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Hidden Valley Park
West Down
Ilfracombe
North Devon (Browse area)
EX34 8NU
Tel: 01271 813837
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport On Site |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tent2go |
1 review from this member |
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 We stayed at the site with our two children, camping in Kingfisher Meadow. Our welcome was excellent and the warden showed us right to the pitch. We had not camped before as a family and the warden gave us useful information on the equipment needed for electric hook ups, suggesting that we check the prices in the camp shop and compare with a local camping store, giving us directions to it. Every time we visited reception, the staff were very pleasant.
The site is beautifully kept, quiet at night and the facilities are also excellent. Plenty of toilets and showers, a family room, somewhere to plug your hairdryer in, and also one fitted to use (in the ladies). We only visited the play area in Kingfisher Meadow however this was definitely good fun, being set in the edge of the woods with a slide, rocking horse and zip wire.
Our standard pitch was a good size (the warden in fact suggested we park opposite to give us some extra room), but there were some larger pitches available too, really spacious. We had a water tap just behind the tent and all the tents in the meadow were reasonably close to the toilet block, but not too far away - if that makes sense. The standard pitch also included access to the hook up. When I called to book, I was asked the dimensions of my tent so you may like to have this information handy if you call; they can then say whether you will fit the standard pitch.
Woolacombe beach was fabulous- parking was £6 a day close to the beach, and as we only parked there I do not have any alternative suggestions for parking. The beach was very clean, as were the toilets close by. Plenty of places to eat too - takeaways, pubs, cafes. Braunton had a good variety of shops. Westward Ho! has a mainly (large) pebbled beach, difficult to cover with kids and impossible with a buggy, I should think.
Our long weekend was not long enough to try everywhere, however we will definitely return to Hidden Valley, and to Woolacombe beach. 
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| Date of Visit: February 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Ezee1 |
9 reviews from this member |
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I booked this place up for two weeks in February half term. My folks stayed the 1st week, then my lot the 2nd. Beware they no longer offer half price deals for over 50's as stated on the website. In all a nice site. The upper terrace both backs onto the access road and the main road which is annoying so earplugs are essential. Though the visit was around the time of the heavy rain and we didn't envy those on the lower terraces ass there's a brook running through them and the grass was like mud. They put you on hardstandings to accommodate this so bring some steel pegs. There is a lot of beautiful birds surrounding the cafe area. They get booked up quick for Sunday lunch and no longer have a bar area I believe (shame). There's decent security to the site with a barrier and a good dog walk behind the site up into the woods but it is very muddy! There is only one amenities block but it was clean all the time with free hot showers and music playing throughout the night. Laundry facilities looked new. They were building some bases on the bottom of the site for statics. Wardens were nice and helpful. Nearby Ilfracombe is worn. Woolacombe is a nice day out at the beach. We preferred Coombe Martin for the causeway, great for crabbing, dog friendly with a nice pub overlooking the bay. Overall a nice site for older folks and those looking for a quite no frills break.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jandjstott |
29 reviews from this member |
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Spent 6 nights at Hidden Valley when the weather was really nice. Friendly staff and the site is very well kept. We were down the bottom part where the grass pitches are and it was very nice. The shower block was very good and very clean. The site was very quiet whilst we were there so no problem with facilities. There is no longer a bar there and the coffee shop seemed a little overpriced. Having said that we had Sunday Lunch there at £7.95 it was excellent and very good value.
A nice thing is that there is a bus stop in both directions right outside the gate and it is a very good service. Especially useful for motorhomes and those with bus passes. It is necessary as you cannot walk the A361 as it would be too dangerous.
The Ebrington Arms in the next village serves good food.
A very nice site and we would stay there again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: The ball 2008 |
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Best camp site yet. My partner and I took our 2 dogs for 2 nights.
All the staff are helpful and friendly. Lovely walks in the woods less than a minute away from our pitch. Our labrador had a lovely swim in the stream where it widened out and was deep enough.
The shower and toilet blocks were excellent. We sat by the lake and Terry the chef brought out our cream teas and he also brought out a bowl of water for our dogs, how thoughtful, (the site is very dog friendly).
Alf and Annette the wardens certainly go the extra mile to ensure you enjoy your stay.
Not only electric hooks readily available but waste and drinking water taps at every pitch and T.V aerial connection if you want it. The pitches are well spaced out no overcrowding. Good washing up facilities. The site has recycling facilities and there is a shop and play areas for the children too.
I would recommend this site to anyone but especially if you have a dog. Ours were quick to click on that when they woke us up they could have a run in the the woods a 6.30 in the morning! Then they went back to bed. One draw back the traffic on the main road was quite noisy at times but we live in the back of beyond so are not used to it.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Captain Insano |
3 reviews from this member |
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We had read several reviews on this site & were looking forward to an excellent site.
