Rated 4 of 5

Rated 3 of 5

Peace and quiet

Rated 1 of 5

Facilities and cleanliness

Rated 4 of 5

Location

Rated 2 of 5

Good for families

AWFUL EXPERIENCE

If you do not mind damaging your caravan AND you are really good at reversing over long distances then this site is for you. Otherwise STAY AWAY. The long access road is single track and very busy with lots of HGV's. I had to reverse twice to give way to lorries and my wife had to direct traffic as the road was grid-locked. When I arrived I asked the staff why there was no warning in the site book, they said I should have read the reviews!!!!!!! I was advised to leave at 6am to avoid the traffic. I did, but it was still very busy and the first vehicle I met was a petrol tanker which meant a reverse of about 20 metres. I still had to plant the caravan in the hedge and fold the mirrors in. (and my van is a small one). The site facilities are inadequate for its size and there are no security gates. I also witnessed motorhomes entering the site very late and leaving very early, I presume, to avoid payment.
Caravanner

Reviewed on

5 reviews

0 Helpful notes

Report this reviewer

Tinwheeler replied on 28/09/2021 15:37

Posted on 28/09/2021 15:37

For goodness sake, it’s an ordinary Devon road. It’s what you find in the rural Westcountry. Whatever you do, do not attempt to visit the Start Bay site as you'll never cope!

Why think the worst of the motorhomers? Isn’t it more likely they were returning from a day out and then heading off in the morning? I’m sure the wardens would have noticed any nefarious activity.

So, what did you think of the site?

Linforth replied on 28/09/2021 21:47

Posted on 28/09/2021 15:37 by Tinwheeler

For goodness sake, it’s an ordinary Devon road. It’s what you find in the rural Westcountry. Whatever you do, do not attempt to visit the Start Bay site as you'll never cope!

Why think the worst of the motorhomers? Isn’t it more likely they were returning from a day out and then heading off in the morning? I’m sure the wardens would have noticed any nefarious activity.

So, what did you think of the site?

Posted on 28/09/2021 21:47

Thank you so much for your response to this review. We are the wardens Debbie & Richard and this is our 1st season on what we think is a gorgeous site in a beautiful area. Yes the roads are narrow but as long as you take care are doable. As for the comment regarding Motorhomes you are spot on, it is just visitors maximising their stay with us, is it to be believed this person stayed up late & rose early just to witness other people movements? 

Ges67 replied on 04/04/2022 19:02

Posted on 04/04/2022 19:02

Had to laugh when I first read that review, and again at the replies. Don't people visiting Devon towing a Caravan or driving a large Motorhome check out the roads, access and notwhat before booking ? Commonsense really, and not everybody else's fault. A bit mean to give a bad review purely on directions, as the actual  excellence of the site was not mentioned.  

flipmiester replied on 21/05/2022 08:26

Posted on 21/05/2022 08:26

I can’t understand why people slate a campsite when they obviously can’t drive with a caravan and it sounds to me they should take a caravan reversing school.  Yes the road was quite busy and it had a few narrow bits but for goodness sake your in Devon and that’s what the roads are like. I managed to drive my motor home and car in tow with no problems and bare in mind you can’t reverse with this rig. I managed it okay and made other road users reverse if necessary!  Anyway that has nothing to do with the excellent campsite at the end of the drive.

what a lovely place it was.  Five stars plus to debs and Richard who where just amazing wardens.  The campsite itself is just lovely and loads of large pitches, which where very well maintained and top notch.  I agree the toilet block was a bit outdated but extremely well cleaned and the disabled toilet/ shower room was very roomy and thoughtful about disabled people and probably the best I’ve come across. My wife and I had a great two weeks even though the weather was not so good we enjoyed the tranquil peace and quiet of the site and the wardens where just fantastic!

cant wait to visit again later in the year!