutes' drive from the park. Tour tunnels instead at Ilfracombe – there’s a network of four carved out of the cliffside by locals back in the 1820s – followed by seawater swims in the nearby tidal pool. This seaside settlement 15 minutes’ drive from Secret Spot Camping also has an aquarium to amble around and is a gateway for wildlife-spotting boat trips. Kids keen to gaze at yet more animals? Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (25 minutes' drive) is the place to go for meets and greets with meerkats and sea lions as well as animatronic prehistoric creatures.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Saunton Sands 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Croyde Bay 3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentGood
Putsborough 3.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Woolacombe Village 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe 5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 11.6 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 9 mi

Heddon Valley 13.2 mi

Watersmeet 18.3 mi

Lundy 21.3 mi

Holnicote Estate 27.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

SAUNTON COURT 1.3 mi

Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.8 mi

Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 2.5 mi

ISLEY MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 05/04/1990) 2.6 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 3.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Secret Spot Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Secret Spot Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Secret Spot Camping? For a break from the waves, have a think about walks on the South West Coast Path (within five minutes’ drive) or bike rides on the Tarka Trail (15 minutes away). Wanders … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Secret Spot Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Secret Spot Camping? From $93.76 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.