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Watermouth Cove Holiday Park
Berrynarbor
Ilfracombe
North Devon (Browse area)
   
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No 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 |
 No Toilets |
 No Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 No Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 No Bar |
 No Restaurant |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emlouryan |
3 reviews from this member |
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 We camped here over a long weekend of 4 nights. We were late to the site as everything that could happen with the traffic did, motorways closed, roads shut you know the problems, we arrived after 10pm at night in the end. Luckily everyone else travelling that day did too. We were expecting to have to sleep in the car but a man on a quad bike met us and took us to our pitch. It was very dark but we managed to get the tent up and was in our sleeping bags by 11.30pm not bad going really.
It is lovely place to explore for kids, my nephews really enjoyed it bless them after such a journey to get there. The cove is lovely and the watermouth is great to paddle down by the rocks and watching the boats. There is great views from the campsite of Watermouth Castle and over the rocks to the sea. Watermouth Castle is worth a visit if you have small children as there are a few rides there for them to keep them entertained.
There is great facilities on site there are a couple of toilet blocks and a shower block that are very clean but basic. There is a shop and swimming pool and club house, a bit cheesy but the food was lovely and they had entertainment on everynight. You have to get there early for a seat though as it gets very busy.
The shop is a bit expensive but there is a Tesco just down the road in Ilfracombe. It is situated in a great place for touring the North Coast of Devon. If you have never been before Woolacombe beach is definitely worth a visit, it is massive!
We would go back again as we really enjoyed ourselves, makes you wonder why so many people go abroad when we have such wonderful places on our doorstep. Would recommend a visit to the site it is good value for the money. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Natpot |
1 review from this member |
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We have just returned from nearly two weeks at this site. First impressions as we drove in weren't particularly good however the welcome we received from the security man and 'quad man' (who escorted us to our pitch) was very warm. The main site was very muddy and I know had been flooded out earlier in the season. Some pitches were still very wet and they regularly added wood chippings and gravel to these. The childrens play area which looked fantastic was a mud pit and our kids didn't play in there first nor last!
We were on the tent field as we didn't need EHU and we had 2 pitches because of the size of our tent (Royal Montpellier 9). It is the first time in 4 years with this tent but we wanted the facilities this site offered. Our pitch was slightly sloping but perfectly manageable however some of the pitches higher up were awful. A diablo 600 over the bank holiday weekend looked as though it was about to roll down the hill! That said the views from the top of the field were stunning - cliffs and the sea. As noted in previous reviews the tent field is very windy but the only minor problem this caused was at the start of holiday when the ground was still very wet and wouldn't hold the pegs in securely (although our new deltas held firm throughout). Several times a day 'quad man' went around the site checking pitches and I would assume safety issues. He was very friendly and even pointed out the best place to sit on the cliffs to see the dolphins. You'd often see him having a footie game with some of the kids.
One point I would like to make here is that the tent field is actually the dog walking field. All but one of the dog owners on this field were responsible and didn't let their dog roam but one dog just wandered about and toileted wherever it wanted and the owners didn't even notice. Several families near us had not been told that they were to camp on the dog field.
The shop was reasonably well stocked and I thought very expensive but the staff were always very helpful and friendly. The ice creams were delicious. They sold a minimal amount of fresh food so we visited Tescos - about 8 mins drive away- most days.
Our 3 kids loved the swimming pools. My husband definitely preferred the warm one! They were well maintained however we were not allowed to take our dog into the pool area which meant only one of us could take the kids. We always go for a site with a pool when camping with our dog as you are so limited for beaches. This is the first time we have encountered this issue. There are notices all over the place giving site rules including picking up after your dog (the penalty for not doing so being told to leave the site) so it would have been nice to have been trusted to use this area.
The food served in the pub/club was lovely and we had several meals there. The kids loved playing on the little beach overlooked by the pub garden. This meant we could sit there with a chilled wine and the dog and watch the kids play. Dogs are not allowed on the beach for obvious hygiene reasons.
Our kids favourite part of the site was the private caves. We went down there at high and low tide and the rock pools were a real hit. The steps down are very steep. The dog is allowed down here though so this was something we could use as a family.
My one major complaint about this site is the toilet/shower facility. The showers were tiny, definitely not big enough to shower yourself and the kids at the same time. The water dribbled out and you had to press the button every 60 seconds to keep the water running. We found both the showers and loos very dirty on most occasions and we resorted to only showering every other day because the experience was so unpleasant.
