Cove Camping

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  • South Devon family campsite five minutes’ walk from Hope Cove beaches
  • South West Coast Path five minutes’ walk; Salcombe 10 minutes’ drive
  • Spacious grass pitches with eco-showers; pubs five minutes’ walk
Time for a chilled outdoor adventure with the kids in Devon? The spectacular countryside of the South Devon National Landscape is yours to explore at Cove Camping, a family- and dog-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Kingsbridge and five minutes’ stroll from Hope Cove beaches. This small and relaxed campsite is set on a Devon working farm where sheep are your closest neighbours. You’ll have your own spacious pitch and access to simple eco-friendly facilities on the side of the field, including compost toilets, gas-heated showers, a washing-up station and a rubbish/recycling area. There’s also a mains-water supply that you can use. From the camping field (it has some inclines), you can discover gorgeous South Hams towns like sailing-mad Salcombe (10 minutes’ drive), access the South West Coast Path (five minutes’ walk) or head for Hope Cove (also five minutes) to languish on one of two beaches or have a recce around the village’s pubs and restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 3 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 48 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers spectacular coastal views and a convenient location, just a short walk from the beach and local amenities. Visitors praised the friendly owners and the clean, well-maintained facilities, including hot showers and compost toilets. The site is described as quiet and spacious, ideal for families. While some experienced wind due to the exposed location and a few noted minor issues with the compost toilets, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending it and expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Peaceful- Brilliant Location- Great showers- Awesome Hosts- Spacious

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Claire D.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved our stay at Cove Camping, so much so we extended our stay! Alice was very welcoming, thoughtful and checking in was a dream. There are such stunning views from this site and just a short walk down to the beaches. Ideal for our family. The showers were lovely and hot and the compost toilets were well kept. My partner always comments on the showers on campsites and usually they aren't to his liking but he really liked the ones here. There was loads of room for my children to fly kites, kick a ball about without disturbing other people's peace. The sky at night was gorgeous; you can see so many stars and constellations.
The sunset was also absolutely gorgeous!
The compost toilets were a brilliant learning opportunity for my children. My son particularly loves the instructional posters.
Also, not that it's about money, but an absolute steal for £25 a night!
I honestly can't recommend it highly enough!

Disliked Nothing at all. We jolly well loved it!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Incredible views and handy walk down to the village for food and…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Incredible views and handy walk down to the village for food and drinks - we will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, great location…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location . You get what you book. Stunning location with compost toilets…

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Susan W.

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Liked Location . You get what you book. Stunning location with compost toilets and showers. A short walk to Hope Cove,.

Disliked Nothing

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10 out ot 10!!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Amazing views. Friendly fellow campers. Simple but immaculately clean facilities. Short walk to the beach. Nothing negative to say....highly recommend and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view, simple, natural campsite, great location.

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Matt P.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The view was absolutely beautiful!
Highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent campsite which I would love to visit again

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Jasmin S.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was perfect and the views were lovely.

Disliked The only downfall was the storm when we visited, which obviously can’t be helped.

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Best campsite ever

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything, great view, close to pubs

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful exposed site, basic facilities well maintained, friendly

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Duncan G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Stunning views and sunsets, convenient location for walks / beaches, friendly owner

Disliked Pitches seemed slightly too close together although overall site seemed spacious

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Claire W.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite was situated with an amazing view. Facilities were good.

Disliked Access to the campsite. Second day it rained and we were unable to get the car into the field.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay would love to go back

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Anne L.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wonderful position with great sea views
Lovely location for coastal path and the village.
Compost toilets and site were clean .
Facilities simple but as described .
Friendly owner .

Disliked Nothing although we had to decamp early because of unseasonally strong winds and it is very exposed. But we were just unlucky .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Cove Camping

Burton Farm

Inner Hope Bypass

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 3HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.24401°N
3.85625°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.4 mi Town Hall
10.4 mi BP Garage
14.3 mi Plymouth Road Superstore
Rail
10.5 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
15.2 mi Totnes Rail Station
15.7 mi Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Bantham Ferry Landing
2.7 mi Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
3.4 mi South Sands Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The kids will be spoiled at Cove Camping, for there’s a brace of sand-and-pebble beaches to choose from in Hope Cove, both within five minutes’ walk. Not content with two beaches? There’s a sandy expanse at South Milton (10 minutes’ drive) with a landmark rock arch just offshore, and a surf school and kayak hire at popular Bantham Beach (20 minutes), which attracts food trucks in the summer months to keep hungry families well fed. If you’re keen to get out on the South West Coast Path (five minutes’ walk), turn east for Bolt Tail’s Iron Age hill fort (20 minutes) and carry on for clifftop views over the English Channel from National Trust - Bolberry Down (50 minutes). There’s another National Trust property at Overbeck’s Garden (15 minutes’ drive), where you can amble among palm trees and peer over the spectacular Kingsbridge Estuary to Salcombe (10 minutes). A visit to this pretty waterside town turns up lots of indie shops, seafood bars overlooking the yacht harbour or rum and gin distilleries for tours and tastings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hope Cove 0.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Thurlestone South 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurlestone North 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Bantham 2.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bigbury-On-Sea South 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 13 mi

National Marine Aquarium 14.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 17.5 mi

Buckfast Abbey 17.6 mi

Living Coasts 20.8 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 3.5 mi

Wembury 11.2 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 13.7 mi

Saltram 13.7 mi

Greenway 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 3.4 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 3.6 mi

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 4 mi

Ringmore Round 4 mi

Salcombe Cannon 5.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cove Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cove Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cove Camping? The kids will be spoiled at Cove Camping, for there’s a brace of sand-and-pebble beaches to choose from in Hope Cove, both within five minutes’ walk. Not content with two beaches? There’s … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cove Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cove Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.