Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Bovisand Ln, Down Thomas, Plymouth PL9 0AE, UK
A campsite near Plymouth
About Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Plymouth Sound Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite sits on a breezy headland above the Sound at Down Thomas, with many of its sixty-odd electric grass pitches opening out to sweeping water views toward Cornwall. The site lies directly on the South West Coast Path and close to the Plym Valley Cycleway, making it a strong base for walkers and cyclists rather than those after a purely urban break. Facilities are practical—motorhome service point, dog park, play area, free wifi—but there's no shop or pool on site, so the emphasis stays firmly on the setting and the trails.
The exposed clifftop position means tents and awnings need solid pegging even in summer, and some visitors note that facilities can feel a little tired in places. Still, the combination of clean nearby beaches, rock-pooling at Wembury, passenger ferries into Plymouth from Mount Batten, and that unbeatable coast-path access make it hard to fault for anyone chasing sea air and South West scenery within easy reach of the city.
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Pitch types
- Electric grass touring pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 105 takeaways deliver to this postcode (PL9 0AE)
Chicking - Plymouth
5.0 · Chicken, Burgers
Co-op - Elburton
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Frys Grill House
5.0 · Café, Breakfast
One Stop - Plymstock
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Co-op - Embankment Road
5.0 · Groceries, Alcohol
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 72 restaurants nearby
Wingstop
McDonald's
Nando's
KFC
Taco Bell
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Lidl, Plymstock 2 miles
- Morrisons, Plymstock 2.2 miles
- Co-op 2.7 miles
- Sainsbury's 3.2 miles
- Aldi, Plymouth 3.3 miles
- Asda, Plymouth 5.2 miles
- Tesco 5.6 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Lovely site. Beautiful views.Is a little steep in places. Only thing that worried me is the sheep 🐑 roaming around around the site. Drove my dog nuts!
5 months ago · via Google
Comfortable. Spacious site on a gentle slope, with the more level pitches being at the top of the site close to the entrance and service point. The remainder of the pitches slope gently down to the bottom. The pitches are a good size with electric points. The main service point is on the service road close to the entrance and reception. We visited to watch the fireworks festival in nearby Plymouth in August (2025). We saw the fireworks looking out over the bay and towards the golf course with the fireworks in the distance. On a clear night the view isn't too bad. There were quite a few people on the site doing the same. It's about a 5 to 10 minute walk into the nearby village, which has a small shop and a village pub, which serves food and has a nice beer garden. The site is well maintained, the grass nicely cut and kept to a short length. There's also a dog walking field, that's enclosed, with several paths cut through the long grass. There are a number of pitches without electricity, offering an element of wild camping. The services are quite limited and the price is, as with most CAMC sites, on the high side. As I write this review I'm sat in France, having visited several aires and campsites that have, almost without exception, all been significantly cheaper. In fact in Annecy in the French Alps I paid €125 for 4 nights with a lakeside location, shower blocks, toilets, small shop and bike hire; though generally campsites and aires are generally cheaper on the continent. Level 10 Google reviewer with over 1,200 reviews with 2 million views plus 14,000 photos with more than 60 million views and still going strong 💪. My reviews aren't sponsored, they're based on mine, and often my wife's experience at an establishment whether that be a shop, restaurant, service or activity, with the aim of highlighting great service plus areas for improvement, if necessary. And boy sometimes it is necessary. Check out my other reviews 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
9 months ago · via Google
Beautiful, wrll kept site. Extremely friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable wardens.
a month ago · via Google
A little gem of a site, overlooking Plymouth Sound. Fantastic stop over for catching the ferry from Plymouth, very peaceful. If it had shower and toilet block it would be 5 stars. On the approach the lane for approximately 1 mile can be a little challenging if it's busy with traffic.
a year ago · via Google
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