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Fairlinch Camping

Hosted by Richard · Braunton, England
20 units · RV, Tent · 17 acres
96%
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64 reviews
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Keep your eyes on the sky; buzzards, kestrels, peregrine, falcons and barn owls are all common visitors

For most of the year there is little to see at Fairlinch. For 11 months the place operates as a traditional Devonshire farm and it is only from the last weekend in July to the first weekend of September that its metal gates are opened to campers, unveiling a small and simple slice of camping paradise to the general public.

Firstly, the Fairlinch field is fantastically spacious. Due to its impressive size, the meadow never feels overloaded and there is always plenty of space for ball games and family fun. Flat as a pancake pitches are found at the ascending campsite’s base, or, if you don’t mind sleeping on a wee slope, there’s the reward of breathtaking coastal views from the summit.

The surrounding landscape can’t fail to inspire, with the glorious and iconic Saunton Sands beach located just minutes away. Not content with being drop-dead gorgeous, Saunton is also renowned for hosting some of Britain’s finest surf conditions – when the Atlantic swell’s good it produces row after row of slow rollers, proving irresistible for boarders.

Behind the beach, meanwhile, lies vast Braunton Burrows, England’s largest psammosere (that’s er... a sand dune system to you and me). Boasting an extraordinarily diverse plant community (with over 400 recorded species), its ecological importance has been recognised by UNESCO, ranking the site alongside Mount Vesuvius and the Danube Delta for international significance. Plus, credentials aside, it’s a pretty great place for grown-ups and nippers alike to run wild and explore.

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Motorhome/tent pitch · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 m
Fairlinch Camping is located on the west side of of Braunton village, nestled into the beautiful countryside overlooking the unique biosphere reserve of Braunton Burrows.Fairlinch Campsite has stunning views of the Taw Torridge Estuary, with only being 2 miles from the popular Croyde Bay you can usually catch a glimpse of the misty sea haze over the dunes. This campsite is an ideal base from which to explore the North Devon coast and not forgetting Exmoor. Braunton itself offers a range of shops for stocking up with provisions, more surf shops than you can shake a wetsuit at and plenty of restaurants, cafes and outs - all within safe ambling distance back to the site. This is a large spacious camping site allowing you with the choice on where to pitch your Tent/Caravan/Motorhome. Onsite - Ablution block with toilet facilities - Mains drinking water - Wash-up sinks - Free Hot showers -  Recycling disposal point Near the campsite they have golfing, fishing, riding and watersports facilities with excellent surfing at Saunton Sands!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

