Cool Cow Camping
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- Off-grid pitches right by the beach on the South Devon Heritage Coast
- Five minutes' walk to South Milton Sands; 10 mins' drive to Salcombe
- Honesty shop and simple kitchen facilities on site; dogs welcome
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Pitching is permitted only along the hedge boundary.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jun 27 to
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again




















Beautiful views. Good facilities. Quiet campsite…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful views. Good facilities. Quiet campsite
Disliked The pitch we were on we were in a corner pitch which meant we were rather close to next door. However we were all quiet so no problem!
Highly recommend
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Stunning views. Location to south Milton sands beach a short walk, dog friendly beach and national trust car park. Our first experience of composting toilets and I have to say very hygienic and no smells. Equally the showers are excellent , powerful and hot. Washing up area and honesty shop also excellent. Great value
Disliked We were allocated pitch 35 which is in the corner of the field , would suggest this is removed as the space is too small , 34 , 35 and 36 in particular on top of each other. Fine for one night though and lovely quiet neighbours so was fine.
Value for money is tip top. We had a wonderful time and felt no stress
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful scenery, close proximity to amazing Salcombe, the shop and wash facilities were excellent.
Disliked Compost toilets but that’s just a personal preference. They were spotless and well managed!
Fantastic location, honesty shop was a lovely addition, friendly environment and perfect…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Fantastic location, honesty shop was a lovely addition, friendly environment and perfect for my friend and doggo!!! will definitely be coming back!!
Disliked Showers could be improved, but definitely manageable :)
The location is amazing! Beautiful dog friendly beach round the corner and…
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The location is amazing! Beautiful dog friendly beach round the corner and the field had lovely farm views. Eco facilities were clean and the little check in area with fridge for campers use was a bonus!
Disliked The pitches seem quite close together and so if it was busy that could feel less relaxing. Oddly 4 campers were put next to each other when the whole field was empty! They relocated a couple promptly when realised not together but be nice to have a few pitches in between separate bookings where possible given can’t choose your own pitch.
Clean facilities, very good prices in shop, gorgeous view
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The location, facilities and view
Loved the short walk to hope cove and the beach
Very good toilets
Disliked Pitches are quite close together, marshmallows should be added to the shop, very loud toilet doors banging and no locks on the shower but wasn’t actually a problem
Amazing location. Absolutely perfect. Had everything we needed.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Toilet cleanliness *****
Honesty shop
Lovely owner
Spacious hot showers
Great view over South Milton Sands Beach
Highland Cows in the adjacent field
Distance to local pubs, shops and coastal walks
Cleanliness of the site
Perfectly priced
Clear instructions on what is and isn’t provided.
Site had everything we needed. It’s clearly explained what is and isn’t provided and for the price you get way more than other sites at higher price. For us absolutely no need to pay £40+ PN elsewhere especially when self contained. Need more sites like this in the UK.
Site is nicely laid out and the owner visits each day. Very helpful.
Added to our top 5 uk sites to revisit based on site location, things to do nearby and price point.
100% would recommend even if not self contained.
Disliked Couldn’t lock shower doors but shower curtains inside, so not enough of an issue to ruin or downrate our stay. 10 star as cannot fault
Will visit again
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked I had a truly lovely experience at the cool cow Campsite. One of the standout features was just how close the site is to the sea, no hills to climb, just a gentle stroll to the shoreline, which made it feel like a real hidden gem. The honesty shop was surprisingly well stopped, offering everything I needed without a fuss. I also really appreciated how clean and well maintained the toilets and shower facilities were, they clearly take pride in keeping the place tidy and welcoming. All in all, this was a relaxing, hassle free stay in a gorgeous location. I’d happily return and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful coastal escape!
In short utterly brilliant! This is a site that really lives up to its name, with chilled out vibes, down to earth charm, and a coastal setting so close you can almost hear the cows moo in the Seabreeze harmony.
Disliked No dislikes
Clean compost toilets
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We arrived and just drove in a pitched where we wanted ! There were no allocation pitches! Everything was done on trust!
Disliked There were not really any flat pitches that were free luckily it wasn’t too busy so we found the flattest pitch and set up there! We have a tent box so need flat for that!
Plenty of room to pitch tent. Everything you need is there.
Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Hot showers. The view.
Disliked Nothing
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cool Cow Camping
Huish House
South Huish
Kingsbridge
Devon
England
TQ7 3JY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.25555°N
3.85234°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Thurlestone South | 0.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Thurlestone North | 1.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Hope Cove | 1.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bantham | 3.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Bigbury-On-Sea South | 4.2 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dartmoor Zoological Park 19.9 km
National Marine Aquarium 23.3 km
Buckfast Abbey 26.9 km
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 27 km
Living Coasts 32.4 km
National Trust
Overbeck's 6.1 km
Wembury 17.7 km
Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 21.4 km
Saltram 21.4 km
Greenway 23.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ringmore Round 5.4 km
Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 5.4 km
Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 5.8 km
OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 6.1 km
Salcombe Cannon 9 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cool Cow Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cool Cow Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cool Cow Camping? First stop from here should surely be South Milton Sands – it’ll take you only five minutes or so to stroll down there to relax on the golden sands or poke around … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cool Cow Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On arrival please check the notice board to find your allocated pitch.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cool Cow Camping? From $33.42 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.