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Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site

West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NE

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Ideal for ...

  • Beach stays
  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Motorhomes
  • Peaceful stays
  • Walking

Why stay here ...

Ilfracombe Club Site can be found in an elevated position, three miles inland from Ilfracombe and the North Devon coast. This site has superb scenic views of the north and west coasts as well as inland landscapes towards Dartmoor. It is ideally placed for you to enjoy the soft, sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Saunton Sands and Croyde or the dramatic coastline. Within a short drive you’ll find small, intimate villages, each with their own charming churches, and the cosmopolitan seaside town of Ilfracombe with its pretty harbour and plenty of dining options. Ilfracombe Club Site is also perfectly situated to enjoy boat trips across to Lundy Island.

Exmoor with over 600 miles of bridleways and footpaths is convenient for walkers and is regularly punctuated with historic sites. The heather rich moorland will inspire you with its tranquillity and beauty, while the countryside that surrounds the site is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer and birdlife. Ilfracombe Club Site, with its peaceful location, makes for a perfect base to take time out from the bustle of daily life.

Please note: This site does not have a toilet block.

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Dog walk on site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Gas
  • Motorhome service point
  • TV reception: good
  • Wi-Fi
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Nearby activities

  • Beach within 5 miles
  • Golf within 5 miles
  • Watersports within 5 miles

Cycling notes:

The nearest National Cycle Network route to this site is Taunton to Plymouth, Route 27, OS ref SS485431 (car park - Willingcott Cross). The Tarka Trail is also nearby and there are bike hire options in the area.

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Walking notes:

The South West coast path is nearby.

Check out our ViewRanger walk.

On your doorstep

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Shop within 1 mile
  • Town/village within 1 mile

Supermarket notes:

The closest are Tesco (MH access) and Lidl in Ilfracombe, about 4 miles from the site.

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Leisure Activities

Mud Mayhem - Ilfracombe, Devon

Oxen Park Lane, Devon, Devon and Cornwall, EX34 9RW

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1.96 Miles from your current location

Tailor-made for the adrenaline-junkie or petrol-head enthusiast, Mud Mayhem aims to provide you with a 4x4 off-roading experience like no other as you try to overcome the plethora of challenging obstacles on the treacherous mud-filled terrain in our monstrous 4x4 vehicles! With over 35 exhilarating off-road tracks located nationwide, Mud Mayhem is by far the UK and Ireland's biggest 4x4 off-roading provider - providing you with an amazing event no matter the occasion! Other locations are available, see website for more details.

10% discount - Pre-booking required.

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The Big Shoot - Yarnscombe Nr Barnstaple, Devon

Yarnscombe, Devon, Devon and Cornwall, EX31 3LZ

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12.31 Miles from your current location

With over 150 spectacular shooting grounds located up and down the country, The Big Shoot is the UK and Ireland's largest Clay Pigeon Shooting network and strives to provide you with an unbelievable shooting experience! It doesn't matter whether you're a regular shooter looking to hone in them pre-existing deadeye skills or a newcomer looking to experience the thrills of cracking clays - everyone can enjoy the hilariously fun and competitive thrills that Clay Pigeon Shooting provides! Other locations are available, see website for more details.

10% discount - Pre-booking required.

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National Archery - Barnstaple, Devon

Devon, Devon and Cornwall, EX31 3LZ

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12.31 Miles from your current location

With over 70 state of the art shooting ranges, National Archery is by far the UK and Ireland's largest Archery provider and the ultimate choice for a remarkable day to remember! Master the ancient art of Archery as you hone your Robin Hood-like skills on spectacular shooting ranges located across the nation! Possessing innate, competitive, adrenaline-filled thrills - Archery is the perfect activity for those of all ages and athletic abilities, making it the tailor-made event for any occasion! Other locations are available, see website for more details.

10% discount - Pre-booking required.

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Heritage

RHS Garden Rosemoor

Devon, Devon and Cornwall, EX38 8PH

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15.52 Miles from your current location

Situated in the beautiful Torridge Valley between the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Rosemoor is a gorgeous garden surrounded by woodland. Family-friendly and a great all-year-round visit, the gardens are as inspirational to amateur gardeners as they are to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts. Rosemoor also hosts a range of exciting events throughout the year including themed family activities every school holiday, plant fairs and flower shows, craft fairs, art, craft and photography exhibitions, live music, theatre and gardening talks as well as the very popular Rosemoor Glow winter illuminations.

£2.00 off adult garden admission.

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Directions

Leave the M5 at junction 27 and follow signposts to Barnstaple (A361), North Devon Link road (do not turn off A361 before Barnstaple). At Barnstaple use A361 outer relief road signposted Ilfracombe, Bideford and follow the A361 (signposted Ilfracombe). At Mullacott Cross roundabout turn right onto A3123. In about 1 mile turn right at the caravan sign (signposted West Down). The Site is on the left in 1 mile. Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to alternative routes being unsuitable for towing. Do not tow along any of the minor roads through West Down from A361.

