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Have just returned from this site and although I cannot fault the location, the toilet block leaves a great deal to be desired. Whilst I appreciate it is old and outdated and I understand there are plans to build a new one for next season, there is nothing stopping a better cleaning regime being put into place. Even after it had been cleaned it still looked grimy. Perhaps Im just being a bit fussy, but having been on other sites I know it is possible to forgive any number of ills if the cleaning is up to scratch.
The top field is also on a steep hill and would advise extra strong pegs as it was constantly windy, even on a sunny day.
The location of this place is STUNNING. The harbour is beautiful and the views from the top of the cliff amazing. HOWEVER! It's expensive considering the facilities are very dated. Showers wouldn't stay on, were far too hot and the drains backed up till you were practically in a bath. We stayed on the tent field, the pitches were spacious enough but the bins nearby didn't get emptied throughout our stay. Once the bins overflowed the birds took to spreading the rubbish all over the field, which after several days of no-one caring we picked up ourselves. Didn't think much of the man in the 4x4 scrutinising us every morning (as he drove around the rubbish!).
We have just spent two weeks at watermouth cove holiday park, A great location, but very disappointed with amenities as this is advertised as a luxurious caravan site. The toilet and shower block very much out dated, showers hardly working most of the time, hit or miss whether you had one. It also says that there is entertainment in the club most nights in high season, the first week it was two nights, one was a resident singer and karaoke, and the other was the same singer, a quiz and horse racing. When I asked the manager about the entertainmaint he told me that they had only taken over the site in May. So the following week was the same as the first and when I spoke to the owner about the toilets and showers he asked how long are you staying, I said another week and his reply was if your not happy I'll refund your money and you'll have to leave the site. After paying thirty pounds a night we expected a lot better. Needless to say we will not be visiting this site again, as we can get better value elsewhere.
This was my first visit to this campsite so do not know what it was like under previous ownership the site was clean the showers were too hot for children but were cleaned every day the small shingle beach was ideal for my grandson with its small rock pools and small caves to explore. The new owners had only taken over a couple of weeks before we arrived but were making big improvements in making the site better, i.e. the kitchen was totally rebuilt so there was no food but having seen the work done I am sure future campers will enjoy excellent meals. The clubhouse was small but friendly with staff also making our holiday enjoyable. I will return again.
We just spent a week at this site. With its superb location - one end of the site is on Watermouth Cove itself and the other is on a small private shingle beach ideal for crabbing and rock pooling -- this should be one of the best sites in Devon.
Pitches are large (although not clearly marked out so there is some confusion as to who pitches where), the two small pools are great if you don't have small children who need shallow water, and the site is handy for Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Watermouth Castle.
What lets it down however is the state of the toilet block. Ageing Portakabins with timed push-button showers that were too hot for children to use, and where the button pushes out after 1 second. Leaking toilet pans ensured a paddle whenever you needed to use the faciltiies.
At £18 per night the site needs to provide better - particularly as Big Meadow Camping next door offers better toilet facilities (although no pool or club etc) for £6.50 per night!
This award winning Adults Only campsite has a working 17th century watermill in a peaceful wooded valley within the Exmoor National Park. Grass and hardstanding pitches, all set beside the River Exe or the sparkling mill stream, with electric, water, drainage, and TV hook-ups. A leisurely stroll up to a weir, and an area where dogs may run free and splash in the river.
Facilities include the beautiful dog walk, free wifi, fishing, modern toilet and shower block, dog wash, working watermill (tours on most Sunday mornings), salmon pass on the weir, shop, bus service, and excellent pubs in the locality. The site has beautiful views, an abundance of wildlife and many footpaths leading directly to the Exmoor woodlands and rivers. Find out more here
I have not really felt compelled to leave comments on a campsite we have stayed at before, but on arriving home after our long weekend at Watermouth Cove I definitely feel the need! We arrived on-site Friday evening and received a warm welcome from reception which was in the bar as we arrived after 7pm. The pitch we were shown was great, a nice size and very flat. Unfortunately this is where the niceties end, on entering the shower/toilet area I was appalled at the state of the cubicles, there was litter on the floor most cubicles didn't have paper in them and to cap it all off not one soap dispenser had any soap inside! Obviously i mentioned the soap situation to the owner who's only response was that he can't do anything about it as "the kids nick it all" My wife also complained as there was none in the ladies either only to get the same excuse! The dispensers remained empty all weekend and no attempt was made to clean the cubicles or put bars of soap out. I feel this was exteremly poor especially for people staying in tents who must rely on this for general cleanliness. One last gripe, when staying on site expect to be asked if you are a paying custemer by the owner atleast three times a day which is what we got every time we walked through the park. I understand the need for security but if you are this obsessed by it then hand out passes or somthing on arrival, surely this would be easier than getting on everyones nerves each day.
