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Ladram Bay Holiday Park
Otterton
Budleigh Salterton
South Devon (Browse area)
EX9 7BX
Tel: 01395 568 398
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Pitches: 200
Open: 15/03/2024 to 30/10/2024
17/03/2025 to 30/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 Evening Entertainment |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 Beach On Site |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Date of Visit: October 2019 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: DFMids |
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 Arrived without a booking, receptionist were very friendly but the system is obviously not good. Firstly we were told sorry fully booked, then they had one pitch available.
We were asked to follow the golf cart to our pitch which was at the top of the steep hill. Our van grounded out trying to get on the pitch, we were then told another pitch was available but when we looked it was not big enough, then another which we would not get on.
Finally we got a pitch just about big enough (so from nothing available to 4 in less than 10 minutes) we were on site 2 nights over the weekend and it was never more than half full!
I would not recommend this site for large motorhomes (above 7. 5m) especially if you like to leave your van on pitch. The walk to the village is down a narrow lane with no pavement, very steep and busy, not good in the dark.
The site allows dogs but is not dog friendly, they are not allowed inside anywhere and not allowed on the beach
The facilities block is very nice although following a wet weekend the gents was flooded. The outside washing up is adequate but no rubbish bins apart from in the car park at the bottom of the site is a daft idea.
From the top pitches you get a lovely sea view but you do feel like you are looking over an industrial estate and car park. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2019 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Figgywelch |
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Cleanliness of site, helpful staff
Shower block underfloor heating
Activities available
Beautiful own beach
Left a horrible site in a hurry and was so happy here fantastic views
Something for everyone
Will be back
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| Date of Visit: April 2019 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: TeamGray |
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We followed the directions given to the letter and ignored the sat nav and signs. Not too bad, only one small narrow lane just before you arrive. Nothing worse than being stuck trying to reverse a caravan down a narrow lane, just make sure you don’t arrive to site early.
There were no signs or anyone to greet us when we arrived. Don’t drive to reception, leave your car and unit in the large car park at the bottom of the hill. The tractor will then tow your caravan to your pitch. Check in went smoothly, although it is mainly aimed at statics, staff were extremely pleasant and tried to help but not all that knowledgeable about touring.
Our pitch was high up, on a corner, near the lovely (platinum award) shower block. I can see that the steep hills would be a problem for some but it was fine for us and what amazing sea views. All pitches for touring were lovely large pitches. Hard standing (gravel) big enough for caravan and awning. Make sure you pack your rock pegs and storm straps.
Pitches were all fully serviced but unfortunately our facilities were all on the wrong side (why did they do that?) so our long hoses were not long enough. Most other pitches seemed fine.
We had very bad wind when we were there and had to put the awning down. Luckily there was another pitch available and we were able to move to a much nicer pitch. I agree with all the other reviews, you really don’t need to leave the site.
Having the beach on your doorstep was the biggest highlight. Well stocked shop (although no hoses!) and reasonably priced. Pool great although a little dirty. Amazing walks from the site. We drove out to Seaton one day and tried the electric tram, that was fun.
Entertainment was ok, they had a Queen tribute band one night and they were brilliant. Amusements were very good, well maintained and always someone there to help. Hardly any phone signal on O2 which meant a very relaxing break!
Will definitely come back. Seasonal pitches were very appealing. Check out at 9. 45 for touring is a little early!
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| Date of Visit: March 2019 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 8 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Tap6699 |
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Just got back from an 8 night stay at this site. Amazing views, great weather, excellent facilities. Shower block probably one of the nicest and most modern we have come across.
Good shop, restaurant and also a fish and chip shop. We also had a look at their lodges which were for sale and it has really got us thinking about an alternative retirement plan.
You don’t really need to leave the site but Sidmouth and Exmouth are accessible by a bus from Otterton village. A couple of negatives, Wi-fi and mobile reception is very poor, apparently EE Wi-fi is the one that works well at this site.
Also if you are in a Motorhome you may need a hose or shallow bucket for your grey waste as the drains are impossible to drive over as the tap and ehu is right next to the drain.
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| Date of Visit: August 2018 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: MickEN8 |
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Friendly staff all work extremely hard. Good variety of entertainment, all geared up for young kids. Food in the restaurant is great quality, especially the Sunday carvery. Quick service in the bars! Honestly can’t fault the place.
The beach is great. Beach shack has great range of snacks all reasonably priced. Had lots of fun crabbing and kayaking. Also friendly fisherman sells cracking lobsters and crabs!
Tent pitches are well laid out on shelves, loads of room. Shower blocks are superb, very clean, great laundry room. The place is spotless. Mini market has everything you need, reasonably priced too.
