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Date of Visit: July 2026
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
We've been advised that this site is presently undergoing refurbishment and hopefully should be reopening for the start of the season next year.
The site will be a bit smaller, and cater for motorhome, caravan, and tents, the site will be updated with a new toilet block, bbq area, and rest and picnic area.
Date of Visit: June 2023
Unit: Other
Reviewer: Webmaster
Please note we have been advised that this site is now closed, and no longer offers camping, motorhome or caravanning pitches. If you know that this situation has changed in the future, please could you let us know. Many thanks
Lovely site, level with separate toilet block for men/women which were very clean if dated in appearance. The shower works on 20p 5 minutes per coin, sink with cold water for use for washing up. Found Mr. Manley very friendly and chatty site takes dogs on lead.
Ideally placed with a bus stop just yards away from entrance getting to centre of Plymouth in 30 minutes. Lovely walk back along coast path, or a shorter inland route in preferred. The circular walk to Newton Ferrers worth doing, good views across Yealm estuary.
Stayed here 2 nights as we wanted to visit Plymouth. The site was empty and we were given a pitch just in front of the static. Price was high as we had been told the toilets and showers were closed, so apart from EHU nothing else was provided. As we have a motorhome this was not a problem.
Getting into Plymouth by bus was easy, the bus stop is just outside the site entrance, and tickets are cheap considering the distance traveled. The site is just outside Wembury, which, though we didn't explore is supposed to be beautiful.
The site has a small section fenced off which appears to have the grave or perhaps just a cross as a memorial to his wife. The site is on a hill so is exposed to winds. We had storm Diana when we stayed, which was slightly scary.
Good location and quiet despite building site behind hedge. The facilities are basic, and during our stay, a bit dirty despite the site being almost deserted.
We arrived on a Sunday to find 3 units on the fairly large site. We were greeted by a young lady who told us to 'pitch along there somewhere'. She didn't know where the water or CDP was (but other campers helped).
It was an extremely hot day and our first pitch offered no shade for our dogs so we moved across the site to an alternative pitch under trees. All was well until the following evening when the owner came to our unit and basically ranted at my wife about not moving 'willy nilly'. He continued ranting but also said we didn't need to move back across the (almost) empty) site.
In summary, almost empty site, no specific pitching instructions and berated for contravening unposted rules.
Award-winning camping and glamping on the edge of Dartmoor National Park near Tavistock, Devon. 40 grass and hardstanding pitches for tents, touring caravans and motorhomes with optional electric hook-ups. Choose between the scenic Daffodil Field with moorland views or the sheltered old walled garden. For those preferring a bit more comfort, the park provides camping pods and mega pods.
Immaculate facilities with free hot showers, toilets, hairdryers, underfloor heating, laundry, dishwashing, games room, small shop, WIFI and playground. The onsite manor house hosts a dog-friendly restaurant and bar serving evening meals. Surrounded by mature woodlands with direct access to Dartmoor, with Tavistocks amenities just a short drive away. Perfect spot to explore Devon and Cornwall's main attractions Find out more here
Lovely quiet site even on the bank holiday weekend. Some great walks from the site, we went to Newton Ferrers on the little ferry, a beautiful spot. Owners very friendly.
Toilets ok and spotless. Ladies loos fabulously pink, love them. Would definitely stay here again.
Watch out if you are using your sat nav, brought us down some horrendous narrow lanes from the A38 - use a map.
We stayed here for the British Firework competition in Plymouth - perfect location for Plymouth and for the beaches to the east. We had a hire car dropped at the site and the owners couldn't do enough for us including receiving the car when it was delivered. Slightly sloping site, but no problem for the motorhome and the pitches are level.
Basic toilets and showers which could probably do with a refurb, but they were immaculately clean and suited us fine. Hook up and water near enough to every pitch to be convenient.
We stayed at this site whilst walking the South West Coast Path and it worked well for this, and whilst the site has its charms it does fall down in a few areas.
Firstly to the good points. It is nice site in appearance, surrounded as it is by high hedges and fairly well maintained grass and borders. Location was good for us with a bus into Plymouth and then we were able to walk a section of the coast path back to the site.
Sadly the facilities are not great, they are very dated and whilst the toilets and sinks etc themselves were clean the building etc were not and felt neglected. My friend accidentally knocked a pain of glass out of the door because the wood was rotten and in a poor state of repair.
Communication was challenging both during booking and on arrival, having said that the people I spoke to were always friendly. Didn't get the chance to explore Wembury, so sadly can't comment on pub etc.
Despite its short comings, I enjoyed my time at Pilgrims Rest and whilst I probably wouldn't make a beeline to stay here again, I wouldn't be too bothered if I had to.
We are a family with a toddler in a tent with EHU.
On arrival we had a very warm, friendly welcome from the owners daughter, who runs the site. We were given a choice of places to pitch, all very spacious and the short grass. The site is slightly sloping, but the pitch we chose was flat enough. It is a small site and never felt busy.
There are two separate loo blogs blocks - a portacabin in bottom corner for ladies and some at the end of a barn for gents. Both are basic and dated but cleaned regularly. The ladies is better than the gents though! The ladies have several loos, a couple of sinks and separate shower. I didn't see the gents, but my husband said the shower wasn't very nice - apparently it was like a caravan shower in need of repair! The shower is 20p which gives about 5mins of hot water. There are a couple of washing up sinks on the side of the gents loo block, but no hot water at them so need to take a kettle of hot water over! Apart from Ehu, water and bins there are no other facilities which gives it a very relaxed feeling.
We chose this site as we were visiting family just down the road for a few days. The location is its biggest selling point; just on the edge of Wembury village. It's walking distance downhill to the village shop and pub. The shop is a Spar type shop for basics. The odd wheel pub serves food at reasonable prices and has a children's play area in the beer garden at the back.
The beach is about just over a mile from the site. There is a National Trust car park at the beach - you pay to park if not members, it also gets full at weekends and sunny days so get there early! At the beach are a Marine Educational Centre, loos, a cafe and small shop selling ice creams and buckets and spades. The beach itself is still recovering from a bad storm a couple of years ago when all its sand got washed away! It's currently a mixture of shingle, sand and rocks. It is fantastic for rock pooling though and the marine centre runs rock pool rambles, although we didn't go on one. There are some lovely coastal walks from the beach. We walked to the Eddystone pub at Heybrook Bay, then on to Down Thomas to the great playground by the village hall and drink at Mussell Inn, then back to the Odd Wheel in Wembury for tea!
Another day we went up the coast to Paignton for a traditional day at the seaside with chips and penny falls on the pier and building sandcastles on the beach.
A site I'd be happy to return to, but my husband would prefer the gents shower to be renovated! At £19/night for tent Inc EHU it was reasonably priced but not cheap. We also found it hard work to contact the site to book, as despite a new website we didn't get a reply to our e-mail and took several phone calls to get an answer - but did get a very helpful response when did get hold of them by phone.
Me and my partner had a 3 day spell in July and a week spell in August and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at pilgrims. The site is situated only 1. 5 miles from wembury beach and is only a 5 minute walk to the local shop and public house.
A great position to explore the south hams district of Devon and neighbouring Dartmoor plus only 2 miles off the main A38 trunk road allows easy access to the rest of Devon and Cornwall.
The site offers adequate and clean showers and is very quiet. The proprietors are extremely helpful and friendly so we are planning our next trip very soon.
Would recommend, Steve and Julie
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <10 miles 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <5 miles 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <10 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
No Dog Walk 
We've been advised that this site is presently undergoing refurbishment and hopefully should be reopening for the start of the season next year. 
