When can I check in and check out of South Allington House?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at South Allington House?

From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

South Allington House

View prices & book 9.7 28 reviews

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

Opens 16 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 site 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, 16 May to Tue, 30 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)

6 people maximum

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 12.0m width x 12.0m depth (39.4ft width x 39.4ft depth) Calculated area: 144.0m² (1550.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Trailer tent, Tent, (Motorhome not allowed)

Features

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Firepit

Other restrictions

Extras

Bring a gazebo (2 max) £1 (£1) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max) £1 (£1) per night
Dog (2 max)

£1 (£1) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £23 (£23) 1 night, 2 adults

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Looking back from the hill on the site and house.

Great site and situated in lovely area

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Claire C. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was clean and tidy and everyone was friendy…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything was clean and tidy and everyone was friendy

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Sophie B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Deniz S. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Lynsey N. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site would recommend

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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 🙂

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Harry P. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site.

Great location for walking from the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will return!

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Claire C. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple but with everything you need and stunning surroundings.

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Anonymous Jul 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

The camp site is beautiful, clean and quiet.…

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Vicky M. Jul 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

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 BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.23536°N
-3.69483°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.5 mi Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel

13.6 mi Bank Lane

13.6 mi Opposite Tourist Information Centre

Rail

13.9 mi Totnes Rail Station

14.3 mi Ivybridge Rail Station

14.9 mi Paignton Rail Station

Ferry

3 mi East Portlemouth Ferry Landing

3.2 mi Salcombe Ferry Landing

4 mi South Sands Ferry Landing

Airport

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	2.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mill Bay	3.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe North Sands	3.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Salcombe South Sands	4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Slapton Sands Monument	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 14.1 mi

Living Coasts 17.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 17.9 mi

Buckfast Abbey 18.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 21.3 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 4 mi

Coleton Fishacre 10.4 mi

Greenway 11.3 mi

Compton Castle 16.9 mi

Wembury 18 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Moor Sand 2.6 mi

Stokenham - Torcross - Slapton Ley - Slapton 2.8 mi

Salcombe Cannon 2.8 mi

Salcombe North Sands CP - Combe - Rew - Soar 3.8 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 4 mi

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. between 16/05 and 30/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at South Allington House? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.