Drakes View Certificated Location
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- Pick your own pitch at a Devon pop-up site with coastal views
- Bovisand beach five minutes' drive; central Plymouth 20 minutes
- Views over Plymouth Sound; South West Coast Path 0.25 miles
Site type
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This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
Overall rating from 11 Pitchup.com customers 
View breakdown
73% would recommend this site to a friend
73% would stay here again
The View…
Non-electric grass and gravel touring pitch (members only)
Liked The View
Disliked No water, no greywater, Pool chemical toilet discharfe
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From the manager: Thank you for staying with us at Drake's View. There are two fresh drinking water taps on site. I obviously didn't see you during your visit to point them out to you. There is a functional chemical toilet waste tank next to the wheelie bins. Please, in future if anyone has any issue feel free to call or text me and it will be sorted. Cheers.
Nice place for a nice price.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful view not far from a nice beach and decent way from town.
Disliked No toilets.
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Lovely views very quiet site.b…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely views very quiet site.b
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Really helpful owner
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful views on the campsite and very helpful friendly owner.
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Rather expensive for just a view
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The view is spectacular over to Plymouth Hoe and down into the estuary. Lovely to hear the skylark overhead.
Disliked Rather scruffy, uneven ground with slight slope and a little worried that the golfers' balls may go awol from over the fence.
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Simple set up with a field on a slope with no facilities. Great find
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great views, easy site for a short stay
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The view…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked The view
Disliked There are no facilities here and there is an ongoing feud between the site owner and the golf club right next door.
Our gas wasn't firing and we weren't able to have a hot shower. When we asked the Golf Club manager if we could pay to use their showers he said a flat no- due to the dispute with the campsite owner.
We felt the golf manager was missing a trick to make money and in the process wasn't sympathetic to our situation simply because he doesn't get on with campsite owner.
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From the manager: There is no feud. I think perhaps you may have spoken to the wrong person. However the golf club showers are quite rightly for the paying golf club members only. However you can use the toilets if you are spending money in the golf club Bar / Restaurant. We do advertise there are no facilities here. All this occurred because your gas wasn't firing. No one else's fault. Hope you liked the fireworks at least. Cheers.
A great getaway
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great views and very peaceful. Just what we needed thanks.
Amazing views of the city and coast. We will be back thanks Phil!
Disliked Could do with the basics a toilet block and washing facilities.
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Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Plymouth…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Plymouth
Disliked Im Vergleich zu teuer
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From the manager: Probably the storm didn't help. When it's nice here it's very nice, when it's bad...
Lovely campsite with a fabulous view, would highly recommend.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with a fabulous view, would highly recommend.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Drakes View Certificated Location
The White House
Plymouth
Devon
England
PL9 9SP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.34639°N
4.1158°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovisand | 0.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plymouth Hoe East | 1.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Plymouth Hoe West | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wembury | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | N/A |
| Kingsand | 3.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Marine Aquarium 1.6 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 7 mi
Buckfast Abbey 18.1 mi
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 24.1 mi
Living Coasts 27.2 mi
National Trust
Wembury 2.4 mi
Saltram 2.8 mi
Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 2.8 mi
Buckland Abbey 9.4 mi
Cotehele 11.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Plymouth (Jennycliff CP) - Hooe - Radford Woods - Bovisand 0.4 mi
Mt Batten - Bovisand - Down Thomas - Hooe Lake 1 mi
Cattewater 1.2 mi
THE HOE 1.7 mi
LANGDON COURT HOTEL 1.9 mi
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 27.7 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Drakes View Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Drakes View Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Drakes View Certificated Location? With the coast so close by, it’s only natural that the beach might be your first port of call, but which cove first? Well, there’s splendid swimming (and snorkelling if you’ve got … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Drakes View Certificated Location?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Bear left after going through the gates.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Drakes View Certificated Location? From £21.20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.