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.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 40
Tent sites 40
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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 July to

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9.5

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Great coastal views & a chilled vibe, close to Hope Cove. Toilets are clean, showers hot. Some found pitches cosy or a bit windy, but hosts are a gem & the location's a cracker for exploring. Managers are sorting shower temps & soggy access.

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Liked No frills, back to basics campsite with large pitches that one can freely choose. It is very reasonable priced. Lovely location and views. Clean, tidy and very functional - with compost loos, very warm showers. Great place for accessing this beautiful area of the country.

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Gorgeous view so peaceful lovely holiday…

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Charlotte H. 2 reviews

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Liked Gorgeous view so peaceful lovely holiday

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Absolutely love our time at cove…

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Rebecca W. 1 review

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Liked Absolutely love our time at cove camping. Relaxed atmosphere with stunning views and only a short walk to the beach. Extra bonus was the hot showers.

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 Ellie M. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful

Disliked Nothing- fire pits would be nice but too dry.

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Lovely campsite with fantastic amenities. The…

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Becky T. 1 review

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Liked Lovely campsite with fantastic amenities. The compost toilets were clean and tidy, and the warm showers were a real treat after a day at the beach.

The views are absolutely stunning, especially at sunset. Such a peaceful and beautiful place, we'll definitely be coming back!

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Clare C. 2 reviews

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Liked Absolutely love this beautiful pop up site. The showers are hot with great pressure, the composting toilets are kept clean, plenty of toilet roll etc. Alice and Rich are amazing hosts and visit the site multiple times a day, they are super friendly and keep the site well maintained, clean and tidy. The views are spectacular, which is why we've stayed twice in two weeks!

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Kelly H. 1 review

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Liked Lots of toilets, hot water for washing up and the best bit is the amazing views! Easy to walk to the beach. Owners were great at refunding when I had over booked for the dog too! Will be back that’s for sure! We couldn’t get there early enough for the best spots but every pitch has a sea view of some sort which is amazing!

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Nikki R. 5 reviews

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Liked Views are amazing.

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 Rhian T. 12 reviews

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Liked We love this camp site,easy walk to the beach,lovely pub/restaurant to have food.Great shower on site.Toilets,washing section..

Disliked Paying £10 for a dog.Think it’s a bit steep…

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Mark S. 4 reviews

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Liked Amazing view. Really quick and easy to walk to the village.

Ground was great for pitching a tent amd the showers and toilets were really good, very clean and well looked after.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Cove Camping

Burton Farm

Inner Hope Bypass

Hope Cove

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 3HH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.24401°N
3.85625°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.7 km Town Hall
16.7 km BP Garage
23.1 km Plymouth Road Superstore
Rail
17 km Ivybridge Rail Station
24.4 km Totnes Rail Station
25.3 km Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
4 km Bantham Ferry Landing
4.3 km Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
5.5 km 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 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Thurlestone South 1.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurlestone North 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Bantham 4.2 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bigbury-On-Sea South 5 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.8 km

National Marine Aquarium 23.8 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 28.1 km

Buckfast Abbey 28.3 km

Living Coasts 33.5 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 5.7 km

Wembury 18 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 22.1 km

Saltram 22.1 km

Greenway 24.7 km

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 5.5 km

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 5.7 km

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 6.4 km

Ringmore Round 6.4 km

Salcombe Cannon 8.6 km

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 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 caravan
    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 $47.71 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.