Little Shelfin Farm Campsite
✓ Small quiet family run campsite on a working sheep farm
🏖️ 2.21 miles from Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach (Closed water quality)
Ilfracombe
Tarka Holiday Park
Ashford
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📍 Braunton Road, Ashford, EX31 4AU
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.0 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.8 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Anthony Vosper (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Close to the Tarka Trail for walking and cycling
- Under five miles from Barnstaple, North Devon's largest town
- Near golden beaches including Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe
- Dog walking area on site
Tarka Holiday Park sits in peaceful Devon countryside near Ashford, close to Barnstaple, North Devon's largest town. The park is known for its proximity to the famous Tarka Trail, ideal for walking or cycling through rich countryside, wooded valleys and dramatic coastline. On site you'll find a children's play area, a dog walking area and a launderette, making it a practical base for families and pet owners alike. Beyond the park, golden beaches such as Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough, Woolacombe and Instow are all within easy reach, along with Saunton Sands beach, where water quality is rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Local museums, including St Anne's Chapel and the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon, are also nearby for those wanting a change of pace from the coast and trails.
How far to…
- Barnstaple
- less than 5 miles
- Station
- 2 miles
- Beach
- 5.7 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Pet-friendly, additional fee applies
- Parking
- Allocated parking included
Accommodation on site
- Touring pitches
- Camping
- Camping pods
Details taken from the operator's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Swimming Pool
- ✓ Evening Entertainment
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Amusements
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Laundrette
- 🌊 Sea Views
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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Tarka Holiday Park
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Places to visit
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National Trust · 8 mi
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
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