Our second visit to Watermouth, what a gorgeous part of the country, this stunning part of the world is famous for attracting walkers and birdwatchers alike. Campsite clean. Hookups for caravaners. Children's play area next to an otherwise pretty stream containing a few rusty bins with rusty and wornout play equipment. Toilets - nice and clean Entertainment - great if you like Karaoke. Pool - 2 great pools, very cold Local shops. Hele bay 2 miles East, groceries etc very good. Combe Martin, 3 miles West all ammeneties and very good. Surrounding area - Stunning Watermouth Cove Holiday Park was a perfect place to stop. I say was, the last visit was fantastic, unfortunately the site is under new management and changes are afoot! prices are set to increase (already pricey) and the usual friendly faces at the shop are now replaced by extremely unwelcoming staff. The bushes and hedges where we used to watch the local birdlife, all mown down, the beautiful headland where locals and campers roam are now hassled by a huge man driving a huge 4 wheel drive asking if you are campers or not, we saw many people ejected from this beautiful spot in a 'get of my land' attitude, and unfortunate enough to witness one such elderly local person rudely sent packing in tears. We were so digusted at this conduct that we left and set up in the adjoining campsite 'Big Meadow' which we wholeheartedly recommend! So minus several Stars for this Campite!
We spent a brill ten days at Watermouth last year. Pitches a big enough for any size tent. Loads to keep the kids busy, at one end there is the Harbour for crabbing, fishing and just mucking around. At the opposite end of the site is the private beach, though small, is safe and clean, along with the bar, take away and games room and in the middle is a play area for the younger kids. The pools are good but god where they cold, even in August. The site is very clean and well maintained by the staff, who where very friendly. Even though it was full for our visit we never felt closed in as there is loads of space
We were in the camping field, and there was a big slope. That was the only downside to the fortnight we had here. The club on site was good, and a lovely little boating club in the harbour that is only open friday and saturday. The beach wasn't what I would call a beach but the kids enjoyed it, the pools were cold but ok once you had took the plunge. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this site.
Mixed opinions, we chose this site as it stated own beach, but not specified that it is a shingle beach, and is tiny. That said it is our only gripe.
The harbour is fantasic, our daughter brought her own net from the shop and enjoyed catching crabs etc all week. The harbour master is great so friendly, and a must is to and sample his fresh crab and lobster (get there early). The outdoor pools were too cold although weather good. Our daughter age 7 loved it, safe, friendly, and very personal,our gas ran out at 8:30 one night but they still opened up the shop for us. The shower block was adequate but would like to see it updated, playground for the kids was fine and central in the park so easy to keep a check on them.
Ilfracombe and Combe Martin are within 10 minutes drive, so even on cooler days, retail therapy is within easy reach. Will definatly return
This award winning Adults Only campsite has a working 17th century watermill in a peaceful wooded valley within the Exmoor National Park. Grass and hardstanding pitches, all set beside the River Exe or the sparkling mill stream, with electric, water, drainage, and TV hook-ups. A leisurely stroll up to a weir, and an area where dogs may run free and splash in the river.
Facilities include the beautiful dog walk, free wifi, fishing, modern toilet and shower block, dog wash, working watermill (tours on most Sunday mornings), salmon pass on the weir, shop, bus service, and excellent pubs in the locality. The site has beautiful views, an abundance of wildlife and many footpaths leading directly to the Exmoor woodlands and rivers. Find out more here
This was our first visit to watermouth, having read previous reviews I was sure we had picked the right site. The scenery is beautiful!! Our only real problem was the weather, prior to our arrival, Devon had obviously seen some rain, and during our stay, we also had our fair share, which in turn turns the site into a bog. Obviously, at this time of the year most of the onsite features were closed, so cannot comment, the showers were brilliant, although there was a problem with leaking roofs in both the ladies and the gents. Also cannot comment on the owners, as we never met them, our payment for the week was taken by their daughter. Would visit again, but at a drier period. Combe Martin is only 2 miles away as is Ilfracombe, both lovely villages to visit.