Overall we had a really good time on this site and would return. Where else can you get a harbour immediately behind your tent and a cliff from which you can spot dolphins less than 50 metres in front?
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Paulmcg |
1 review from this member |
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We visited Watermouth Cove holiday park for four days over the bank holiday weekend. The weather was fantastic, clear blue skies all day which meant that this was the best camping experience we've had (2 x South of France, Italy, mid France, Littlehampton, 2 x Brecon, 2 x Wye valley). What a great location, coastal views, a small beach, a harbour. We took an inflatable kayak with us which gave us the option of using the beach. We ventured out on the Sunday with the intention of going to Woolacombe beach but gave up after 45 mins in traffic, mainly because the camp site is such a nice place to stay.
The pitches were a good size, staff friendly and security conscious (one the first day I was politely checked out three times). The portable toilet/shower block was ok but a little smelly at times. The club house was very convenient for an ocaisional drink and the shop was adequately stocked. The swimming pools are quite small so great for kids but no good for lengths, one is heated.
In our group we had a very reluctant camper who by the end of the holiday had decided she loved camping, although the weather may have been a big influence.
The acid test is whether we will return and the answer is that we will.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Shorland |
1 review from this member |
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Appreciate wet and windy but would advise against the view sites. Very hilly and stony so you will not be able to put tent pegs in. Site at the time of our visit - lower field was waterlogged and children's play area mostly under water.
Porto-loos on site not very pleasant.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mags gravener |
1 review from this member |
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We have just come back from a weeks camping at Watermouth Cove. Before going we read the reviews on this site but were disappointed by the actual site when we arrived. We found the toilet blocks to be dirty especially the men's. The best time to visit the toilet was straight after they had been cleaned but by the evening they weren't very pleasant. There was also no soap for washing hands afterwards. The showers although small were clean. We were also unlucky enough to have a week of rain which meant the field was waterlogged and very muddy, not helped by people driving their cars over the field to their pitches. The playground was also a mud bath from the rain so not very practical for children. The people who worked on the site however were very pleasant and helpful but we won't be going again as it wasn't for us.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Dguupy |
1 review from this member |
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We arrived at Watermouth Cove following a week in South Devon on a caravan club site. Upon arrival we had a hearty welcome from Ken the security guard, and were led to out pitch by one of the lads on his quad bike.
You can imagine our shock as we entered the site and were met by pitch after pitch that had been waterlogged by the previous weeks deluge of rain. Upon reaching our pitch, we were given a few options to help us pitch in the best manner by the owners, and from here on it only got better.
I had previously read some feedback which was a little critical of this caravan site, but I can reasure you that the new owners and staff are striving to make this a thing of the past.
Gone are the old shower blocks and in come new, temporary portacabins. The shower cubicles are too small, and you stand no chance of showering a toddler in here due to the fact that you can't shut the glass door and will end up soaked yourself! That aside, there is no shortage of hot water and the whole area is well cleaned each day.
A visit to the small clubhouse in the evening found good entertainment and a great atmosphere, a bit small but it's likely to be busy when it's raining!
It's well worth a few pounds spent on a fishing rod on a visit here, but my advice would be to buy it in Combe Martin or other local shops as the prices in the site shop are ridiculous. I mean £0.99 for a tin of beans is ridiculous, and most of the fishing gear is circa 100% more expensive then elsewhere.
All in all a great site and well worth the visit, we will certainly rebook for 2008.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Derby campers |
2 reviews from this member |
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Our visit to Watermouth Cove was during that horrendous wet season when everywhere seemed to be flooded. Even though the weather affected our holiday the owners were absolutely fantastic and did everything they could to make us all comfortable. They provided straw which helped a lot and also ordered tonnes of sand to soak up the flooded pitches. I cannot praise their efforts enough. The site is beautiful - it has fantastic views and is set amid a gorgeous cove, has its own private shingly beach, which is great for rock pooling and skimming stones. The walk through the caves around the beach is quite spectacular. The showers and facilities are great. We've been camping for 15 years and this has got to be one of my favourite sites. Some of the pitches are on a fair slope so make sure you ask if you want a level pitch.
The new owners are clearly doing a great job. Every single member of staff I spoke to (from the security man who welcomes you, the chap who takes you to your pitch, the people in the shop and the bar, the people cleaning the toilets), they were all friendly and helpful.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bernie13 |
1 review from this member |
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We stayed here for 2 weeks in July during during the monsoon season. Apart from the weather we had a great time. The site was v.good. Clean toilets/showers clubhouse/restaurant was clean and good food. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
The pool was warm and clean.
