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Little Meadow Camp Site
Watermouth
Berrynarbor
Ilfracombe
North Devon (Browse area)
EX34 9SJ
Tel: 01271 866862
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Pitches: 45
Open: 24/03/2026 to 30/09/2026
24/03/2027 to 30/09/2027
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 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <1 mile |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <1 mile |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: June 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Whiskywhiskymac |
11 reviews from this member |
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 I recently stayed here for a week whilst walking the first stretch of the South West Coastal Path that runs right past the site.
The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming and took time to explain everything on site and in the area. They were also very thoughtful when it came to choosing the spot for our tent because it was very hot and we had a dog with us. As for the plots themselves they are very generous - thus ensuring that you don't feel cramped or too close to your neighbours.
I loved the attention to detail - the rustic wooden hangers, hooks and toilet roll holders in the wash block - they are NOT twigs as described by a previous reviewer but solid lengths of coppiced hazel and they look great and work well. These are very in keeping with the rustic 'turtle friendly' bags that are thoughtfully hung on the back of shower doors for clothes. One suggestion - the shower cubicles are large enough to house a small chair (maybe fastened to the wall) and this may help older folk. I note that some previous reviewers have complained that the showers are push button - this is not a problem - they are free and warm so why complain?
The toilets and showers are spotless and cleaned twice a day - and there is a well organised recycling area (look out for the nesting swallows in the roof)! There is copious hot water in the washing up area - and a fantastic view across the Bristol Channel to boot!
Wifi is available - a real bonus - although if you want to stream films and TV from the internet I imagine that you will have to locate close to the reception area. It was, however, fine for me to collect emails and messages and the look at things online.
Fresh rolls and croissants can be ordered in the evening for the following breakfast - and I challenge anyone not to be tempted by this when you smell the fresh baking in the morning!
There is a freezer for ice blocks - with a no charge but a donation to the RNLI (a very worthwhile charity).
What more can I say - I can't wait to return. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Gibgill |
1 review from this member |
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Nicely kept site with lovely sea views. All facilities clean and working. Showers are fixed temperature which is only warm- could be a bit hotter.
Good recycling facilities. Plenty of brochures about local attractions.
Shop had essentials but limited opening.
Excellent Wi-Fi available all over the site so I could use it in my tent!
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| Date of Visit: July 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: CUMBRIANS |
3 reviews from this member |
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On a 9 week trip, taking in France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Devon and Cornwall, this has been the most expensive and disappointing site we have used.
The view is fabulous but the entrance is awkward even with a small caravan, and the suggestion by the owner to use the layby up the road to turn around is ridiculous. The showers are appalling. A press button that lasts about 20 seconds and constantly starts again with a trickle is the worst of the 15 sites used on this trip. The hooks are twigs, all two of them and they are cold and draughty even in July.
On a long trip it is important to be able to wash things like bedding. One machine and no dryer means unless you have very hot weather you can't get them dry quickly. The shop/reception hours aren't really acceptable, an hour in the morning and an hour late afternoon. If you arrive out of these hours, as we did, in the pouring rain you have to walk up a long steep drive to the farmhouse to book you in, especially for someone infirm.
You might say you are paying for the view but we had similar at St. Ives, Cornwall, and beautiful views of the Swiss Alps and also beautiful lakes in Switzerland and Austria, and didn't have to pay as much as here and had great facilities at all of them.
We are disappointed and will not be returning.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
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| Reviewer: RosePearl1960 |
17 reviews from this member |
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Great basic site for a summer pitch.
I would strongly recommend approaching this site from the Ilfracombe direction, if you are either in a larger motor home or towing a caravan. The directions given by the owners do not mention that the route given encompasses many sharp turns and several stretches of narrow width, in addition to which, as previously stated the entrance is at a very obtuse angle and sloping up an incline when approaching from Combe Martin. When we left the site we followed the route back to the North Devon link road via Barnstaple and although further in mileage, it was a much pleasanter experience.
Little Meadow is a tranquil site with fantastic views. The tiered site gives all the opportunity to enjoy the view. Please ensure you bring chocks as no pitch is level. We had requested a hardstanding pitch but the small circle of pea gravel laid on top of grass was hardly adequate.
The shower and toilet block was very draughty and dark. The showers took some patience to get a decent shower. I found myself holding the button halfway in to gain a constant flow of water. The free hair dryers a nice touch but the length of cord meant That I at 5' 3' couldn't use one of them because it was too short. Not much use if you are trying to dry a child's hair.
I cannot comment on the stock in the shop as we didn't use it.
We did use the local bus service and it was good value and the bus stop is only a 5 minute walk from the site.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Littleivor |
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After reading the many positive reviews about this site we booked our caravan in.
The entrance to the site is a very sharp left turn (if you are travelling in from Combe Martin) so you have to go on for a mile or so before coming to a very small parking area were you are advised to turn your caravan around. If you are not very confident reversing your van, I'd suggest you unhook it and turn it manually as it is a very small parking area that is used by other cars and motor homes.
