we were given no choice being told our 1500kg caravan weight did not warrent a hard standing pitch ,funny then when we had pitched up a hard standing that was free when we arrived was allocated to a similar weight caravan . Unfortunately the appearance of this site is of an out dated forgotten place. 90% of the way there is downhill which obviously means 90% is uphill coming back. We did see the warden on the mower once but even when he'd passed it was difficult to see where the grass had been cut. The site is in a good location to visit local beaches and surrounding area and we got a hard standing pitch that was large and level with a nice view of the Devon hills. By continuing to use our website you acknowledge that you are happy to receive all cookies. Just joined the caravan club having been caravanning for over 30 years and normally use CCC sites and private sites. Only our second caravan club site stay and enjoyed the location, with easy access to a number of excellent beach's. 5, Rated 5 of Facilities kept clean but unsure why the band system was dropped for the bank holiday weekend? Grass pitches were the only ones available when we arrived. Club Site, Rated During the week other areas around us were cut but our pitch wasn’t and still wasn’t 6 days later. Enjoy a site open to both members and non-members. I have nothing against motor homes everyone to their own ,but with the increase of motor homes the cc should be providing more hard standings. Had a lovely welcome when we arrived, everything fully explained . This worked really well as it is a large building and we did not have to queue at all during our stay. Unkept grass dividers/edges to the fields, flower bed, signs, and particular the long grass everywhere. Clean. Site looking a picture, even with the recent weather. Register. Other years the site has been well kept and tidy and the flower beds tidy not so this year. Site is on the right in 0.5 miles. Unless your'e lucky enough to bag a hard-standing pitch, the grass one's are badly in need of cutting. This was partly because several of the grass pitches had been affected by earlier rain. Will be back soon . 5 of We were blessed with lovely late summer sunshine and enjoyed days on Woolacombe and Croyde beaches. Both are superb and, although busy, it was not difficult to social distance. Flower beds that had been planted out around the site at the beginning of the season were overgrown with weeds and the whole site looked neglected. Sites key: In fact I would go as far as to so in peak summer, it would be our living hell! The site itself is a lovely location to visit the North Devon coast. The site is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. when we arrived it was raining ,and we were told we had to have a very soggy grass pitch as you have guessed it motor homes take priority which is wrong we all pay the same membership charge and pitch fees. 5, Rated Enjoy a Honey Factory Tour, honey tasting, beekeeping demo, beekeeping tractor tour, candle rolling and exploring the Nectar Gardens. 5 of Unkept grass dividers/edges to the fields, flower bed, signs, and particular the long grass everywhere. The caravan park is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. There is access for motorhomes. Had a lovely welcome when we arrived, everything fully explained . A sharp contrast to the private site across the road which looked immaculate (like pitching on someone's lawn) maybe staff numbers are an issue, I don't know but overall - I don't think I would return and would look at other options in the area. A working honey farm and tourist attraction, Quince Honey Farm offers a great day out for all ages in all weather conditions. The closest is Tesco Extra in Ilfracombe, about 3 miles from the site. Walk through the wartime street, pub and air raid shelter, watch newsreels, try on 1940s style clothes and uniforms. We’ve spent over 100 years enjoying the great outdoors and we’re passionate about bringing likeminded people together. We enjoyed our stay. However, I agree with several reviewers. Just returned from a week at this site. when we arrived it was raining ,and we were told we had to have a very soggy grass pitch as you have guessed it motor homes take priority which is wrong we all pay the same membership charge and pitch fees. Parking is £2.70 per 2 hrs and you can walk and walk and walk more along the golden sands which are flat stretch for mile after mile. Glimpses of Lundy Island can be seen across the water which makes for a captivating sight. 