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Date of Visit: June 2019
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
Please note we have been advised that the touring site has closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches, it is now a residential park only. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
This site is now one of our favourite sites we have visited. It was a last minute booking for our 10th anniversary and we had no idea the site would be as good as it was. The pitches are large, surrounded by hedgerows and very private. The on site pool is heated and although we did not use it this time we will when we take the kids back as we will definitely be revisiting this site. The showers were lovely and just the right temperature, toilet blocks always clean and there is even a bath if you fancy a soak at the end of the day.
The kids playground looks awesome and the on site bar and shop are well stocked. The on site takeaway was not open when we visited but I'm sure if the rest of the facilities are anything to go by, it will be great too! The staff are friendly and very helpful, always willing to assist in answering questions about where to go and there are even takeaways locally that deliver to the site!
Location wise, it's a short drive to Widemouth Bay and about 10 mins from Bude where the surf school we used was excellent (bude surfing experience).
Only down side is that you do need to drive to get to the beach, the roads are typical Cornish roads, high speed and no pathways and the beach carparks are pay and display but at around £6. 50 for 24 hours parking it's not too bad at all.
Overall, this site and its facilities outweighs the short car journey to the beach and we have already recommended it to friends, family and are planning our next visit already!
We were touring the West country in the dead of winter (best time not many people) and came across Budemeadows, glad we did Nice people and very nice site.
Sadly shop, bar and pool closed for season, but on the good side the lady did give us permission to exercise the dogs on the camping field which was empty. (we were the only unit on site).
The facilities were always clean and warm and everything around the site was kept tidy.
We walked down to Widemouth Bay, a mile from the site down a B road opposite site, fine in the winter but may be a bit dodgey in season, its the main road to the beach. Good beach nice café open all year.
The entrance to the site is in a layby and we found the burger van quite handy.
We had a seasonal pitch here and thoroughly enjoyed several weeks from April to August. A well kept site, friendly owners and good facilities. Would definitely return and recommend to everyone.
Toilet block always clean, never had to wait for a shower and water always warm. The kids loved the enclosed play area and separate outdoor games area. Pool was great during the summer months.
Take away and bar was just enough for the size of the camp, it was quiet but we had purposely avoided a site with entertainment.
Location good for bude and widemouth with opportunity to get straight onto the main road for sightseeing. You can hear the traffic but this did not bother us at all.
Excellent value for money, thank you budemeadows for a lovely time!
So this was our second visit to Budemeadows, having said we would prefer to go back to St Ives, but the kids loved the site and the Pool, so we decided to return (you can see I left the most recent review). This time we paid extra to reserve a particular pitch and found this a big bonus. We stayed on C4, right next to the play park and on a much more level pitch. The kids were able to come and go more freely and we were much closer to the pool and shop, which the kids preferred.
Extra showers had been added to the main block and a new climbing frame in the playpark.
The weather was very kind to us and the kids were able to use the pool every day.
We did have car trouble, but the site staff helped us find a very good local garage.
We used the takeaway on site once for the kids and they enjoyed it; was a bit more pricey than fish and chips in Bude, but I guess you pay for convenience.
The kids loved being able to spend a small amount of pocket money in the shop everyday - there was a good range of sweets or ice pops for a few pence.
One final addition this year is a Lidl in Bude, right next to Morrisons. Great for Wine and Beer supplies
A very good family site, near a good surfing beach.
Set within four acres of woodland with spectacular countryside views, this site offers the perfect caravanning and camping experience for all ages. Grass or hardstanding pitches with optional electric. Plenty of space for the kids to play football or fly a kite while you sit back and relax. Facilities include toilets, free hot showers, baby washroom, ice pack freezing, dishwashing area, laundry and free WiFi. Secure dog run for four-legged friends, and campfires are allowed.
Shops, takeaway, pubs, post office, and a dispensing surgery are all in the village of St. Stephen. Just a short journey in the car, you are at some of Cornwall's best treasures, including the Eden Project. Four miles from St. Austell and 12 miles from the wide sweeping beaches of the north coast. This family-friendly site is an excellent base for your Cornish break. Find out more here
Stayed here for 2 weeks in the Summer Holiday - family of 4 in our touring caravan.
Arrived nearly bang on check in time @ 2pm ( would have preferred an earlier check-in, say 12 noon. )
We were helped onto our pitch by the owner and helped with levelling. In hind-sight would have preferred to pick our pitch beforehand, but didn't want to bump up the price of our holiday further. Would have preferred to have been closer to the playpark and on a level pitch. Also our grass pitch did get rather boggy after 24 hrs of rain.
Facilities were kept very clean and the shop, although small was kept very well stocked with essentials and had good value pocket money treats.
