South Devon Camping

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Camping field
Camping field
South milton sands
Birds eye view from the farm out to the sea !
Thurlestone rock
The pretty devon lanes outside the campsite in spring
South milton sands and thurlestone rock
Unspoilt stunning views of the devon countryside
Leas foot beach within walking distance
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South milton sands
Birds eye view from the farm out to the sea !
Thurlestone rock

  • Relaxed and simple off-grid site a mile from South Milton Sands
  • A 10-minute drive to Salcombe or Hope Cove; 45 minutes to Plymouth
  • Spacious pitches with dogs welcome and firepits for hire
Simple pitches, a superb atmosphere and splendid views are the hallmarks of South Devon Camping, a relaxed off-grid campsite on a working farm in the South Hams area. The location of this site is a real winner – it’s the closest campsite to gorgeous South Milton Sands, so you can walk down there in about 15 minutes for days on the long stretch of soft sand, or stroll down for sunset. There are places to eat by the beach and elsewhere within walking distance too, and more over in Salcombe (10 minutes’ drive away). No doubt you’ll not be surprised to hear that loyal guests often return here year after year… Life on site is fairly straightforward, with a focus on the essentials rather than lots of fancy facilities. Grass pitches are spacious at 10 square metres each, and they have access to coin-operated hot showers, eco toilets, a washing-up area and communal fridge-freezers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, as are firepits (which you can bring along or hire on site), but please do not bring disposable barbecues as these are not allowed on site. Free USB phone charging is available. As for days out nearby, they’re likely to revolve around the coast – stay here and you’ll be close to the South West Coast Path and all sorts of activities like kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding. Elsewhere, Dartmouth, Totnes and Plymouth are all options for alternative days out, or you could head inland towards Dartmoor National Park.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 30
Tent pitches 30
Open now
Opens 11 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Jul to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 14 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-organised, friendly campsite in a beautiful, peaceful location, highly praised for its proximity to the beach and coastal paths. Visitors appreciated the spacious, private pitches, clean facilities including hot showers, and family-friendly atmosphere with farm animals. The eco-friendly approach and thoughtful touches were noted. Minor criticisms included the cost of some facilities and concerns about the environmental impact of waste disposal. Despite some weather challenges, guests expressed a strong desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Nice little site

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Vicky L.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site. Basic, but everything you need. Nice area with goats and chickens. Short walk down a quiet road into Thurlestone which has a lovely dog friendly beach!

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Super spot!! Lovely campsite in a beautiful location.

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9 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Elizabeth M.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really well organised campsite with excellent hot showers. Dog friendly and so close to the beach! Beautiful sheep and goats. Very kid friendly with lots of children playing in both fields. The Rock Box by the beach is fab too - thanks for the recommendation!

Disliked Rude and dangerous drivers on the road to the beach - not the campsites fault AT ALL but just noting to take care as you walk to the beach as they zoom by like it’s a race track and despite being as tucked into the hedge as possible we were clipped by 2 cars passing at speed on the tiny, tiny little lane. Would be grateful if dog owners were allowed to use the safe route to the beaches through the marsh - obviously with dogs on leads!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, peaceful location with all the needed facilities and more

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful, peaceful location with all the needed facilities and more. Provided with a fire pit for bonfire which was very handy.

Disliked Not super friendly for pram walks to nearby pubs etc, but not end of world as only a 3 min drive.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We've just had a wonderful weekend stay in our VW camper at…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kate S.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked We've just had a wonderful weekend stay in our VW camper at South Devon Camping. Its a really lovely informal (yet highly organised) small site with a relaxing atmosphere located in a beautiful area with lots of immediate footpath access to the local village, beach and coast path. The owners are very friendly and Anita's detailed notes really helped in getting the most out of the surrounding area.
All the facilities are provided with great thought and care with a view to being as low impact as possible and there are lots of little touches which add to the overall impression (ie fresh flowers in the compositing loos/USB phone chargers/dog poo bags/seashell & pebble amnesty bucket).
I think that this is probably the best run campsite we have ever stayed on which is remarkable given how relaxed and informal it is and how little overt regulation there is.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Feels like old fashioned camping, a little hidden gem! Lots of space…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nichola T.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Feels like old fashioned camping, a little hidden gem! Lots of space to run around for our children, well maintained. The compost loo’s were always clean along with showers and washing up facilities. We pitched up Friday and didn’t move our van until Sunday as the beach is only a 15minute walk away. Really lovely owners who brought wood (and change) right to the pitch. A real mix of groups, families and couples but everyone was super respectful and the site was quiet by 10pm ish.
We’ll definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views and lovely hosts.