5, Rated Unfortunately a lot of the pitches on grass seemed to become muddy very quickly obviously owing to the previous weeks rain. Find things to do near to Willingcott Caravan Club Site. Clean. I think the club needs to get back to basics with good pitches with short grass up to date electrical bollards, update to first class toilet facilities and maybe a bit of customer care at reception. The stay was only marred by the behaviour and attitude of the small minority and those teenagers, who for some reason are fascinated by hanging around a toilet block, in the evening. Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled, This is a Tourer Explorer site, where kids become. 5, Rated About Caravan and Motorhome Club Classifieds, £13 saving per night on Club Site pitch fees. Towards the beginning of each month, we will put pitches on sale for the same month next year. This is a Tourer Explorer site, where kids become nature detectives, artists, bug collectors and outdoor adventurers. As other reviewers have commented most routes are downhill from the site so expect uphill travel on the way back! We did see the warden on the mower once but even when he'd passed it was difficult to see where the grass had been cut. The toilet block on site (just the one) is kept spotless and warm. Stayed at end of September. The site is in a good location to visit local beaches and surrounding area and we got a hard standing pitch that was large and level with a nice view of the Devon hills. There are no lights by the gate to this lane so at night it’s pitch dark and can’t be used to take your dogs there. News, views, offers, competitions - sign up to our email newsletters for the latest in motorhomes, caravans, shows, camping and more. The caravan park is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. It is very clean and well maintained the site management are working hard to keep the site and facilities clean and tidy, something they do well despite the efforts of some who insist on undermining all their efforts but leaving empty alcohol bottles in toilets cubicles or generally not cleaning the facilities after make use of them. Also had some great sunset looking out to sea. Granted you may be disappointed if you can't get a hardstanding pitch but plenty of others appeared to prefer them. The tarka trail runs behind the site And there is a gate to exit the site onto it. we were given no choice being told our 1500kg caravan weight did not warrent a hard standing pitch ,funny then when we had pitched up a hard standing that was free when we arrived was allocated to a similar weight caravan . Willingcott Caravan Club Site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. Check Willingcott Caravan Club Site in Woolacombe, Willingcott Hill on Cylex and find ☎ 01271 870554, contact info, ⌚ opening hours. One thing we would have liked to have seen was hand sanitiser placed at the service points. COVID sensible. td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;} Given there are brushes provided it does make you wonder what home looks like! We shall certainly return. COVID sensible. Stayed for 1 week, had a good hard standing pitch but would of been aggrieved to have had to pitch up on the grass (very wet and overgrown). 5, Rated The grass pitch we were allocated was vey wet and very uneven . Glorious weather and as usual friendly wardens and good clean facilities. Feedback. Very peaceful. We managed to get a pitch at the lower end of the caravan site which was less windy, as it can be very windy here, and being hard standing it meant that if it did rain we wouldn’t get muddy. Our welcome was warm and informative. Unless your'e lucky enough to bag a hard-standing pitch, the grass one's are badly in need of cutting. Just returned from a week here. I won’t be using this site again and as our first experience of the caravan and motorhome club I was disappointed. With miles of coastal footpaths for hardy walkers and dog owners, this holiday getaway offers something special for everyone. Great location for visiting a variety of North Devon beaches and locations. Stayed at end of September. There are no lights by the gate to this lane so at night it’s pitch dark and can’t be used to take your dogs there. If you are a pitch up and stay camper you won't be disappointed. Please note traffic congestion in Braunton. We have stayed on this site before and enjoyed our stay,sorry to say this time was a big let down , mainly because of the attitude of the wardens who were most unhelpful. Walked into Ilfracombe on Saturday, just over 4.5 miles , easy walking on old railway/ cycle track. During the week other areas around us were cut but our pitch wasn’t and still wasn’t 6 days later. 