Emerald Camping

Even though we were not expected the host was very hospitable and tried her best to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The amenities are not perfect at the moment but with a little work and attention to detail Emerald Camping could be an excellent (if a little quirky) place to stay.

The postcode did not take us to the right place and there was no signage either for Emerald Camping or the cottage. We were told that other mobile homes found the driveway onto the pitch difficult but we (7.5m motor home) did not have a problem. It is not suitable for children at the moment partly because of the proximity of a fast flowing river but also garden chemicals stored in the toilet. We also thought it a little expensive compared with other sites in Devon and Cornwall with full amenities.

We needed a space to park up our campervan for one night with an electric hookup and that is exactly what we got. A beautiful setting and a very accommodating host who let us use her hosepipe to fill our water. There really is only one space for a campervan and the entrance is quite narrow so wouldn't suit a larger van. However it's a beautiful site for tents with flat garden leading down to the stream. The host has provided a shed with tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave (we didn't use this space but it looked pretty comfortable) and there is a toilet and sink in a separate outbuilding.

The space where we parked was made a little tight due to various bits and pieces under tarpaulin but as we had a small van it wasn't a major issue and the host said that it wasn't usually there and that she had not been expecting us. They have only recently started using pitch up so it's probably worth contacting them direct to check they've received your booking if you do decide to go.