Ilfracombe Club Campsite

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Good for families

Looking forward to coming back!

Despite the storms overnight the other weekend, we can't wait to be back this weekend. We are a tricky 'set up' with VW camper + little caravan but Sarah is amazing at answering my numerous anxious 'newbie' questions. On arrival last time (late due to dreadful traffic) - Helen & Trevor were wonderful - welcoming tired travellers and setting us up on our pitch. If you have a new Winterhoff tow-hitch then Trevor is 'your man'. We could not work out how to unhitch it - Google revealed it to be a nightmare for other 'newbies' too. Thank you Trevor for rescuing us!!! I love this site: it's quiet with beautiful natural areas set-aside for wildlife, a fab enclosure to let the dogs go crazy & generous grass pitches. If you need facilities & entertainment this is not the site for you. If you love simplicity & tranquility in a natural setting then it's perfect. PS my 5 star rating for "Facilities and cleanliness" relates to cleanliness - you need to have your own facilities to stay on this site.

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Reviewed on 27/08/2021 10:42

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Rated 4 of 5

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Quiet site but no sea views or facilities here

I think as a minimum a club site should have a toilet block, if not they should be classed as something different than a club site. It would be nice if there was a minimum standard so we knew what we were getting…

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Glenn71

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Reviewed on 22/08/2021 17:21

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The most unwelcome arrival

We arrived 1 1/2 hours early at this site. We were not expecting to drive onto a pitch, but we were not expecting the most unwelcome of arrivals either. The male warden saw us and shook his head, he told me the site was closed and just glared with a stony silence. I asked him what we were supposed to do and asked if we could leave the van on some long grass opposite reception. He then informed me that he would let us know when they were open. I hadn't noticed the car park at this stage. We drove to a supermarket to do some shopping, upon returning my husband checked in with the female warden. He apologised for our early arrival, all she could respond with was 'whatever'. Never ever on any campsite or holiday have we been spoken to in such a dreadful manner and made to feel incredibly uncomfortable. There are ways of addressing people but these people clearly have the inability to do so. Perhaps they should reconsider a non public facing role in future. This experience tainted what seems to be a well maintained site.

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Thank you for your review. The Site team have been in touch as they wanted to address your concerns. They always try and provide a friendly welcome. However, as you arrived at 10.15am they were unable to assist you as they needed to ensure people have the chance to leave the site before welcoming new guests. The Site Manager politely asked you to park on the grass area in front of reception and that he would give you a shout as soon as possible. This is what they advise all guests who arrive early. If you do plan to arrive early in the future we do recommend that you call the site in advance to make sure this is possible and that you can be accommodated. We hope this helps clear up any confusion.

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Devonmade

Reviewed on 06/08/2021 10:35

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quiet and restfull

a delightfull site very relaxing and loved the clean fresh air wardens were always available and nothing was too much trouble for them. site was always clean and tidy. look forward to returning.

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StephanieTod

Reviewed on 25/07/2021 15:44

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What a Difference a Year Makes

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

Caravanner from South Yorkshire

Reviewed on 20/07/2021 20:04

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Nice quiet site, access fun!

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

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 11/07/2021 17:03

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Spacious green 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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Motorhomer from Cornwall

Reviewed on 01/07/2021 19:58

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Good for families

Peaceful location

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

Motorhomer from Devon

Reviewed on 05/05/2021 08:37

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Helpful, pleasant and hard working wardens

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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PaulineStephenson

Reviewed on 23/09/2020 13:33

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Good value, but access not great

Stayed here for a week last month. The friendly wardens have clearly done a lot of work to re-open the site - the grass was well trimmed and everything was tidy. No toilet block or shop but this means the prices are low so it was a cheap week! Most of the pitches slope (some are very steep) so you'll need blocks. Good dog walking area. However...the site is high up and quite exposed so if there's a storm you'll need to make sure your awning is well tied down. Limited public transport and not in walking distance of anything of note. The road down to the nearby village has no paths and some of the locals drive down it really quickly so we didn't risk the walk. Pub had good reviews but limited opening. You'll need to drive to local attractions of which there are many such as Lynton, Infracombe itself and the numerous beaches. The major negative is the approach road - there are minimal passing places which make it awkward even in a car...we were unfortunate enough to encounter the bus which only runs twice a day as we arrived. we had to reverse quite a way back up the lane and into a farmyard and then back into the lane - not great if you are not a confident reverser or don't have a co-pilot to assist!

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dhamer67

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Reviewed on 06/09/2020 22:34

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