Fishing Holidays Near Salcombe: Cabin Holidays with Fishing

Salcombe, on Devon’s southern coast, has been a popular beachside resort for over 200 years. The pretty harbour and estuary are a scenic backdrop for days spent on the beach, swimming, kayaking, boating, and surfing. Situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and near other beautiful natural spots in Devon, Salcombe offers many good reasons to take a break from the beach and head inland, too. Campers get a taste of everything South Devon is famous for, with a range of options from well-equipped caravan parks to quiet tent spots and farm stays.

In Salcombe, campers can spend hours on the quayside in town, watching the boats come and go while enjoying an ice cream or trying crabbing.
Salcombe’s high street mixes independent shops with bigger-name boutiques, art galleries, and eateries where you can try the latest catch.
Visit in April for the town’s annual Crab Fest or in August for its regatta.
Don’t miss your chance to take to the water, whether kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, or taking a cruise of the estuary.
If you want a day on the beach, head to North or South Sands, a couple of miles out of town.
Overbeck, the former home of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck, is on the outskirts of Salcombe with a tea room, museum, subtropical gardens, and unbeatable views of the surrounding area.
The South West Coast Path offers excellent coastal walking if you need to stretch the legs near Salcombe. Nearby Prawle Point is a great place to head for, as it’s Devon’s southernmost point.
Dartmoor National Park is 30 minutes’ drive from Salcombe with almost endless ways to explore.
For a fun-packed family day out, Woodlands Farm Theme Park mixes a chance to meet farmyard animals with rides and activities for young kids.

94% (47) • 22 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Salcombe

The Enchanted Wilderness

1. The Enchanted Wilderness

93%

(43)

42km from Salcombe · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Simple riverside camping pitches in the Tamar Valley on the edge of Dartmoor

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£28

/ night

Farrs Meadow

2. Farrs Meadow

96%

(141)

140km from Salcombe · 31 units · Tents, Glamping

A charming Dorset campsite overlooking the Stour Valley and a short walk from both the river and the market town of Wimborne Minster

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£35

/ night

Westland Farm

3. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

104km from Salcombe · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

Pets

Campfires

Showers

from

£13

/ night

Polgwedhen Lodge

4. Polgwedhen Lodge

96km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

A peaceful lakeside lodge in ornamental gardens in Cornwall

Pets

Showers

Wifi

from

£75

/ night

Mangerton Lake

5. Mangerton Lake

100%

(5)

94km from Salcombe · 4 units · Glamping

Lakeside glamping near Bridport and Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£80

/ night

Koa Tree Camp

6. Koa Tree Camp

100%

(12)

92km from Salcombe · 9 units · Glamping

Relaxed, eco-friendly glamping in geodomes and cabins among the wildflowers of the North Devon coast

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£130

/ night

Coastal Cabins Glamping

7. Coastal Cabins Glamping

100%

(9)

99km from Salcombe · 10 units · Glamping

Luxury wooden cabins in the stunning North Devon countryside; the perfect setting for a relaxing break away from all the stresses of life.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£140

/ night

Lydcott Glamping Cornish Sea Views

8. Lydcott Glamping Cornish Sea Views

100%

(4)

48km from Salcombe · 6 units · Glamping

Luxury glamping with sea views near Seaton, Looe and the South Cornwall coast.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£180

/ night

Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm

9. Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm

100%

(13)

36km from Salcombe · 3 units · Glamping

Quiet bell tent glamping within walking distance of Sharrow Beach and Whitsand Bay.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£171

/ night

Rosie - situated in Poldark Country

10. Rosie - situated in Poldark Country

100%

(2)

79km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

A self-contained shepherd’s hut for two in the Cornish countryside

Showers

Hot Tub

Wifi

from

£135

/ night

Fern Hill Cabin

11. Fern Hill Cabin

93km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd's hut for two with a hot tub on a rural Dorset farm

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£200

/ night

East Thorne Glamping

12. East Thorne Glamping

100%

(10)

86km from Salcombe · 6 units · Glamping

Stress-free family glamping in roundhouse cabins with hot tubs, just a 10-minute drive from the stunning, wild coastline at Bude

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£275

/ night

Ocean View Lodge

13. Ocean View Lodge

123km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

The Ocean View Lodge is a newly insulated timber lodge nestled within its own wildflower meadow, offering complete privacy. The lodge boasts stunning panoramic views of Mounts Bay and the majestic St. Michael's Mount. Inside, the cozy lodge features a king-size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a cabin bed, and a second bathroom. The front of the lodge houses a fully fitted kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker, and microwave. The dining/living area offers a TV and an elegant log-burning stove, providing extensive sea views through double patio doors and large front windows. Additionally, a utility room includes a washing machine. Outside, guests can enjoy a covered hot tub, two hammocks, decking with a picnic table and deck chairs, and a fire pit, all while soaking in the fantastic views. The local country pub, The White Hart, known for serving excellent food, is conveniently within walking distance. Beautiful sandy beaches are just over a mile away. Nearby places worth visiting include Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, St. Ives, and Land's End. Additionally, the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno, and the highly recommended Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which are within walking distance, offer wonderful experiences for visitors.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£220

/ night

Salcombe, on Devon’s southern coast, has been a popular beachside resort for over 200 years. The pretty harbour and estuary are a scenic backdrop for days spent on the beach, swimming, kayaking, boating, and surfing. Situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and near other beautiful natural spots in Devon, Salcombe offers many good reasons to take a break from the beach and head inland, too. Campers get a taste of everything South Devon is famous for, with a range of options from well-equipped caravan parks to quiet tent spots and farm stays.

