Short break in North Devon'ish. (1 Viewer)

[Lumpy]

Hoping to get away for a short tour (two weeks) in the area of North Devon,ish.

Starting around Bideford/Croyde and venturing into the Quantocks/Somerset.

We haven't spent much time in this area and are looking for recommendations for sites, we are members of the CC&C but are happy with other stop overs of interest. We like smallish sites (Cs's) don't care about to much about facilities but we do like to "plug in" when possible.

If you have any experience of this area we would love to here from you.

Thanks
Ray n Sue

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We went to Woolacombe a few weeks back for 4 nights. Lovely site with massive pitches and if you have a dog a very large dog walk area with a dog shower food truck on site most nights, there is a bus stop outside.

Woolacombe camping & caravanning site | Warcombe Farm

Warcombe Farm offers a wonderful location for camping in Woolacombe. Situated near Mortehoe, it has great access to beaches.

warcombefarm.co.uk

 

[meanders]

We spent a few days at Damage Barton. Site was fine, and a good bus service from outside but be aware it does not run on Sundays and if I remember correctly Wednesdays. We stood at the bus stop for ages before giving up. There was not a timetable at the bus stop. People were walking out hear there and everywhere, but I wasn't able to do that. Down hill going but uphill coming back.

https://www.damagebarton.co.uk/

 

[solaris]

Local councils allow overnight parking in some car parks L believe. Appledore?

 

[DBK]

There are a couple of sites at Minehead. I've stayed at the CMC site there but there is a site just to the west of the town on the road to Selworthy Beacon which is in a much better location with good walking directly from the site. I haven't stayed there so can't comment on anything other than the location.

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[seasideBill]

This is a great location in lovely Mortoe https://www.northmortefarm.co.uk/
Cliff top views, great coastal walks, 2 pubs, fish & chip shop and local bus service to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe & beyond.

 

[Janine]

We spent a few days at Damage Barton. Site was fine, and a good bus service from outside but be aware it does not run on Sundays and if I remember correctly Wednesdays. We stood at the bus stop for ages before giving up. There was not a timetable at the bus stop. People were walking out hear there and everywhere, but I wasn't able to do that. Down hill going but uphill coming back.

https://www.damagebarton.co.uk/

For future reference, Google maps is brilliant for planning bus journeys. Just select ‘directions’ and the public transport option.

 

[seasideBill]

Local councils allow overnight parking in some car parks L believe. Appledore?

Yes, Torridge & North Devon Councils have always been MH friendly. Still allow overnight parking in several locations I think?

 

[Mikey RV]

Northmorte farm
Willingcot camc
Warcombe farm
Damage Barton
Hidden valley
Easwell farm
Lobb fields
Bay view farm
Cherry tree
Lots of CL’s in the area also
Car parks for overnighting in
Appledore
Westward ho
Bideford
Barnstaple
There are also lots of other sites in the North Devon area.

 

[meanders]

For future reference, Google maps is brilliant for planning bus journeys. Just select ‘directions’ and the public transport option.

Thanks Janine. I had used it but the bus service operator had changed only a short while before according to reception when ai queried it. Google maps was showing it as running. This was about 3-4 years ago I think.

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[cyberyacht]

I've overnighted at Clovelly car park.

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

We spent a few days at Damage Barton. Site was fine, and a good bus service from outside but be aware it does not run on Sundays and if I remember correctly Wednesdays. We stood at the bus stop for ages before giving up. There was not a timetable at the bus stop. People were walking out hear there and everywhere, but I wasn't able to do that. Down hill going but uphill coming back.

https://www.damagebarton.co.uk/

That site was next door to me
Taxi back is £8 I had a return bus ticket but it seems their bus time table is just a might turn up at that time one after our bus driver told us he was not our bus driver despite having the correct number on his bus I rang for the taxi

 

[matt34]

croyde bay stay at parkdean you can get some cheap deals there out of season

 

[buzz1]

Hartland north devon has a few camp sites around , ideal location for coastal walks etc , clovelley is nice place to visit cobblestones pathway down to harbour with pub , but you need to be mobile as it’s quite a steep walk back up to car park area ( they used to run a land rover services to run people back to car park used to be 50 p ) ?? and as mentioned you can over night in car park , don’t think there any facilities though. Apart from toilet during opening hours .
Westward ho area there a place called northern burrows
Which is a conservation area with horses and pony sheep wondering around and you can park right next to beach but it’s pebble beach but loads of sand when tide goes out , also a cafe there. Ideal for surfing
Around £6 a day up and till 10pm but no over nighting here .
You Would need to double check times and prices .

 

[gus-lopez]

Local councils allow overnight parking in some car parks L believe. Appledore?

along with the ones Mikey RV said + Torrington

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[The Old Man]

Already mentioned;

Hidden Valley Holiday Park Devon | Hidden Valley Park

Award Winning Campsite & Touring Caravan Park in Devon. Set amongst the rolling hills of North Devon and open all year, whether you are looking for a campsite to pitch your tent or touring caravan spaces, Hidden Valley provides it all.

www.hiddenvalleypark.com

I like;

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www.littleshelfinfarmcamping.co.uk

 

[rangi]

We use Damage Barton a lot, we ask for the X plots, which are at the top and near the shop and the gate. Bus at the gate takes you to Ilfracoome , Barnstaple or Woolacoombe

 

[BillyBear]

Yep just returned from Hidden Valley Holiday Park and I highly recommend it. Bus stops right outside the entrance and only £3.90 return to Ilfracombe. Not far from there we stayed at the small but well kept Sunnylin site. Very pleasant and a short walk along the footpath to Lynton and the water powered Funicular Railway. Fish and Chips in Lynmouth are excellent but you need a bank loan.

 

[Jo-jo]

Hartland north devon has a few camp sites around , ideal location for coastal walks etc , clovelley is nice place to visit cobblestones pathway down to harbour with pub , but you need to be mobile as it’s quite a steep walk back up to car park area ( they used to run a land rover services to run people back to car park used to be 50 p ) ?? and as mentioned you can over night in car park , don’t think there any facilities though. Apart from toilet during opening hours .
Westward ho area there a place called northern burrows
Which is a conservation area with horses and pony sheep wondering around and you can park right next to beach but it’s pebble beach but loads of sand when tide goes out , also a cafe there. Ideal for surfing
Around £6 a day up and till 10pm but no over nighting here .
You Would need to double check times and prices .

We were at Clovelly last week. The land rover service is running, £1.50 per person.

OP, if you venture the other way, to Tintagel, there are a few car parks that allow overnight. The King Arthur pub currently has 15 spaces on grass for £5 from 5pm to 10am. Quite a few on there when we looked.