Start Bay Caravan Club Site
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Add your business details- 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
46
47Languages 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Coach17.1 km Bank Lane
17.6 km Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel
17.7 km Opposite Tourist Information Centre
Rail18.2 km Totnes Rail Station
19.3 km Paignton Rail Station
21.7 km Ivybridge Rail Station
Ferry8 km Kingsbridge Ferry Landing
8.3 km East Portlemouth Ferry Landing
8.3 km Salcombe Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Start Bay Caravan Club Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Start Bay Caravan Club Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
- 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