Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping

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  • Secluded site among 80 acres of meadow in the South Hams area
  • Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Bigbury-on-Sea within 15 minutes' drive
  • On the River Avon estuary for launching paddleboards and kayaks
With 80 acres of meadow and pasture on site, a south-facing aspect and a scenic setting in Devon’s South Hams National Landscape, you can certainly expect a gorgeous and peaceful location at Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping. But what really makes this place stand out is one particularly special feature: the setting right next to the River Avon estuary. And that means a couple of wonderful things for guests – firstly, the stunning views over the water to the South Efford Marsh Devon Wildlife Trust site opposite, and secondly the chance to launch your kayaks or paddleboards directly from the site when the tide is right. Speaking of the tide, that adds extra intrigue to this place, as it’s only reachable via a tidal road that floods for a couple of hours twice a day around high tide. That means you’ll need to time your travels to and from the site well (don’t worry, you’ll be sent a tide chart to help you) and a fabulous feeling of seclusion while you’re cut off from the outside world. Part of a working farm, this site is intentionally small, quiet and laidback – there’s no music allowed, and no noisy groups, although you will hear a bit of chat from resident peacocks Dashi and Blue. For a bit more company, the nature reserve is walkable from the site and home to herons, kingfishers and otters. Simple facilities on site include compost toilets, showers, a washing-up area and picnic tables. Barbecues and campfires are permitted, with supplies available at the shops 10 minutes’ drive away in Kingsbridge.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 17 July
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Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 July to

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What customers say

Pond and Pasture's a ripper campsite with grouse facilities and top hosts. Offers a chill escape with beaut views. Tidal road needs planning, but adds to the unique adventure. Goin' paddleboarding, chilling by fire pits, and checking out local walks/beaches was a hit. Clean amenities and spacious spots noted. Ideal for a slow down and quality family time.

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What a way to slow down and spend time with family!

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 Hannah T. 1 review

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Liked Location location location! The view when you wake up, the size of the pitches, the walks on your doorstep, choices of fantastic beaches and pubs to explore.
The facilities are so clean!
The tidal road access allows you to slow down and be on nature's time, or get the paddle board out for an adventure.

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Lovely campsite. Recommend highly.…

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Thomas H. 2 reviews

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Liked Lovely campsite. Recommend highly.

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What a beautiful slice of heaven!…

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Clare M. 2 reviews

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Liked What a beautiful slice of heaven! Pond and Pasture is a truly special campsite with stunning views, excellent facilities, and wonderful hosts who took the time to come and personally say hello.
The tidal road does require a bit of planning for arrival and departure, but it honestly adds to the adventure and makes the location feel even more unique.
This is the perfect place to slow down, switch off, and relax, even with children. We loved paddleboarding along the estuary to Bantham and then catching the ebb tide back to the campsite. It was such a memorable experience.
Hiring a fire pit was a great touch too, it came with everything we needed for a cosy evening under the stars. The quiet hours after 10pm meant we could listen to the wildlife and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. There are also some lovely walks straight from the farm.
We were lucky enough to visit on their very first weekend of opening, and it gave us one of those rare, truly special family weekends that we'll remember for a long time. We can't wait to come back.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping

Pond Farm

Tidal Road

Aveton Gifford

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 4JN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.31003°N
3.84848°W

Route directions

Using the postcode in a satnav will get you close. Look for the sign at the bottom of the lane. Note that the road into the farm crosses a tidal section of the Avon Estuary which floods around high water — you'll be sent tide times with your booking so you can time your arrival. Never drive through the water; if the road is covered, wait in the village and it will clear within the hour.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.1 km BP Garage
10.1 km Town Hall
17.9 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
Rail
10.1 km Ivybridge Rail Station
18 km Totnes Rail Station
22.3 km Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
3.7 km Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
3.8 km Bantham Ferry Landing
6.1 km 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