39 independent visitor Reviews of Willingcott Caravan And Motorhome Club Site, Woolacombe in Devon (North) scoring 8/10. There is no dog walk on this site and the area you cross to get to it has very long grass and then the disused railway track you go onto off the site is totally overgrown and has speeding cyclists on it so beware, the dog bin wa over flowing which myhusband told them about to get it emptied as needs emptying daily. 5, Rated Glimpses of Lundy Island can be seen across the water which makes for a captivating sight. Situated in the North Devon Area of Natural Beauty, our Willingcott campsite has plenty to offer both countryside and coast lovers, whether you’re after an active or relaxing break. Grass around the caravans that appeared to be seasonal pitches was over a foot high. 3 of 4 of I won’t be using this site again and as our first experience of the caravan and motorhome club I was disappointed. We were a bit apprehensive arriving at Willingcott given earlier reviews but we needn't have been worried. If you are a pitch up and stay camper you won't be disappointed. Fly down zip-wires, leap off Tarzan Swings and tackle crossings whilst enjoying some of some of the UK's most breathtaking scenery. Just joined the caravan club having been caravanning for over 30 years and normally use CCC sites and private sites. Just returned from a week here. We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website. 5, Rated Caravan and Motorhome Club WILLINGCOTT-SITE We have stores in the UK & ROW, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA - please use the flags icons on the left to navigate to your specific region Grass pitches were the only ones available when we arrived. If the facility you wanted to use was not available you just waited outside in a queue. 5, Rated We took our electric bikes and rode the tarmac’d path all the way. Willingcott Club Site. Aller Cross, Devon, Devon and Cornwall, EX36 3RD. 5 of Grass around the caravans that appeared to be seasonal pitches was over a foot high. If you are a pitch up and stay camper you won't be disappointed. What happened to first come first served. It’s less than three miles from the sands of the Blue Flag Woolacombe Beach which is perfect for surfers, and it’s also a stone’s throw from the Mortehoe & Woolacombe Golf Club. On arrival our grass on our pitch was about two weeks growth long and I asked the site warden on the Sunday if it could be cut and he said maybe Monday maybe Tuesday I don’t know. Remember, you only pay 5% VAT until March 2021. 5, Rated Walked into Ilfracombe on Saturday, just over 4.5 miles , easy walking on old railway/ cycle track. Did not use toilet/shower facilities so can’t comment. Once on the trail, the walk or cycle down to Ilfracombe is wonderful. Willingcott Caravan And Motorhome Club Site, Woolacombe Campsites, Devon (North) Willingcott Caravan Club Site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. Did not use toilet/shower facilities so can’t comment. The Site team can advise where the hotspots are at each Club Site. Site looking a picture, even with the recent weather. Will be back soon . A major disappointment with our stay was the manner with which some totally ignored the Covid-19 restrictions. Very peaceful. Stayed at end of September. The caravan park is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. I have nothing against motor homes everyone to their own ,but with the increase of motor homes the cc should be providing more hard standings. We were keen to have a hardstanding pitch as we have a large motorhome and were very pleased when we were given a choice of three to choose from. We’ve spent over 100 years enjoying the great outdoors and we’re passionate about bringing likeminded people together. Woolacombe is quite a walk from the site and before our arrival they had experienced quite a bit of rain so the verges and grass walking down was muddy. regarding the general appearance of the site. Situated in the beautiful Torridge Valley between the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Rosemoor is a gorgeous garden surrounded by woodland. The site boasts direct access for cyclists to the National Cycle Network route 27 and North Devon Cycle Network. Plus thousands of other campsites and caravan parks in UK and Europe. This year while I accept covid 19 has caused many problem there is no excuse for not cutting the grass and making the grass pitches a far better condition . For golfing enthusiasts, Woolacombe & Mortehoe which is 2 miles from the caravan site. Previously the weather may have been wet but during the week we were there it was certainly dry enough to cut. Indoor and outdoor play areas, shop and restaurant. We have stayed at this site before and never had a problem . Follow signposts for Barnstaple via North Devon link road (A361); continue around Barnstaple ring road and follow signposts for Ilfacombe to Mullacott Cross; at Mullacott Cross roundabout turn left onto B3343 (signposted Woolacombe); in 1.5 miles at Turnpike Cross turn left into narrow road (signposted Croyde, Georgeham). Welcome to Campsite Chatter! If you are a bird watcher, Braunton Burrow is just seven miles away and for fishing you can enjoy nearby Blakewell Fisheries and Slade Lakes. 