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We planned to stay for one night but stayed for five. The toilet block is old and the 2 showers in the ladies only have curtains, not doors to maintain privacy but hot water was plentiful and all facilities were cleaned regularly. A kettle and microwave is available for use in the wash-up room which is a nice touch.
We were blessed with wonderful weather but we also enjoyed the laid-back ambiance and the friendliness of fellow campers. The owner pops around each evening to collect the site fees (we paid £7 per person + £4 for the nights we used electricity).
Porlock is delightful with excellent walks and cycle rides, despite some steep gradients all around. Porlock Weir is very picturesque and we caught the bus to Lynton and Lynmouth rather than take our large motorhome up the notorious Porlock Hill.
An ideal site for motorhomers who like a laid-back campsite close to village facilities.
Yet another wonderful 10 days spent camping at Sparkhayes. My family and I have been coming here for the last 13 years and we love it. The site is relaxed and friendly and consists of two large flat fields each with drinking water points. The site allows dogs and has an area for exercising/walking them. There is also electric hook up points for those that choose to camp with a little more luxury. There is everything you need on site 2 toilet blocks (one for men and one for women)each with 2 showers, basins and electric sockets, laundry room with large washing sink, washing machine and tumble dryer, utility room with kettle, two washing up sinks and electric sockets. There is also a fridge and freezer to keep stuff chilled and the icepacks frozen for a small fee 20p per icepack There is also a payphone on site and useful contact numbers. The site has a stunning view of the sea and the lovely hills, on a clear day you can see the Welsh coast. The small village of Porlock is just a two minute walk away and offers some traditional pubs, shops and restaurants as well as some scenic walks. The lovely picturesque villages of Lynton and Lynmouth are less than 30 minutes drive by car. The well known Woolacombe beach is only an hour away by car and is well worth a visit. We can't wait to return next year.
This is the second time we have visited this site and we will definitely be back again!
Lovely location in Porlock. Two fields to choose from and you can pitch wherever you want. Most tend to pitch around the edge so plenty of space in the middle of the second field for kids to run around.
Facilities are good. Well maintained. X2 showers, x6 toilets in female block. Wash sink in both fields. Plenty of information re local pubs/events etc.
Great location to get too Minehead/Lynmouth/Linton.
Amazing views out to the sea. Nice walk nearby to Porlock Weir.
If you go you must go to the butchers in Porlock for all breakfast/BBQ supplies. There pasty's/pies are hard to resist!
Just spent ten glorious days at Sparkhayes and this year the weather was kind to us. The site has all the facilities you need. There is a drying room for clothes, an area for washing crockery. The toilet and shower block is always clean and tidy. Timing your run to the showers is important at busy times. There is plenty of information available regarding local facilities and the owner is always about if you require assistance.
The site rules are all common sense and police themselves.
There is an area sectioned off for your dogs to do there business and all this right in the centre of the georgeous village of Porlock.
The pubs are all very welcoming after a day out and about. Porlock has a little bit of everything. We have already booked for next year.
There are two flat fields. No play parks or similar, just a multi-purpose block for laundry, washing up, showers and toilets. It's a bit ramshackle, with stuff left lying about and toilets/showers are tired. Just a trickle of hot water from the sink taps. The showers work fine but there is nowhere to dry yourself or undress/dress. Some people resort to using the toilet stalls opposite. Not nice. I washed my feet outside after my shower. On the plus side it gets cleaned up twice a day. The site rates are reasonable, but I've had much better for less money.
It's worth bearing in mind that every year the bottom field is let to local schools for the last 2 weeks of the summer term. There were 160 kids when I visited. The kids were very well behaved but put a strain on the facilities. The tannoy system in their field was a bit intrusive, and the staff a bit over protective.
The area is worth visiting. Porlock village is pretty, apart from the traffic, with a decent pub and mini supermarkets for supplies. The sea is about 400 yards from the site, along paths, a marsh and lagoon (where I nearly got cut off at high tide) leading to a breached shingle bank by the sea. No use for a beach experience but pretty and interesting. There are some lovely little villages around the area (go to Horner for tea and cakes- very good).
If you want 'the seaside' go 5 miles into Minehead, which has the lot without being tacky. It's a proper town too, with local shops and big supermarkets. You can walk there but it involves a 1000ft climb on the coast path.
Exmoor is just inland with its lonely moors, great views and secret valleys.
Well maintained facilities including hot showers, toilets, washing up sinks and numerous water taps! Start the day with a delicious breakfast bap and tea / coffee onsite before venturing out to the famous Cheddar Gorge, only five minutes away! Lovely dog walks direct from the site. Find out more here
We stayed in the first two weeks of August, a nice quite site off the main road, on the gate was a notice saying that the owners would be round twice a day to collect pitch rent in you arrived after open hours.
And sure enough after setting up on a pitch about one hour later the man come round and asked if we were staying one night or multi night as there was a discount on block booking. We stayed there for the whole 2 weeks of our holiday as it was so nice.
The site was basic but a short walk from the village, and from the pub that did great food, a sea view, a river, hot water, clean facilities the toilets were cleaned twice a day and the showers had hot water and spotless, two clean fields and a relaxed, but had free tea making in the washing up room, so you could boil a kettle, block freezing was for a small charge
Porlock is a great base to travel out from with loads to see in the local area, and some fantastic walks.
All in all this was a great place to stay and would recommend it to anyone
We spent one night here as a base to walk the coast from Minehead to Porlock, good choice!
A lovely campsite in a superb location, two large flat fields with sea and Exmoor coastline views.
Good, clean facilities although not so keen on the shower cubicles with just a curtain but we got by.
The owner is very helpful and laid back, he made a point of telling us that we could leave whatever time we liked on our last day. We plan to stay here again.
This is a site that every camper hopes to find. Few campsites please enough to make you want to review and recommend them but this one did.
Minutes walk from the village, seconds from the pub, a sea view, a river, hot water, clean facilities, two green, clean spacious fields and a relaxed, welcoming and kind owner.
Arrived in the dark, pleasantly surprised when we woke up and ended up coming back a second night.
Excellent site, have not visited for some time due to the fact that we wanted to explore other parts of the country. Used this site for some 5 years on and off. Good location, ok loos, now a new road to access, will be back one day. Local area and pubs are great, plenty to see and do. Easy access. Site owner very helpful, always willing to give local weather forecast. Well worth a visit during porlock carnival.
Lovely location, large open areas so pitches are not too close together. Plenty of space for games etc. Located in a small village with few pubs, shop, restaurant and an amazing butchers! If you are having a bbq, the butchers is the place to go for your food! They also do amazing pies!
Owners are very friendly. Toilets and showers are very clean. Plenty available. Rarely queued for the shower. Great value for money.
We will definitely be returning to this campsite again!
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Is Sparkhayes Camping Site child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
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 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <10 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
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