Ilfracombe Club Campsite

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Ilfracombe Cub Site 🤗

We’ve just spent our first time here and it will certainly not be the last ! It’s a superb site for both Caravans and Motorhomes. Close to Ilfracombe itself, which is a clean and pleasant experience, with lovely walks and different places to eat. The Site itself is very well laid out and maintained by the Wardens , who are dedicated and a credit to themselves and the Club. Perhaps the lack of a toilet block facility might put some people off, the choice is yours! It was the end of season for some but still lots to go and do as the site is so well situated and we enjoyed lovely Autumnal weather. Humans and Dogs are all welcome as long as they behave !

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Caravanner from Northamptonshire

Reviewed on 24/09/2021 16:43

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Love this site

We have stayed at this site a few times now and will keep coming back because it is exactly the type of site we like. It is really quiet and because it has no facilities it doesn't seem to get too busy or noisy, even when it is quite full. It is nice and close to some fantastic beaches and the coastal path, so there is always some good walks to be had. The only downside for us motorhomers is there is a manhole for emptying waste water rather than a grid (which is much more back-friendly!) but I understand the Club will be changing the man holes to grid at some point. All in all I fully recommend this site.

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duggiedog

Reviewed on 24/09/2021 14:02

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Great Site

We have been members of the Club for 40years and visited this site for 30years.We have a caravan with facilities which we like to use for hygiene So I can't get my head around people saying that this site shouldn't be classed as a club site These people should read the details before booking and go elsewhere Apart from this its a great site which as been vastly improved by these wardens Their hardwork as been wonderful turning this site around If you visit book Sunday lunch at the Crown in the village its excellent. All I can say if booking the site please read the details before booking

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allan1needham

Caravanner from South Yorkshire

Reviewed on 24/09/2021 11:03

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A most welcoming stay

After reading some of the reviews I was a little worried, but we had a lovely welcome from the wardens on duty. The site is quiet and peaceful and a great place to relax. We were in a camper van so showers and toilets would be a great improvement for this site, we brought our own toilet etc but a shower would be good. We cycled from Braunton to Barnstaple on the Tarka trail, it’s a lovely flat route. The shop in the nearby village is good and about a mile away, the walk back is uphill but not a problem if you are used to walking.

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Reviewed on 03/09/2021 20:46

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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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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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