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Reviews of Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre (haven Holidays)
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Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre (haven Holidays)
Sandy Bay
Exmouth
South Devon (Browse area)
EX8 5BT
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Pitches: 195
Open: 01/04/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/04/2025 to 31/10/2025
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 No Tents |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No 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 |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 Outdoor Pool On Site |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Rachandgarry |
6 reviews from this member |
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 We stayed at Devon Cliffs, 2 adults and a toddler. The touring warden was very helpful and showed us to our pitch which was hard standing with water connection / waste which made our life easier. The touring site has a one way system which with a small child we found useful.
Our site was fine with space for our awning, carpark space in front of caravan and we could enclose our pitch with windbreakers to pen our son in so he could play safely. Some of the others pitches were a bit hilly and I would definitely recommend you take levelling blocks as you will probably need them. You are on a cliff side which meant it could get quite windy, especially one night, we didn't expect to find our awning still standing but it was, more due to the fact it was a good awning and withstood the gales.
The showers were fine,, nice and clean and never needed to queue. We also used the family bathroom with a full size bath, which you are given a door code for which is only issued to families. It was left clean and tidy each time we went to use it. Great help as our son isn't keen on showers.
A 2 minute walk (if that) gets to the main complex but is quite hilly, its a little further to walk to the pools but not to far. There is the shops / takeaways / entertainment / main reception. We used most of the facilities which were fine, I was going to treat myself to a spa treatment but didn't as I felt it was really expensive and what I would have spent on a treatment would have been a family day out. We ate a Mash and Barrel but was average 'pub grub' only a bit more expensive, breakfast was Ok but nothing to write home about.
We also visited a little farm type of thing just outside the entrance to the site near the end of the holiday, not expecting much, how wrong, it was great, our son was 18 months and there were lots of play areas outdoors and undercover for all different ages, he had loads to do. There was also some animals to see, lots of play equipment / things to see / picnic areas. We wish we had gone earlier and could easily spend the day there with a picnic.
All in all we had a lovely time, the only downside was the distance we had to drive to go to days out.Bit of a pain for my husband who drives all week for a living.
We got a good deal as we booked early so got 50% discount and were were able to travel outside of school holidays. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Harriben |
3 reviews from this member |
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A massive holiday park, with a small touring area. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly touring warden who directed us to our pitch.
The pitch that we were allocated was not suitable for us because we had booked and wanted to use our awning, but the pitch we had would not accommodate this set up. According to the warden the pitches are allocated by computer! Anyway in fairness although it was half term week and the site was nearly full, he did go to main reception and managed to give us a more suitable pitch.
This is a hilly park and although the pitches are classed as premier, they are quite tight. One bit of advice is make sure that you have levelling blocks, you will need them.
The toilets and showers were kept very clean and could not be faulted. There are very good facilities on site, and a beach with direct access from the site. Apart from the pitch allocation problem we had a very good week and would return providing you could pre book your pitch prior to arrival.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Dazzaanddonna |
1 review from this member |
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Just spent 5 days here, different site to most Haven sites that we have visited, as other members have said car's are not allowed to park next to your tent, bit off a pain but once your pitched not a real problem. Could have done with loan a trolley service like at festivals, we were lucky as we have a trailer so we just pushed that in.
Never had a problem getting blocked in even though the site was heaving being school hols, advice; park on the back row nearest the gate.
We too ran out of gas, however Warden in touring block sells it, both types and all sizes.
Toilet block portacabins, however always hot, does get dirty from muddy shoes, however they are regularly cleaned 5.30am one morning!
Water collection a pain, muddy around it and only at one end of field.
Site is very hilly, but don't let it put you off.
Excellent facilities, very child friendly, usual Haven type shows, very busy but very helpful staff.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Kaz+bs |
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Just spent 5 days at devon cliffs in the tent field. I have read the reviews and took a risk ( not like me). This review is based on the fact the weather was good. The car park is half type 1 base and half dirt and you have to carry your gear to your pitch , there are a good 50 places to pitch that are quite close to the car park then the field slopes away from the car park. We got a good pitch.
