Plymouth Sound Club Campsite

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Amazing Site and Best Warden on the Estate

Well we are coming to the end of yet another stay at this amazing site. Peace quiet and relaxation. Even when the weather isn't great the views make uo for it. Anita and Kevin are without doubt 2 of the best assets to Caravan Club as people like us travel all this way for a beautiful site that is kept in great condition and run well by two lovely people. They could not be more helpful with a their local knowledge which is so essential down here in the South West. It pains me to hear bad comments from members that are really NOT complaining about the site, but more complaining about the club rules that the wardens have to enforce to ensure the standards are kept for everyone's enjoyment. Plenty to do around here and places to eat. Beach can be walked in 15 mins and is dog friendly as well. The pub 5 min walk is also dog friendly but you are advised to book. Dog walk is great and lots of space for all size dogs to have a walk. This is a small community and the club site fits in well with wardens like Anita and Kevin who are liked and engage with the local people and are themselves respected. Kevin's knowledge of the ground conditions is essential to ensure that everyone gets on the pitches safely and off safely. Can't wait to be back hopefully in September or early next year to see the site and the wardens again. Jim and Mel

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firstlight

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Reviewed on 07/07/2023 18:53

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Fantastic site and wardens

I firstly want to address the approach comments on other reviews. We have a 7.98m long 2.4m wide twin axle unit and tow with a Ford ranger. It’s fine seriously if you find this site hard to access you shouldn’t be towing. Kevin and Anita are both very friendly and very helpful but not intrusive. Kevin showed us all round the site and helped us pick a pitch. He was also a big bag of local knowledge and helpful info. Site is kept very tidy and well organised. The views are great in all directions. The dog walk is very well thought out offering you the opportunity to change direction if you meet on coming less well behaved dog owners. The cafe at fort Bovisand is really a gem. Great food great price and lovely staff. Mussel Inn is a 5 min walk and the food is very good. Bovisand beach is fantastic if you have a dog or not but the water is clear and it’s great for swimming… only a 15 min walk and well worth it. We parked at Mountbatten which is free all day and used the water taxis to go to all the great places around Plymouth sound and the Barbican. As for being windy well you’re on the high ground directly above the sea … buy a wind break and it was a very pleasant breeze when we visited. In summary it’s like a big, very well run CL surrounded by great places to visit and run by very friendly wardens. Well done we shall be back. Hope you enjoyed the vino guys!! Have a great season and hopefully the club will realise that the wardens here are part of the reason it’s such a great site.

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Builder29

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Reviewed on 28/06/2023 20:52

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Beautiful site, BUT.

We stayed three nights before catching the Santander ferry. It is in an excellent location for peace and quiet, with impressive views across Plymouth Sound. The pitches with the best views tend to have the steepest slopes. But I will not be returning because of the horrendous last mile or so of the approach road. I have been Caravanning and motorhoming for over 20 years home and abroad, and I have never experienced such a narrow road to a site! Satnav telling me I can’t go down the road (7 m motorhome), both mirrors folded in to scrape past a dozen or so cars and vans with inches, literally, to spare. I was a nervous wreck by the time I arrived. Access to the South Coast path is down a steep road, no parking for a motorhome. Be prepared also for it to be decided breezy. During the three days of cloudless skies and 70 degree plus temperatures, I enjoyed the dubious pleasure of sunbathing with a body warmer on. People I spoke to who use the site regularly told me it was often like this. It is a lovely site. The wardens were helpful and friendly, but this is not a site for me.

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Biggles56

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Reviewed on 11/06/2023 17:09

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Lovely peaceful site

Very tranquil with lovely views, and a chap exercising his owl every evening! Lots of wild flower meadows and the sound of skylarks. Excellent dog walking area. You need to be fully self-contained as no showers or toilets but this site is great value for money and I thoroughly recommend.