The facilities on the camping field were not as pretty as the main block, but I only waited for a shower once in the whole 2 weeks, however there was often a queue for the toilets, not great if caught short. Hot water was plentiful and really enjoyed a free flowing shower without pushing a button.
Playground and pool were very good and a big hit with the kids. Just wish the weather was better, so we could have enjoyed them more.
Local beach Widemouth very good for body boarding and parking reasonable at £5 for the day.
Enjoyed a great day at The Big Sheep courtesy of Tesco vouchers. Well worth the visit. Enjoyed equally by both our 11 and 3 year old.
We did have one night where our neighbours played guitars and were talking loudly until after the 11 curfew. They did stop the music after my OH got out of bed to ask them to stop playing, but chatted until after 12. We complained the next day to the Owners and the problem didn't reoccur.
Not sure we would visit again as much prefer the area surrounding St Ives, but would certainly recommend the site to anyone visiting Bude. But make sure your pitch is away from the Road at not lower down the Hill in the field if wet weather predicted.
Smooth and efficient booking and checking in. Walked to pitch by owner, key facilities pointed out. Pitch size very good - easily accommodated our large tent, two cars and lots if room to sit out.
Toilets and showers always clean. They are even cleaned and topped up at 11pm meaning they are fresh for the morning.
Pool and games area popular with younger member of our group. Take away reasonably priced and tasty. Shop and bar very handy.
The owners went out of their way to put our family group together which we were very grateful for.
Lovely site, friendly staff, good facilities. Recommended.
What a fantastic site. 1st time visit and really keen to return. Very helpful owners - nothing too much trouble. Booking in was very easy and owner showed us to our pitch. Fully service pitch and loads of room, tidy well kept with borders between pitches - well designated. Facilities not open - swimming pool, bar but lots of other things to do. Great beach about 2 mile walk with fab coffee. Surfing great to watch. Also good bike riding area.
Excellent site, showers and toilet block were immaculate, great for dogs, plenty of space on pitches, access to campsite very easy being just off the main road but very little noise from it, shops and beach are not far being next to Bude and Widemouth Bay the latter being dog friendly all year, very helpful staff will visit again *****
Set within four acres of woodland with spectacular countryside views, this site offers the perfect caravanning and camping experience for all ages. Grass or hardstanding pitches with optional electric. Plenty of space for the kids to play football or fly a kite while you sit back and relax. Facilities include toilets, free hot showers, baby washroom, ice pack freezing, dishwashing area, laundry and free WiFi. Secure dog run for four-legged friends, and campfires are allowed.
Shops, takeaway, pubs, post office, and a dispensing surgery are all in the village of St. Stephen. Just a short journey in the car, you are at some of Cornwall's best treasures, including the Eden Project. Four miles from St. Austell and 12 miles from the wide sweeping beaches of the north coast. This family-friendly site is an excellent base for your Cornish break. Find out more here
When we arrived at BudeMeadows Campsite we were shown to our pitch after a quick check in procedure in which they operate a secrutiy gate and you are then showed to your pitch around the one way system.
The pitch itself had plenty of room for our trailer tent and car.
The children's park which had a small football pitch and entertained my 12 year old son and husband on occasions for a while, my son made some great friends whilst playing in the park, the park was closed by around 9pm at night to stop the noise and allow everyone to relax.
The heated out door swimming pool was fun with no lifeguard present and although on the small side was never really busy.
The shop is well stocked with daily newspapers and fresh croissants and rolls.
There is a bar on site and also a takeaway which we didn't use either of these facilities so cant comment on them.
The indoor children's playroom had a pool table, 1 arcade machine and a football table.
The toilet and shower blocks were kept really clean and I noticed them being cleaned at least 3 times a day.
The site isnt far from Widemouth Bay Beach and the parking there is reasonable price, also close to the seaside town of Bude. Whilst we were there we went to Barnstaple this is only around 90mins away and is a great town, We also visted the Milkyway Theme park which is 30mins away a great day out for all the family.
Our only criticism of the site is that I feel that there isnt enough showers with quite a few people queueing in the morning. The site although is in a great position the traffic from the A39 main road at night can be a little noisy. Although this wont put us off going back again as we had a fantastic time.
We have just returned from a fortnights stay at Budemeadows. The site is located just off of the Atlantic highway, and is a short drive from Bude and Widemouth bay. You could walk to either location but the roads didn't have footpaths so we always went by car.
Parking on the beach at Widemouth increased in increments up to a maximum of £5. 80 for 24hours.
We always found free parking in Bude, for up to 1hour, which was plenty for our needs.
There is a Sainsbury's and a Morrisons in Bude. We went to Sainsbury's first because it is our usual, but the parking at the store is horrible and you then have to walk along a sloping covered walkway downhill to get to the store, but uphill with your shopping trolley to get back to your car. The next time we needed groceries we went to Morrisons!