As I say the weather was good and the portable toilet block was tolerable and is cleaned morning,noon & night. There is no hook up but there is power in the center cabin for (straighteners, mobiles, kettles etc ) though you will have to stay with it. The missus managed ok. There is limited hot for washing up & basins as they are fed via immersion tanks , but the showers are excellent.
There looked close to 1000 statics there but the pool and slides were good and not to over crowded the evening entertainment was great and our passes were in the price. If you have kids 2-6 bugsys bar is good 6 & over go to capones bar (u will need to get there early to get a seat bugsys 6pm , capones 6.45pm). This place is kerching city ,the pool and entertainment are free the other activities are not . Make sure you take plenty of money and book up activities when you arrive.
A trip into exmouth is a must for young kids ( cheaper than on site).Tesco is close by as site shop is quite dear. All in all a good place to go take the wallet and pray for sunshine
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Andyokeeffe |
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We, as a Mum, Dad and two kids plus one soppy dog arrived at Haven's Devon Cliff's site to be informed by the warden upon check-in that the waste water for our serviced pitch was not in use. So much for the serviced pitch we thought!
We pitched up on our allocated pitch and quickly become aware that the area you are allocated is tight, very tight when compared to other sites.
The toilet block was spotless, and this is down to the newish built building and the warden who at all times was a credit to Haven Holidays.
The site is massive, with the touring pitches only making up a small part of the whole site but half the touring pitches have lovely sea views which we were lucky enough to have but you are near the entertainment complex which is great during the day, but when the music starts at 9ish, you have it till midnight time.
The entertainment complex is very new and looked after but as we saw, during sunny days it is just about big enough to cater for the whole site, but on damp days it is no where near big enough. Too much room has been given over to the Burger King's and the like.
The bowling lanes suffered queues and waiting time was 30 minutes plus at bust times.
During the day, the playground is the other side of the entertainment complex and is a way from the vans and there is no real grassed area near the vans to play games on.
Also, during the day, we were constantly aware of gun fire at the near by rifle range, and judging by army fellows we saw hanging Devon Cliff's, we can assume that the MoD were using the range constantly during our stay.
Where the touring tarmac is, your A-frame is feet away from the access road and are so close to the passing site traffic that it could cause a broken sleep if you settle down before about midnight near the front of your van.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Wonda69 |
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I paid an extra £21 to park my car and I was not allowed to park my car near my tent. On the haven site it states cars are not allowed on field but they neglect to mention that you have to drag your equipment across a uncut, uneven field and you are not allowed to even drop off your equipment , I have a herniated disc in my spine and this caused me to be in great pain all holiday after carrying.
The toilets had slippery floors, no soap to wash hands and most days the water ran out, no were near enough showers, toilets.
There was no designated path for pedestrians, they had to walk in and out of cars in the pitch black.
The noise levels from other campers and on one night a farmer was ploughing his field until 12.30pm which was unbearable.
We ran out of gas and the site sold no replacement in fact no camping essentials at all.
Most days my car was blocked in by other cars and there was no way of contacting the drivers so we had to stay in most days.
We didn’t see any one supervising campers so tents were being pitched too close less than 6meters recommended for fire safety.
There was only a young lad on reception when I complained and he told me to find warden and I couldn't find him.
Lots of hills so not suitable for disabled quests. The beach is bad too covered in seaweed which really stinks and has a very steep hill felt sorry for those with pushchairs.
Local town is ok plenty of places to get food and supplies and there is a large Tesco close by for petrol etc.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Dejavu |
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The site was quick and and easy to find as its well signposted from Exmouth town, on entry very helpful staff at the camping checking by the hard standing tourers and direction to top field easy to follow.
