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Beryl's Campsite

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· Kingsbridge, England
1 acre
5 units
3 Motorhome/tent
2 Tent
A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

The only clue to this campsite’s existence is a hand-branded ‘camping’ sign nestled in a flowerbed. The site, which originally had no name and was known by locals simply as ‘the one run by Beryl’, has now been officially christened Beryl’s by the campers themselves. The friendly lady in question describes the secretive site, hidden at the end of a tunnel of trees in Beeson village, as her ‘unconventional camping haven’. Charming eccentricity is certainly apparent here, not only in the laissez-faire attitude to publicity, but also in the quirky names of the 29 pitches, such as ‘Panoramic’ and ‘Snug’.

The ‘haven’ part of Beryl’s description is equally apt for this lush little site, nestled as it is on a hill in the woods with a glorious view of Start Bay. Venture down the narrow access road and you’re rewarded with a real sanctuary from which to explore the surrounding delights of the Devon coast. You can spy on birds from the hide looking over the local nature reserve’s lake, watch sailing boats silently move across the bay, or take a walk around Slapton Ley lagoon just over the hill. The South West Coast Path is also easily reached, passing the award-winning beach at Beesands, just below the campsite.

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Kingsbridge, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Liz R.Joined in June 2016
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23 Ratings · 39 reviews
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Anna H.recommends
September 20, 2022
Campion 1 Grass Pitch
Lovely campsite with plenty of space, surrounded by nature and a short walk from Beesands Beach.
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Richard B.recommends
September 20, 2022
Garlands 1 Grass Pitch
Camper van - sea view & 20p coins
This is a great spot. Beautiful valley with snatched views of the sea. The pitch is flat and electric available. Now for what you really want to know.. the new toilet block is good and clean. The old shower block and wash area is ok but there are two hold your breath portaloos, don’t go there unless you’re a hardcore festival veteran. Ok the really annoying bit is the showers operate using 20p pieces for each minute! Who on earth uses 20p change in the age of Apple Pay etc?? Please just put the price of the pitch up a couple of quid and remove the need for this kind of ridiculous shower charge. It is just stupid. All that being said, it is worth a return visit.. I just need to start busking for loose change!
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Jmbid ?.recommends
September 16, 2022
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
Beautiful well kept campsite.
What a lovely campsite and no thrills facilities. Pitches are well spaced out and level. Facilities exceptionally clean and well cared for. One of the quietest campsites I’ve been on. We’ll definitely be back.
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Alfred W.recommends
September 12, 2022
Garlands 2 Grass Pitch
Loved it!
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Vicky R.recommends
September 6, 2022
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
Sea views and gorgeous SWCP walks
My 6yo son and I tent camped at Beryl’s in the final week of the school summer holidays. Things were just busy enough to share friendly hellos with fellow campers but quiet enough and with enough distance between pitches to really feel like we had our own space. Everyone respected the 10pm noise curfew with only the crickets, crashing sea and a sturdy coastal breeze through the trees making any noise through the night. Our pitch (C2) was well sheltered and flat so we were very comfortable. We didn’t get to meet Liz but that was fine: everything was well signposted and notices explained how everything worked so we very quickly settled in. Showers are 20p per minute but they’re hot and clean and we soon learned how to get us both clean in under three minutes! The site is gorgeous with plenty to explore, and the sea view from our pitch was a pleasant surprise. With plenty of nearby public walking routes and the SW Coastal Path 10 mins away we barely used the car. Beesands is gorgeous and we had a lovely meal at the Cricket Inn. The sea was too rough for younger kids but Slapton Sands is a 30-45 minute walk away. There’s a cute on-site honesty shop with very reasonably priced essentials and treats; fresh eggs from the chickens and the odd lettuce etc from their veggie patch when in season. We’ll definitely be going back with the rest of the family some time next year.
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Morgan F.recommends
September 3, 2022
Garlands 2 Grass Pitch
Lovely campsite and the man looking after the campsite was nice. Very loud family nearby very early in the morning and very late at night but no faults with the campsite.
