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

Tent sites 25
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Opens
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

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Reviews

9.5

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome coastal views & handy spot, short stroll to beach/shops. Owners are legends, facilities spotless (hot showers/compost loos). Chill, roomy site, great for families. Bit windy sometimes, compost loos took a sec to get used to, but mostly ace! Lots keen to come back.

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Beautiful campsite near cove Pitches should be double the size

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RACHEL A.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Views
Showers
Toilets
Field
Honesty shelves

Disliked Pitches too close
Noise on both sides
Kids or partying til 2 am
Lack of sleep
Maybe have quiet area ?

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Stunning location and views.

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David H.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Amazing location, stunning views, decent sized pitches

Disliked Only two showers and one was constantly cold. Also, limited washing up area for the numbers of people staying.

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Gorgeous views…

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Damian W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Gorgeous views

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Great back to nature site -…

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annabel h.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Great back to nature site - Alice was super friendly and helpful, the compost loos were easy and kept very clean and the views were amazing! Plus only 5 mins walk down the hill to Hope Cove for a morning swim or wander around the village

Disliked Quite exposed if it's windy

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Fabulous site with amazing views

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Annette G.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Fabulous location - amazing views - great access to Hope Cove with 2 pubs, little shops and very quiet and beautiful village - brilliant access to South West Coastal Path - quiet site - will definitely stay there again

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The most amazing view. Exploring the cove.…

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Hannah F.

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked The most amazing view.
Exploring the cove.

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Cove Camping is situated on a…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Cove Camping is situated on a hill above the village of Hope Cove. The spacious pitches sit mainly along the ridge of the field giving uninterrupted views of the bay, looking towards Burgh Island and beyond. The site was clean and provided all the basics for off grid camping, the compost loos were the best we’d experienced. The owners do not live on site but visited everyday to ensure all was clean and tidy and to answer any questions. It was a short downhill walk to the village where there was ample choices of places to eat, a little gallery (look out for the Lego Cave), and a convenience store. There was access to several coves suitable for families and those wishing to kayak, paddle board or sea swim, a slip way gave access to the water for owners of small boats. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, enjoying dry and sunny days and warm nights. The wind can get up without warning so be sure to pitch well and secure your guy ropes.

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Beautiful views across the sea. Clean…

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Hollie R.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful views across the sea. Clean and well maintained site.

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Incredible views and handy walk down…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Incredible views and handy walk down to the village for food and drinks - we will be back!

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Lovely views, great location…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely views, great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 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 Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

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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