How much does it cost to stay at Hele Valley Holiday Park?

From $39.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Hele Valley Holiday Park

View prices & book Last booked 16 hours ago 9.7 215 reviews

Well-maintained north Devon park just outside Ilfracombe
Watermouth Castle five minutes' drive; Woolacombe 20 minutes
Nature trail and play area on site; beach less than 10 minutes' walk

Into the valley – and onto the beach… If you’re seeking seclusion and space as well as sand and surf on your north Devon holiday, it’s likely you’ll be hugely happy with the location of Hele Valley Holiday Park. This park is in a placid sheltered valley bordered by hills, but a short walk away from Hele Bay beach, the South West Coast Path and the lively town of Ilfracombe. Plonk yourself at this very friendly family-run park for all sorts of north Devon delights: a seven-minute saunter will take you to the watersports, rockpools and beach of Hele Bay; 20 minutes on foot gets you to the centre of Ilfracombe, and the three-mile surfing stretch of Woolacombe is within 20 minutes’ drive. Family fun at the likes of Watermouth Castle, the Milky Way Adventure Park and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park is also easy to find from here – and as the kids will no doubt point out, a shorter drive means more time among the meerkats and ball pits… The specialised nature trail on site will keep the kids busy spotting all sorts of species at the bird, bat and dormouse boxes, feeding tables and bird baths; afterwards, send them off to the play area to wear them out ready for a good night’s sleep (hopefully…) ‘Immaculate’, 'second to none’ and ‘some of the best I’ve encountered’ are a few of the laurels lavished on the toilets and showers, which have free hot water, disabled access and individual cubicles. The park also has a launderette and a washing-up area. Supplies are close by too: two pubs serving food within five minutes’ walk, and supermarkets and independent shops over in Ilfracombe.

Campground type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, Mar 15 to Mon, Dec 1 2025

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Coast path views to the east of hele valley campsite

$Viewpoint from costal walk to ilfracombe$

$Costal walk to ilfracombe$

$Veiw of ilfracombe on our walk there$

Great site

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Judith J. Apr 2025

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Lovely quiet site. Loved the nature trail. Immaculate spacious shower/ toilet facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is an Amazing site, fantastic greeting by staff and well looked…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Conker microlodge (hot tub)

Liked: It is an Amazing site, fantastic greeting by staff and well looked after, the accommodation was just perfect for us we will return
The Views are great of the sea, hills and town lights.
We were amazed there are so many friendly people on site happy and welcoming
The Site is so pretty clean and well maintained with a beautiful stream
Close to the beach, could walk to town and get a meal locally in the local pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pod we stayed in exceeded my expectations.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anne W. Mar 2025

Acorn microlodge

Liked: A Friendly welcome by staff. The pod was very clean and fully equipped.

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean had everything we needed host was nice, polite and professional…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

nikola b. Nov 2024

Conker microlodge (hot tub)

Liked: clean
had everything we needed
host was nice, polite and professional

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, we stayed on the larger but not largest pitches and…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Patricia M. Nov 2024

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Lovely campsite, we stayed on the larger but not largest pitches and they were very good. Good location with plenty of places to walk. Toilet block is really lovely with shower, toilet and basin all in the same cubicle. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend. If you like to walk the coast path to Lee is great.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch. Good facilities. Walking distance to town.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Nov 2024

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Great pitch. Good facilities. Walking distance to town.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Teri S. Oct 2024

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked: Everything about this campsite was excellent. The toilets and showers were fab and kept in pristine condition. The location is amazing and the staff were so kind and helpful. We are already planning on another visit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fab site will be back next year.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Islwyn T. Oct 2024

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Lovely site very well kept

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff great and friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Allister W. Oct 2024

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked: Really well laid out, had pitch 20 close to showers/toilet block very clean and in grest condition. Very quiet so really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Nice walk to beach and local pub which served great food.

Disliked: Can't really fault the place, other than the turn in from Ilfracombe way, I went down to garage and came back up on easier side to enter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely staff - really helpful and friendly, made us feel very welcome Nicely…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Stephen S. Nov 2024

FHU gravel RV campsite (small)

Liked: Lovely staff - really helpful and friendly, made us feel very welcome

Nicely maintained private pitch

Great facilities - nice clean, secure shower Facilites

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Hele Valley Holiday Park

Hele Bay

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 9RD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

51.2051°N
-4.1014°W

Route directions

The holiday park is signposted from the road. Turning into the park requires a very sharp right – it is advised that long vehicles should continue down the road and turn around first. Continue down to a T-junction and a right turn will take you to Hele Valley Holiday Park.

Nearest transport

Bus

1 mi Methodist Church

7.2 mi Opposite George Hotel

7.2 mi George Hotel

Rail

9.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station

13.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

15.3 mi Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

0.6 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

11.2 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

11.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing

Airport

27.5 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

Setting off to see your surroundings is easy – the South West Coast Path can be accessed from Ilfracombe to climb up to Hillsborough and pass Hele Bay and Watermouth to Combe Martin. But do take quite some time in Ilfracombe first to browse around its shops, galleries, gardens and museum, then have a boat or fishing trip out from its handsome harbour… Travelling slightly further afield, Watermouth Castle (five minutes’ drive) is an odd but utterly fab mix of Victorian treasures, modern rides, maze and gnomes in their very own land, while Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park (15 minutes) has a whole menagerie of animals and animatronic dinosaurs around its 25 acres. And do try The Big Sheep (40 minutes) for sheep racing, horse whispering and a massive indoor play area. For other days out, spot exotic animals at Exmoor Zoo (25 minutes) or make your way to The Milky Way Adventure Park (50 minutes) to try Devon’s tallest rollercoaster, watch swooping birds of prey demonstrations, feed baby goats or slide around the huge indoor play centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ilfracombe Hele	0.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach	1.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combe Martin	2.7 mi	Sea	Poor	Poor	Poor	Poor
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Woolacombe Village	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 18.2 mi

National Waterfront Museum 29.2 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.6 mi

Heddon Valley 7.5 mi

Watersmeet 13.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 23.3 mi

Lundy 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 0.2 mi

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 3 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 4.7 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 4.8 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 4.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £200.00 ($242.69) damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hele Valley Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hele Valley Holiday Park? Setting off to see your surroundings is easy – the South West Coast Path can be accessed from Ilfracombe to climb up to Hillsborough and pass Hele Bay and Watermouth to Combe … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Hele Valley Holiday Park?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	5 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	10 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Hele Valley Holiday Park? From $39.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.