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Deborah B.recommends
August 23, 2022
Snug Grass Pitch
A lovely campsite, very spacious and scenic. Good amenities and perfect for families with dogs.
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Sammy C.recommends
August 19, 2022
Garlands 1 Grass Pitch
Very peaceful place. Not so many pitches so you really feel like you have lots of space. Beautiful surroundings and great facilities.
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Pippa D.recommends
August 17, 2022
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
This is a wonderful campsite. Pitches are spaced out well and the facilities are kept spotless clean. It's a very friendly campsite where everyone looks out for each other. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet peaceful and safe campsite. 5 stars from us.
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Marguerite B.recommends
July 25, 2022
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
Beautiful and peaceful campsite, spacious flat pitches, good facilities, excellent showers. I had great convs with the guy from devonian water and also Johnny from facilities. Pepper the dog was a joy! I very much recommend this place, could have stayed much longer. Can't wait to go back next year!
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Josephine K.recommends
July 24, 2022
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
Great place for a relaxing break
Loved this site! Huge sheltered pitches with plenty of space between tents, really good facilities, especially the fridge/freezer in the heatwave. We hardly saw any other campers even though the site was nearly full and it was very quiet on a night. Liz and Johnny were really friendly and helpful. It’s a 15 min walk down to Beesands Beach - food at the Cricket Arms was amazing and a nice place to sit in the sun by the beach. We did a lot of walking and the site is practically on the South West Coast Path. Will definitely be back.
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Clarice H.recommends
July 18, 2022
Garlands 2 Grass Pitch
Beautiful scenic campsite
Really pretty quaint campsite in a fab location and wonderful views. The pitches were well spaced apart and there were great facilities (although don’t forget 20p’s for the showers) access to fridge and freezer which was really helpful. Very family friendly, super quiet and tucked away from the main roads. You can walk down to the nearest beach and others are within driving distance, we highly recommend Maceley Cove, bit of a climb down but one of the most amazing beaches we’ve been to in the UK. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, thank you Liz.
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Tom ?.
June 20, 2021
The site is clean and well kelp, you are in the middled of nowhere so the place is so quiet and on a clear night I have never seen stars like it before. What I did have an issue with was the lack of welcome. And although a map and several pages of instructions where provided, it was still not clear how we announce our arrival Reading the previous review the owner has clearly stepped up her game with adhering to the rules but I feel it’s gone the other way. We had a film playing quietly and we were told by one of the neighbours they had a strict no noise policy after 10pm. It was 10.10pm and we of course were courteous, turned it off and went to bed. Next day we had the owner over to again explain the policy and then tell us a story of kicking a couple out due to too much noise! After that we felt like we were walking on eggshells and couldn’t enjoy ourselves. We left the next day so we could enjoy the rest of our holiday with no judgement. (Just want to add We are not ravers, we are a radio 2 Liza tarbuck listening chilled couple.) I just don’t think we were a right fit for this site. It’s more for octogenarians who bring their campers and sit quietly with a book and are in bed by 6. I’m concerned when it advertises for family friendly as I think the kids would be far too loud for this place! Also we had pitch L1 so no sea view. It’s right next to the loos so handy in one way but also annoying as you can hear everyone who visits down the gravel track day and night (plop plop). There are much nicer pitches than the one we were allocated. All in all a very beautiful campsite with no soul. Such a shame. Will not be returning.
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Hugh C.recommends
September 28, 2020
Campion 1 Grass Pitch
Faff free check-in. Gorgeous, quiet campsite. Clean facilities. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
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Jonny W.
September 19, 2020
A really lucky find given low availability in the area. The campsite is set in amazing rolling hills with views (and sounds) of the sea. Great facilities with super friendly hosts, just the right balance of attentive but unobtrusive. Will deffo be back!
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Karen H.recommends
September 16, 2020
Garlands 2 Grass Pitch
Lovely spot set in rolling hills with beautiful walks across the fields to Torcross, or down to quaint Beesands. Excellent facilities (Johnny keeps the site spotless). Don't miss Stokely farm shop just a couple of miles away. Great little brewery, wonderful produce. We loved Beryl's campsite.... Thanks Liz, we will be back!