When we arrived we were given our pitch and because it has rained heavily the night before the owner towed our van to our pitch which was very nice of him. We were on pitch 23 on the first tier next to the playground – which was handy for our little boy. The pitch was on a very bad slope as well and took us a while to get the van sort of level.
While the views across the Bristol Channel are amazing, ours was slight obscured by the tress. The tress would also obscure the sun from about 5 too, which meant we were in the shade while sitting out enjoying a drink and a BBQ in the evening.
The facilities are very basic. The showers are not that clean despite what other reviewers say. They are dark and full of spiders. The floor is concrete and doesn't slop to allow the water to drain away so you are often standing in cold water left over for the previous shower user so make sure you take flip flops with you! It would be handy to have a bucket and a mop so you could at least clean up after you've had a shower.
The shower cubicles are small with only a couple of wooden pegs to hang your clothes on and something called a turtle bag strung across the door (not sure what for). The showers are free and operate on a push button system which only last for about a 1 minute before going off. The water is hot which is the only plus point.
The disabled shower cubicle is much bigger so I’d use that one if you really need to shower.
The chemical toilet area is not great either with a toilet bowl to empty the waste in and no hose to help clean the cassette out with. At one point a member of staff turned the light off while we were in there and asked if we really need the light to be on!
The shop is only open from 9-10am and 5-6pm – I can’t comment on what they had to offer as I was never around when it opened.
There is free WIFI, but you have to be standing outside the shop to use it.
The play area for the children is basic as well with a couple of swings and round-about plus a broken climbing net but this didn't seem to bother any of them – my little boy loved it!
The view is amazing of the Bristol Channel and it is a very quiet site with no noisy neighbours or traffic.
All in all, this is a very nice site that could do with some better facilities. I’d suggest that if you find yourself given pitch 23 ask to be moved to a pitch higher up - especially if you have a motor home or caravan as the pitches are not so steep higher up.
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Butterflydecal |
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Fabulous site with amazing views over the Bristol Channel. We stayed for a week but didn't want to leave, you could never get tired of the view.
On arrival we were shown our pitch and given a run down of the site by a very friendly member of the team. All of the pitches are on tiered levels giving everyone a view and each tier only had a handful of vans making it very quiet.
This site is peaceful so don't expect music, parties, loud neighbours, it was just perfect for us to chill out for the week.
There is a small path down to the coastal path which you can walk down to either ilfracombe or combe Martin, both of which are beautiful walks but not for the elderly or very young! Our 7 year managed it fine though.
There are a couple of pubs nearby, the sawmill and the Ye olde Globe, we visited both but to be honest they are not very pleasant so wouldn't recommend.
The facilities on site were of a reasonable standard, the toilets great but showers were not much more than a trickle for 5 seconds at a time, made it difficult to wash my hair. But that said I wouldn't let that out you off! We will definitely return in the future.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Steve n Lareen |
6 reviews from this member |
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Lovely, quiet site with a nice walk down the harbour and the local pub, which is no more than 10 minutes away.
On tiered site with beautiful views and some local friendly cows as neighbours. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Toilet block was nice and clean, we didn't use any of the other site facilities, but would definitely recommend.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Jill and sid |
23 reviews from this member |
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A sunny week spent at Little Meadow. A clean and well organised site. We had spent the previous week at the Lizzard, therefore busy in comparison. The owner doesn't stop cleaning and is very business like. The showers and toilet are immaculate. Only gripe was the press button showers are functional but joyless. The campsite is on a steep incline with a terrace design. Some of the terraces are more level than others, nevertheless plenty of space and a separate play area. Ye Olde Globe in Berrynarbor (2km) serves nice food and beer. The beer in the Saw Mill (1km)wasn't good. Great sea views
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: GarethandGaynor |
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We loved the site the moment we got there. The pitch we had had fantastic views of the sea with beautiful sunsets and from what we could see most pitches had similar views to us. The facilities were fine and cleaned every day, a nice touch was that you could order fresh cooked baguettes and croissants each morning from the well stocked on site shop. The staff were friendly and helpful with advice for local attractions. We will definitely be going back time and time again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tenttogo |
4 reviews from this member |
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This charming terraced campsite came with a stunning view overlooking the North Devon Coast.
Facilities as the toilet and shower area were fine and kept clean. (Would have been nice to be regulate the temperature of the water yourself). Washing up area again overlooked the coast even after a week we were not bored with the view. Recycling is encouraged on site which was refreshing. Wi-Fi only worked around the lower part of the site. (in our case)
The shop had the basics, the freezer for ice and baking of croissants, petit pans etc every morning to order was a nice bonus.
General area was pleasant easy getting around although parking in all areas was expensive best bargain was the park and ride into Ilfracombe. We found not a great deal within easy walking distance of the campsite. (More for those with families)
Plenty National trust properties around including coves and beaches to view. Ilfracombe is worth a visit and perhaps sending time viewing the local aquarium and taking a local coastal boat trip.
The owners and staff were very helpful and overall this campsite was quiet and what we were looking for but did come at a Price.