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Reviewed on 28/05/2023 17:19

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Scenic site

Very well run small club site. Directed to our pitch and had a long enjoyable chat about local area from warden (lovely friendly guy) views were spectacular especially sunsets. Very peaceful, everyone respecting everyone else’s space. Did a little walking, although be warned the lane down to sea can be busy with locals/traffic. Lovely site would come back again.

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Mrs AJ

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Reviewed on 30/04/2023 15:13

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A good stay

The site is an open partially sloping field occupying high ground next to cottages on the edge of the hamlet of Down Thomas, which has a pub and a general provisions/cycle shop that sells basics. The site is very quiet, enjoys fine views and is exposed to all weather. During our stay the few motorhomes were restricted to the more level pitches at the top of the site very close to the gravel access track. The lower more sloping pitches, which probably had better views, were primarily occupied by seasonal caravans. There are no hard standings, paths or natural boundaries between pitches. TV and mobile reception is good. We didn’t drive off-site for our 6-night stay. It’s a good site for walking including visiting Plymouth via the Mount Batten ferry £5 return (or local bus). Walking routes are easy to follow and don’t just include the scenic coastal path. Our walks included the popular NT Saltram, Wembury and the attractive River Yealm, all with refreshment stops. I had hoped to cycle but didn’t due to the hills and narrow roads. A written directions from the site back to the A38 would have been useful on the last day.

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Caraman123

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Reviewed on 25/04/2023 15:53

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All about the views.

I had my first ever seasonal pitch this year. From the outset the wardens, Kev and Anita were so helpful and friendly. Pitching assistance and advice on the local and wider areas were readily given. The location was so good also, a super balance of individual and family activities nearby and plenty of coves and beaches to explore.The views from the site are simply stunning. The site facilities are sparse but this did not make the experience any less enjoyable. The TV and wi-fi signals are excellent. The site is kept so well thanks to the continued hard work of the wardens. It is a credit to the organisation as it provides a real caravanning experience helped massively by the location, views and the input from the wardens.

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FoxinYorks

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Reviewed on 08/12/2022 13:24

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Amazing Site and Great Wardens

Again this is an amazing site with lots to do near by. The views from the site is just breath taking. Kevin and Anita are such great wardens and so welcoming. They have amazing local knowledge which they are happy to depart with when asked. It is a shame that certain members behave in a dreadful way towards wardens and make their lives much harder than necessary. Kevin works so hard to keep the site looking amazing and Anita keeps the engines burning and everything ship shape. Both pubs near by have great food and welcome dogs, but make sure you book. The beach which is 10 min walk away is also dog friendly. Thank you for making our holiday so nice as we so much needed a good rest, and hope to see you both next year. Jim, Mel, Darcy and Hetty. 🐶🐶🐶

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firstlight

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Reviewed on 22/09/2022 12:24

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Stunning but basic

All been said before beautiful. The narrow approach did put me off, really difficult to pass vehicles, would be nightmare at a busy time. Walk to beach steep but worth it, swam in the sea, safe and warm. Pub 3 min walk lovely too. Ok for short stay, no good for motorhomers who need services close by and prefer loo and shower block.

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LBJEB

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Reviewed on 06/09/2022 08:46

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Brilliant site

Just made our third visit to this site. It is a great site with a panoramic view across Plymouth Sound and all the associated activities. We were there during the heatwave so the elevated position gave constant cooling winds. The area has plenty of opportunities for exploration without taking a vehicle off the site (we ave a motorhome and always plan never to take it off site until we leave). There is a bus service from near the site to Plymouth albeit only once a day each way giving about 3 hours in Plymouth. A one ,ice walk towards Staddiscombe brings more frequent services. The nearest beach, Bovisand Bay, is sheltered and sandy with cafés on the cliff above and in the nearby holiday park. The dog walk is among the best we have seen. The local pub, the Mussel Inn serves good beer and food as does the Eddystone Inn down the hill in Heybrook Bay. This is a site we will continue to visit.

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NeilKay

Reviewed on 25/07/2022 16:25

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