In Salcombe, campers can spend hours on the quayside in town, watching the boats come and go while enjoying an ice cream or trying crabbing.
Salcombe’s high street mixes independent shops with bigger-name boutiques, art galleries, and eateries where you can try the latest catch.
Visit in April for the town’s annual Crab Fest or in August for its regatta.
Don’t miss your chance to take to the water, whether kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, or taking a cruise of the estuary.
If you want a day on the beach, head to North or South Sands, a couple of miles out of town.
Overbeck, the former home of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck, is on the outskirts of Salcombe with a tea room, museum, subtropical gardens, and unbeatable views of the surrounding area.
The South West Coast Path offers excellent coastal walking if you need to stretch the legs near Salcombe. Nearby Prawle Point is a great place to head for, as it’s Devon’s southernmost point.
Dartmoor National Park is 30 minutes’ drive from Salcombe with almost endless ways to explore.
For a fun-packed family day out, Woodlands Farm Theme Park mixes a chance to meet farmyard animals with rides and activities for young kids.

Fern Hill Cabin

11. Fern Hill Cabin

93km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

A shepherd's hut for two with a hot tub on a rural Dorset farm

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£200

/ night

East Thorne Glamping

12. East Thorne Glamping

100%

(10)

86km from Salcombe · 6 units · Glamping

Stress-free family glamping in roundhouse cabins with hot tubs, just a 10-minute drive from the stunning, wild coastline at Bude

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£275

/ night

Ocean View Lodge

13. Ocean View Lodge

123km from Salcombe · 1 unit · Glamping

The Ocean View Lodge is a newly insulated timber lodge nestled within its own wildflower meadow, offering complete privacy. The lodge boasts stunning panoramic views of Mounts Bay and the majestic St. Michael's Mount. Inside, the cozy lodge features a king-size bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a cabin bed, and a second bathroom. The front of the lodge houses a fully fitted kitchen equipped with a fridge, freezer, electric cooker, and microwave. The dining/living area offers a TV and an elegant log-burning stove, providing extensive sea views through double patio doors and large front windows. Additionally, a utility room includes a washing machine. Outside, guests can enjoy a covered hot tub, two hammocks, decking with a picnic table and deck chairs, and a fire pit, all while soaking in the fantastic views. The local country pub, The White Hart, known for serving excellent food, is conveniently within walking distance. Beautiful sandy beaches are just over a mile away. Nearby places worth visiting include Marazion and St. Michael's Mount, Mousehole, St. Ives, and Land's End. Additionally, the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre cut into the cliffside at Porthcurno, and the highly recommended Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, which are within walking distance, offer wonderful experiences for visitors.

Pets

Showers

Campfires

from

£220

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

A

Amrita

August 2025

3 nights at Rosie - situated in Poldark Country

We really had a great time here, view was beautiful and lovely animals around.

R

Rhys

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

Good host, beautiful views, well thought out campsite in a good location. Any issues were solved very quickly and we had an amazing time! Loved the hot tub

L

Lauren

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

Gorgeous cabin with rolling countryside views. Private area with large garden. Hot tub and sauna are a big plus. Farm is quiet and very close to all North Devon has to offer. Accommodation is actually very spacious. 4 fit easily in each room. Highly recommended. We had a fabulous weekend, I could’ve stayed longer.

Clarice

November 2024

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

Beautiful cabin with the cosiest log burner! Loved the sauna and hot tub, we had a great time. Lovely hosts, they even had cute little piglets our toddler loved.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Cabins with fishing near Salcombe guide

Where to go

South Devon AONB

Salcombe is within the South Devon AONB, which stretches along the coast between Plymouth and the River Dart. The attractive, protected area is renowned for its sandy beaches, rugged coastline, estuaries, patchwork farmland, and historic villages. Coastal walking trails and ferries link some towns, essential for walkers wanting to cross some of the estuaries. Salcombe is an ideal base for campers wanting to explore the AONB.

Dartmoor National Park

This large area of wild, open moorland, rare wildlife, and deep river valleys is a must-visit place for outdoor enthusiasts wanting a rugged adventure. Backpack camping is allowed in some areas of open moorland for one or two nights as part of long-distance walking expeditions, but this must be done out of sight or settlements or roads, and campers must follow Leave No Trace principles. Parking your campervan or caravan overnight isn’t allowed within Dartmoor National Park. There are designated sites for motorhomes.

Bodmin Moor AONB

Northwest of Salcombe and over the border in Cornwall, the large granite moorland of Bodmin Moor contains some of Cornwall’s highest peaks. Once densely populated in the Bronze Age, the bleak, heather-covered moorland contains archaeological sites today. It’s also still used as a grazing site for livestock. A highway runs through the moor, so it’s easy to visit on a day trip from Salcombe. Hiking and cycling trails through the area make camping closer to Bodmin Moor worthwhile.

When to go

As a beachside resort town, Salcombe is best visited in summer. The weather will usually be warm, relatively dry, and the days long—ideal for tent or caravan camping. Outside of summer, opt for cabin or cottage accommodation around Salcombe instead. Because of Salcombe’s southern location, some of the outdoor attractions nearby can be enjoyed beyond the summer, too.