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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 |
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 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: June 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hopeforagoodtime |
5 reviews from this member |
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 On arrival looked a nice site, helped to pitch, friendly staff. Facilities looked good. Seasonal pitches look quite messy, but fairly to one side of site.
Fantastic views, but electric and waste and water on wrong side of caravan so don't reach. We had come with two dogs to walk the walks described on website and brochure, but we had a great tragedy on the walk to budleigh salterton one of our dogs fell and died.
There are no warning notices, and you feel quite safe as not that near to the edge. Staff at a lose as what to do, didn't know who should be notify etc. Never received any condolences from management, or even a email after we left the site early. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Devdub |
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We only went to Ladram because their sister camp, Castle Brake, was unfortunately too wet for us to get on to with our small camper van. The price for the van and two adults was reasonable enough for a site with undoubtedly top quality entertainment, cafe's and location, but as we always travel with our two, very well behaved dogs, we often have to pay extra. Fair enough, but the £5 per night, per dog was the most expensive we have ever had to pay (double, in fact).
There were no bins on the site for you to put your dogs waste in, and there were only the bins in a compound beside the main buildings to put your normal rubbish and recycling in, a 600 yard round trip from the top of the site where we were staying. The result of this is that people only make one trip a day to the bins and the seagulls, mice and slugs could break into the bags and spread the contents all over the site (not so much of the spreading was done by the slugs).
Our pitch was a fully serviced hard standing which was nice and level and large enough for our van and 4metre awning to fit snuggly on. The grass around our pitch could've done with cutting
The facilities were adequate, although there were no plugs in the sinks (you can buy one of course for a further £1.99p). The showers were very clean, but there was no where to put your clothes whilst you shower, so my advice would be, take as little with you into the cubicle as you can.
The food we had in the bar was OK, but not top notch and quite expensive.
The overall impression that I have been left with is that, as the site is being developed for luxury caravans, they are not really interested in touring vans (especially if you have dogs), and don't really want the bother. Don't worry, we won't be bothering them again!
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Stu197035 |
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Indeed it was very cramped, great fun though watching the other campers trying to manoeuvre their cars around the narrow roads on Smugglers. We knew it was going to be cramped though as the site phoned up the morning before saying they might not be able to accommodate us, charming as we had actually booked in January!
Our pitch though was fine but felt sorry for the other campers as one person wanted to get their car out and 4 other cars had to be moved to do it.
Packed up early due to the weather, but all in all a decent holiday and campsite
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
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| Reviewer: Wolf camper |
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Just back from the bank holiday, stayed on the smugglers pitches, fantastic views, pitch I thought on the small side, I had a maritsa 700.
Agree with previous review, water pressure was more like a water cannon!, this must be addressed by the site, as the spray back soaked clothes, tip is to use the family room, perfect pressure plus toilet and sink!, apart from that can't fault site.
Excellent play area next to bar, good arcade and kids facilities, takeaway was very nice, on site shop sells everything.
large Tesco took ten minutes to drive to, you pass a lidi first and McDonalds, Sidmouth has banks, Tesco ect and the best seafood going.
just a short drive away with a lovely view point on route, would definitely return, one major gripe is the charge for the pool thou, I refused to pay as all other sites I have stayed at include this in price, that said a good family site, and thou steep it isn't as bad as made out, recommended
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| Date of Visit: May 2012 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jsw1 |
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Just returned home from 4 days break over bank holiday weekend. We visited this site with our daughter, son in law and two grandchildren who had their own touring van.
Having read the reviews we did wonder how steep it was going to be especially as we were right at the top of the site, but it isn't half as bad as everybody is making out. Yes it's a reasonable distance but with views like that it was worth it. It's a steady climb but it's not what I would call steep. Everybody has different views, but don't let it put you off, it's not a problem at all.
The grandchildren enjoyed the entertainment, park, indoor play-centre and the swimming.
We had breakfast in the cafe one morning and also used the take away one night, both were very good and reasonably priced. Service was good, with staff cheerful as they were everywhere in the park.
Toilets and showers were spotless, and if we had one gripe it would be the water pressure in the showers. It was very strong and sprayed everywhere, but water was hot and constant so it wasn't all bad.
The shop was large, well stocked and again reasonably priced, it was lovely to have fresh rolls, croissants etc. There isn't much you wouldn't be able to buy in it.
