Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

With sweeping sea views over Exmoor, South Dean Camping is perfectly located to explore North Devon's beauty and surrounding countryside. Set up camp on the spacious unmarked pitches, set in over 10 acres of land. You'll meet a host of animals on this farm, including alpacas! It's also close to several sandy beaches (a 15-minute drive), Barnstaple (a 25-minute drive) and Woolacombe (a 30-minute drive).

Back-to-basics cliff top site with incredible sea views

15-30 minute drive to sandy beaches, Woolacombe and Barnstaple

Direct access to the South West Coastal Path

About South Dean Camping

Situated on a working farm on Exmoor with the best of both worlds, the site is amongst ample amounts of charming countryside, which builds to a stunning panoramic view of the sea over North Devon's clifftop coastline. All pitches enjoy coastal and countryside views on a range of well-maintained grass pitches suited to tents. They are spaced out and unmarked over 10 acres of land, so you can choose your own location to set up camp. You'll be ooo-ing and arr-ing as this picture-perfect location offers plenty of wildlife and farm animals. Meet the alpacas, and sheep on site. Be sure to keep an eye for those wild ponies, red deer and birds of prey in the area too. The surrounding countryside has direct access to footpaths and trails, which is great for walks, cycling and hikes where you can enjoy all of its natural beauty alongside the coast, amongst woodlands and open moorlands. The site is dog friendly, although guests are asked to keep pets under control with a lead to hand whilst on site due to the neighbouring animals close by.

South Dean Camping is open from 24th May to 2nd June and then from 13th July to 1st September.


Facilities and amenities

Toilets and showers are provided here, plus fire pits are available to hire, free of charge, and logs are sold onsite. Bottled drinking water is provided.

If you are wanting to venture out to grab food, there are lots of great pubs and restaurants in the neighbouring towns and villages to choose from.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

We absolutely love our little piece of heaven and have met some amazing people along the way. It is so rewarding seeing happy campers and smiling faces. We all hope to welcome you soon, William


Map and address

Park address

South Dean Camping,

Trentishoe, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4QD

Coordinates

51.2193, -3.9418 | SS 64 48

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South Dean Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet


There are 53 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for tents only, without electric.


3 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for campervans only, without electric.


South Dean Camping reviews

4.82 /5

26 reviews

92%

would recommend

Overall
4.82
Location
4.96
Value for money
4.65
Service
4.77
Facilities
4.81
Cleanliness
4.92

"Amazing!!!!! Views incredible and the toilet/shower facilities... wow! Best I've seen at a campsite!"

Sara H - Aug 2023

"Stunning location, very good communication, wish we could have stayed longer"

Helen G - Aug 2023

"Amazing campsite - could not fault the facilities"

Lucy W - Aug 2023

"Wonderful find! Spectacular location and views"

Lara R - Aug 2023


Happy

Nathan J

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Exactly what I expected… stunning view from field. Decent toilets/shower and cleaning facilities.

Amazing stay

Harvey P

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Very good site (if you don't mind the wind). Freedom to set up where you like. We chose to set up close to the edge where you had amazing views and the greeting of sheep and cows in the morning on the field opposite. The facilities for a campsite like this were great, hot showers and flushing toilets with places to wash up. Highly recommend. Will be back.

Beautiful site

Ian G

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Loved this site, beautiful views of the sea and the countryside, convenient location to other seaside towns, facilities very good. Coastal footpath and two large fields, plus you're not told a time to leave. Would highly recommend.

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FAQ

At South Dean Camping there is no check in or check out times. The site welcomes you to arrive and leave at any time you'd like on your booked first and last days.

Yes, South Dean Camping welcomes dogs as long as they are kept on the leads. There are plenty of sandy beaches and countryside walks nearby for them to stretch their legs. The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Both BBQs and campfires are welcomed as long as they are raised off the ground.

Yes, South Dean Camping offers spacious unmarked pitches which makes for great group camping. Hen and stag parties are not permitted.

Yes, guests may bring one of each for a small charge.


If you're fancying a day at the beach on super soft sand, head to the beautiful surf central town of Woolacombe, a handy 25 minute drive away. For a pretty and unique approach capturing those picture worthy snaps, the quirky village of Lynton and Lynmouth is a 10 minute drive away.

Combe Martin is just a five minute drive if you want to take the kids crabbing or grab a bite to eat close to the campsite.

There is a great circular walk to Heddons Mouth Beach and back from the site - on the way, you'll pass Hunters Inn where you can refuel for food and drink. Make sure to look out for those cheeky peacocks too, as they have a natural way of wondering around the place.

The listing for South Dean Camping was last updated on November 7th, 2024 at 12:27 AM

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