Willingcott Club Site. 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. Plus thousands of other campsites and caravan parks in UK and Europe. 5, Rated 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. 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 . 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. 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. For golfing enthusiasts, Woolacombe & Mortehoe which is 2 miles from the caravan site. 3 of 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. 5, Rated Walked into Ilfracombe on Saturday, just over 4.5 miles , easy walking on old railway/ cycle track. 5 of 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. Site looking a picture, even with the recent weather. 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. Also had some great sunset looking out to sea. Unless your'e lucky enough to bag a hard-standing pitch, the grass one's are badly in need of cutting. Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled, This is a Tourer Explorer site, where kids become. 5 of 5, Rated One thing we would have liked to have seen was hand sanitiser placed at the service points. Facilities kept clean but unsure why the band system was dropped for the bank holiday weekend? We put you in touch with UK camping sites, caravan parks and holiday parks and give you access to the activities and interests important to you. 4 of If you are a pitch up and stay camper you won't be disappointed. We enjoyed our stay. We have listened to your feedback and understand how important it is for you to stay connected during your stay. 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. Why not walk from the site along the old railway line to Ilfracombe, or along the coast path? The caravan park is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. The Site team can advise where the hotspots are at each Club Site. We have stayed at this site before and never had a problem . The grass pitch we were allocated was vey wet and very uneven . Follow us or alternatively, you can register with our online community Club Together, Address: Caravan and Motorhome Club, East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1UA. Just joined the caravan club having been caravanning for over 30 years and normally use CCC sites and private sites. 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. If you are a pitch up and stay camper you won't be disappointed. The nearest route to the site is 27, Taunton to Plymouth. During the week other areas around us were cut but our pitch wasn’t and still wasn’t 6 days later. What happened to first come first served. 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. Unless your'e lucky enough to bag a hard-standing pitch, the grass one's are badly in need of cutting. 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 . 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 . Grass around the caravans that appeared to be seasonal pitches was over a foot high. Did not use toilet/shower facilities so can’t comment. We all witnessed people, adults & children ignoring the requirements to hang a wristband on the hook often quoting, "they're using the showers, I wanted the toilet" it really does beggar belief! The toilet block was clean and warm and this site has decided to dispense with the wristband systems we have encountered at previous sites. Supermarket notes:. In fact I would go as far as to so in peak summer, it would be our living hell! Find out why we use cookies and how to manage your settings. Unfortunately a lot of the pitches on grass seemed to become muddy very quickly obviously owing to the previous weeks rain. The caravan park is both quiet and peaceful out of peak season yet offers a vibrant family site at other times of the year. Check facilities, read & leave reviews on Willingcott Caravan Club Site in Devon. 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 . 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. COVID sensible. Clean. Clean. Had a lovely welcome when we arrived, everything fully explained . Unkept grass dividers/edges to the fields, flower bed, signs, and particular the long grass everywhere. We have stayed at this site before and never had a problem . During the week other areas around us were cut but our pitch wasn’t and still wasn’t 6 days later. 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 . News, views, offers, competitions - sign up to our email newsletters for the latest in motorhomes, caravans, shows, camping and more. Find things to do near to Willingcott Caravan Club Site. Glimpses of Lundy Island can be seen across the water which makes for a captivating sight. P & C. Nice site. 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. Glorious weather and as usual friendly wardens and good clean facilities. td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;} 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. 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. Hide message. 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. 4 of However, I agree with several reviewers. Both are superb and, although busy, it was not difficult to social distance. 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. Note: approach from South on B3231 not recommended. Did not use toilet/shower facilities so can’t comment. The toilet block on site (just the one) is kept spotless and warm. Rated Willingcott Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. 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. Grass pitches were the only ones available when we arrived. Great location for visiting a variety of North Devon beaches and locations. I won’t be using this site again and as our first experience of the caravan and motorhome club I was disappointed. In fact I would go as far as to so in peak summer, it would be our living hell! Please note traffic congestion in Braunton. It is a nice site and reasonably placed for visiting nearby towns and attractions. 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. Indoor and outdoor play areas, shop and restaurant. Walked into Ilfracombe on Saturday, ... Nice site. Walked into Ilfracombe on Saturday, just over 4.5 miles , easy walking on old railway/ cycle track. 5 of 5, Rated Previously the weather may have been wet but during the week we were there it was certainly dry enough to cut. We’ve spent over 100 years enjoying the great outdoors and we’re passionate about bringing likeminded people together. Willingcott Club Site is a spacious site divided into separate areas by Devon Banks. The site is only a mile from Borough Farm, home to the Channel Five series 'Mist Sheepdog Tales'. Clean. 5. However, I agree with several reviewers. Towards the beginning of each month, we will put pitches on sale for the same month next year. Had a lovely welcome when we arrived, everything fully explained . 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