It is a busy site with lots going on (not one we would visit without the grandchildren) but it was good value for money given the amount to do there.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Eleek89 |
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We booked a little camping holiday to Ladram Bay using the Daily Mirror 95p per night camping tokens, paying £10 extra per night for electric hook up.
We thought it was great value as the site is beautiful, over looking the sea and rocks. I liked how the site is tiered so there's a great view from almost everywhere.
We didn't manage to visit the bar or restaurant, but I'm sure they're brilliant, in keeping with the rest of the park.
The well stocked on site shop was very useful, selling all sorts from gifts to camping gear and other essentials.
The shower facilities were good and the site in general was very clean and presentable, always someone pottering about mowing or tending to the area.
We will definitely be going back, although unfortunately they are not included in the Daily Mirror camping offer this year.
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| Date of Visit: September 2011 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Becks |
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the campsite itself was nice but a few things spoilt it. it's a very steep walk from facilities to site were you camp.
Toilet blocks: the girls worked hard cleaning them. Sinks had no plugs we had a word 3 times but nothing was done about it.
The shop sold plugs but why should you have to pay £2 for one. Showers sprayed every were so every thing got wet. We got a family room key and it was just as bad in there had to stand mopping for 15 min before you could get dressed. Ended up having a bath instead.
The shop was very expensive. Electric during the day kept cutting out so as we found the supply wasn't strong enough
Well my family won't be going again.
I don't ask for a lot but to be able to put water in a sink and keep my stuff dry after a shower is not a lot.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lkhbelfield |
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We had a fantastic weeks stay here. The views from the ridges is breath taking, we stayed on pitch 140 at the very top of the ridges also we had our own running water and drainage, bring a long drainage pipe we had to buy 10 meters to reach the drain. The walk is very steep but its well worth it for the views.
The showers and toilets were clean.
It has everything to keep kids happy, like crazy golf for £1. 50, ice skating, swimming, play grounds galore and a sports field.
The beach is a pebble beach with boat / kayak hire. The sea is crystal clear and safe and we saw people rock jumping into the sea from around 40 foot.
The entertainment was good, The kids seem to enjoy it.
We eat a couple of nights at the pebble beach restaurant and the food was excellent.
The shop has everything you need and is reasonably priced.
Its that good here we have booked for next year and so did others we spoke to.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Carpman |
8 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a great weeks holiday here.
On arrival the staff where very friendly and helpful.
As the tourer pitches are terraced on the steep hill, they will take your unit to your pitch for you. (the chap on the tractor is a master at caravan moves).
The site has great views from the pitches which are a good size and have ehu and water.
The beach is pebbly so you need crocs etc to walk on it, when the tides out there are some great rock pools to investigate.
The on site shop is well stocked and reasonably priced, the fish & chip shop also done pizzas & kebabs and was also good value for money.
Only popped in the club briefly, seemed ok and very family orientated (wife enjoyed the bingo)
Other reviews mention the seagulls, as long as you don't leave rubbish outside then they are not a problem.
Kids play areas are good, and also a big field for football or kite flying.
My only negative is the showers on the 'pitches' side, they need a curtain to stop the water soaking the whole floor, as there is no dry area to get dressed.
Other than that a good site and I would return.
Also bicton park is worth a visit (3 miles away) and if you have children 'crealy' is a good day out (12 miles)
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Helensp |
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What an excellent site. We are often a bit wary of larger sites in the summer holidays but this was great. The facilities were a good distance from pitches so you had no noise from them at all. Pitches were large enough for a big tent plus car.
They were set out in terraced rows, each pitch having its own tap and hook-up. So there was nobody wandering across the pitch or people playing games round and about. And yes, you could hear other families but we found all our neighbours to be quiet and considerate so no problems there.
Facilities were spotless - we never saw the toilets and showers dirty as they were cleaned several times a day, even as early as 7am.
Also on site were a very well-stocked shop, a takeaway, cafe and restaurant. We had an excellent carvery in the restaurant which has amazing views over the bay.
The club was lively in the evening. We went there several times. The bar sells real ale for those who care about these things. The entertainment team do a good job with the cabarets but don't expect anything other than holiday camp style singing shows. There is also some outside entertainers to enjoy too. Our kids were too old for the kids' club but those who were using it seemed to have a good time.
All in all an excellent holiday and we would definitely consider returning.
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