South Allington House

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Grass pitches (added by manager 05 Jun 2023)
The pitches
Views over the grassy grounds
Camping field

  • Back to basics South Devon site a half-hour walk from the coast path
  • A 35-minute drive from Dartmouth and Salcombe on the Dart estuary
  • Manor house grounds setting with wildlife on site and trail access
South Allington House is a sweet spot for a South Devon getaway. Just a half-hour's walk away from the coastal path, this small and sheltered site is family run and popular with young families (some of which have carried on visiting for generations). It’s a peaceful and back to basics setup here, but not without a grand setting in the grounds of a manor house. The spacious grass pitches have good access to plentiful facilities, including a spacious toilet and shower block as well as laundry facilities. You won’t just share the four-acre grounds with other guests; following RSPB advice, there are areas specially made for local birds and wildlife, including badgers, foxes, horseshoe bats, ducklings and frogs (many of whom have taken up permanent residence). The rural hamlet is well situated too. It’s a 35-minute drive from the site to Salcombe (or less if you take the East Portlemouth ferry, which departs 10 minutes’ drive away) and Dartmouth on the Dart estuary. Stunning Devon beaches are in the surrounding area (take note of Lannacombe within walking distance and East Portlemouth beach, 15 minutes’ drive away), but if your first focus is hiking to soak up some of the scenery, there are easily accessible walking and cycling trails nearby in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Site type

Caravan sites 45
Motorhome sites 45
Tent sites 45
Open now
Opens 17 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 May to

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great site and situated in lovely area

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Claire C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: We returned for the second time this summer and had just as much fun as the first 😊

Disliked: Would have been nicer to stay longer!

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Everything was clean and tidy and everyone was friendy…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Everything was clean and tidy and everyone was friendy

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Lovely campsite, really chilled atmosphere and very family friendly. We had a…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Sophie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely campsite, really chilled atmosphere and very family friendly. We had a great pitch overlooking the lake and the kids had so much space to play! Will definitely be returning 😊

Disliked: Only thing was the track to drive out from our pitch, it was a bit rough & ready!

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Wonderful site, nature surrounds you while staying. It is close to the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Deniz S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Wonderful site, nature surrounds you while staying. It is close to the sea side not far away. Toilets and the facilities are clean and enough. Lovely owners. I'm not going to say disliked but there is almost no service which was very good for me since it allowed me to get away from distraction. But if you willing to climb a little hill, you'll have service.

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Tree swing popular with children Lots of space for children to play Beautiful location Great…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lynsey N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Tree swing popular with children Lots of space for children to play Beautiful location Great showers / facilities Peaceful

Disliked: Be aware it is quite isolated and the country lanes are difficult to navigate with a van. Mosquitos!!! We all got quite a few nasty bites. Bring lots of repellent.

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Great site would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Great site, clean toilets and showers. Lovely open space for the kids to play! always wake up to a beautiful peaceful view with sunshine! See you next year 🙂

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Lovely quiet site. Great location for walking from the site.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Harry P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely quiet site. Great location for walking from the site.

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We will return!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Claire C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Enjoyed a great stay at South Allington House and will definitely return! Pitch was more than ideal and amenities were good too including toilet/shower block with washing up facilities, washing machine and tumble dryer and a couple of large freezers. The plug in point which people mainly used for their phones, some for hairdryer and straighteners, was an added bonus. Made for a great base for visiting Salcombe and the surrounding areas. The beaches and sea, especially the East Portlemouth side, are the best in the UK especially for families with young children. With the added bonus of great weather it had Mediterranean vibes to the area! The whole family enjoyed the stay - x2 adults plus 13 year old and 11 year old 😊

Disliked: Everything was as expected if not better 😊 There is nothing to dislike about the site. It was lovely to get away from the modern hectic lifestyle. Expect and enjoy no Wi-Fi or limited phone reception however if a must out 13 year old discovered you can easily take a short walk up the hill on the side of the campsite!

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Simple but with everything you need and stunning surroundings.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: We love this site! Beautifully kept and located near some fabulous beaches and the ferry to Salcombe.

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The camp site is beautiful, clean and quiet.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Vicky M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass site

Liked: The camp site is beautiful, clean and quiet.

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Features

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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

South Allington House

South Allington

Kingsbridge

Devon

England

TQ7 2NB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.23536°N
-3.69483°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.8 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
21.8 km Bank Lane
21.8 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail
22.3 km Totnes Rail Station
23 km Ivybridge Rail Station
24 km Paignton Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 km East Portlemouth Ferry Landing
5.1 km Salcombe Ferry Landing
6.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kingsbridge (market town): 25 minutes’ drive - Blackpool Sands: 25 minutes - Woodlands Family Theme Park: half an hour - Salcombe (sailing town): 35 minutes - Dartmouth (town on the river Dart): 35 minutes - Totnes (historic market town): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Slapton Sands Torcross 4.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mill Bay 5.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Salcombe North Sands 6.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Salcombe South Sands 6.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Slapton Sands Monument 6.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 22.7 km

Living Coasts 27.6 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 28.7 km

Buckfast Abbey 29.2 km

National Marine Aquarium 34.2 km

National Trust

Overbeck's 6.4 km

Coleton Fishacre 16.7 km

Greenway 18.2 km

Compton Castle 27.2 km

Wembury 29 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Sand 4.1 km

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 4.4 km

Salcombe Cannon 4.4 km

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 6.2 km

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 6.4 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 South Allington House have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Allington House dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Allington House? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kingsbridge (market town): 25 minutes’ drive - Blackpool Sands: 25 minutes - Woodlands Family Theme Park: half an hour - Salcombe (sailing town): 35 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Allington House?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Allington House? From $49.13 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.