Enjoy your holiday at award winning family holiday park, Hele Valley. Situated in Ilfracombe along the rugged North Devon coast! It's a peaceful, green and well maintained site offering a wide range of pitches, pods (some with a hot tub!) and camping facilities. Just a five minute walk over the road takes you to Hele Bay Beach and you can also walk to Ilfracombe.
Why you'll love it at Hele Valley Holiday Park
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Cross the road and walk five minutes to get to the sandy Hele Bay beach
20-minute stroll to the town of Ilfracombe with pubs, restaurants and more
Award-winning holiday park with spacious pitches, great base for North Devon
About the site
Nestled in the serene valley of Hele is the perfect spot for a relaxed peaceful camping holiday, at a site awarded a 5 pennant rating by the AA.
The site is also has a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation, TripAdvisor Excellence Certificate, Britain in Bloom Gold Award and Visit England five star grading.
The lush green fields offer a wide range of flat and sheltered pitches to choose from, with small to large tent pitches with electric, hardstanding pitches with water and electric for motorhomes and touring caravans, and alternatively all weather glamping pods.
Cosy camping pods sleep either two with the comfort of heat and electricity inside, plus all the convenience of leaving the tent at home.
You can also kick things up a notch with a stay in a deluxe studio pod, which included ensuite facilities and a settee which folds down to convert into a lovely double bed. Inside you have a fully fitted kitchen of your own and outside is the decking where you can relax and get some sunshine. For added luxury, add a hot tub as an extra.
Camping, touring and glamping is available from April to October. Studio pods are available from mid March until mid December.
Facilities and amenities
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Café / restaurant
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Shop
Showers
Toilet
WiFi
Electric hookups
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Peaceful
W.C. disposal
Water hookups
Watersports
Camp site facilities include free hot showers, flush toilets, private wash cubicles, disabled and family rooms, hot water to hand basins, razor points and hairdryers, plus a washing up room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park. There is a nature trail on park and a dog wash facility.
An easy 10 minute walk down a hill takes you to Hele Bay pub, which is very family friendly and serves food. For beaches, Hele Bay is a 2 minute drive, or Woolacombe Bay is 15 mins from the park.
A note from the site themselves...
Now more than ever, we know we must all protect our global environment. Here at Hele Valley when we look around us, we see such breathtaking landscapes it's impossible not to care. We're pledged to green practices and keeping our park a sanctuary for local wildlife. Our efforts haven't gone unnoticed and we're proud six-time winners of the David Bellamy gold conservation award!
Large tent pitches ideal for a large family size tent and one vehicle, with electric hook-up. If you are bringing extra vehicles or your tent is larger than 7m x 3m please choose an extra large tent pitch. Campervans are not allowed with a tent booking.
13 x Fully Serviced Campervan Pitches
Max 4 people
Smaller all weather gravel hardstanding pitches, ideal for one small campervan up to 6m, awning or one vehicle. Includes electric, water connection and drainage for grey waste.
13 x Large Fully Serviced Touring and Motorhome Pitches
Max 6 people
Gravel hardstanding pitches, ideal for your large motorhome or touring caravan up to 9m, awning and one vehicle. Includes electric, water connection and drainage for grey waste.
6 x XL Fully Serviced Touring and Motorhome Pitches
Max 6 people
All weather gravel hardstanding pitches, ideal for your large motorhome or touring caravan up to 12m, awning and one vehicle. Includes electric, water connection and drainage for grey waste.
"The facilities were immaculate and the staff very friendly and very helpful"
David D - Jun 2024
"Great site with thoughtful additional facilities like a dog washing station and wet suit washing"
Natalie L - Jun 2024
"The facilities were immaculate"
Grenville S - Jun 2024
"One of the best sites we have been to"
Liam B - Oct 2023
"We have no faults for it at all, a 5 star site"
Emma S - Sep 2023
"A very well maintained park which is a credit to the hard working team"
David F - Aug 2023
"The place is spotless"
Karl J - Jun 2023
"A great small site with everything we needed. Run by lovely people who were happy to help"
Anita M - May 2023
A lovely site
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David W
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Single Axle Caravan - Large Fully Serviced Touring and Motorhome PitchesOct 2024
A very enjoyable stay in fairly poor weather. The site is great, with loads of room and very well equipped facilities. Shower block was pretty new, well maintained and very clean.
My only criticism was in the provision of chemical toilet waste disposal, with only one disposal point (that I saw) for all touring caravans and motorhomes, which meant quite a walk, but this was a very minor issue.
Overall, very good, but be careful with access from the main road which is hilly and has some sharp bends and lots of parked cars.
