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This was a lovely peaceful site, tucked away in the valley just outside Ilfracombe. The staff were very friendly and always ready to help. Really my only criticism is the shower block could do with some heating, we were there last week (30th March to 6th April) and I agree it was early to be away in a caravan but there were tents there too, it was extremely cold all week and the wind was bitter cold. Also there was a discrepancy over Reception opening times and laundry times, hope this is now sorted.
The site was close enough for fitter persons than us to walk to Ilfracombe and there were some fantastic views around the area.
Arrived here last weekend to be greeted by fantastic reception staff who were very helpful and informative.
After we found our hardstanding pitch, we decided that we would prefer a normal grass pitch.
Within 5 minutes of contacting reception, Christian arrived and was brilliant. Helping us to find a suitable pitch and offering help to set up.
Christian is one of the maintenace team here and I must say that they keep the site spotless.
Lawns, borders, hedges, play areas are kept well manicured.
Toilet and washroom block was kept spotless at all times with a door in the shower which could be closed whilst taking a shower to keep your clothes dry. Piped music also was very nice.
Plenty of walks in the area and only a short walk to the 2 beaches nearby.
If your looking for a peaceful site, this has to be top of your list.
Many thanks to all the staff at Hele Bay for a great holiday and will not hesitate to visit again.
Shame not all holiday sites are not run like this one.
We visited this site for the first time, and were very impressed. Everything you need is very close by. Shop/garage within 10 mins walk, 2 beaches (both dog friendly all year round) within walking distance one is about 10 mins and the other about 20 mins. Pub with a great beer garden and restaurant 10 mins walk. The site staff are very friendly, and give you all the information you could possibly need on arrival. The facilities were immaculately clean, with the shower cubicle having a glass door inside instead of a curtain, so your drying area and clothes stay dry.
It is quiet and sheltered with a super child play area.
If pushed for a down point, it would be that a seat in the shower would be good.
I could go on much longer, but suggest you try it out for yourself. We will go back again soon.
If you go, make sure you visit the farm at the end of the second camping field for lovely large fresh free range eggs at a reasonable price.
We arrived in Sunny (Rained all week!) Devon for a 4 night break in our trailer tent, we were welcomed by the friendly receptionist, we found the site to be clean and tidy with good sized pitches for all.
We had a party of 7, 4 adults and 3 kids, and were extremely happy with everything the site had to offer, the play area kept the kids amused when we were on site, the toilet and shower block was very clean and well maintained, and all the staff on site were extremely helpful and friendly.
There wasn't much we could do about the weather, but we would definitely look to rebook for future breaks away.
Unfortunately, if I had to make a negative comment, they did not have a shop on site, although there was one a short walk away.
Also close to great pubs for eating out.
Highly Recommend as a base to explore North Devon.
What a great place, we arrived without a booking and was met by a very friendly and helpful lady.
We booked in for one night loved it so much we stayed for a second. We would have loved to stay for more but we had to move on for our journey further west.
We can honestly say that it is one of the best sites we have stayed at, the staff are friendly and helpful without being patronising.
The surrounding area is outstanding and the facilities are amongst the best you could get.
The local pub was an easy few minutes walk away, and very friendly. We had our dog with us and found it a very dog friendly site and area.
Award-winning camping and glamping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park near Tavistock, Devon. 40 grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes with optional electric hook-ups. Choose between the scenic Daffodil Field with moorland views or the sheltered old walled garden. For those preferring a bit more comfort, the park provides camping pods and mega pods.
Immaculate facilities with free hot showers, toilets, hairdryers, underfloor heating, laundry, dishwashing, games room, small shop, WIFI and playground. The onsite manor house hosts a dog-friendly restaurant and bar serving evening meals. Surrounded by mature woodlands with direct access to Dartmoor, with Tavistocks amenities just a short drive away. Perfect spot to explore Devon and Cornwall's main attractions Find out more here
We visited this site mid September this year and were delighted at the friendly, informative and helpful 'wardens' at reception. The site was immaculate, clean, tidy and had well proportioned sized pitches.
The shop was adequately stocked for the time of year and the staff were extremely helpful if they did not have the item required.
Although positioned rather high from the town centre and may give a few problems with the elderly unfit or disabled clientèle, we were able to walk into town and return to site feeling pleasantly pleased with ourselves at our achievement (we are in our 60s and rather unfit)!
We will not hesitate to return to this lovely site next year given the opportunity to do so.
Everyone wants different things from a campsite, for us, a family of 4 with young children who wanted a friendly quite place to use as a base to enjoy the locality with enough on-site to make it enjoyable and just a little bit adventurous, it was perfect.
