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.

Campground type

Tent sites 25
RV sites 3
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.5

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular coastal views & a convenient location near the beach and amenities. Guests loved the friendly owners and clean facilities. It's quiet and spacious, perfect for families. Some noted wind due to the exposed site and minor compost toilet quirks, but most highly recommend it and want to return.

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Beautiful campsite near cove Pitches should be double the size

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RACHEL A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views
Showers
Toilets
Field
Honesty shelves

Disliked Pitches too close
Noise on both sides
Kids or partying til 2 am
Lack of sleep
Maybe have quiet area ?

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Stunning location and views.

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David H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Amazing location, stunning views, decent sized pitches

Disliked Only two showers and one was constantly cold. Also, limited washing up area for the numbers of people staying.

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Gorgeous views…

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Damian W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous views

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Great back to nature site -…

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annabel h.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great back to nature site - Alice was super friendly and helpful, the compost loos were easy and kept very clean and the views were amazing! Plus only 5 mins walk down the hill to Hope Cove for a morning swim or wander around the village

Disliked Quite exposed if it's windy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous site with amazing views

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Annette G.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Fabulous location - amazing views - great access to Hope Cove with 2 pubs, little shops and very quiet and beautiful village - brilliant access to South West Coastal Path - quiet site - will definitely stay there again

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The most amazing view. Exploring the cove.…

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Hannah F.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The most amazing view.
Exploring the cove.

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Cove Camping is situated on a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Cove Camping is situated on a hill above the village of Hope Cove. The spacious pitches sit mainly along the ridge of the field giving uninterrupted views of the bay, looking towards Burgh Island and beyond. The site was clean and provided all the basics for off grid camping, the compost loos were the best we’d experienced. The owners do not live on site but visited everyday to ensure all was clean and tidy and to answer any questions. It was a short downhill walk to the village where there was ample choices of places to eat, a little gallery (look out for the Lego Cave), and a convenience store. There was access to several coves suitable for families and those wishing to kayak, paddle board or sea swim, a slip way gave access to the water for owners of small boats. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, enjoying dry and sunny days and warm nights. The wind can get up without warning so be sure to pitch well and secure your guy ropes.

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Beautiful views across the sea. Clean…

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Hollie R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views across the sea. Clean and well maintained site.

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Incredible views and handy walk down…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Incredible views and handy walk down to the village for food and drinks - we will be back!

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Lovely views, great location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely views, great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

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

Bus
10.4 mi Town Hall
10.4 mi BP Garage
14.3 mi Plymouth Road Superstore
Rail
10.5 mi Ivybridge Rail Station
15.2 mi Totnes Rail Station
15.7 mi Plymouth Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 mi Bantham Ferry Landing
2.7 mi Cockleridge Ham Ferry Landing
3.4 mi 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 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Thurlestone South 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurlestone North 1.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Bantham 2.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bigbury-On-Sea South 3.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dartmoor Zoological Park 13 mi

National Marine Aquarium 14.8 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park 17.5 mi

Buckfast Abbey 17.6 mi

Living Coasts 20.8 mi

National Trust

Overbeck's 3.5 mi

Wembury 11.2 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 13.7 mi

Saltram 13.7 mi

Greenway 15.3 mi

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 3.4 mi

OVERBECKS (SHARPITOR) 3.6 mi

Ringmore - Kingston - Erme Estuary - Ayrmer Cove 4 mi

Ringmore Round 4 mi

Salcombe Cannon 5.4 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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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