Sites key: Club Site

Postcode:
EX34 8NE
GPS:
Lat 51.167091 / Lon -4.12045
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OS field ref:
SS518430
OS map ref:
180
Handbook map ref:
E3

Transport links

  • Bus stop within 1 mile
  • Buses go to: Woolacombe to Barnstaple
  • Car hire on site
  • Daily public Transport within 1 mile
  • Shop within 1 mile

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Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site
My wife and I have visited this site for over 25 years and upto this year we have been worried that it was going to close Until these present wardens arrived the site was poorly neglected We were amazed at the hard work they have put in from signage,timber around the service areas and removed the rotten fencing at the entrance, even the 5mph on roadway repainted What a credit they are along with the relief wardens After saying all this for people who haven't been its a great base for touring North Devon but remember there are no facilities But who wants them with the modern caravan
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allan1needham

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Reviewed on 20/07/2021 20:04

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Nice quiet site, access fun!

Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site
A nice site, pitches are amongst the most generous I've seen on any club site. Our visit was tarnished by very wet and windy weather, but in spite of this the pitch remained dry. Dog walk is excellent, spoiled by an arrogent minority of owners who didn't clean up after their dogs. Being on a hill, its windier and more exposed than the areas around (clue: there are quite a few windmills around) so tends to be a bit cooler. The access to the site is a bit "hairy" once you leave the main road, we were lucky as we didn't meet a tractor, bus or other outfit. Once the 'van is parked you can have fun exploring the local roads. We generally found our fellow caravanners to be a friendly bunch. Pub food around is not of a high standard, but once you accept that Burgers are the norm, you can live with it. Exception to this is the Fox & Goose at Perracombe (20 min drive) the food there is outstanding. Many pubs don't look that great from the outside, but are nice inside. We found Ilfracombe a little jaded but ok for a day visit. "Verity" is worth a visit at the harbour and parking was plentiful when we visited. Parking at other places is at a premium, especially at the beach resorts. Charges are consistent throughout as most are Council operated. £1.10 per hour up to 4 hours £4.40 is the most you'll pay.
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StuBob

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Reviewed on 11/07/2021 17:03

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Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site
As we like the minimal facility sites, I've considered booking before, and been slightly deterred by apparent slopes. That was a misperception as it's not hard to find somewhere level - didn't even have to use leveliing blocks. It looks green too, which is always good if the ground is firm and having had one overnight of incessant rain while there, it seems to drain well enough not to require a hardstanding. The abundance of green space is a delight, and much more appealing than the gravelly style the club seems to favour. Its open nature on high ground does mean the availability of shelter is not as good as some sites, but 'swings and roundabouts'. Access to Ilfracombe means a short drive. Like many coastal towns it's not all glam but the town and harbour and well worth a visit. What you make of the 'cooling tower' theatre or Damien Hirst's "Verity" will depend upon your taste but the coast is pretty spectacular. On our visit, while the winds blew and showers fell back at the caravan site, it was sunny and warm in the valley below. Our visit was just two nights, but I reckon we'll be back.
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Pard

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Reviewed on 01/07/2021 19:58

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Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site
Lovely peaceful site near Ilfracombe. Access down a lane but no problem with a motor home.Site is on a slope over two fields but used levelling blocks so fine.Site has a large amount of service points but no toilet block. Wardens very helpful and site is very clean and well maintained. Much cheaper than many caravan club sites .Has a dog field and a field for children to run around in . Would definitely stop there again . Great location for Exmoor and North Devon
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Heather2020

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Reviewed on 05/05/2021 08:37

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Helpful, pleasant and hard working wardens

Ilfracombe Caravan Club Site
The helpful, pleasant and hard working wardens are the best that we have ever come across since we joined the Club over 20 years ago. This lovely site is set in beautiful countryside with pleasant country views. It has more water and waste points than any other CAM club sites that we have visited and they are kept spotlessly clean. There are wonderful beaches within a few miles of the site. For those people who don't mind using their own facilities and want to visit this part of beautiful Devon, I thoroughly recommend this site. We will definitely come back here again.
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Reviewed on 23/09/2020 13:33

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01271 862848

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Service point and waste disposal facilities are available and open for use. In order to continue to protect our staff, we will still be requiring social distancing, and the wearing of face coverings in our reception areas for the time being.

Remember, you only pay 5% VAT until 30 September 2021, then 12.5% VAT from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 on Club campsite prices! All you need to do is book your holiday as normal, and the discount will be applied to the appropriate rate when you pay on site.

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