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Jonathan G.recommends
September 16, 2020
Garlands 1 Grass Pitch
Beautiful, well maintained site in a lovely area. Friendly staff and enormous pitches.
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Rob F.recommends
September 7, 2020
Campion 1 Grass Pitch
Great stay at Beryl's Campsite. Everything was perfect and Liz clearly runs the campsite very well. We will return!
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Sophie R.recommends
September 7, 2020
Campion 2 Grass Pitch
Perfect spot for a few nights stay with toddler and dog. Showers are clean (but remember your 20p’s!) and facilities good. Short walk to dog friendly beach and great fish and chips from Britannia on the beach. There did seem to be an event on nearby which was quite noisy one evening but this wasn’t a problem the last time we stayed so think it was a one off. Don’t want to mark down the campsite for it.
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Ruth J.
September 2, 2020
This campsite is ideal for anyone wanting an authentic campsite experience but still with a degree of comfort! Shared fridges and freezer are really helpful and the showers are nice and hot, just remember to bring a stash of 20ps. The location is unbeatable - 20 min walk to the nearest beach at Beesands and, from there, you're on the coast path to walk in either direction. Torcross is only another half an hour along and again is a beautiful beach. Surrounding area is lovely, lots of gorgeous walks and beaches. Only slight negatives: the shower meters are outside the showers but start straight away so a little impractical and awkward if you don't want to flash your fellow campers! tbh, I'd rather pay a little more per night and not have to bother with the hassle of meters. Plus 20p for only 2 mins is a little mean (and you can't see how much time you have left so it's all a bit stressful :). Otherwise, we'd booked the Snug which has gorgeous views but is, well a little snug - our 5 man tent only just fit. But also, at least when we first arrived, we kept getting pongy wafts from the nearby portaloos. To be fair, that was only the first day and we actually moved just off the official pitch a little further down the field. Although it meant we were on a slight slope, we had a lot more space and were pong free! Finally, a shout out for Jonny who was helpful, friendly and v hard working, coping wonderfully with all the covid-related extra bleaching etc. He keeps the site spic and span and can't do enough to help you - thank you!!
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Craig C.
September 6, 2019
Everything is great about this campsite, huge pitches nicely spaced out, facilities are small but good (only a few toilets and showers but then there’s not many people even when full). Showers are well maintained and clean (one word of warning they only accept 20p pieces so grab some beforehand!) and the inclusion of communal fridge and freezer is helpful. The walk to the pub is great for lunch but we didn’t fancy the walk up the narrow road in the dark, but the food there was also good. Everybody we met here were friendly and happy, though it’s difficult not to be in such a chilled place. We were lucky enough to have perfectly clear nights, so many stars........
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Jones ?.
August 22, 2019
This is our favourite campsite, been coming here for 16 years. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, basic but clean facilities. The new wash up area and showers are good. Owner Liz is very friendly. We've been to lots of other campsites but nothing compares to this little gem!
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Schooling J.
August 20, 2019
Good recycling. Good and prompt communication with Liz pre stay and on arrival. Fridges and freezer so useful as is phone charging possibility. Most of all it is a beautiful site and peaceful with fab beaches super close.
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Sarah S.
June 16, 2019
This is a beautiful, special site. There is plenty of space and lots of features like a wood and lake. You really feel close to nature and the only sounds are of the water and birds and animals. You can hire a fire pit and they provide wood for fires. The owners are helpful and friendly. There is a lovely kitchen area with hot water for washing up. My only criticism is the 20p charge for a very short shower as it is a bit difficult with small kids. This is a really special place. I would recommend it and will go back.
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Christian ?.
December 10, 2018
A peacefull campside in outstanding landscape with nice people! Wow👍
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Aljwoods ?.
