Plymouth Sound Club Campsite

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Good for walkers

The site is fairly remote as Down Thomas village has a shop but the pub has closed. The next pub further on has spectacular views, from it's veranda, but is not recommended by us. We found it fairly easy to access the coastal path from the site, where you can walk east or west. By driving just a few miles to a free carpark at Mount Batten you can take a short ferry ride across to Plymouth Barbican where you then have easy access to Plymouth Hoe and pubs, restaurants and shops. The site is all grass with terrific views over Plymouth Sound, for those interested you can watch the Navy Ships come and go plus all the other sea traffic. We Spent a great week here but felt a little trapped when we wanted to get further afield as getting on to Dartmore, for example, meant a fairly time consuming drive around the outskirts of the city. We do however recommend the site as it is so relaxing.

gilliac

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Reviewed on 27/06/2017 16:41

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But!

Beautiful site and location. Wifi is not free. £10 / 7days. However, I'm on the Three network. 3g is good. So for me wifi is not an issue. For some it might be. No loos/shower's, Comparatively Considering those points site is too expensive. I stayed here 50 years ago as a child. I've longed to return since. Now I've made it. I wish the site was worthy of 5 stars. Sadly it won't get them from me for those reasons. Sorry.

GC

Reviewed on 18/06/2017 16:05

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A cracking little site!

This is a site we use quite regularly. It is sited overlooking the stunning view of Plymouth Sound. True it doesn't have a shower/toilet block, but what the hell, most caravans & motorhomes have showers and toilets, why not use them. This season's wardens are extremely friendly and very helpful and a credit to the club. There is a very accessible dog walk on site and there is even a playing field for any children that do come. Whilst we were there the Wi-Fi was just being installed. The Digital TV signal is excellent and there is very little need to vary your ariel direction to get a good picture. Although it only has grass pitches they are well drained and if you want peace of mind put mats under your wheels. Sadly the Mussel Inn is currently closed and up for sale, I am sure it wont be long before a new landlord takes it on again. This is a site that encourages walking, however there are steep hills to the sea and one has to get back. So long as you are prepared for this site you will get every pleasure from its unique position.

1bearwatcher

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Reviewed on 12/04/2017 19:25

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Dissapointed.

A nice site with great views on a clear day. The wardens were very friendly and helpful. The site handbook did state that there was Wi-fi available at the time of booking, this was not the case. The facilities, what facilities? A definite lack of, no toilets or showers. The approach roads are narrow and care should be taken when travelling to and from the site. There was a lack of signage to the site which may cause problems if a turn is missed with a large motor home or a car and caravan. TV reception was OK. This grassed site would be a nightmare to get onto and off in wet conditions without 4 wheel drive. Very expensive to stay on with so little facilities available, I have stayed on cheaper CL's with better and more facilities. May I suggest the club considers putting a toilet/shower facility on site to provide value for money to site users for the expensive daily pitch charges.

Nigel Hughes

Reviewed on 01/04/2017 20:45

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Plymouth Sound, Devon

This is a site we return to, it has wonderful views over Plymouth Sound out to St Catherine's Chapel on the Cornish Coast and, with a steep walk down the lane to Bovisand Bay the Eddystone lighthouse comes into view. The cove at Bovisand is great for all ages with the bonus of grassy picnic areas and a cafe. Walks to Wembury on the coastal path start here. Up on the site the wind nearly blew us away but we still enjoyed our brief visit. There is a very good dog walk and a large playing field on the site. The site is in the little village of Down Thomas which has a small shop and the aptly named "Mussel Inn." Don't expect to see all the views when the site is busy but at quieter times of the year there is a good chance of a reasonable sea view. The pitching price is very good value, we paid £14.50.

brue

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Reviewed on 29/03/2017 15:25

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stunning views

this site has stunning views overlooking Plymouth sound. few narrow bits of road on approach to be careful of but its not to bad. plenty of walks, local shop and pubs nearby. mainly targeted at adults as nothing on site for children . MAIN CONCERN:: Delighted now caravan and motor home club (well done!), but, would it be possible to accommodate motor homes better?, by this i mean any chance of hard standing being put in, all best pitches are down front for caravans but now motor homes are in the title maybe we can have a few pitches hard standing.?

excell

Reviewed on 23/03/2017 17:25

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Stunning views

We have been here before and its a dramatic place to view the sound. Unlike others who have reviewed the site we found the male warden to be a little petty , he seemed alright as long as you took his advice but if you contradicted him , then he clearly didnt like it.shame because its a good site, no facilities so the wardens dont have much to do

rod lakin

Reviewed on 07/10/2016 09:14

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Perfect little hideaway!

Wonderful site, beautiful views over Plymouth Sound and very helpful wardens. Very convenient for visiting our daughter at Plymouth Uni, so we've been twice this season. Lots of healthy walking around the coast or woodland with plenty to see.  Having no wifi did not appear to be too much of problem this time because we were out and about so much. TV reception very good for when you do need it. We will definitely be back when the site reopens in 2017.

OldCollo

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Reviewed on 02/10/2016 17:36

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Brilliant wardens and stunning views.

We arrived at the site and were welcomed by the most helpful wardens. Nothing was too much trouble and we were given a lesson on parking and stabilising a caravan on a slope. The site was kept very clean and well organised. A great place to stay if visiting Plymouth and the picturesque part of Devon. With Many Thanks Kath and David.

DavidPerky

Reviewed on 22/09/2016 21:51

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Great quiet break.

Just returned from 10 days at this site. We love it here for its views, particularly the activity in the sound. We arrived late in the day in the pouring rain and just pitched. Next morning we asked if we could move pitches, the wardens said we could help ourselves, asked if we needed any help then cut the grass on the pitch we were moving to. What more could you ask for? Lovely site and great wardens.

Thank you.

CharlieandJulieCox

Reviewed on 13/09/2016 20:42

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