Visited during school holidays. Pitch size good although had to manoeuve the car in and out carefully. Our two young children especially enjoyed exploring the rocky cove. Pub on site good and small shop, friendly staff. Facilities block was clean but could do with updating and showers were too hot for my children to go under (4 and 5). Excellent base for touring North Devon and has lovely views of Watermouth Castle.
Nice, tidy, well kept site, great views from the harbour and cliffs, friendly staff. The children's play area, harbour, beach, and the small arcade kept the kids happy. (8-13 years) The mains hook-up failed once, - a breaker tripped cutting off a section of the field, this was reinstated within 30 minutes.- can't complain!
Whilst there was a small shallow section with a wall and barrier on the heated pool, the main pools were too deep for my littlest one (8), I wouldn't recommend them for anyone but a competent swimmer.The shower blocks were well kept but the showers themselves were intermittent, sometimes cool/cold, other times hot (a little too hot), and on one occasion seemed to run out of water altogether! There didn't seem to be any pattern to it, I was told that they were aware and something was being done, the next day they were fine.
I noticed several outfits using large ground anchors and broad webbing tie-downs on the front edge of the awning.The site does get windy, it's in a valley leading to a harbour, so it's to be expected!
If you're sleeping in the awning or under canvas, and it does get windy, all those boats in the harbour seem to have bells on, and of course the buoys also have bells on, it can get noisy! Most of the time its just a distant irregular chime, which is quite nice.
The bar was reasonable, as was the food, there's another, larger, pub 5 minutes walk up the road, to walk into coombe martin would take longer, and require you to walk in the road, over the road is Watermouth Castle, more suited to younger kids, the Dinosaur park on the other side of Coombe martin was enjoyed by all, if the weather's wet (always possible in N.Devon), there's a local quadbiking centre/stables a short drive away.
Ilfracombe's Tunnel Beaches are unusual, you have to pay to go in, but its a peaceful place with safe bathing - once the tide is out,- check times first! When it does, it reveals a large rockpool/swimming pool, there's a shop, cafe, & toilets close to hand!
Overall, I'd go again, and recommend the site, when the kids are off school, its not the quietest site, but if you go to a smallish site with a play area on it, in school holiday time, you have to expect some noise.
July 2005 while everything is kept clean, have to say we were disappointed with the quality of the showers and toilets and washing up facilities and these to me are the most important aspects of camping. The toilets and showers are housed in what an only be described as a portakabin, for most of the fortnight,the ladies were in darkness at night though this was remedied toward the end. Some toilets had towels round the base as they must have been leaking, half the shower doors didnt lock, there was no where to put your clothes as the cubicles were too small, and no hooks on the backs of doors. Rusty curtain rail covered over with insulating tape, lights over the mirrors not working. Showers almost cold after 10am which were push button and you got a 1 second spurt, as my nephew said just long enough to do an arm pit! Washing up sinks loose and probably coming away from wall
Rest of site clean, the gut buster breakfast was excellent for the money and not a bad area for walking, but please GET THE LAVS DONE!
July 2005 1st Time we have stayed on this site and in fact in this area. location is fantastic with lovely views over the harbour. The sunsets are something to behold. Site was very clean and tidy but my only complaint was that the showers were incredibly hot. Bar was pleasant and food was not expensive and can seriously recomend the sunday lunch. Owners were very friendly and very helpful and although he was totally tone deaf he started off the karaoke which made everyone feel more comfortable. Highly recomend this site and will certainly be going back.
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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 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
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 
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 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
Have just returned from this site and although I cannot fault the location, the toilet block leaves a great deal to be desired. Whilst I appreciate it is old and outdated and I understand there are plans to build a new one for next season, there is nothing stopping a better cleaning regime being put into place. Even after it had been cleaned it still looked grimy. Perhaps Im just being a bit fussy, but having been on other sites I know it is possible to forgive any number of ills if the cleaning is up to scratch. 
