- Coastal location near Ilfracombe
- Family-owned and operated
- Close to Watermouth Castle
- Access to local beaches and attractions
Family-run coastal camping park near Ilfracombe, North Devon since 1994.
Watermouth Valley is a family-owned touring caravan and camping park located on the coastal Ilfracombe to Combe Martin road in North Devon. Established in 1994, it is now in its 32nd season of welcoming visitors to the area. The park is perfectly positioned to explore the attractions of North Devon including Ilfracombe, Woolacombe, Croyde Bay, Barnstaple, Lynton and Lynmouth.
Life without a car
Car-free score: 6/10A realistic car-free option, but not one of the easiest. Local buses stop nearby. Shops, restaurants and Berrynarbor are reachable on foot. A bicycle makes exploring the wider area easy.
Getting here
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About the area
Ilfracombe developed as a fashionable seaside destination during the Victorian era when improved transport links made coastal holidays accessible to the middle classes. The town's growth was driven by the construction of the railway line to Barnstaple in 1874, which transformed it from a small fishing village into a popular resort. Many of its distinctive Victorian buildings and landmarks, including the iconic Landmark sculpture, reflect this prosperous period. Devon has a rich maritime history dating back to the Tudor period, when Sir Francis Drake and other naval commanders played crucial roles in defending England against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The county was significantly affected by the English Civil War, with numerous coastal fortifications built during this period. Devon's economy historically relied on fishing, wool trade, and agriculture, with the ports of Plymouth and Exeter serving as major commercial hubs.