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Daisyday |
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We extended our stay by two nights because we liked it so much and would have stayed longer still if we could have. We arrived with our caravan and were given a pitch on the third terrace.
Facilities are basic but good, pitches are large with sea views, WiFi available at no cost, Lovely weather (when we were there!) Very quiet at night, owners very friendly and helpful, what more can I say?
Access is not the best but okay if you follow site directions.
Berrynarbor Village is picturesque, with a nice pub. The harbour is a short (but steep) walk away. We visited Hele Bay, Combe Martin and Saunton Sands while there.
We would certainly come again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Runaway |
6 reviews from this member |
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Little meadow park is a real hidden gem. The views from all the pitches are simply amazing looking out over the Bristol Channel. The pitches are all grassed but very large and plenty of room between each site. The toilets are ok and clean, but not altogether modern but certainly satisfactory. Well located with a bus stop only a short walk. The buses into Ilfracombe and to Combe Martin are scarce and whilst it is only a short distance to either town, it is not possible to walk on the narrow road. So the bus or car etc is the only way. Access into the site. Be careful if approaching from the north ie from Combe Martin. You could not turn left into the site. You will need to travel some distance and then come back from the south. The gate into the park is narrow. The middle stile lifts out however for larger vans. We would return. If only for the magnificent sunsets and views.
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| Date of Visit: March 2013 |
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| Reviewer: Geoffisaac |
5 reviews from this member |
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The site is set up a hillside above Watermouth cove between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin. The pitches are in terraces which give spectacular views of the North Devon coast.
Facilities at the site include hot showers, washing up sinks with a superb view, washing machine, and freezer for ice blocks. There is a shop at the reception which stocks a few basics items only - although we were off season so this may improve as the site gets busier. Also has wifi and a phone box - the mobile coverage for all networks is very poor if not non existent!
There's a dog walking area and a children's play area. The majority of the pitches have access to EHU.
A few minutes walk down a private footpath will take you to Watermouth harbour and castle (theme park) and a further 15 minutes walk will deliver you to the Sawmill pub - a friendly family pub serving decent beers and meals. Of course if your up for more of a walk the South West Coastal path passes right by the site which will take you to Combe Martin to the north and Ilfracombe to the south
The site is extremely well maintained with clean facilities. It has a chilled out feel to it with recycling encouraged. The owners are very helpful and friendly.
The pitches are a very generous size with plenty of room to get your car and caravan/large tent side by side. Although we stayed off season at Easter 2013 with only another dozen or so occupants, I would imagine the site would not particularly feel over crowded when at its full capacity of 50 pitches helped by the large pitches and terraced layout.
Only downsides to the site are that it can get pretty draughty due to its hillside location and also there's not a great deal within easy walking distance apart from what's mentioned above. It's also quite pricey but I guess your paying for the views.
All in all a lovely site which has superb views. This is not a commercial site with lots of hustle and bustle but instead has relaxed and friendly feel - definitely worth a visit!
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Melmel74 |
33 reviews from this member |
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We just spent a week at Little Meadow. We were pitched in the non hook up field - the only view we had was of the tents pitched to the side of us but I'm sure the people on the tiered pitches did have a great view.
The toilets were a bit disappointing; there are no doors at the entrance to the block so every morning you are greeted by a multitude of insect corpses that have blown in during the night. The owners do come in and clean regularly though. I was also not keen on the concrete floors in the showers.
There is a play area on site but this was quite far from where we were pitched. It is quite a steep site and to get to the play area you go down a steep gravelly slope that the cars drive up. My son fell over on this and cut himself quite badly in several places so warn your kids not to run!
We went to Morthoe where there is access to a lovely beach and parking is a lot less than Woolacombe. Be prepared to walk a bit though.
We found the site very peaceful and the children all played together. I would say it is best suited to those with younger children. There is a curfew where children must be back at their pitch by 9pm - this is a good idea although the signs asking for quiet made us feel a bit noisy with 2 young boys!
There are several campsites in this area which cost a lot less than Little Meadow but I can't comment as to how they might compare.
There are several National Trust properties in the area which are good for rainy days and some lovely scenic walks too.
Not sure if we would go back as never use ehu so as the view is restricted from that field would rather pay less and go without the 'view'.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Hevey0121 |
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We used these site on a recommendation from a friend of a friend for our first full week camping - me, hubby 5 & a 2 year old
Nice site with lovely views, but not walkable to anywhere with a 2 year old - on a very busy road and no paths. Was a quiet site which suited us
We weren't on one of the lovely tiered pitches which may have given us more resistance from the awful weather but we were close to the play area which helped us
Shower block was ok - main door was never shut so showers could be chilly experiances as well as short - I think I'd rather pay & have a 'full' shower
The local pub was nice but did get busy
Ilfracombe was ok but no real beach we drove further tp get to one at Woolacombe but the parking was expensive at all of them
Would recommend a visit to Big Sheep - cash in your tesco voucher to pay for it though!
Nice site but don't think we would return
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