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

Motorhome pitches 40
Tent pitches 40
Open now
Opens 3 July
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 03 Jul to

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Reviews

9.5

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular views & handy for Hope Cove beach. Clean compost loos & hot showers. Peaceful, basic spot for nature lovers. Can be windy up there, but owners are super friendly.

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Absolutely amazing little gem overlooking Hope…

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louise a. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely amazing little gem overlooking Hope Cove! The campsite was beautiful, spotless, and had the most incredible views. The eco compost toilets were fantastic and really added to the rustic, wild camping experience—we loved them!

The little honesty shop was such a lovely touch. We bought some local honey, and it definitely didn't disappoint.

Genuinely one of the best campsites we've ever stayed at. Everything was so well thought out, and the peaceful setting made it even more special. We can't wait to come back again!

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Eco showers

Disliked Unmanned site so nobody to change sanitiser etc. It is very exposed and can be super windy. No central spot to create a good vibe

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Great location, very family friendly and felt very safe for kids.

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Anonymous

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Liked Brilliant simple facilities. Showers where great and well laid out. Pitches well marked and lovely location. Family friendly and plenty of space for the kids to explore and play freely and safely.

Disliked No hand soap, would prefer this after using the compost loos rather than hand sanitiser.

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Stunning

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 Pippa M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Absolutely fabulous… the view was awesome
Brilliant hot showers
Compost toilets were an adventure
Super stay

Disliked Nothing

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Great site nothing bad to report…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great site nothing bad to report really, really nice view and close to the sea

Disliked An Elsan Waste Point would be good to empty cassettes

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Excellent “No frills” campsite with epic views of the ocean

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 Naomi H. 5 reviews

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Liked Loved this “no frills” campsite. Beautiful location, easy to find and a short walk from the harbour/beach. The site was impeccably clean, well marked pitches that felt spacious and easy to follow site instructions/rules. The owners popped onto site multiple times a day to clean eco loos and showers (lovely and hot showers!!) but other than that left everyone to it. Worth arriving earlier to get the prime spots on the left as you come into the field for epic views and a sensational sunset 🌅

Thanks so much Cove Camping - this might be my favourite “no frills” campsite to date!

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Incredible views and lovely walks. A…

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 Sarah E. 4 reviews

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Liked Incredible views and lovely walks. A beautiful, clean site

Disliked Nothing

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Helen B. 2 reviews

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Liked We loved this site. The amazing view, the welcome from Alice, the loos & showers - basic but perfect, the short walk to Hope Cove for a pastie and pint. What was there not to love.

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CATHERINE H. 1 review

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Liked Very easy walk to Hope Cove and beaches. The view from the camp site is breathtaking. Great showers with plenty of hot water. We will be back

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Anonymous

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Liked No frills, back to basics campsite with large pitches that one can freely choose. It is very reasonable priced. Lovely location and views. Clean, tidy and very functional - with compost loos, very warm showers. Great place for accessing this beautiful area of the country.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Composting toilet 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

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

Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

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.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R550,29 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.