One for us to put on the return to list.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Karen1954 |
2 reviews from this member |
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We have just had a week at this wonderful holiday park. The weather wasn't brilliant but we had a wonderful time. Having read previous reviews we wondered what we were going to find when we arrived, well firstly was the very pleasant and helpful young Australian lady in the shop, next our lovely neighbours for the week and then we met Ken. He showed us to our pitch. Ken looked after us for the rest of the week he looks after security at the park. He arrives early and stays till late and we never felt safer on a park than at Watermouth cove. The new showers are good and plenty of them, we never had to queue either. Breathtaking views, very friendly atmosphere and we will be back, in fact hoping to get back this year.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lyburn |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just got back from a long weekend at Watermouth Cove. We had a great time and thought that the campsite was really nice. The weather was not very kind to us and the one complaint (which cannot be helped) it that the ground got very boggy.
Overall I thought the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the location of the park was excellent. If you have kids, the park on-site is great and a visit to the castle is a must. We also visited the Dinosaur park in Ilfracombe - that was rubbish and a rip off. Don't bother!
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Kernow Camper |
265 reviews from this member |
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Firstly, WOW!, what a view from the site. Sat right on the edge of Watermouth Harbour/Cove - to which you have direct access from the site. The sea views from the private headland (from where you can also see Watermouth Castle) are fantastic too! There is a brand new toilet block on site (porta cabins!) with outside decking and seating. Clean, but small shower cubicles. The only thing we didn't like was that the toilets didn't have any soap in so you had to take your own???? Nice reception area and shop that cater for most of your forgotten needs! Bar and takeway also on site , with lovely outside seating area. Food was OK (basic) but a little expensive for what you got. Cider was great though! There's a small private beach area (and caves) but there are no dogs allowed on it. The walking from the site, along the coastal path, is excellent. One way to Combe Martin - approx 2 miles - which was nice and easy.the other way to Ilfracombe - approx 3 or 4 miles! - which is pretty strenuous but well worth the climbs for the fabulous views from the headland.
Site fees were a bit expensive, considering the site next door was half the price, but you obviously pay for the facilities (incl 2 outdoor pools) which is OK if you're gonna use them
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| Date of Visit: March 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Loach |
1 review from this member |
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We have been visiting watermouth for 17 years, and for the last 10 years have had a seasonal pitch at the site. The site changed hands last season and one time we considered moving being as we had got on so well with the previous owners . What a mistake that would have been , all I can say is if you have visited the cove and have been disappointed with your visit, give it another try the changes the new owners have made are fantastic.
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| Date of Visit: March 2007 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Watermouthcove |
1 review from this member |
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Just thought we would let you all know that our new showers and toilets are amazing. Beautifully clean, delightfully warm and fresh smelling (at last!) The old shower block finally left the site on the 23rd January, what a day for celebration. Already the feedback on the new facilities is fantastic. We look forward to an exciting 2007 season with great entertainment, new menus, and lots lots more. Hope to see you.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Angel76 |
2 reviews from this member |
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I found this site a couple of years ago on the Internet. Selfishly I would love to say it was horrible and don't go, (that way there will always be a pitch free for me) BUT I CAN'T.
I love it and am a complete fan.
There are a few improvements that do need to be made and from my understanding they are planned over the winter season.
The new owners are really lovely and friendly and couldn't do enough to help us both times we have stayed this year.
There are a couple of grumpy people on site though, that think as they have payed for a seasonal pitch they own the place but we just ignore them and now even their moans are part of our fun.
You can take your dogs into the bar on the evening which I feel is great because loads of sites feel they have the right to charge you 2:00 a night for your dog but expect you to keep them locked up inside if you want to go out. As we have a folding camper that is not an option.
I would recommend this site anytime the location is spectacular. The coastal paths on site have been cleared out this year so you can get even better access to those wonderful views.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Shale |
1 review from this member |
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We have got a seasonal pitch at Watermouth and have done for five years. While we have been really happy under the previous owner, he was a genuinely great bloke (miss your singing voice Alan!) we feel that there have been some unjust comments on the new owners Dave and Viv & manager Bob, who took on the site mid season and as such were unaware of many problems involved with taking on a new site. We appreciate that the locals feel they have a right to fish and walk their dogs as they always have done but in reality they don't. If I want to fish a local carp lake I have to pay. Please give the new owners a chance and I'm sure everyone will be pleasantly surprised by next season!
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