Willingcott Club Campsite
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If your disabled this site is a great place to stay. The toilet/shower facilities are excellent. The one thing to be careful of is the hilly landscape. It's the nature of North Devon that the general aspect is very hilly. Also be careful of using Sat Nav as some of the short cuts are very narrow/tight. In general try to stay to the major roads. There is loads to see and do with most having great disabled access.
Willingcott 2019
Willingcott remains a fantastic seaside holiday destination with the amazing Woolacombe beach so near by. The site is beautifully kept, very clean, modern toilet facilities and, most important of all, very helpful, friendly and efficient wardens. One of our party needed to use the disabled facilities this year, they too are five star. We are already booked for next year!!
Deakinsontour
Reviewed on 08/07/2019 08:31
Wonderful
This was our first caravan holiday: 2 adults & 2 tiny children, so I have nothing to compare it to yet. However, it really was a fantastic view days. The staff were friendly & helpful, the facilities immaculate & the views were lovely. There was a fish & chip van one eve which was extortionate, but I imagine that’s not unusual with a captive audience. A quick drive to the beach for some lovely days out.
OrangeSquash
Reviewed on 01/07/2019 04:26
Wet but great
We stayed for 7 nights when the storms hit the country in June. The last time we visited this site was 1984! The pitches are large and well spaced with a nice light airy feel to the site . Loo block very modern and kept very clean. There is not a dog walk on site, you wander through pitches to the footpath/cycleway outside the site. This is not ideal. The Wardens are very friendly and gave us a nice warm welcome. Just a note of caution do not arrive before 12 as the lane to the site is narrow( we arrived after 13.00 in case you wondered) as you might meet somebody departing. The footpath/cycleway takes you all the way into Ilfracombe if you feel fit along the former Railway line.
It was ok
Stayed here in our Motorhome in May .Disappointed as there was no wifi available ,which you expect on a site like this.Also,there was no real control of children that were using the roadways in the site as a cycle track or skate board circuit.The large shower and toilet block were kept clean an tidy .There was a walk along the old railway line to a local pub.The site was busy when we were there so the pitches felt cramped.Some people were saving pitches until their friends/family arrived so limiting your choice of pitch.Overall,the site needs better policing .Wouldn't stay here again.
October Break
We wanted a few days away in October in our motorhome and this site was an excellent choice. We are walkers, so, the walk into Ilfracombe along the old railway line was great. Another day we walked the other way on the footpaths to Woolacombe. We also had great weather once the early morning mist cleared.
Great stay at beautiful site.
Lovely site with plenty of grassed space around generous shingle hardstanding pitches. Best facilities block at any Club Site seen so far and immaculately kept. Very helpful staff. We stayed for 3 nights in early October and the site way quite empty and very quiet.
We are a retired couple with a motorhome and this was our first visit to the area. We like to be able to walk to places, take a bus or use our bikes. There is a cycle/footpath through a gate (key provided) and to the right would take you downhill to Ilfracombe, around 4 miles away. To the left on the path is a short walk till you reach roads. We didn’t cycle very far in either direction but the path is good. We took a 31 bus to Ilfracombe which we caught by walking on the cycle path to the right till we reached the road, turned left round a corner then crossed the road and waited on a short length of raised pavement about 50 yards right of the Fortesque Arms car park. On the way back we stayed on the bus as it went through Mortehoe and Woolacombe so we got a tour of the area for no extra charge. The second day we caught a 303 bus to Barnstaple from the same place, an interesting trip down very narrow lanes in places but a pretty drive. As the roads in the area are very narrow it isn’t safe to walk on them really so a car would be an easier way to see places.
The wifi was good for email and surfing the web for bus timetables etc. In all we enjoyed our stay on a great site.
Good location
The road to the site has a narrow bend at the beginning but opens up 100 yards in. The site is level with a good mix of hard standing and grass pitches but level. We stayed at the lower end of the site away from the play area as we have teenage children. The pitches are of good size and most have an open area at the back which we used for table and chairs in the good weather. The site is close to Putborough beach but the roads are very narrow if you take the most direct route. I booked a week of surfing lessons with Nick surfing school at putsborough beach brilliant. The facilities well maintain and clean throughout our stay.
The Best Place in the World!
We have been visiting Willingcott Site for many years. Probably over 15 visits. We have to visit this place each year (sometimes 4 times) to replenish our batteries in the heart of the most beautiful coastal walks and scenery in the country. Other neighbouring coastal towns (Croyde, Mortehoe, Saunton Sands, Ilfracombe) are easily reached by foot. Our Dogs love every minute too. Not only great coastal walks for the active but also the amazing long beach at Woolacombe, that is Dog friendly all year round and is so big you can enjoy solitude with your pets. Who can swim and run freely further along from the main hub of the beach. To escape the masses, I recommend parking at Marine Drive and dropping straight down onto the beach. The Team/Staff at Willingcott are so lovely and welcome us back like old friends. Facilities always spotless. Quiet and relaxing for all to enjoy. Playpark for the kids to make holiday friends and enjoy the outdoors, ditching the tv or online games.
Come here and enjoy! ...… BUT PLEASE LEAVE A PITCH FOR US :)
4Harveys
Reviewed on 29/07/2018 11:48
Holiday
An open, sunny site with gravel and, as usual, sloping grass pitches that can be difficult for those who prefer grass but are less able. The lane/road access needs care on entry as an unforgiving wall exists on the narrow entry off the main road. Also no club sign indicates club site presence.
The fish and chip van on Saturday is highly recommended, best chips I've ever tasted including many 'restaurants'.
Very busy holiday area, first/second week of July. And, very hot!
Nb, members should pay more respect to the wardens cleanliness of the washing facilities.