Start Bay Caravan Club Site

Members only site set in a pretty meadow
Close to the sea
Excellent place to unwind, take in nature and be entertained

Start Bay Caravan Club Site is situated on a long and gently sloping meadow, surrounded by attractively well-kept shrubs and trees for an added sense of privacy. This perfect countryside location is a mere three quarters of a mile away from the sea, making it an excellent destination for those craving a classic summer holiday. Bird enthusiasts will not be disappointed when visiting the caravan park as it's within easy reach of the local bird sanctuary at Slapton Ley. If sailing is your passion, you can conveniently moor at East Portlemouth to explore the marvellous harbours and creeks of this lovely coastal area. The beach near Start Bay Caravan Club Site offers excellent sea fishing - keen anglers are advised to bring along their tackle to make the best of their getaway. The Start Bay Inn is a short walk away and locally renowned for its excellent fresh fish and chips. Just a few steps from the pub, the charming Seabreeze Cafe, located on the beachfront, serves delicious cakes, coffee and light lunches. The caravan park is also conveniently placed for the interesting excursions around the historic town of Kingsbridge, which is renowned for its excellent food, attractive buildings and an old-world charm. The picturesque coastal towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe are both nearby and also offer great dining and shopping options. If you fancy a change of scene, the bustling city of Plymouth can be reached by bus. The city has some great maritime features and boasts the fantastic National Marine Aquarium, full of weird and wonderful sea creatures.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Caravan and Motorhome Club group.

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Features

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 pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Start Bay Caravan Club Site

Stokenham

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 2SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.2732°N
-3.6643°W

Route directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not SatNav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. Turn left off the A38 (Exeter - Plymouth) onto the A384 (signposted Dartington, Totnes, Kingsbridge). In Totnes turn right onto the A381. In about 10 miles at the Stumpy Post Cross roundabout, turn right (signposted Kingsbridge). In 2 miles at Palegate Cross roundabout turn left towards Kingsbridge. In 1 mile turn right (signposted Dartmouth, Kingsbridge town centre). In the town centre follow signs to Dartmouth on the A379. The site is on the left in about 6 miles (0.25 miles past Stokenham). The road narrows between Kingsbridge and the site. Please Note: do not turn into lane to Stokenham, the site entrance is directly on the main A379 road. No parking available between A38 (Buckfastleigh) and site.

Nearest transport

Coach

17.1 km Bank Lane

17.6 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

17.7 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre

Rail

18.2 km Totnes Rail Station

19.3 km Paignton Rail Station

21.7 km Ivybridge Rail Station

Ferry

8 km Kingsbridge Ferry Landing

8.3 km East Portlemouth Ferry Landing

8.3 km Salcombe 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 Start Bay Inn, a walk away, is renowned for fresh fish and chips The Seabreeze cafe offers cakes, coffee and light lunches Historic Knightsbridge has excellent food, drink and old-world charm Dartmouth and Salcombe offer great dining and shopping Plymouth city has the National Marine Aquarium and it s bustling city providing plenty of entertainment

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Slapton Sands Torcross	1.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Slapton Sands Monument	2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Blackpool Sands	6.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mill Bay	8.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe North Sands	9.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 18 km

Living Coasts 22.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 25.7 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 27.9 km

National Marine Aquarium 34.7 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 10.1 km

Coleton Fishacre 12.2 km

Greenway 13.5 km

Compton Castle 22.6 km

Wembury 30 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 0.7 km

Moor Sand 8.7 km

Salcombe Cannon 8.9 km

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 9.6 km

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 10.2 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 Start Bay Caravan Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Start Bay Caravan Club Site? The Start Bay Inn, a walk away, is renowned for fresh fish and chips The Seabreeze cafe offers cakes, coffee and light lunches Historic Knightsbridge has excellent food, drink and old-world charm … Read more