First the good points.
1. Large plots, nicely landscaped.
2. Clean toilets & showers with plenty of hot water.
3. On site shop & restaurant (see below).
Now the bad points.
1. Expensive for the limited facilities.
2. The park lacked any atmosphere.
3. The childrens play area was v poor.
4. The restaurant is very expensive & we were very disappointed with the quality & service at breakfast. We thought we'd treat ourselves but left wishing we'd stayed in the tent & cooked something.
5. Although the radio in the shower block was a nice touch, it was turned down so low you couldn't make out any dialogue. News & weather bulletins were inaudible.
6. The name Hidden Valley conjures up a secludes valley miles from the beaten track however this Hidden Valley is next to the A361 with its inevitable road noise.
We enjoyed our time in North Devon & the nearby Combe Martin Dinosaur & Wildlife Park captivated the kids for a day
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: TinanGed |
9 reviews from this member |
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This is the best site I have ever stayed at - and I have been camping for over 30 years in UK and France.
The welcome is very warm and the staff are very helpful - we forgot our gas bottle and they sold us a replacement and loaned a regulator for free which they delivered to the tent.
The site itself is outstandingly beautiful. There is lots of wildlife - loads of butterflies, dragon flies and birds especially. The lake area is very relaxing to walk/sit around and the gardening standard is very high. The pitches are of generous size with hedges for privacy and shelter from wind or sun depending on the weather. Even though there were a lot of children on site it was still peaceful.
A lot of empasis is placed on recycling which is good to see.
The showers and toilets are clean and plenty of hot water, same for the washing up facitlities.
The food in the bar was very good and it was also a good place to go and relax for a drink at the end of the day as there is a terrace over looking the garden where you can sit with a drink and watch the birds.
The local area is very nice, good beaches, plenty to do with nice shopping places, wild life walikng areas, cycle tracks etc. My kids still talk about the local ice cream which was worth every penny.
I will be going back - if it were nearer to home I would go several times each season a six star site for me!
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nick Sheppard |
2 reviews from this member |
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Thirteen years ago I first visited this site. Personal circumstances prevented a return visit until September of this year. After such a long wait had I built up my memories to unrealistic levels? No; every thing was still as before, just perfect. In thirty five years of active caravanning I have yet to visit a better site.
The location is ideal, quiet and peaceful, yet not too far from the local attractions. The natural beauty of the site has been enhanced by professional and sympathetic gardening.
All the facilities blend in well and are in first class order. Towards the end of a busy season all the staff were warm, friendly, and good at their jobs.
The site is so well laid out that one never feels crowded, or parked in long never ending straight lines.
I would recommend this site to all without reservation.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: E_star |
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We had a small pitch here for 4 nights and must say we had a great time. The pitch was a bit sloped at the front but not too bad. Toilets and showers always clean and never a queue for the showers although for the additional mens' toilet there seemed to always be a queue!
The campsite is beautiful and full of wildlife if you take the time to stop and look. Great butterflies, birds and dragonflies all around the site and the woods surrounding are great. We walked in the pine forest one day and the deciduous forest another and didn't see a soul (except the wildlife) all day - brilliant.
It was a very peaceful site despite there being lots of children there. A relaxing place. We thought it was a little expensive but then again we had such a good experience just staying around the site.
The shop was ok for some forgotten basics but we didn't eat in the bar or cafe. We hung out by the lake quite a bit as that was another very peaceful place.
If you're going walking near Woolacombe and don't mind hills then park in Morthoe £2 all day, much better value than Woolacombes' car parks.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Arsenal fan |
29 reviews from this member |
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Site easy to find no narrow lanes plenty of room to park at reception. Bit disappointed at the size of pitches, getting on and off the pitch was tight due to parked cars in front of the units. We didn't bother with the awning as there wasn't much room between vans. We were put on the first terrace due to the waterlogged ground where we would have preferred.
Toilet block was average could have been cleaner
But it was busy and grounds were muddy. Thought the site shop was way too expensive, didn't use the cafe / bar so can't comment.
Wouldn't say we would return as it was expensive for what they offer.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: JADONAMY |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visited Hidden Valley for the first time at the end of the month with friends. Length of stay five nights. We were offered hard standing pitches on the terrace. However as we preferred grass pitches the management offered us alternative pitches in Kingfisher Meadow. These pitches are really large with water, electric hookups and TV points. Lovely wooded area which screened the main road which was not too noisy or intrusive. The whole site well landscaped. Toilet & Shower facilities good. Did not use either the Coffee Shop or Bar so cannot comment. Ideal for exploring North Devon from Woolacombe to Lynton & Lynmouth. And Exmoor.