The estuary is the main draw here – at certain times you can take a wild swim or launch kayaks/paddleboards to ride the ebb to Bantham beach (and then wait for the flood that will carry you all the way back). Bantham beach (15 minutes’ drive) is also one of Devon’s favourite surf spots – and just one of the lovely beaches nearby. You may also like to head to sweet little Hope Cove (20 minutes) and quiet Wonwell (15 minutes) or make a day of it at Bigbury-on-Sea (15 minutes), riding the sea tractor out to Burgh Island, a favourite haunt of Agatha Christie. Salcombe (15 minutes) is another fabulous spot – and of course there are spectacular walks along the South West Coast Path all around. The coast often hogs the glory around here – but don’t ignore the inland attractions. In particular, Dartmoor National Park (around half an hour away) is a wonderful place to walk, and Dartmoor Zoo a popular trip for families. On damp days, Plymouth (40 minutes) comes up trumps with the National Marine Aquarium and The Box museum.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The Oyster Shack Restaurant 0.5 km
  • Fisherman's Rest Pub 0.8 km
  • The Pickwick Inn Pub 2.1 km
  • The Church House Inn Pub 3 km
  • Journey's End Inn Pub 3.6 km
  • Loddiswell Inn Pub 3.8 km
  • The Sloop Inn Pub 3.8 km
  • The Waterfront Restaurant 4.3 km
  • The Village Inn Pub 4.4 km
  • Pilchard Inn Pub 4.8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.1 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.5 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.6 km
  • Kingsbridge Wine Room Off-licence 5.7 km

Parks and play

  • Sandcastles Playground 4.2 km
  • Duncombe Park Playground 5.8 km
  • Duncombe Park 5.8 km
  • Britton's Field park 6.9 km
  • The Flete Estate park 7 km
  • Ugborough Playground 8.5 km
  • Filham Park 8.9 km
  • Barons Pyke Gardens park 9.7 km
  • Courtenay Park 9.8 km
  • The Berry park 9.9 km

Family days out

  • South Devon Chilli Farm Visitor attraction 5 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary Visitor attraction 9 km
  • Salcombe Retreat Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • Fort Charles Castle 10.4 km
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park 13.5 km
  • Dartmoor Zoo 15.3 km

Public transport

  • Icy Park 1.1 km
  • Church 3 km
  • Stores 4.8 km
  • Post Office 5.1 km
  • All Saints' Church 5.2 km
  • Palm Cross 5.4 km
  • Lanveoc Way 5.4 km
  • Police Station 5.6 km
  • West Alvington Hill 5.6 km
  • Kingsbridge Fore Street Town Hall 5.7 km

Beaches

  • Bantham beach 4 km
  • Challaborough Beach 4.3 km
  • Sedgewell Cove 4.4 km
  • Bigbury Beach 4.4 km
  • Ayrmer Cove 4.7 km
  • Broadsands 4.8 km
  • Yarmer Beach 5 km
  • Westcombe Beach 5.2 km
  • Leasfoot Beach 5.2 km
  • Ireland Sands 5.3 km

Other nearby

  • Bigbury Golf Club Golf course 2.7 km
  • Thurlestone Hotel Golf Course 4.5 km
  • Thurlestone Golf Course 4.8 km
  • Emperor Lakes Fishing 5 km
  • Kings Market Shopping centre 5.7 km
  • Lincombe Boatyard Marina 8.8 km
  • Filham Lake Fishing 8.8 km

Local services

  • Co-op Food Cashpoint 5.1 km
  • Modbury Health Centre Doctors 5.1 km
  • Health Centre Doctors 5.1 km
  • Modbury Pharmacy 5.1 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 5.3 km
  • Norton Brook Medical Center Doctors 5.3 km
  • Norton Brook Medical Centre Doctors 5.3 km
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 5.7 km
  • HSBC UK Cashpoint 5.8 km
  • Asda Express Fuel station 5.9 km

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Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 15.1 km

Buckfast Abbey 21 km

National Marine Aquarium 21 km

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 22.9 km

Living Coasts 28.3 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 10.8 km

Wembury 16.5 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 18.3 km

Saltram 18.3 km

Greenway 20.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ringmore Round 3.8 km

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 3.8 km

FLETE 6.8 km

Erme Estuary 7.5 km

Erme Ingot 7.8 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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  • Does Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping? The estuary is the main draw here – at certain times you can take a wild swim or launch kayaks/paddleboards to ride the ebb to Bantham beach (and then wait for the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pond and Pasture Glamping and Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 11am — though the tide occasionally has other ideas. The road into the farm floods for two to three hours around each high tide, so you'll be sent tide times with every booking to help you plan. If the water's up when you arrive, The Fisherman's Rest in the village is a very agreeable place to wait.

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