Enjoy your holiday at award winning family holiday park, Hele Valley. Situated in Ilfracombe along the rugged North Devon coast! It's a peaceful, green and well maintained site offering a wide range of pitches, pods (some with a hot tub!) and camping facilities. Just a five minute walk over the road takes you to Hele Bay Beach and you can also walk to Ilfracombe.
Why choose Hele Valley Holiday Park
Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Cross the road and walk five minutes to get to the sandy Hele Bay beach
20-minute stroll to the town of Ilfracombe with pubs, restaurants and more
Award-winning holiday park with spacious pitches, great base for North Devon
About the site
Nestled in the serene valley of Hele is the perfect spot for a relaxed peaceful camping holiday, at a site awarded a 5 pennant rating by the AA. The site is also has a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, TripAdvisor Excellence Certificate, Britain in Bloom Gold Award and Visit England five star grading. The lush green fields offer a wide range of flat and sheltered pitches to choose from, with small to large tent pitches with electric, hardstanding pitches with water and electric for motorhomes and touring caravans, and alternatively all weather glamping pods. Cosy camping pods sleep either two with the comfort of heat and electricity inside, plus all the convenience of leaving the tent at home. You can also kick things up a notch with a stay in a deluxe studio pod, which included ensuite facilities and a settee which folds down to convert into a lovely double bed. Inside you have a fully fitted kitchen of your own and outside is the decking where you can relax and get some sunshine. For added luxury, add a hot tub as an extra.
Camping, touring and glamping is available from the end of March to October. Studio pods are available from mid March until mid December. Pitches from £30/night for 2 people.
"The facilities were immaculate and the staff very friendly and very helpful"
David D
"Great site with thoughtful additional facilities like a dog washing station and wet suit washing"
Natalie L
"The facilities were immaculate"
Grenville S
"One of the best sites we have been to"
Liam B
"We have no faults for it at all, a 5 star site"
Emma S
"A very well maintained park which is a credit to the hard working team"
David F
"The place is spotless"
Karl J
"A great small site with everything we needed. Run by lovely people who were happy to help"
Anita M
Great for families
Enjoy spacious pitches or pods with hot tubs and visit the onsite playground, or take a family stroll to Hele Bay Beach. Bring your four-legged friends too!
There are 50 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options



2 x Snug Camping Pods
Max 2 people
Snug pods which comfortably fit two adults, with a sleeping area of 2m x 2.24m x 2.15m. Includes electric. Please bring your own bedding. No pets. Access to shared WC and shower facilities nearby.




Camping Pod
Max 2 people
Slightly larger camping pod with an area of 2m x 3m x 2.25m and two camp beds to sleep two adults. Please bring your own bedding. Includes electric and a small fridge. No pets. Access to shared WC and shower facilities nearby.





Studio Pod
Max 2 people
Sleeping two, this studio pod features a fold away settee which creates a comfortable double bed. Well equipped kitchen with microwave and mini hob. Ensuite WC and shower. Sorry, no pets.





Studio Pod with Hot Tub
Max 2 people
Sleeping two with a fold away settee which creates a comfortable double bed. Well equipped kitchen with microwave and mini hob. Ensuite WC and shower included. Hot tub outside. Sorry, no pets.
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Site rules
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park dog friendly?
Yes, up to two dogs are welcome per camping/touring pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst on the park and are not a breed listed in the Dangerous Dog Act 1991. Pets are not permitted in glamping accommodation.
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park family friendly?
Yes, and the holiday park is well placed to explore a range of fun-filled attractions for the whole family, including sea lion shows and animal encounters at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park just over a ten minute drive away. The little ones can also say hello to leopards, wallabies, monkeys and more at Exmoor Zoo, with hands-on experiences on offer including a day in the life of a zookeeper! Other family highlights here include:
- Watermouth Castle (2 miles) - with spooky dungeons, thrilling adventure rides, water shows and more.
- South West Coast Path - taking you past secluded coves, picturesque harbours as well as nature reserves, this famous coastal path can be picked up next to Hele Bay beach, just a seven minute stroll away.
Further afield, you'll find:
- The Big Sheep (22.7 miles) - lamb feeding, sheep racing, indoor play area as well as a brewery and distillery!
- The Milky Way Adventure Park (30 miles) - thrilling rollercoaster rides, dodgems, ball pits and more.
What time is check-in/out at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Check-in is from 1pm-5pm for pitches and camping pods. Studio pods are available to check-in between 3pm and 9pm. You must vacate your pitch or camping pods by 11am on day of departure. Studio pods must be vacated by 10am.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park allow BBQs and campfires?
Open fires are not permitted. BBQs are welcome but must be raised off the ground.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Groups are welcome but not permitted during July and August. Same-sex groups of three or more people are not permitted at any time.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, the site requests that noise is kept to an absolute minimum between 10:30pm until 7am to respect your fellow campers.
Pitches
Are awnings, pup tents and gazebos allowed at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Awnings are allowed free of charge and gazebos for a small nightly fee. Pup tents are not allowed.
Can I park near my pitch at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Yes, one car is welcome per pitch during high season. Extra cars can be added to your booking during low season. Please note, commercial and sign-written vehicles are not permitted.
What amp is the electric hook up at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
The electric pitches each have a 16 amp electric hook up.
Are bedding and towels included at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Bedding is provided for two in the studio pods, please bring your own towels. Bedding is not provided in any other accommodation type.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the site to help you stay connected during your stay.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Sorry, there is no cafe or restaurant onsite, but a ten minute stroll walk downhill brings you to Hele Bay Pub, a family friendly spot that serves delicious food and refreshing drinks.
What's nearby
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park near the beach?
Blue Flag awarded Hele Bay is just a two minute drive away, with rockpools to explore and dog friendly areas, while the beach at Putsborough further afield is dog friendly and equipped with a beachfront cafe and shop, all with easy access to the South West Coast Path. Other nearby beaches include:
- Woolacombe Bay (6.8 miles), with surf lessons and equipment hire available plus miles of golden sands to explore.
- Croyde Beach (11.4 miles), popular surfing spot backed by Croyde's picturesque village.
- Saunton Sands (11.4 miles), backed by sand dunes with surf hire, beach restaurant and more.
What are the nearest public transport links to Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Hillside bus stop is a ten minute walk away, while Barnstaple train station is a 30 minute drive away.
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