Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Watermouth Valley Camping Park
4.88 /5
Watermouth Valley Camping Park is nestled between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin on the stunning North Devon coast. Perfect for families, couples or the solo traveller, there are grass pitches with optional electric suitable for campers and tourers. Stunning sea views over the cliffs of Hangman at Combe, and Broadsands Beach is a 20 minute clamber down cliff steps.
Runner up of Best Campsite South West England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Family-run site with incredible facilities, kids playground and TV and games room
Easy access to the golden sands of Broadsands beach, via cliff steps
Situated on the South West Coast Path on the edge of Exmoor National Park
About Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Family friendly camping park just 20 minutes from Broadsands beach via cliff steps, a great base for families and groups looking to relax with incredible sea views. Ideally located between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, this is the perfect seaside escape for anyone looking for a bit of vitamin sea. There are over a hundred grass pitches, some of which have electric hook up. Suitable for tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Sit back and relax on your pitch with views of the sea and nearby cliffs, or explore the nearby Exmoor National Park. There truly is something for everyone here. There are food trucks every day apart from Thursday from 5pm onwards, so you don't have to worry about getting the BBQ out! On offer is pizza, curry, carveries, Mexican and chips! There is also a selection of homemade cakes on offer. Dogs are allowed and with there being so many open spaces in the surrounding areas, this is a great choice for you and your four legged friends.
Watermouth Valley Camping Park is open from 03/05 to 14/09 in 2024 and from 01/05 to 14/09 in 2025.
There are two facility blocks with toilets, showers, individual wet rooms and changing facilities. There's also laundry and dishwashing points, onsite shop, a children's' playground, TV and games room and a dog exercise area.
There is catering every night apart from Thursday from 5pm onwards, there is also a selection of homemade cakes.
The Sawmills Free House is just half a mile up the road and makes for a great evening meal. The closest shop is a convenience shop called Sandaway, just a three minute drive.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 104 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
18 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Not Allocated)
Max 6 people
Pitch up anywhere you like in this field. Non electric grass pitches, suitable for tents and small campervans. Some areas are gently sloping. If you require a flat pitch, please select the allocated pitches.
10 x Ocean View Non Electric Grass Pitches (Allocated)
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents and small campervans on grass pitches.
40 x Valley Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitches in the valley. Suitable for tents and tourers.
35 x Valley Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches, with electric hook up. Stretching sea views. Suitable for tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Ocean View Double Size Electric Grass Pitch
Max 8 people
An extra large ocean view electric grass pitch. Suitable for two campervans or medium sized tents.
4.88 /5
96%
would recommend
"Was walking distance to the site's own pretty little beach ... perfect for a morning swim"
Jessica F - Aug 2024
"Ticked every box for us! The actual camp site is so well run, safe and clean!"
Leigh B - Jul 2024
"Even after reading all the good reviews, this campsite still exceeded my expectations!"
Chloe S - Jul 2024
"One of the best sites we've ever stayed on. Everything you need is here"
Leslee H - Jul 2024
"Super beautiful location with incredible views in all directions ... A must visit"
Chris S - May 2024
"Ocean views are amazing, as well as the star visibility. A truly magical experience!"
Jake T - Sep 2023
"Our kids loved the play area, goats and being able to walk to such a beautiful beach"
Gina P - Jul 2023
"Great for children, great pitch sizes ... and great hosts!"
John A - May 2023
"Facilities are excellent and immaculately clean. If we could rate it 6 stars we would!"
Cathy M - Jul 2022
Great location and views
Recommends site
Yvonne D
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Great site with fabulous views from the top field. Fantastic facilities even had a pop up bar in high season with food available to order. If we had to nick pick, the path down to the facilities was grass and steep, so we chose to go round the longer route to avoid slipping. It did not deter from our overall experience and would definitely use again and recommend.
Weekend with my son
Recommends site
Sean E
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From start to finish, this campsite is amazing. A hidden gem. Place is spotless and facilities perfect. The position is breath-taking. See you next year. Thank you.
One of the best sites in the UK
Recommends site
Alex M
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This is an excellent site. Great facilities, food available and a short walk to the beach (note steep steps). Highly recommended and will return.
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Things to do on site and in the Ilfracombe area
There are plenty of beaches nearby for you to visit. Broadsands Beach is just a stone's throw away and is great for swimming and sunbathing, or visit the Combe Martin beaches, just a five minute drive away where you can either relax on the golden sands or take part in some water sports.
Watermouth Castle is just five minutes away and is a great family day out with a stunning castle, toy train and theme park for you to enjoy,
Other activities nearby:
- Ilfracombe Aquarium (10 minutes)
- Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park (10 minutes)
- Ilfracombe Museum (10 minutes
- National Trust Heddon Valley (20 minutes)
- Exmoor Zoological and Conservation Centre (20 minutes)
- Glen Lyn Gorge (30 minutes)
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