Cheglinch Camping

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Breathtaking views (added by manager 05 Jul 2016)

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Huge pitch gives plenty of privacy (added by manager 18 jul 2019)

The view over west down (added by visitor 31 aug 2021)

A large field allows for large pitches (added by manager 05 jul 2016)

Pop-up, green field site with big pitches near Ilfracombe
Pick your own pitch for wild camping among stunning north Devon views
Firepits for hire and wood for sale: village shop half a mile away

Cheglinch Camping is a pop-up, gently sloping, green field site for wild camping in rural north Devon. Guests can pitch up in unspoiled countryside near a working farm with scenic views. The site opens in summer, but then reverts back to its agricultural use. It's in a quiet isolated location, yet easily accessible as it's within half a mile of the A361 and the village of West Down with its well-stocked community shop and pub. The spectacular north Devon beaches are a short drive away (Ilfracombe, for example, can be reached with a drive of five minutes). The pitches are generously sized but unmarked so you can pick your own location. There's plenty of room all around so kkids have open space to run and play, and so that you can take in the stunning views of north Devon while watching livestock grazing nearby. The site is predominantly a peaceful place interrupted only by the odd moo or bleat: however, as it's deep in countryside, there may be the odd day where tractors can be seen and heard working nearby. Barbecues are allowed as long as they are kept off the ground, or you can hire one of the firepits. Wood is available to buy on site. As it's wild camping in a rural location, facilities are basic: there's a mains water tap providing fresh water, a washing-up sink with cold water and clean composting toilets. Please note that the site doesn't have showers: guests are welcome to bring their own portable ones. Cheglinch Camping rotates between two fields, both with fab views over north Devon.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 12 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful views Quiet Good location Good price Relaxed Can have a fire…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Beautiful views Quiet Good location Good price Relaxed Can have a fire

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location; the peace and quiet; the wildness; the quality of the…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Victoria P. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: The location; the peace and quiet; the wildness; the quality of the ground; the easiness of checking in - would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant with nice views, clean toilets, good water supply, no issues

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Amenities, good toilets and water supply

Disliked: Rally racing on nearby, but finished early and didn't affect us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, basic site. Perfect for a few days away.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Matthew B. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Quiet, basic site. Perfect for a few days away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again as it’s well maintained and very peaceful.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Kristian G. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Nice and tidy facilities

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, back to basics site. Lots of space, clean toilets and water…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Becki W. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Peaceful, back to basics site. Lots of space, clean toilets and water points. Everything we needed for our short break. Great location for beaches, coastal walks with amenities nearby. We all loved it and will return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches, lots of space, quiet

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Laura C. Aug 2022

Lotus bell tent

Liked: Nice quiet location, plenty of space and not overcrowded at all. Fire pits available. Perfect view of sunset from our bell tent. we arrived during heat wave so extremely hot! Not a lot of shade to shelter from sun, a small umbrella was provided for shading but the lack of showers was really noticed on our stay this time to cool off. Showers would make the site 5 star but it is basic camping and the compost toilets are brilliant. No smell at all even in the heat and kept really clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked the freedom to choose a pitch. It was a gorgeous…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Andres C. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: We liked the freedom to choose a pitch. It was a gorgeous spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had a amazing time, the toilets was always clean,

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Jenni S. Aug 2022

Lotus bell tent

Liked: The beautiful view, how close everything was and how friendly everyone was.

Disliked: Can't think of anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet location, easy (driving) range of Ilfracombe, Eco-Toilets surprisingly good.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Mark S. Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (wild)

Liked: Nice quiet location, easy (driving) range of Ilfracombe, Eco-Toilets surprisingly good.

Disliked: Not really a dislike, but a shower or two would have been a plus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Due to the location and nature of our pop up site we are unfortunately unable to provide showers, but this fact is clearly advertised prior to booking and guests are welcome to bring their own shower tent to site on their pitch.

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Cheglinch Camping

West Down

Ilfracombe

Devon

England

EX34 8NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.16906°N
-4.12976°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.8 mi Methodist Church

4.5 mi Opposite George Hotel

4.5 mi George Hotel

Rail

7.2 mi Barnstaple Rail Station

11.5 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station

13.5 mi Umberleigh Rail Station

Ferry

3 mi Ilfracombe Ferry Landing

8.4 mi Appledore Ferry Landing

8.5 mi Instow Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a church and a post office. Nearby Ilfracombe, Braunton and Barnstaple have banks, high street shops and supermarkets. The well-known north Devon beaches are a short drive away. Ilfracombe is a five to 10-minute drive, Woolacombe 10-15 minutes away and Croyde and Saunton within 20-25 minutes. Fishing, surfing, walking, horse riding, quad biking, tennis, golf, cycling or paddling are all within a short drive. For those who prefer to take the bus, the local bus stop is within half a mile. Other local attractions include Combe Martin Dinosaur Park, Exmoor Zoo and Watermouth Castle and Family Theme Park, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way. You shouldn't miss Exmoor either, about 10 miles to the east and a must for nature lovers and walkers.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach	2.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ilfracombe Hele	3.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Woolacombe Village	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe	3.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Putsborough	4.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 15.6 mi

National Trust

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 6.6 mi

Heddon Valley 9.3 mi

Watersmeet 14.8 mi

Lundy 23.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 24.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lee Bridge - Slade - Ilfracombe - Coast Path 1.5 mi

CHAPEL WOOD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/11/1950) 2.1 mi

Ilfracombe, Berrynarbor and the Coast 2.8 mi

Mortehoe NT Coast 3.5 mi

Morte Point - Rugged Coastal Headland 3.5 mi

Local events

GoldCoast Oceanfest (Friday 21 June 2024 – Friday 21 June 2024)
Croyde, Devon 5.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 12 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

The site is a green field site and as such, there may be slight irregularities and dips.

The gate to access the field has limited visibility so care should be taken at all times on entry and exit of the site.

Open fires are only allowed in firepits hired on site. They must be kept well away from cars, tents and flammable materials.

Payment terms

Does Cheglinch Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cheglinch Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cheglinch Camping? The village of West Down (which is visible from the site) is about half a mile away, reachable by car or gentle stroll. It has a well-stocked community shop, a pub, a … Read more