96% Recommend74 Ratings · 64 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Perfect and peaceful
4 m Class B ·
Grass Pitch
I was greatly impressed by this wonderful camping field which stretches high up to give the most stunning views. The facilities were lovely and clean and great hot water for the showers and the washing up area. I walked down to Saunton Sands then round back to Braunton and to the campsite! Great adventure. Richard was very friendly and came around in the day. I will definitely be back as great location
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Deborah G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
We had a great time, the site is great, lots of space, good facilities and fantastic views!
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Rhiannon H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Bad instructions
7 m Class B ·
Grass Pitch
Really hard to find. No information on the app and the coordinates take you to some random house. Luckily he was used to getting these odd requests and pointed us in the right direction..
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Andrew J.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Loads of space!
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
Huge fields, loads of room to yourselves nobody need be in whisperering distance. Great views, no fuss simple camping. Toilets, showers, washing up sinks, bins.
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Chris O.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
7 m Class B · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
This is a lovely campsite, basic, spacious, hot showers are bangin and Richard is friendly and accommodating. Will recommend to friends and come back soon!
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Robby M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
Grass Pitch
Great spot with loads of flat ground to pitch up! Easy to get to Croyde and Braunton which both have loads of pub and food options. The showers and sinks are in great condition. Pretty clean too. If you want to have a fire, you need to bring your own firepit as they don't rent/sell at the campsite. You're allowed to have a fire , no problems, as long as you're safe Anyway. Had a great time and the staff are very friendly so definitely use this place as your Camping location!
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Sebastian O.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2022
Very basic
5 m Class B ·
Grass Pitch
The facilities were dirty only cleaned once all weekend, only 6 showers between over 100+ campers really !!
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Brian J.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent ·
Grass Pitch
A lovely traditional camping site with beautiful surrounding countryside. Friendly staff and the right balance of being both busy and peaceful. Would use again.👍
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Andrew A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Great Quiet Site
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Great little site. Basic but everything you really needed. Showers were good and much better than some we've experienced in the past. Toilets were clean and were not a trial at all. We met Richard and he was so friendly and welcoming. Nice quiet site within reach of some lovely beaches and a stones throw from Braunton were you could get what you need. Really enjoyed our stay and had a lovely experience. Being able to have a camp fire made the camping experience perfect. Would definately stay again. Thanks Richard and the crew!
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Stephen C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Space, freedom and views
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Great, spacious campsite a short drive to the beach. Loved the freedom to pitch where we liked with lots of space for kids to play
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Heather S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Sunset views and beach waves
With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Amazing views, really friendly host, loads of space. Absolute winner! We will be back for sure.
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Andrea C.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2022
OK for a couple of nights.
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Well priced for this area, but long queues for insufficient showers, facilities very basic and not very clean.
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William H.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Good site
With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Good site, plenty of space, surface could be better for driving on, more water taps and facilities for when it was busy!
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Adam W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Back to basics at its best
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
Brilliant, back to basics, grass pitch with everything you need for a proper camping stay. Loved that you could pick your own spot and weren’t hemmed in. Showers were powerful and hot, toilets clean and the site was blissfully quiet. Loved being able to have a fire in the evening too. We’ll be back.
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Gem Rob ?.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Great for family camping
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
We had a really lovely camping trip. We are a family with a 5 and 2 year old and we wanted somewhere with space for them to run around without bothering other campers. This was perfect as there is so much space for each group. You can pitch up where you like over two fields. The facilities were basic, but the showers were hot and there was never a queue for them. Braunton is a lovely town with practical shops, good food choices and nice browsing shops too. Fab beaches in either direction and really close to the campsite. The farmer came round to check in with us and he seemed really nice and super helpful. Would definitely go back!
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Jemma C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Surfing weekend
Tent ·
Grass Pitch
Plenty of space and a great price considering the quality and cleanliness of the amenities. Would happily use again.
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Ryan F.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Will come again and again
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
Another great weekend at Fairlinch. Facilities good. I’m sure we’ll be back a third time soon!
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Jenny B.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2022
5 m Class B · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
We liked the space, location and relaxed reeling of the campsite. The toilets and showers could do with a spruce up.
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Faye L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Keep It Simple!
Tent · Group trip ·
Grass Pitch
Just what we were after! Fantastic location, spacious campsite, with a very relaxed atmosphere. Simple set up! Would 100% recommend and go back again.
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Chrissy N.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
4 m Class B ·
Grass Pitch
It was a very spacious site with beautiful views.
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Fred P.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
6 m Class B ·
Grass Pitch
Lovely simple camp spot, clean facilities and loads of space. Really close to Saunton as well. Would definitely stay again
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Rhiannon B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Camping with children
Tent · With kids ·
Grass Pitch
Great location for beaches! Very friendly staff and always stocking up on toiletries in the facilities. Lovely views from campsite, would definitely visit again!
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Scott M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
A lovely quiet simple campsite, with hot showers and lots of free space.
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Claire S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent ·
Grass Pitch
Well kept facilities, very spacious, quiet, close to some beautiful beaches and some lovely views. Will have to come again.
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Jaydan C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Tent ·
Grass Pitch
Great campsite. Plenty of space and not that full so we were able to find our own area to camp in. Great location for the beach too and a great sunset view over the sea.
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Georgina R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
Definitely visit again !
Tent · With pets ·
Grass Pitch
Great relaxed site. Farmer was lovely, helpful & polite. Pitch up wherever you like in two very big fields. Didn’t feel overcrowded at all. 6 very good hot showers. We never queued. Good clean toilets. Great for dogs. Perfect for a 2min drive to Saunton beach. We will definitely be back.
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Jenny B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Group trip ·
Grass Pitch
Loved camping here! Richard was incredibly friendly and the site is so close to the beach, shops and pubs and restaurants. We’ll be back!
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Ellie B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Grass Pitch
The atmosphere here is very relaxed and easy going. Hot showers, toilets and sinks to do washing up and there are a few water taps dotted along the hedge of the first field. Lots of space and no set pitch means there’s plenty of space for your pitch. Owner is always about and is very friendly and happy to chat and offer advice about the area too which was brilliant. The field is on a hillside. It isn’t too steep but a block or two to level off tables would be handy and a windbreak is also useful if it is windy. Plenty of space to have fire pits and bbqs to keep warm in the evenings and it was certainly quiet later on which was ideal for the kids. Bring stuff for them to do in the campsite or stay at the beach which is a nice 2 mile walk/cycle if you want to avoid parking costs. Great views of the area including the local sand dunes and across the estuary.
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Ryan N.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Grass Pitch
Just got home from a chilled out week of camping. Fairlinch is a No Worries Campsite with plenty of room to have your own private area with no overcrowding. Shower and Toilet Blocks, firewood for the chilled out evenings and most importantly a freezer to keep your ice blocks cold for the beers! Not far from the amazing sandy beach and town centre. Would definitely recommend, No Worries!
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Claire T.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Grass Pitch
The campsite is two large fields behind the football club. There is a large flat area with plenty of space for tents to spread out and there is a good choice of locations to pitch. There are no set pitches. The showers have plenty of hot water, but there aren’t many so you’d need to queue at peak times. The campsite had a friendly relaxed festival vibe but was very quiet overnight and first thing in the morning so good for families. It was perfect for a beach weekend away.
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Skaen ?.
7 years on Hipcamp