Excellent touring and static park
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Barry T
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Motorhome - Large Fully Serviced Touring and Motorhome PitchesSep 2024
Excellent site, top class. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in our Motorhome at Hele.
Our pitch was very large and fully serviced. The facilities were very nice and clean. The site had wonderful different types of foliage and hedging and there was a large children's play area on site, with plenty of different play items.
There were plenty of statics on site as well, with large decking's and plenty of plants. The staff/owners were very friendly and helpful. We will certainly be back again in the future for a longer stay.
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Samantha B
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Single Axle Caravan - Large Fully Serviced Touring and Motorhome PitchesSep 2024
The camp site was lovely and the staff were very friendly. The facilities were very good and clean, I had a happy stay there.
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What time is check-in/out at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Check-in is from 1pm-5pm for pitches and camping pods. Studio pods are available to check-in between 3pm and 9pm. You must vacate your pitch or camping pods by 11am on day of departure. Studio pods must be vacated by 10am.
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park dog friendly?
Yes, up to two dogs are welcome per camping/touring pitch, provided they are kept on a lead whilst on the park and are not a breed listed in the Dangerous Dog Act 1991. Pets are not permitted in glamping accommodation.
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park near the beach?
Blue Flag awarded Hele Bay is just a two minute drive away, with rockpools to explore and dog friendly areas, while the beach at Putsborough further afield is dog friendly and equipped with a beachfront cafe and shop, all with easy access to the South West Coast Path. Other nearby beaches include:
*Woolacombe Bay (6.8 miles), with surf lessons and equipment hire available plus miles of golden sands to explore.
*Croyde Beach (11.4 miles), popular surfing spot backed by Croyde's picturesque village.
*Saunton Sands (11.4 miles), backed by sand dunes with surf hire, beach restaurant and more.
Is Hele Valley Holiday Park family friendly?
Yes, and the holiday park is well placed to explore a range of fun-filled attractions for the whole family, including sea lion shows and animal encounters at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park just over a ten minute drive away. The little ones can also say hello to leopards, wallabies, monkeys and more at Exmoor Zoo, with hands-on experiences on offer including a day in the life of a zookeeper! Other family highlights here include:
*Watermouth Castle (2 miles) - with spooky dungeons, thrilling adventure rides, water shows and more.
*South West Coast Path - taking you past secluded coves, picturesque harbours as well as nature reserves, this famous coastal path can be picked up next to Hele Bay beach, just a seven minute stroll away.
Further afield, you'll find:
*The Big Sheep (22.7 miles) - lamb feeding, sheep racing, indoor play area as well as a brewery and distillery!
*The Milky Way Adventure Park (30 miles) - thrilling rollercoaster rides, dodgems, ball pits and more.
Are awnings, pup tents and gazebos allowed at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Awnings are allowed free of charge and gazebos for a small nightly fee. Pup tents are not allowed.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park allow BBQs and campfires?
Open fires are not permitted. Barbecues are welcome but must be raised off the ground.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Groups are welcome but not permitted during July and August. Same-sex groups of three or more people are not permitted at any time.
Can I park near my pitch at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Yes, one car is welcome per pitch during high season. Extra cars can be added to your booking during low season. Please note, commercial and sign-written vehicles are not permitted.
What amp is the electric hook up at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
The electric pitches each have a 16 amp electric hook up.
Are bedding and towels included at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Bedding is provided for two in the studio pods, please bring your own towels. Bedding is not provided in any other accommodation type.
Is there WiFi at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout the site to help you stay connected during your stay.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Sorry, there is no cafe or restaurant onsite, but a 10 minute stroll walk downhill brings you to Hele Bay Pub, a family friendly spot that serves delicious food and refreshing drinks.
Does Hele Valley Holiday Park have a quiet time or noise policy?
Yes, the site requests that noise is kept to an absolute minimum between 10:30pm until 7am to respect your fellow campers.
What are the nearest public transport links to Hele Valley Holiday Park?
Hillside bus stop is a ten minute walk away, while Barnstaple train station is a 30 minute drive away.
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Things to do on site and in the Ilfracombe area
The South West Coast Path is just a 7 minute walk away, next to Hele Bay beach where kids can dip into shimmering rockpools and the whole family can have a lot of fun in the sun. Although you will have to cross an A road to get there, it's very quick.
A 20 minute saunter takes you to Ilfracombe where things will go swimmingly in its exotic aquarium and sunny harbour, and then you can grab a bite in great restaurants.
Little ones will find attractions, adventure rides and a spooky dungeon at Watermouth Castle and then there's more giggles and glee to be had at the Milky Way Adventure Park. Have a roaring good time with the furry residents at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. The whole family will love it.
The listing for Hele Valley Holiday Park was last updated on March 23rd, 2025 at 7:53 AM