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Done a lot of camping but I don't think I have ever visited a cleaner site than this one. Good toilets and showers. Well stocked and reasonably priced shop. Chip van visiting on a Saturday was great when you are a new arriver. Fantastic views. Dog friendly with a dog exercise area provided.
Close to the village with restaurants and pubs within easy walking distance. A short drive away if Woolacombe with the more lively surf scene.
Only one negative, it was quite when we visited but in the busy season it might be difficult to find a flat pitch and toilets would be a trek if you were pitched at the far end of the site.
This site is in a beautiful setting with magnificent views. The facilities are superb and the rates reasonable. It is a short walk to the village and we can recommend The Ship Aground but there are two other pubs.
There are tea rooms and a couple of shops as well as the site shop. We walked down to Rockham Beach and partially along the coastal walk.
There are stunning views and plenty of secluded places for quiet contemplation. Unfortunately, we only had one night here but will definitely return another time for a longer visit.
We would not hesitate in recommending Norte Morte Farm.
My second visit to this site Easter week 2011 (following a two day trip last summer) only confirmed my suspicions.This is one of the best places a family can camp.
Arrived mid-morning from Bristol on the Wednesday, the campsite was not busy. Checked in swiftly and efficiently, their card machine for me to pay was not working, so we were told to pitch up and pay later, which was cool. Reception has lots of info on local attractions.
The only trouble with this site is if you get there and its busy, you will struggle to find a flat pitch, our large family Vango needs a fairly decent footprint. However this was not the case this time, we basically had the choice of anywhere, we chose the third field, (there are no designated pitches) so proceeded to pitch on a fantastic flat section at the top of the field giving us a panoramic sea view, top notch
The weather proceeded to swelter so unusually for April we sunbathed for a bit, the girls (aged 9 and 7) proceeded to explore, we have been once before so they knew the score and so did we. Once we had relaxed a little we wandered down to Rockham Beach, a ten minute stroll (steep on the way back!) and had the afternoon on the beach. Bliss.
It's rocky and the tide races high to the bottom of the steps but we left before then. I had a little pop at some fishing on lures but no luck. Took the burner and ingredients and to the amazement of some fellow beach users proceeded to make our tea of a chicken Biryani
We had a party of friends join us (another seven families!) over the next few days and although the site proceeded to fill up they had no problem pitching very near us and we were pleased they encountered no issues with the slopes. Most had big family tents.
Toilet block - located after the static fields, presented to a very high standard (as we found last year) no queues even for a Bank Holiday saturday, showers free, hot, everything as you would wish. It appears the washing up facility works fine, that's the kids job
There are two playgrounds, both offer basic climbing frame type stuff, the kids used this whilst going to and fro from the little on-site (and very well stocked) shop, I would say this is as much as is needed because the kids have a massive site to run about in and there is no substitute for outdoor freedom and fresh air.
We went to Barricane Beach the following day (just outside Woolacombe) fantastic beach for surfing and boogie boards, which all the kids did and also amazing rockpools, including one at 12 feet deep you can jump from the rocks into! the kids had a whale.
Got lovely pasties from the shop in Woolacombe (near the hotel at the end of town - parking is tough!)
That evening three of the families enjoyed fish and chips from the local chippy in Mortehoe, we all agreed it was a little expensive and small for an adult portion, so next time we would have two kids portions per adult as pro rata this seemed better value!
Big highlight of the weekend was when we went down to Rockham Beach in the early evening to have the beach bonfire. We bought two nets of logs at a garage and used our fish and chip cardboard boxes as kindling. We took eight families down there, in dribs n drabs over 45 mins and as dusk fell had a fine beach bonfire going, complete with marshmallows and pop for the kids and bottles of beer / wine for the adults. There must have been fifty of us down there and as the sun went down, we all agreed nothing could be better. Tip - take a torch to the beach if going for evening, the track is in deepest countryside, dark and hard going.
There is plenty to do around this site, within a few miles is Ilfracombe, plus Putsborough, Croyde, Saunton, all amazing beaches and a little father afield you have Bideford, Appledore and Clovelly etc, so a good base if you have a week to kill and want to explore North Devon.
£ - at £22 per night for tent, 4x4, two adults and three kids I think you could do a lot worse. Your entertainment is your own, if you have older kids they might not like the fresh air n freedom, and prefer arcades and disco's so it cant be for all however if you want
Freedom to pitch where you like Stunning sea views Plenty of fresh air Loads of space to explore Your own beach (but share with others!) Great facilities Relaxed atmosphere Then this is the place for you!