The Jurassic coast is amazing, make sure to take a cruise from Stuart line cruises in Exmouth! Fabulous
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| Date of Visit: July 2018 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Cornishartist |
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We had a wonderful time here on this campsite. Great showers, clean and modern. Entertainment was great, very child friendly site.
Staff were really helpful and very friendly and smiley. Definitely would stay there again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Davenic |
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Went to Ladram Bay for 6 nights in September, camping pitches are on a series of ledges so everyone gets a sea view, pitches are flat with grass and a gravel road in front for car access, all pitches have hook-up and water with a drain.
Two sets of toilet blocks less than 3 minutes walk from pitches, 1 which was a modern block, we used both blocks and preferred the older ones due to how powerful the showers were, both blocks have touch screen shower controls with the new block having touch screen heating controls. Both blocks were spotlessly clean all the times we went no matter what time day or night and were both well stocked.
Fish & chip shop was only open 5pm-9pm as off peak season but food was excellent quality and reasonably priced. Another plus point is the excellent swimming pool 20-25 metres long by 8-10 metres wide with a separate toddlers area with a small slide, complex also includes a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and a gym.
The site is situated on the South West coastal path and has stunning views of the coast towards Sidmouth (3-4 miles) and Budleigh Salterton (4-5 miles).
We didn't use the beach facilities due to the time of the year but again a stunning setting if you get the weather.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Fran1000 |
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If you want to camp somewhere where you never have to leave the site, this would be perfect for you. It's like a small town: it has a pool, kids' entertainment, (expensive) supermarket, bars, fish & chip shop, restaurant, cabaret and direct access to the beach.
And it is huge. There must be around 150 camping pitches, but most of the site is 'holiday lodges'. They surround the pitches, cascading down the sides of the valley.
There had been recent ground clearance works at the top of the site, and a large new building almost completed, which led me to think that the site is being expanded even further (online satellite image appears quite out of date). It felt more like a housing estate than a campsite, campers seemed to keep themselves to themselves.
Staff were pleasant and professional, but in a rather 'corporate' way, reminiscent of a hotel chain (not helped by the fact that they wear uniforms that make them look as though they should be behind the counter of a high street bank!).
Motorhome/caravan pitches were all in one section of the site, on hardstanding, and all had EHU, water and waste water drain. The site was terraced, and the shower/toilet block was in the centre of this area. The steepness of the site meant that some campers needed to use their cars to get to/from the facilities.
The shower/toilet facilities were plentiful, free, modern and very clean. However, they were already showing signs of poor maintenance (eg, loose hooks in partitions in showers and mastic peeling away). This was also reflected in the grounds: the grass was clearly cut very regularly, but weeds, including brambles, around the pitch perimeters had been left untended.
For the prices charged, I would expect better attention to routine maintenance. The £28 we paid may not have been expensive for a hardstanding pitch with EHU, but grass and no EHU was not an option. However, two cyclists sharing a small tent were charged £25 for the night, which I felt was very dear.
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wendywoocam58 |
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Excellent site with fantastic views over the coast. Toilet facilities were spotless at all hours and in all weathers, in fact the whole site was spotless.
The staff in Reception, Restaurant and shop were all polite, friendly and helpful. The staff in the bar were exceptionally friendly and made my Daughter's holiday with their cocktails!
Good spot to visit lots of attractions and the village of Otterton is beautiful. Nearest supermarket in Exmouth but good local shops close by.
The only thing missing for me was a plug in the toilets for hair straighteners. Thanks Ladram we will be back !
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| Date of Visit: September 2016 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Chis5 |
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We just got back from our holiday to Ladram bay Holiday park and well it was fantastic! Everyone there we so lovely and polite and very helpful from the minute we arrived they towed our tiny freedom Jetstream caravan up to the pitch with a tractor as steep going up to pitch but DON'T let this put you off as it not as bad as you may think.
The site had its own beach which was amazing! The shop was full of everything and very good prices was cheaper than our local shop at home (NEWCASTLE)! The fish and chip shop was very nice as it was only 2 minutes walk from beach so could have fish and chips on beach.
The caravan site itself as on a hill and the caravans where on dropped levels and quite a steep walk up to caravans and toilets but worth it for the beautiful sea view. Toilet block we had to use as we where on the Ridges where very modern, immaculate and clean, constant hot water, didn't have to touch taps or shower as all done my had motion sensor, they never ran out of toilet paper as that is my pet hate.
There was plenty for children too, lovely big park near the bar and restaurant so parents can sit and have a cold on one on the huge balcony while they watch the kids in park.
Large swimming pool, amusements, pool or snooker table they both look the same to me, bowling alley just small with 2 lanes. Most the small kids loved the rock pooling nets, buckets, rods, dingy's etc available to buy at the shop on the beach. You can even hire a boat and other sea worthy devices.
Beautiful chocolate box villages all around and lots of beaches and gift shops.
Would go again in a heart beat! 10/10
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