Owners friendly and helpful We will return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Roland brooks |
2 reviews from this member |
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We liked this site and we are fussy, loads of space between pitches. Set in amongst trees and hedges with well kept gardens and grass. Toilets and showers were marvellous They are doing they best for recycling and environmental issues which is good to see. Being in a valley TV reception requires a lead to the booster boxes (Mrs wanted to watch Wimbledon).
Even though we were on a hard stand the surrounding ground got very soft. (but it rained and rained before and during our stay)
There is a lovely walk through the woods from behind the site which brings you in a circuit to the bar/coffee shop/restaurant.
Good dog exercise areas.
Down side was the cost of a pup tent £24 for a week! and it must be on the hard stand too. Whilst not the campsites fault it would have been nice to have be alerted to the tick problem in the area every dog owner we passed warned us,our poor mut was covered and even I got one (nearly got sent to the pup tent with the dog rather than sympathy)
We would recommend this site and would go back again if we go back to that part of the country
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kirsty12 |
2 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from our first holiday at Hidden Valley and we had a great time.The weather was far from ideal but the drainage on this site was fantastic,the rain we had one night I expected to wake up to a flood, there wasn,t even a puddle, brilliant.
The facilites were first class, clean and tidy at all times, maybe the showers could do with extra hooks or maybe a stool? Having Classic FM on while showering is a great idea i,ve never had that before!. Having the TV hook up and water on each pitch was also really helpful and well thought out.
The Wardens (Alf) were great, very friendly and helpful made the stay evenmore of a pleasure.
The only gripe I have is don,t bother with the on-site evening meals, we had a takeaway one night and the chips were awful, the worst i,ve ever had! Another couple we got chatting to said the same thing. There are plenty of pubs locally that do nice food (all child and some dog friendly).
All in all I would quite happily return to this site for another holiday.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: AndyVines |
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We visited again this year and although the showers now have a curtain, and the grass etc is all well maintained we were still a bit disappointed in other areas of the park.
Check the bar times if you want to use it as we walked up there only to find it not open that night even though it should have been. Another night it was full of people from a Rally on the site eating so we did not feel we should have gone in as we had our dogs with us.
A long story but our dog pulled a claw out the previous day so we had blood all over sleeping bags etc. So planned to use the laundry at Hidden Valley, the machines were not cheap as you would expect but we were told that the dryer would take at least three tokens before it would start getting warm, perhaps it should be replaced or repaired.
Apart from that, all OK.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Suzitkd |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a bank holiday weekend stay at this site - we hadn't camped for three years so it was with some trepidation that we set off with our three children (10 yr old and 4 yr old twins). This site surpassed our expectations though - I have camped at many sites, and I have never pitched on a more perfect site - completely level, amazing drainage (it rained A LOT - not one puddle or muddy patch!) water, waste water, hookup and tv point next to each pitch. The pitches were more than adequate in size.
The park itself is absolutely beautiful with several nature trails around the park and a small lake to wander around (or sunbathe around in nicer weather?!) plus a small stream which runs right through the park which we saw children playing in happily.
It may be that I haven't been camping in a while and things have moved on, but this was the first place I'd been to that had piped music in the toilet block! It was also heated, and very clean. The showers lacked somewhere to put your clothes to keep them dry whilst you washed - a small stool (as I've seen used at other sites) would suffice. We didn't check out the laundry facilities as we weren't there long enough, but we did check out the bar which was very comfortable (and non smoking in advance of the law change which we appreciated) and had a separate games room and play room for the little ones. The next door coffee shop had beautiful views over the park with lots of bird feeders attracting not only the local birds but also the squirrels which all our children loved to watch (and they do a nice breakfast too!). We had Sunday lunch in the restaurant which was very reasonably priced and tasty.
The play areas were enjoyed by our children, although not recommended for very young children - I would say age 5+ is OK, and even then supervision would be needed - if they let go at the end of the zip wire they could plummet down a steep bank!
All in all a beautiful site - and of course not far from the many attractions nearby, of course the beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde or over to Saunton, and nearby Ilfracombe had plenty to see also. We will be back!
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Janners Hat |
5 reviews from this member |
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We visited this site for the third time in April 2007 and can say we yet again enjoyed our stay. The pitches were roomy - all with electric if required and the shower and toilet facilities were clean. The children loved the 2 play areas and enjoyed the tractor rides (laid on last summer). The site is also close to at least 3 great beaches (Woolacombe, Crode and Saunton) and there is plenty of other entertainment available on site or mearby.
The proprietors seem to be making some improvements to the laundry and washing facilities which will be welcomed during the busy summer period.
Previous reviews have mentioned the road noise and that can be a problem - but it hasn't yet affected our enjoyment of the site. In fact, we have booked again for the summer!
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