At Budemeadows we stayed in the back field so we had perfect access to the swimming pool, Grumpy Pete's bar, playground, games room, shop and take away, but we were far enough away that none of these facilities disturbed us if we wanted to sit quietly on our pitch. This was just what we wanted. Another plus for this field was that it is further from the road and there was no noise from passing traffic which other reviewers have mentioned, however some of the pitches on this field (including ours) were not level so if a perfectly level pitch is important to you make sure you ask their advice at the time of booking. The slight slope didn't really bother us and the owners helped us with blocks to level our unit so it wasn't a problem.
The pool was one of the reasons for choosing this site and it did not disappoint. It was lovely and warm, even when the weather got chilly.
The shop was great for basic groceries, reasonably priced and open for good hours.
We didn't make much use of Grumpy Pete's bar, but the homemade cakes were delicious!
The toilet/showers were in two blocks. One by the pool and one at the top of our field. Despite the site being full we always found both blocks clean and well stocked. The showers were free and the water temperature could be adjusted to suit your requirements, although sometimes the water pressure seemed a little low.
I liked the separate wetsuit rinsing areas as the main showers and sinks weren't clogged up with sand.
We made use of the laundry facilities once during our stay which was useful.
The dish washing areas, one at each toilet block, were always clean and had big deep sinks. Again sometimes the water pressure in the main area seemed low.
The owners and all the staff were always friendly and helpful, I've already mentioned helping to level our unit, but they are also lent us a brolly when the heavens opened and gave us recommendations for what was a delicious meal at the Brendon Arms, Bude. They are a wealth of local information. Just ask and they will help you find the answer.
We have already booked to stay at Budemeadows next Summer.
If you like a campsite that is in between the basic and the large commercial ones then this is for you. The pitches are large. We had a pitch on the far side of the campsite which meant we had no noise from the popular areas like the swimming pool and playground we were also away from the main road which was a bonus. However the negative to this is that the pitches in this area are not particularly level. All facilities were very good the children's playground, pool and in door and outdoor games areas were widely used by my children. The toilets/showers although old were in good order and plenty of hot water and very clean. We ate in the take away area one evening food was ok burgers could have done with some salad!
Now local information which you might find useful we used Morrison supermarket not far away. We also found a nice fish and chip shop in Widemouth Bay and if you want a treat then go for a walk in the Wier wildlife centre lovely panoramic view of the Bay and the went for a lovely meal overlooking the lake afterward.
Days out: We went to the Eden project which we enjoyed, slightly disappointed with the Dinosaurs Unleashed exhibit. We also visited Menick Theatre on storytelling day (this needs to be booked up in advance as it gets very popular). Well worth the entry fee of £4. 50 for adults and 50p for kids.
Overall a really good time. Thank you Budemeadows.
Pool a bit battered in places but clean enough and the kids loved it. Toilets and showers old but clean, my daughter loved the beach hut doors on the loos, in the main block, this block was the furthest from our pitch though and the closer one always had a queue.
Didn't use the food van as it seemed to be mostly fast food.
Grumpy Pete's bar was a lifesaver on a night with torrential rain! Staff friendly.
Shop had everything we needed and fab 'cheap' pocket money gifts for the kids.
Quite annoyed when campsites fleece you for extra money to freeze your ice packs. Unlike other sites we have used that either have freezers for you to use for free or a tiny fee, Budemeadows won't let you freeze your own, you have to use theirs at a £1 deposit per ice pack and a 50p charge to freeze each pack. A small thing but a bit tight!
Kids on the site did whizz round past our tent on roller skates/scooter/bikes and skateboards, we were on a slope so they were quite fast!
Wide mouth bay was lovely, a great pub on the front called the Bay view inn with views of the beach, great food and a trendy feel!
We had a lovely holiday and it was as I expected, doubt I would use it again though.
Visited this site in July with my wife and small dog.
Found the site to be very well maintained and well set out with small hedges separating the various pitches.
The shower and toilet area's were very clean and there is a bath if you preferred one. There is also a good laundry area if required and the washing up area is also very good with plenty of hot water.
The on site shop is very handy for essentials and stocks a lot of items you may need for those emergency moments, tent equipment, etc but for your general shop there is a Morrisons just a few miles down the road to Bude.
The pub is pretty basic but fine for a couple of cold beers, they could make more of this by having a quiz night etc as they do have a captive audience with no pubs within walking distance.
I would recommend this site as a great base for exploring the area but if like me you like to have an evening stroll with the dog to a nearby pub for a bar meal and a couple of pints there is nothing close but it is an ideal location if you intend to visit places like Port Isaac, Tintagel and Boscastle.
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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 
Please note we have been advised that the touring site has closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches, it is now a residential park only. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, 