Downsides (not mine just being objective)
Some may consider the toilet block is too far from the camping area, I would suggest that if you want a stunning view of the toilet block then you should pitch near it, a two min stroll vs the sea view is, in my opinion, no comparison. So the block isn't too far away, you have pitched too far from the block!
You cant book in advance (tents) - this could be a fair criticism, however I knew the score this time and wanted to return so factored that in and came a day early to surprise myself - and did.
Massive pitch choice, which goes to show that a little planning pays off. Its not always possible to go earlier than you would like, granted, but those are the rules and there are lots of other sites in the proximity with more regular pitch offering but no view!
This point also covers the bumpy ground, if you didn't know this when you arrive you soon do, some people even with massive choice choose to pitch at 45 degrees, so flat is my preference but not everyone's! To be fair to North Morte Farm if they don't offer pitches in the traditional sense, how could you book one?
All in all, I would rate NMF a solid 9/10 and will return, because the kids say we must! And so do I! I only hesitate to give it a 10 because nothing is perfect!
North Morte Farm is situated on the northern edge of the small village of Mortehoe which is itself about a mile north of Woollacombe (very vibrant and full of surfin dudes). The site is a 5 minute walk into the village which has three pubs (The Chichester - nice pint of 'Proper Job' and good pub food; the Ship Aground - the nicest looking pub in the centre of the village but let down by its beer; The Smugglers - hmm, no comment). There is a fish and chip shop, a lovely tea room, a restaurant and a couple of village shops. For a larger shop there is a Tescos in Ilfracombe (15 minutes away by car)
North Morte farm itself is a very well kept site which has a mix of static caravans, an area for mobile homes and caravans with hard standing and a huge field for camping. The field, however is quite steep in places which must make sleeping a bit of a nightmare so pity the poor person at the bottom of the slope! Aslo, at £8 per night per person for camping, it isn't cheap.
Facilities are excellent but the shower block can get busy but at 8 in the morning there is plenty of room. They are kept very clean as is the rest of the site. There are ample water points and places to emply grey water etc.
The on site shop is well stocked but expensive (cannot blame them for that)and they will order newspapers for you if you need them. A travelling chip shop is there every Saturday and a fish shop every Friday. On this latter, the fish shop is linked to the restaurant in the village. Its very expensive so take your wallet with you!
We had ample space for our motorhome and people were friendly and quiet (apart from the dogs which were very excitable at times).
Outside the site, there wonderful walks around the cliffs of North Devon - the walk to Bull Point Lighthouse from the site is one of our favourite walks in the country! Also, the walk past Damage Barton to Lee and back along the cliffs is stunning.
We last went to this site in 1988 when our sons were very young so were not surprised to see it had grown
We were in the hard standing area which had the feel of a small site but not the views of the open fields
Facilities were excellent but the weather was shocking so did not have the opportunity to repeat some of the lovely walks we remembered. Did walk to Woolacombe along the coast path and down to the beach on the edge of the site
Mortehoe is a delightful village and we enjoyed a pub meal at the Ship Aground
Dogs liked the dog walk and site well equipped with dog bins
Very big site. More geared to caravans than tents in that the fields where tents may be pitched are very exposed and steep. When I was there it was extremely windy and there was no shelter at all.
Site has small shop but there is a local village shop and the village has several pubs, a ish and chip shop and a couple of restaurants.
Toilets/showers very clean.
Note if, like me, you are approaching the site from the South West Coastal Path, the road up from Woolacombe to the village is steep and (for walkers) not too safe. The site/village is best approached from one of the paths connecting the village direct to the SWCP.
Beautiful site with amazing sea views and sunsets in one of the most beautiful areas of England.
Walk straight out onto the South West coastal path or down to the village and on to Woolacombe. We made it about half way to Woolacombe on the coastal path with a pushchair but when it got too difficult it was easy enough to get back onto the road.
The site is undulating so if you desperately want a flat pitch, make sure you get there early (they don't take bookings).
Only one toilet and shower block and was at least an 8 minute walk from our pitch so if you've got young kids, make sure you take a potty or bucket!
The toilet and shower block is massive with loads of toilets and showers (a bit dribbly but warm) and a huge Belfast sink with shower attachment and changing mat next to it, perfect for bathing small kids.
If you like a lie in, this is not the place to come! It was pretty noisy until quite late (but only because of one group nearby which I guess was just unlucky) and the site is pretty lively from about 6.30am.
Well stocked shop selling most things including cold ale and cider at reasonable prices.
A bit pricey for me as they charge per person rather than per unit and unfortunately they feel the need to charge for gazebos in peak season, a bit of a personal gripe of mine. For 2 adults, 1 child, 1 baby and a gazebo it cost us £26.50 per night. Compared to other sites in the area though it is cheap!
