Hele Valley Holiday Park
Devon
A quiet wooded touring park a short walk from Ilfracombe's Hele Bay beach
About Hele Valley Holiday Park
Hele Valley Holiday Park sits in a sheltered wooded valley at Hele Bay, on the edge of Ilfracombe itself, making it the closest touring and camping option to the town centre. The park is reached down a narrow lane from the main coast road, and the setting feels notably peaceful given how close it is to Ilfracombe's harbour and shops, both within easy reach on foot or by a short drive.
The park takes tents, touring caravans and motorhomes on grass pitches with electric hook-ups, alongside a small number of holiday caravans and lodges available to rent for those without their own equipment. Shower and toilet facilities are cleaned frequently through the day, and an on-site shop stocks essentials, fresh pastries and camping supplies, useful for guests who want to avoid a trip into town for basics. Several caravans and pitches are designated dog-friendly, and the dog-friendly stretch of Hele Bay beach is within walking distance, along with a scenic section of the South West Coast Path that runs close to the park boundary.
The atmosphere is deliberately low-key, with the park's own literature and guest reviews consistently describing it as quiet, well maintained and friendly rather than geared towards entertainment or activities. That makes it a good fit for couples and families who want a base close to Ilfracombe's attractions without staying in the town centre itself, particularly those planning to walk the coast path or explore Hele Bay and the surrounding cliffs on foot.