September 1, 2018
Excellent campsite. Peaceful, beautiful, well spaced pitches and good facilities. Liz was both very friendly and full of useful information and tips. Very short drive or a walk to Beesands, which is a lovely beach. The cafe and pub both I'd recommend highly, as I would the walk along the beach to Torcross and Slapton Sands. Stokely farm shop is also a short drive away and worth visiting to stock up on supplies. Good local beer selection.
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Imogen ?.
September 1, 2018
Fantastic spot nestled in the quiet village of Beeson. Very helpful and accommodating staff. Clean with good amenities. Good sized pitches with plenty of space between campers. Walking distance to the beach! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for quiet, peaceful camping in a great location.
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Pete M.
August 30, 2018
We loved the location of Beryl’s. My family and I stayed at C1, slightly elevated from the other pitches, making for a quiet, picturesque and exclusive experience. Located 10 minutes from Beesands, where the friendly public house allowed us to while away our evenings playing cards and quenching our thirst. The atmosphere on the campsite was relaxed and friendly. There were 4 smart showers which seemed a lot for a campsite of this size. Renting a fire pit to warm ourselves during the evening and simultaneously roasting marshmallows made for a cosy, memorable experience. We were happy in the haze of Beryl’s site, but Devon knows we’re miserable now.
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Whippet F.
August 22, 2018
What a fantastic little gem Beryl’s campsite is, super clean, super friendly and in beautiful surroundings. We stayed for three nights with plenty to do, we walked on the coastal paths and explored all of the local area easily by foot. The campsite itself is very clean and there is plenty of space between pitches. Fire pits make the experience even better by having a homely feel at night. All the showers are immaculate and dare I say the best I’ve used whilst camping. Also the fridges and electric up at the main area make it that much easier to relax. Can’t thank Liz enough for everything and would like to come back next summer! Thank you :)
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C Flower ?.
August 19, 2018
Beryl's campsite is in a wonderful location and has fabulous views. The pitches are large so you never feel too close to your neighbours. Liz looks after the site very well and it is clean. It has a great recycling area and there are two new showers which are great. There is one small fridge and freezer. It is possible to order logs for a raised fire pit. The walk to the beach is more like 15-20 mins but well worth it. We stayed on the panoramic pitch. This had a wonderful sea view and view over the campsite, however, it felt very exposed and was very close to the amenities which were attached to a local (quite noisy) water bottling business which we were not expecting. I would recommend choosing a pitch further into the campsite if you are after peace and quiet. I would return as the positives far outweighed the negatives but I would definitely choose a different pitch the next time.
From the host
Beryl's is situated in the heart of South Devon surrounded by beaches and rolling hills. It is a beautiful, rustic site, with pitches which are spread out and each have their own individuality, whether you like views, shade, morning or evening sun. We are tent, campervan and trailer tent friendly, but unfortunately we do not accept motorhomes or caravans. There are showers, toilets, fridge freezers and washing up facilities plus a few hook ups if required. There is plenty do to offsite and numerous pubs / cafes to suit every taste all within a few miles.
Nearby attractions
Surrounded by beaches, both shingle and sandy, nearest being Beesands a 5-10 minute walk. If you like to explore there are several smaller quiet coves, please ask the owner for recommendations. We are located on the South West Coast path, plus there are plenty of other beautiful country walks and we are only half an hour from Dartmoor. Wanting a day away form the beach, the local towns of Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Totnes and Dartmouth are all within half an hours drive, and for the kids/big kids theres Woodlands Theme Park (01803 712598), great option incase the weather gets a bit grey! The almost Mediterranean-like Blackpool Sands bay and its secret gardens are well worth a visit.
Food and drink
In Beesands there is the Cricket Inn (01548 580215), famous for its Seafood Pancake, and Britannia @ The Beach (01548 581168), who have a small ‘shack’ restaurant and a takeaway hatch. If you like cake, every Sunday St Andrews Church in Beesands sells drinks and cake (all home made). Over the hill in Torcross there is the Startbay Inn (01548 580553) renowned for its seafood dishes, and the Boat House (01548 580747), which serves excellent pizzas and more.

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