Great play area for the kids and the most amazing beaches within walking distance.
If you like camping on the cliff edge, this is the place for you, though don't take a shower when busy as you'll only get a trickle of water to wash with!
The good side to this campsite is that you can walk to the village and choose from 3 pubs to eat and drink in. In addition, the two children's play areas were good and you can walk to the private beach, although be it a very steep walk back!
Overall, not a campsite I would necessarily pick again to visit though I know hubby would (and not just for the pubs!).
The non-EHU camping area is large and mostly sloping with fantastic sea views and generally always windy, it can also be quite a long walk to the loo and shower block – quite a few people seemed to drive there! Just 2 water taps in that large area too (that I found). Quite a lot of showers and loos but I can see that there could be queues at peak times.
Fantastic coastal walks from the site to Lee Bay and round Morte Point and there is access down a fairly steep hill to a beach too. Site shop is well stocked and has Wi-Fi; Mortehoe village has good small shop(s) and pubs plus café for afternoon tea. Otherwise Woolacombe has a supermarket and Ilfracombe even more shops including a nice bakers and butchers.
They have rules limiting the size of parties and the distance between tents so it was just my luck to find the perfect spot and then get noisy neighbours pitching nearby but that can happen anywhere. In an area with a lot of campsites so competitively priced and overall highly recommended.
UPSIDE: This is probably one of the most beautiful campsites we've ever stayed at - the views and location are spectacular - sunsets were fabulous!
There is a well stocked shop with friendly & helpful staff, plenty of showers / toilets which were (for the most part) spotlessly clean and also a couple of great play areas for the kids.
DOWNSIDE: The site, being very undulating and on a steep slope is not great for large tents - definitely more suited for 2/3 berth tents.
Had we have seen (before we'd paid up) how sloped it really was, how busy it already was and the serious lack of space for us to fit our tent in, we would most likely have gone elsewhere.
The owners seemed more interested in cramming people in & earning a few extra quid, than letting those campers already there enjoy a little space. We counted 12 tents within a 10 metre radius - which made for noisy days & really noisy nights - the bloke snoring all night in the tent next to us didn't seem bothered tho!
The slope of the site and the cramped pitches ended up in us leaving after 4 days when we had planned on staying for a week.
We have now learnt not to pay at a new site without checking it out first - internet pics can be misleading!
All in all, if this site didn't cram in so many people, it would be near to perfect as it gets!
We stumbled upon this campsite when touring Devon and Cornwall recently. As it can be quieter in September we hadn't booked anywhere, and we had no problems getting on this site late afternoon on a Monday.
The site gets a fair bit of wind but it is located close to the cliffs and the shoreline, and there are a few different fields for campers depending on whether they need a hook-up or not. As we needed a hook-up we were in the field behind a bit of a hill. A little sheltered from the elements, but it also meant less of a sea view. The tents and vans that are in the top field get the best views.
The facilities were excellent. Very clean and tidy, and hardly anyone using them while we were there as it was so quiet.
There's a playground on site and a shop by the main entrance. The shop had cooking oil, which we forgot to pack, and was open 'til 7pm so that's an extra bonus point!
All in all, a pleasant, quiet stay by the coast. And there are plenty of paths to walk along the coastline too!
I have camped here and stayed in a static and could recommend both heartily. The static we hired was clean and comfortable if not a little dated, but very reasonably priced for the area. The site is clean, tidy and in a beautiful area. But best of all it is chav free!
The only downside to our trip was the two nights we decided to dress up and take our 4 year old to the pub for tea. The Ship Aground was overpriced but the food was passable. The Chichester on the other hand was one of the worst meals I have ever tasted. I ordered an Aberdeen angus burger on a wholemeal bun and what was served was the cheapest nastiest frozen burger I have ever tasted and all for £9 BARGAIN.
If you are looking for a family campsite or a campsite for a couple then I can highly recommend North Morte Farm Caravan and Camping Park. I am having this review squeezed out of me because this is the campsite where I spend my yearly holiday with my partner whom has been returning to the North Devon coast for 10+ years. We have always been worried about whether or not reviewing the campsite will ruin its attraction because of increased visitor numbers etc, but after deliberation and reading a few newspapers quoting North Morte as one of the best sites in Britain we feel although advertising is already at its peak! Additionally the site has strict rules (which will be discussed) and has coped so far with the larger visitor numbers.
