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.

Site type

Tent sites 25
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens July 3
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 Thu, Jul 3 to

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Reviews

9.6

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular coastal views & a short walk to beach/amenities. Friendly owners, clean facilities (hot showers/compost toilets). Quiet, spacious, great for families. Can be windy. Overall, highly recommended with return visits planned.

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Cove Camping is situated on a hill above the village of Hope…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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 and well maintained site.…

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Hollie R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

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Incredible views and handy walk down to the village for food and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

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Liked Lovely views, great location

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Location . You get what you book. Stunning location with compost toilets…

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Susan W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Location . You get what you book. Stunning location with compost toilets and showers. A short walk to Hope Cove,.

Disliked Nothing

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10 out ot 10!!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Fantastic site. Amazing views. Friendly fellow campers. Simple but immaculately clean facilities. Short walk to the beach. Nothing negative to say....highly recommend and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you.

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Beautiful view, simple, natural campsite, great location.

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Matt P.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The view was absolutely beautiful!
Highly recommend.

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An excellent campsite which I would love to visit again

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Jasmin S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location was perfect and the views were lovely.

Disliked The only downfall was the storm when we visited, which obviously can’t be helped.

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Best campsite ever

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, great view, close to pubs

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful exposed site, basic facilities well maintained, friendly

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Duncan G.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views and sunsets, convenient location for walks / beaches, friendly owner

Disliked Pitches seemed slightly too close together although overall site seemed spacious

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $46.85 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.