Upon getting to the field found a small car park full as its to small so had to park just outside by the bushes. Also unable to park the car next to the tent so we had to carry all our equipment down the field. Bit of a pain if you want a quite spot would expect more from a haven site like a roadway with allocated pitches 6m apart but it’s a free for all.
The grass seemed like a farmers field very thick and sharp, uncomfortable to carry stuff or walk on.
When we were there, the site had just put down some bark as a walkway to the toilet and showers at the top just past the car park. Sods law it rained every day and the when you walked up to the shower or toilets you would carry a lot of dirt in the cubical with you and with no room its impossible to clean it up so went though 15 or more towels in a week. Hot water always spot on and never had to wait so that was good.
The beach is covered in seaweed, mainly at night and smells quite strong! The entrance has a very steep hill but there is the beachcomber cafe there.
Found the indoor swimming pool to be very cold for a heated pool. Expensive food mainly the pizza and burger king the upstairs restaurant had nice food and great staff. The entertainment was good for the kids.
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Spudmum |
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Having been booked in to a site with absolutely nothing to do on the one rainy day of our tour around the West Country, we decided to forfeit our night in Newquay and head up to Devon Cliffs as we know that Haven is a great place in wet weather.
We phoned ahead and booked for one night which at £35 was the most expensive night but was well worth it when you take into account all the facilities.
As previous reviews have said, it is very expensive here as it's very kid orientated. However, the swimming complex was worth every penny - with our boys being in there for hours!
The crazy golf was expensive £12 for 4, but good fun.
When we arrived we were extremely worried about what we had booked as it looks like you are literally in a car park. However, the wardens were great, the pitches were ok size with water, waste and electric on each individual pitch and only a short walk downhill to the main complex.
The toilets were spotless and plenty of them. We used the family bathroom facility which was brilliant!
I also managed to catch up with my washing while we were here, but this quite expensive compared to some other sites we stayed on.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Janette Rix |
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Pitches are concrete base with hardstanding area for awning laid with chippings and further grass area before next pitch. The pitches are not all level so take your blocks of wood with you or cheese levels. Pitches are wide enough but not very long, you park in front of your jockey wheel and awning so beware if you unit is longer than 21 ft you will struggle to park in front. The pitches are meant to be fully serviced but BEWARE you are not allowed to use the drains! Something to do with health and safety, so take your wastemaster with you. They do have some to hire should you need to. The water tap, electric and aerial point are all together on a bollard with a night light on the top and you only share one bollard between two pitches.
Facilities on the camp site are spotless, heated shower/toilet room with hair dryers and baby changing facilities. There is a family bathroom but we did not need to use this.
The pitches are set out on a tarmac ring road and there is nowhere for children to play except at the play park which is some 10 minutes walk away.
Devon Cliffs is not a site for the infirm, it is very hilly.
The pitches are located above the area of the main complex and at night outside you can hear the music etc but not when you are in your caravan.
Swimming pool very good for young children although it can get busy, we found if you walk the long way round the site you can access the pool without having to go through their amusement / show bar area. You need to pay a non refundable pound for use of a locker at the pool.
Walk to the beach is very steep but you can do it with a pushchair. Beach is sandy but covered half way to the sea with seaweed and there was also a substantial amount of rubbish around and no life guard present. There are toilets, cafe and shop but not at beach level, you have to walk back up the steep path to get to them. There are lots of rock pools within easy reach.
There are lots of places to visit, we went to Diggerland (only opening weekends) for the day, more suited for kids from the age of 7 but our 5 year old twins and 2 year old still enjoyed themselves, we would definitely go back another time.
We had a very good week here for what we paid for the pitch and would probably go again in a few years time.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
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| Reviewer: SQUARES1961 |
4 reviews from this member |
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A big static park with a small hard standing touring area. Toilets and loos are kept spotless as are the rest of the touring amenities. Huge warm pool and lots of Haven things to do.
Out and about there are many places to visit with in easy reach of the park. The road to the park can be quite tight in places with lots of parked cars and watch out for the bridge.
We have been there a few times and would go again.
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