Porte Meadows
Located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Porte Meadow Campsite offers a rural setting for a relaxing getaway (but with proper toilets and showers). This campsite provides spacious non-electric grass pitches for tents, caravans, and campervans, where guests can pitch up wherever they like. With Woolacombe Beach and the town of Barnstaple just a 20-25 minute drive away, there's plenty to do nearby!
Chilled and relaxed campsite, on the edge of Exmoor National Park
Spacious grass pitches with lovely views across the valley and visiting wildlife
20-30 minutes to sandy beaches such as Woolacombe and Saunton Sands
About Porte Meadows
Experience the beauty of the Devon countryside at Porte Meadows, offering a back-to-basics camping experience with large meadows and proper toilets and a shower. Located near Exmoor National Park, it's an ideal base for exploring the beautiful blue-flag beaches and taking in the stunning moors walks. Guests can also take advantage of the dedicated dog park, allowing their furry friends to run and play off-leash. The campsite is suitable for tents, caravans, and campervans, with spacious grass pitches measuring up to 10m x 10m. Guests are free to choose where to pitch, as pitches are non allocated. For those chilly evenings, guests are welcome to bring their own fire pit and logs for a cosy night under the stars. If they don't have their own, logs can be purchased onsite.
This site is open for the May bank holidays, half term and summer holidays.
Onsite facilities include toilets and showers.
There is a Tesco Superstore in Ilfracombe just 20 minutes from the site and the Old Station House Inn is just five minutes away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 50 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Spacious non electric grass pitches measuring 10m x 10m. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Barnstaple area
If you're looking for some fun activities on-site, the site offesr free use of some preloved balls, crab buckets, body boards, and more. Guests are welcome to play football and rounders in the main meadow.
For those looking to explore the surrounding area, there are plenty of beautiful beaches 20-30 minutes away, including Combe Martin, Woolacombe and Croyde. These beaches offer a wide range of activities, including swimming, surfing, and sunbathing.
For those who want to learn to surf, there are several surf schools in the area that offer lessons for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, these schools can help you improve your skills and have fun in the water.
For those who love to hike and explore, there are plenty of walks nearby, including Exmoor National Park (on the doorstep). Guests can take in the stunning scenery and wildlife while enjoying a peaceful walk.
If you're looking for a more adventurous activity, horse riding on Exmoor is a great option. There are several stables in the area that offer guided horseback rides through the beautiful countryside.
Other things to do include:
- Lynmouth (15 minutes)
- Heddon Valley (15 minutes)
- Watermouth Castle (20 minutes)
- Valley of Rocks (20 minutes)
- Tapeley Park Gardens (40 minutes)
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