On-site facilities were just enough - a small shop, a well looked after play area: zip-wire, swings, things to climb on, and a small separate area for toddlers. The toilet block was spacious and clean on the one occasion we used it.
The nature trail was an exciting dimension to the site which we explored a number of times when we were there.
There was a couple of pubs and a small shop at the filling station on the main road. One of the pubs was recommended for it's family food by site staff.
The site is a couple of hundred metres off the main road and enough in the valley for it to be really peaceful - although there was a big firework celebration at nearby Ilfracombe, which managed to shatter the quiet one of the nights we were there.
Within a couple of minutes walking distance is Hele Bay which although is small was very quiet when we went, but was well serviced with a cafe and toilets, which was all we wanted really. I even managed a spot of fishing from there after the kids had gone to bed - half an hour of spinning off the beach at high tide was a pleasant but not too fruitful experience (one very small bass)
The site is very close to Ilfracombe with all it's facilities which is a quick drive away (with young children) or a bit of a stroll for older children & adults, either along the coastal path with stunning panoramic views or out of the back of the site along the bridal way and back roads.
We found no shortage of things to do with the mixed weather we had.
The site staff were superb. Friendly & informative on our arrival, quick to solve our problems or offer advice.
Although we rented the caravan privately the staff quickly and efficiently sorted out a problem with the water, changed the gas for us and at the end of our break when we had a problem with our car were very patient and helpful in directing us to local car-parts suppliers.
The only downside from a purely personal perspective is that for people used to more rugged camping the site may be a little too ordered and clean!
Would definitely recommend and would return to this site.
Very tidy campsite with well kept pitches and a very clean amenity block containing nice warm showers!
Smallholder at the top of the site sells eggs and veg via an honesty box. The campsite shop has most of what you will need and there is a Tesco store less than 2 miles away in any case. The main harbour at Ilfracombe is 5 minutes drive. The walk takes about 15-20 minutes but is not a level walk.
Hele itself is very quiet. It has a bay, good walks and an adequate pub plus a very good little restaurant, unfortunately called 'Hele Billy's' Bar. If you can get over the name, this serves excellent quality food and prices are a snip.
The campsite is family run and all staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about local area and attractions. There is a good mix of chalets, lodges and caravans. Camping pitches are sited at the top end of the site.
If I was being supercritical I would say that the children's play area is a bit limited.
Just returned from a four night stay at this campsite. We were booked in for five but due to poor weather we left a day earlier. Checking in was good, very helpful staff we were given a map of the site and shown were everything was. A map of the local area showing beaches and pubs and supermarkets.
We were given a large pitch, thankfully as some of them looked a bit on the small side for a large family tent. The site itself was spotless as were the toilets and showers and we never had to queue once to use them. Large clean washing up area. Childrens play area and the nature trail was great to entertain the children.
Great site for closeness to town and beaches, although we had to drive to Ilfracombe due to our three year old. Too far and steep for young children to walk. Our only down side to the site, was we felt it was not private enough for us. The site was busy as school holidays, so lots of families and children running around. We felt our pitch was exposed to the traffic of people traipsing back and forth. I would recommend this site
We booked in for four nights on a standard motorhome pitch. On arrival we were greeted by friendly reception staff and allocated our pitch, unfortunately due to it's position opposite a hedge it was unsuitable for manoeuvrability so we requested to move. Initially we were told no but eventually we were shown another pitch. We moved on to it and ramped up as it was a bit slopey. However we soon discovered that it slanted not just to the front but sideways as well and try as we might we could not level the van at all.
We asked if we could move to a level pitch and were told that we could but it would cost another five pounds a night as it was a wider pitch.
Unwilling to spend any more we stayed where we were but it was on the main route to the toilets and on the only road through the site, the pitch was all gravel and it felt as though we were sitting in a beach car park and getting on and off the pitch meant driving onto the pitch on the other side of the road and reversing back on to the road.
The shower block was clean and the showers were hot, although having to use a key each time was frustrating,
The local pubs were good and there was a good bus service into Iflracombe
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis <1 mile 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
This was a lovely peaceful site, tucked away in the valley just outside Ilfracombe. The staff were very friendly and always ready to help. Really my only criticism is the shower block could do with some heating, we were there last week (30th March to 6th April) and I agree it was early to be away in a caravan but there were tents there too, it was extremely cold all week and the wind was bitter cold. Also there was a discrepancy over Reception opening times and laundry times, hope this is now sorted. 