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10 out of 10
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Wifi
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Anouska H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful site with the most amazing views. Close to the beach. We come every year and love it. The kids enjoy seeing the farm animals. The hosts are amazing, friendly and do everything to make your stay the best.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple camping, eco environment, close to nature, farm, sea and wildlife. Not…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Adam F.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Simple camping, eco environment, close to nature, farm, sea and wildlife.
Not crowded, wonderful location - proper camping

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site close to an amazing beach and the Rick Box

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10 out of 10
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Annette S.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location and relaxed campsite vibe

Disliked Can’t think of anything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, stunning views, great pitch sizes and space to play, kick…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, stunning views, great pitch sizes and space to play, kick a football or throw a frisbee. Easy access to the beach, a few minutes by car, and dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Nicola B.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved the whole 24 hours of a 6 day holiday but sadly cut short as the weather was shocking!! Stayed in the car with hubby and 2children second night as the storm collapsed our shelter and soaked our tent. Didn’t know rain came upwards and sideways hahah. Beautiful site though and can’t wait to come back and try it again. Depending on weather that is lol many thanks Nicola buckland xx stayed 31/7/23

Disliked Weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Nicola ! Thank you for writing such a lovely review which means even more given that you had such a terrible time with the storm that came in. I'm so sorry that your holiday was cut short so soon into your stay. I'm so pleased though that you are determined to come back at some point and have a holiday with us when the sun is shining. I hope you've managed to dry out now. Hopefully the sun will come out in August and you can enjoy the rest of the summer. Best wishes Anita

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Local produce 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

South Devon Camping

Lower Terawhiti Farm

South Milton

Salcombe

Devon

England

TQ7 3JT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.26828°N
3.84575°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.9 mi Town Hall
8.9 mi BP Garage
13.3 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Rail
9 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
13.5 mi Totnes Rail Station
15.2 mi Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
1.3 mi Bantham Ferry Landing
1.5 mi Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
3.2 mi Kingsbridge 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

There’s no other place to start around here than South Milton Sands – it’s a stunning long sandy stretch with rockpools at low tide and plenty to keep you busy including paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing. To see more of this spectacular coastline, take a stroll on the South West Coast Path or hop in the car for outings to Hope Cove or Bantham (both 10 minutes' drive). Other top spots around these parts include Salcombe (10 minutes), for watersports, gin tours and Overbeck’s Garden, and Bigbury-on-Sea (25 minutes), from where you can take a ride on a sea tractor out to historic Burgh Island, a former haunt of Agatha Christie. Straying away from the immediate area for a while, you could take a trip to Plymouth (45 minutes) to visit the National Marine Aquarium and The Box interactive museum, or take the kids to meet all sorts of exotic animals at Dartmoor Zoo (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Thurlestone North 0.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Thurlestone South 0.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bantham 1.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Hope Cove 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bigbury-On-Sea South 2.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 11.7 mi

National Marine Aquarium 14.3 mi

Buckfast Abbey 15.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 15.9 mi

Living Coasts 19.3 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 4.2 mi

Wembury 10.9 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 13 mi

Saltram 13 mi

Greenway 13.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringmore Round 2.9 mi

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 2.9 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 3.9 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 4.2 mi

Erme Estuary 5.5 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does South Devon Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Devon Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near South Devon Camping? There’s no other place to start around here than South Milton Sands – it’s a stunning long sandy stretch with rockpools at low tide and plenty to keep you busy including paddleboarding, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Devon Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Devon Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.