South Allington House

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  • Back to basics South Devon site a half-hour walk from the coast path
  • A 35-minute drive from Dartmouth and Salcombe on the Dart estuary
  • Manor house grounds setting with wildlife on site and walks nearby
You know a site has to be doing something (or probably quite a few things) right when they get families returning year after year… sometimes even across the generations. One such place is South Allington House, where pitches are in the grounds of a grand Georgian house in the south Devon countryside. It’s a peaceful and back to basics setup here, with the spacious grass pitches having good access to plentiful facilities, including a spacious toilet and shower block as well as laundry facilities. There’s no wifi, but there’s plenty of wildlife to provide entertainment – the four-acre grounds are home to badgers, foxes, horseshoe bats, ducklings and frogs, and protected areas have been set aside for birds. Part of a small rural hamlet, this site is well situated for the coast – you can walk to the coast path in about half an hour, visit stunning beaches like Lannacombe and East Portlemouth, or board the ferry to Salcombe about 10 minutes’ drive away. Meanwhile, the surrounding South Devon National Landscape has a lot to offer in terms of attractive walking and cycling trails.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 45
Motorhome pitches 45
Tent pitches 45
Open now
Opens 8 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 8 May to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 52 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its peaceful, beautiful, and idyllic rural setting, offering spacious pitches and a back-to-nature experience. Guests consistently highlight the excellent, clean facilities, including hot showers and good washing-up areas. The lack of phone signal is viewed as a positive by many, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. It's considered great for families and dog owners, with ample space for children to play and explore. The location is ideal for accessing local beaches and coastal walks, though access via narrow Devon lanes is noted. Some guests mentioned minor issues with shower block cleanliness or capacity during busy periods, but overall, the site is recommended for its tranquility and natural beauty, with many expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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So peaceful and beautiful as always…

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10 out of 10
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Nicky D. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked So peaceful and beautiful as always

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, peaceful, lovely views. Facilities clean.…

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8 out of 10
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Helen B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, peaceful, lovely views. Facilities clean. Good sized pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to nature

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Sonja D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A return to this beautiful site. Everything you need and nothing that you don't. Phone signal for my provider was nonexistent, but that is a plus not a minus!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderfully delightful, peaceful, campsite in…

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Mike S. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A wonderfully delightful, peaceful, campsite in an idyllic setting. Excellent kitchen area and clean hot showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet family friendly location…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet family friendly location

Disliked Off road walking routes to walk the dog and ease to stay off private land.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it will return

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Emma S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The space in nature

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch space, environment…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pitch space, environment

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best place for a detox

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 DAVID M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothink

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr schöner ruhiger naturbelassener Platz für…

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 Svenja A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Sehr schöner ruhiger naturbelassener Platz für Individuellreisende

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful peaceful site in an excellent location.

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10 out of 10
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 Sarah B. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely spacious pitches.
Excellent hot shower.
Really friendly staff.
So peaceful.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

South Allington House

South Allington

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 2NB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.23536°N
3.69483°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.5 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
13.6 mi Bank Lane
13.6 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail
13.9 mi Totnes Rail Station
14.3 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
14.9 mi Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
3 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing
3.2 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing
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

A walk on the South West Coast Path is a good way to see some of the seaside scenery – local stretches here can take you to places like Lannacombe beach, Start Point Lighthouse, Gara Rock beach and East Portlemouth beach, all of which are a little way off the usual tourist trail. The popular spots are popular for a reason though, so you may also like to check out the lovely beach at Blackpool Sands (25 minutes’ drive) or see what’s going on in Salcombe (35 minutes, or 15 minutes via the East Portlemouth ferry). Dartmouth (35 minutes), with its steam railway, watersports and Greenway House, is another top pick nearby. For some town time, both Kingsbridge (25 minutes) and Totnes (40 minutes) make lovely places to have a wander around, visiting the markets and poking around in indie shops. If you’ve got the kids in tow, you may find the rides of Woodlands Family Theme Park (half an hour) to be more the ticket, with its rides, shows and animals to meet.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Slapton Sands Torcross 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mill Bay 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Salcombe North Sands 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Salcombe South Sands 4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Slapton Sands Monument 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 14.1 mi

Living Coasts 17.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.3 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 4 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10.4 mi

Greenway 11.3 mi

Compton Castle 16.9 mi

Wembury 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Sand 2.6 mi

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 2.8 mi

Salcombe Cannon 2.8 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 3.8 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Allington House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Allington House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Allington House? A walk on the South West Coast Path is a good way to see some of the seaside scenery – local stretches here can take you to places like Lannacombe beach, Start … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Allington House?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Allington House? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.