4 of Supermarket notes:. Whether you're looking for a relaxing week away, a fun-filled escape for the whole family or group, our holiday cottages located just two miles from award … On arrival our grass on our pitch was about two weeks growth long and I asked the site warden on the Sunday if it could be cut and he said maybe Monday maybe Tuesday I don’t know. There are sensible measures in place to ensure good hygiene but we never had any issues getting access to facilities as a family of five. Why not walk from the site along the old railway line to Ilfracombe, or along the coast path? We also did not see any people 'breaking the rules'. There is a path and cycle route directly from the site and we walked into Woolacombe and Ilfracombe and also cycled on NCR 27 to Braunton and picked up the Tarka Trail along the River Taw into Barnstaple. Just joined the caravan club having been caravanning for over 30 years and normally use CCC sites and private sites. From the east, leave the M5 at junction 27. Find out why we use cookies and how to manage your settings. Have been at Willingcott for the past week and are thoroughly enjoying our stay. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our thanks to the staff for making it enjoyable. I think the club needs to get back to basics with good pitches with short grass up to date electrical bollards, update to first class toilet facilities and maybe a bit of customer care at reception. The Tarka Trail starts at Braunton, and Exmoor National Park offers stunning landscapes, wilderness and possible glimpses of wild red deer and native Exmoor ponies. The site has direct access to the North Devon Cycle Network, which links the site to the Tarka Trail at Baunton. 5 of Home. You can enjoy surfing at nearby Woolacombe, which is known as one of the best blue flag beaches in the country. Fortunately the electric took the strain. Flower beds that had been planted out around the site at the beginning of the season were overgrown with weeds and the whole site looked neglected. The site is only a mile from Borough Farm, home to the Channel Five series 'Mist Sheepdog Tales'. It is a nice site and reasonably placed for visiting nearby towns and attractions. We have stayed at this site before and never had a problem . P & C. Nice site. Other years the site has been well kept and tidy and the flower beds tidy not so this year. Baldwin's Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, Wales, SA1 8PT. 1,389 were here. About Caravan and Motorhome Club Classifieds, CAMC Willingcott Caravan Club Site 2020.pdf, Save on attractions in Devon & Cornwall.pdf, £13 saving per night on Club Site pitch fees. 3 of But we found that the local area, especially Woolacombe, has become very commercialised compared to our children hood memories. This is a nice site good toilet block and washing facilities and we will be back .I am obviously not the only member to voiced concerns over the state of grass pitches, so please get the wardens to cut the grass to a suitable length . Family-friendly and a great all-year-round visit, the gardens are as inspirational to amateur gardeners as they are to nature lovers and plant enthusiasts. 5. Saunton Sands is fantastic. If you are looking for an active break, the Willingcott Club Site also boasts direct access for cyclists to the National Cycle Network route 27 and North Devon Cycle Network. Our Site Wi-Fi network is owned by the Club and powered by Infinium, providing internet access from hotspots across the majority of Club sites. Check facilities, read & leave reviews on Willingcott Caravan Club Site in Devon. There is no dog walk on this site and the area you cross to get to it has very long grass and then the disused railway track you go onto off the site is totally overgrown and has speeding cyclists on it so beware, the dog bin wa over flowing which myhusband told them about to get it emptied as needs emptying daily. The UK's No.1 Forest Adventure, the classic and original Go Ape - experience. In fact I would go as far as to so in peak summer, it would be our living hell! We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website. Rated I needn't have been in regards of the site, the staff or anything in their control. Willingcott Club Site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. 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