North Morte Farm is a family run caravan park, connected to National Trust land and coastline which boasts the fantastic Rockham Beach amongst some of the most spectacular countryside in the South West. The North Devon coastline is so beautiful, a real spectacle resembling what you might expect to see off the coast of Southern France. We have been out on a walk more than a few times and thought to ourselves how silly we are that we pay for expensive flights to go and see these views abroad when actually they are right on our doorstep. There are other wonderful beaches along the coast as well including the famous Woolacombe Sands; 2 miles of golden sands famed for its surfing and watersports. From the site is direct access to the South West coast path and Morthoe village is a 5 minute walk away with some great pubs, shops, a Post Office and restaurants. So now you have an overview of the campsite I will expand on a few key areas that I as a camper would be particularly interested in.
As stated in the introduction North Morte Farm is situated on the North Devon coast between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe with the minor quaint villiages of Croyde and Lee located nearby, both definitely worth a look. The location is easily accessible via the A361 which adjoins the M5 for those from the North whilst the most direct route from the East is via the A303. The exact location including postal address can be found here.
Every time we have been camping at North Morte Farm the cost has been broken down as £7.35 per person per night with children prices being £3.00 per night. You pay an additional fee of £1.50 per night for a dog. These are peak season prices and although camping in the off season is possible, I have never tried and I imagine that being near the coast the weather could have a dramatic effect on your trip! A full price list for those that are interested can be found here.
No advanced bookings are on offer here I am afraid and so you may turn up and be turned away. However this can play in your favour because you can turn up and choose your own pitch; close to the toilet block, close to the shop, sheltered behind a bush etc. There is also a modern toilet block with fresh hot showers (for free!) but make sure you get in early after the 7:30am opening to get the best of the available hot water. I believe that by next season a new shower system will be installed as the hot water does run out very quickly! There are hairdryers available, a dish washing area, a shop with all essential camping supplies, a launderette with ironing facilities, gas exchange, children's play area, reception with local information, recycling centre and payphones.
I believe that it is the rules and regulations at North Morte that set it apart from other campsites. I have never had to complain about anything and neither has my partner (who has been holidaying there for 10+ years). I will not quote all the regulations but I recommend you have a look here before you leave. The main rules include not being able to book a pitch, no more than 3 couples in a group and no more than 3 same sex individuals in a group, no unaccompanied under 18s, specified book in times and no pitching after 10.30pm, respecting other campers, a speed limit of 5mph on site and a minimum booking of 2 nights over weekends.
If you love being by the coast with fantastic scenery and doing outdoor activities then North Morte is the place to be. I would be very surprised if you find better. Normally there is a lot of sunshine over the Summer months; I always comes back with a tan! There is a lot to do in the local area including fishing, golf, hiking, walking, cycling, swimming, beaches, surfing and other watersports, horseriding and boating. This means there is plenty to keep the kids occupied off site but with the children's play area there is also enough to keep them occupied on-site. Surrounding villiages make the perfect days out and include Clovelly, Lynton and Lynmouth, Arlington Court, and many attractions such as Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Watermouth Castle and Dartington Crystal. Also take a boat ride to Lundy Island from nearby Ilfracombe or visit Exmoor National Park. All this information is available on arrival at Reception so you will never be short of something to do!
We've been back to this site year after year. It is quite simply the best campsite we have ever found in this part of the world. The camping feilds are sloping but we have always found a flattish, suitable pitch. The site is quiet, with no roads or noise nearby. The view is absolutely stunning, looking out to the sea. The shower blocks and toilets are always clean and tidy, with loads available. Rockham Beach is secluded and never busy although there is a bit of a steep walk to get down to it. The site can be windy (and it can be very windy) but then it is at the top of a cliff so you should expect this anyway. Nearby the local village is within walking / cycling distance and is quaint and pretty with a pub, shop, post office, tea rooms and a fish and chip shop. A little further along the coast is Woolacombe for everything else you might need.
This is our second time visiting this site and both times we have enjoyed our stay. The site has beautiful scenic views from most areas of the campsite. We brought our tent Sprayway valley 8 with this campsite in mind as it has many large windows. Even when it was raining it as a pleasure sitting inside dry watching the world go by at our own relaxed pace.
I would agree to all positive comments below regarding this site and will return here for many years to come with my young family.
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Families Welcome 
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No Rallies 
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Dogs Welcome 
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Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
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Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
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Gas Exchange 
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 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
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No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
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Horse Riding <5 miles 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
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Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
Sea Views 
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No Campfires Allowed 
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Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Done a lot of camping but I don't think I have ever visited a cleaner site than this one. Good toilets and showers. Well stocked and reasonably priced shop. Chip van visiting on a Saturday was great when you are a new arriver. Fantastic views. Dog friendly with a dog exercise area provided. 
