Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

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Peaceful and prettily landscaped grass pitches

View of the well-maintained touring pitches

Countryside haven
Close to the sea
Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69

Escape to the glorious Start Bay Club Campsite, perfectly situated on a long, gently sloping meadow surrounded by beautifully kept shrubs and trees that provide a wonderful sense of privacy. This idyllic countryside haven is just three-quarters of a mile from the sea, making it the ultimate destination for a classic, sun-soaked summer holiday! The site is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. Keen anglers can enjoy excellent sea fishing just moments away, while sailors can conveniently moor at East Portlemouth to explore the area's marvellous harbours and creeks. Whether you're looking to relax in a serene meadow setting, build sandcastles on the nearby beach, or embark on coastal adventures, Start Bay offers a magical and tranquil retreat for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

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).

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to Mon 5 Oct 2026

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Pitch types & availability

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Electric grass touring pitch

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

I am a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for £69 (1 Year) (1 max)		£69 (£69) per item
I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee of £15 per night (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

10 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent not allowed

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed unlimited included, unlimited max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

I am a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Free (1 max)		£0 (£0) per stay
I want to become a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for £69 (1 Year) (1 max)		£69 (£69) per item
I want to stay as a non-member and pay a nightly fee of £15 per night (1 max)		£15 (£15) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Features

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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

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

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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Stokenham

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 2SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.2721°N
3.66491°W

Route directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. Turn left off the A38 (Exeter - Plymouth) onto the A384 (signposted A384 B'fastleigh, Totnes (A381) Paignton, Kingsbridge). In Totnes turn right onto the A381. In about 10 miles at the Stumpy Post Cross roundabout, turn right (signposted Kingsbridge). In 2 miles at Palegate Cross roundabout turn left towards Kingsbridge. In 1 mile turn right (signposted Dartmouth, Kingsbridge town centre). In the town centre follow signs to Dartmouth on the A379. The site is on the left in about 6 miles (0.25 miles past Stokenham). The road narrows between Kingsbridge and the site. Please Note: do not turn into lane to Stokenham, the site entrance is directly on the main A379 road. No parking available between A38 (Buckfastleigh) and site.

Nearest transport

Coach

10.7 mi Bank Lane

11 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

11.1 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre

Rail

11.4 mi Totnes Rail Station

12.1 mi Paignton Rail Station

13.5 mi Ivybridge Rail Station

Ferry

4.9 mi Kingsbridge Ferry Landing

5.1 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing

5.1 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Start Bay is brilliantly located for coastal fun and exploration! The stunning 3-mile expanse of Slapton Sands beach is just a short distance away, perfect for beach days. Bird watchers will be in awe of the nearby Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve. Foodies are in for a treat; take a short walk to the Start Bay Inn, renowned for its incredible fresh fish and chips, or enjoy delicious cakes and coffee at the charming beachfront Seabreeze Cafe. Explore the historic, old-world charm of Kingsbridge, famous for its excellent dining and attractive buildings. The picturesque coastal towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe are also nearby, offering fantastic shopping and eateries. For a change of pace, hop on a bus to the bustling city of Plymouth and discover its great maritime features and the fantastic National Marine Aquarium!

Food and drink

Church House Inn 0.4 mi
The Tradesman Arms 0.5 mi
Start Bay Inn 0.6 mi
Bear & Blacksmith 1.4 mi
The Queens Arms 1.4 mi
The Tower Inn 1.5 mi
The Cricket Inn 1.5 mi
The Globe Inn 2.6 mi
Millbrook Inn 3 mi
King's Arms 3 mi

Groceries

Kingsbridge Wine Room Off-licence 5.1 mi
Tesco Supermarket 5.2 mi
Morrisons Supermarket 5.3 mi
Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.8 mi
Lidl Supermarket 5.8 mi

Parks and play

Britton's Field park 4.7 mi
Venn Lane Play Are Playground 4.7 mi
Duncombe Park 5 mi
Duncombe Park Playground 5 mi
Courtenay Park 5.2 mi
Cliff House Gardens park 5.3 mi
The Berry park 5.7 mi

Family days out

Forest and Beach Visitor attraction 1.3 mi
Fort Charles Castle 5.8 mi

Public transport

Lakeside 0.7 mi
Stores 0.7 mi
Slapton Turn 1.3 mi
Strete Gate 2.1 mi
Frogmore Bridge 2.4 mi
Kings Arms Car Park 2.9 mi
Strete Coastal Path 3 mi
Charleton Primary School 3.8 mi
Village Hall 3.9 mi
Blackpool beach 4 mi

Beaches

Beesands 1.3 mi
Slapton Sands 1.4 mi
Hallsands 2.4 mi
Strete Sands 2.5 mi
Forest Cove Beach 3.3 mi
Landcombe Beach 3.6 mi
Lannacombe Beach 3.6 mi
Harris' Beach 3.6 mi
Great Mattiscombe Sand 3.6 mi
Woodcombe Sand 3.9 mi

What’s nearby

Lincombe Boatyard Marina 4.7 mi
Kings Market Shopping centre 5.1 mi

Local services

Texaco Fuel station 3.2 mi
Boots Pharmacy 5 mi
Well Pharmacy 5.1 mi
Asda Express Fuel station 5.1 mi
Norton Brook Medical Centre Doctors 5.3 mi
Norton Brook Medical Center Doctors 5.3 mi
Day Lewis Pharmacy 5.3 mi
Gulf Fuel station 5.6 mi
Wellbeing Pharmacy 5.8 mi
Sainsbury's Fuel station 5.8 mi

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 11.3 mi

Living Coasts 14.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 16 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.3 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.6 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 6.2 mi

Coleton Fishacre 7.6 mi

Greenway 8.5 mi

Compton Castle 14.1 mi

Wembury 18.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 0.4 mi

Moor Sand 5.3 mi

Salcombe Cannon 5.5 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 5.9 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 6.2 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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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. between 02/04 and 05/10.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site? Start Bay is brilliantly located for coastal fun and exploration! The stunning 3-mile expanse of Slapton Sands beach is just a short distance away, perfect for beach days. Bird watchers will be … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Start Bay Caravan and Motorhome Club Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

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Arrive:	1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

Admission

Dogs

General

Occupancy

Pitches

Safety

Vehicles

No availability here for your search criteria

Pitch types & availability

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Touring and motorhomes

Timezone

GPS

Route directions

Nearest transport

Food and drink

Groceries

Parks and play

Family days out

Public transport

Beaches

What’s nearby

Local services

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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