Location

Braunton, Devon, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Richard D.

Joined in May 2022
From the host
Fairlinch Camping is located on the west side of of Braunton village, nestled into the beautiful countryside overlooking the unique biosphere reserve of Braunton Burrows. The site boasts stunning views of the Taw Torridge Estuary, with only being 2 miles from the popular Croyde Bay you can usually catch a glimpse of the misty sea haze over the dunes. Fairlinch Campinge is the perfect ideal base from which to explore the North Devon coast, and not forgetting Exmoor. Braunton itself offers a range of shops for stocking up with provisions, more surf shops than you can shake a wetsuit at! And plenty of restaurants, cafes and outs – all within safe ambling distance back to the site.
Nearby attractions
Learn to surf like a local and book a lesson with Surfing South West (01271 890400), or take advantage of the stunning heritage coastline path with a walk to Baggy Point. Horse riding on Croyde Beach is a must-do experience, whether a leisurely beach trot or epic country trek, exploring the area on horseback is a great way to soak up the atmosphere. The family-run, pretention-free Roylands Riding Holidays (01271 890898) is based in central Croyde and welcome experienced riders and first-timers all year round. Discover the area on 2 wheels by hopping on the Tarka Trail and exploring the beautiful coast and countryside. Bikes can be hired from Otter Cycle Hire (01271 813339) in Braunton. Treat yourself to a new surfboard or wet-suit at any of the surf shops in town. Croyde Beach also hosts the annual Oceanfest (01271 817000) a beach, sports and music festival in June. To see how it all began, visit the Museum of British Surfing (01271 815155) in Braunton. Here you’ll find a detailed history of the long board in our native waters, including sketches of Hawaiian surfers by Captain Cook’s crew, airbrushed surf art on early boards and photos of the locals riding the waves on wooden planks in the 1920s. You may also be surprised to learn that Devon’s most famous daughter, none other than Agatha Christie, was an early surf pioneer who mastered the art of stand-up surfing in Waikiki.
Food and drink
There’s no dining options onsite, however Braunton town centre is only a 10 minute walk away and offers many pubs and restaurants including: Squires (01271 815533) an award winning chippy that brings folk from miles around, both for its tasty takeaways and sit-down restaurant. Surf dudes (and dudettes) should make a beeline for the White Lion (01271 813085) and try its rib-sticking burgers; or, if you want to venture further afield for a party vibe, try The Thatch in Croyde (01271 890349.) Visitors shouldn’t leave Devon without scoffing a cream tea at Centery Farm (01271 879603), or head to The Blue Groove (01271 890111) which combines laid-back beach-bum vibe with trippy artwork and an internationally eclectic menu that including: Thai curries, Mexican pancakes and Japanese noodles. In the village of Georgeham, just inland, try the food and real ales at The Rock (01271 890322), where they serve a great Sunday lunch in a light, bright conservatory.

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