Cannamore Camping Reviews

very quiet and tranquil site would stay again

great host great location

Idyllic stay

My stay in the Shepherd’s hut was idyllic, even with some wet weather! The location is perfect for a peaceful getaway in nature, whilst still being very accessible. As a single woman I felt very safe and secure. The hut was well kitted out, clean and cosy. I was pleasantly surprised it also had a small hob/cooker and fridge. There is a separate private bathroom a stone’s throw away, which was clean and well equipped. The shower was the perfect warm temperature too. Roy and Anita were lovely, warm and helpful with great tips on local walks and attractions. I will definitely return, thanks for a wonderful stay.

Great weekend at Cannamore

We arrived on Saturday afternoon and was greeted by the owner, he showed us to our plot and gave us the key to our very own loo, and all the other information we needed. The site is wild with pitches a distance apart, so feels very secluded. The loo and showers are spotlessly clean. There's lovely views and it's very relaxing. Everything is well thought out on site. Close by is Dartmoor, Plymouth and beaches, as well as interesting towns and villages, plenty of places to go. We were definitely not disappointed and had a relaxing time. We would thoroughly recommend Cannamore to anyone who would appreciate everything I've described. 10 out 10, and we'll be booking again soon.

Our second visit

Our second stay was just as peaceful and relaxing as our first. The facilities were spotless as before, stunning views over the rolling Devon countryside and a warm welcome from Roy. Would definitely recommend and return.

A wonderful quiet haven in the meadow

We had 3 nights at Cannamore. We arrived a bit later than planned after a long drive. We were met by the owner who was going to phone us - he tried to find us a spot out of the wind that was gusting. Showed us our own loo and the showers behind a hedge - spotlessly clean and over the 3 nights, Roy was there cleaning a lot. Getting out of the car, I could just smell meadow sweet fragrance. There were only 3 other campers who seemed miles away. The view is a delight looking over the hills. It is definitely a bit of paradise and we wish we had stayed longer. We toured each day to Dartmoor climbing the Tors, beautiful Widdicombe village and Ugbourgh Beacon. Longtimber Woods on the river Erme in Ivybridge is a lovely walk.

Our stay

Lovely views. Nice and quite site to relax. Own toilet clean showers. Very friendly owner.

Wild feel, caring owner

Fun stay with plenty of room for the children to roam about. Attentive owner. Very wild feel.

Site's response

Thanks for your review! Glad you had a fun stay! Kind regards from the Cannamore Camping team.

Nice couple of nights

A nice view, and a good idea for a key to your own toilet block.

Work in progress

Unfortunately, there was no head on the hot water tap for dish washing. Response when raised, was that it is a work in progress. Plus light in toilet did not work, again response was work in progress and can lend a torch if need be. Clean showers and toilets, did not use the toilet allocated at night as could not see, used combined shower and toilet, and also the sink for dish washing, even though there were signs saying no dishes. Nice peaceful site. Some things need some TLC.

Site's response

Thank you for your review. I thought I'd give a little introduction to our campsite. We are a small family run campsite (opened in 2021) with 14 pitches and a Shepherd's Hut. Our theme is wild camping with pitches mown into a meadow managed for wildflowers. We have added nice clean off-grid toilets and hot showers to give a little bit of home comfort to the wild camping experience. Roy and Matthew initially ran the campsite together but due to COVID Roy now manages the day to day tasks of the campsite. As a wild camping themed site we do recommend you bring a torch for heading to the loo at night. Whilst six of our toilets and the shower blocks do have lights, two of the loos currently do not (they will do in future). We do appreciate that hot water at the washing up sink would be very convenient and we do hope to add it. An off-grid hot water setup is quite complex and a system is being designed with aim of heating the water with solar power. In the mean time we do hope that people don't mind heating their own water or acquiring some from the taps in the shower blocks (we do ask that washing up isn't done in the shower block sinks). Please accept our apologies for any frustrations caused during your camping stay. Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team.

Fabulous little site

My daughter's first camping experience and we absolutely loved the site. Clean toilets, clean showers and a lovely view of the hills. Well marked pitches with plenty of space for tents, seats and even the car. We loved sitting outside our tent enjoying breakfast in the sunshine, or sitting in the tent having tea in the rain! Simply a lovely place.

Best campsite!

Easily the best campsite I've stayed at. I loved how you weren't on top of each other, there was a nice amount of space. Roy was great and the scenery is stunning.

Perfect place with a beautiful view

perfect place, beautiful view. If you like quiet like we do, this is the perfect place to be.

Beautiful, peaceful meadow campsite

This is a beautiful small, peaceful campsite. The views are amazing. Very quiet. Each pitch has its own toilet which we thought was great. The separate shower cabin was immaculate and cleaned every morning. Water, a fridge and washing up area is available too. Friendly welcome from the owner. The nearby pub in Avonwick was friendly and easy to get too as was South Brent for supplies if needed. Easy access to walks on Dartmoor and also to coastal areas such as Salcombe, Mothecombe and Dartmouth. Lovely to stay on such a unique campsite.

Site's response

Thank you for your amazing review! Absolutely love the summary of our campsite and the local area. Many thanks from the Cannamore Camping team. (Exclusive loo subject to availability!)

A great stay

Brilliant site. First trip camping with our two kids. Super clean facilities and nice quiet countryside location. All the staff super helpful from the start. Top draw.

Site's response

Great review thank you! Really glad you had a great first family camping trip! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team!

Our stay

We had a brilliant week camping at Cannamore. Roy welcomed us when we arrived and showed us to our pitch which felt very private and had beautiful views over the fields. Having our own toilet with a key a massive bonus and the toilet and shower were spotlessly clean, we saw them being cleaned multiple times during our stay. The shower had plenty of hot water and there was a sink for washing up close to our tent too. The site was very quiet and the other campers were friendly and respectful. All in all I would highly recommend and would definitely come back again! Thank you Roy and Co!

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review! Really glad you enjoyed the campiste views and facilities! Sounds like you had a great stay! Kind regards from the Cannamore Camping team. (Own loo subject to availability but we have lots!)

Fantastic site

A fabulous wild camping site. Beautiful outlook across rolling Devon hills. Impeccably clean. Lovely friendly owners. Thank you for a peaceful stay.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review! Glad you had peaceful stay! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team.

Lovely

We arrived and were shown to our pitch which I can only describe as a huge crop circle with meadow surrounding. We were given a key for our exclusive use of the toilet, and there were two shower rooms which can be described as walking into your own bathroom. The site was peaceful and pitches were very well spread out. There is a shed with fridge and freezer to use. The best part was the scenery and the sunrises were beautiful. Overall a lovely stay and we would definitely return.

Our stay

Lovely stay, came for my son's birthday as he lives in south Brent. The site is very quiet and peaceful, you have your own toilet and sink and shared shower facilities and the views are beautiful. The owner is a lovely man who came round daily to check everything was alright, he was very informative as we had a power cut, which affected most of Avonwick, and wanted to check our fridge was back on. We would definitely stay again.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review! Great to hear you had a good time and might stay again! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team!

Lovely and remote!

Lovely location! You have your own space mowed into the grass, plenty of room away from anyone else. Great location and we had a lovely walk down to the local pub which I would recommend. Facilities were great as you have your own toilet assigned to you which is locked by yourself, and the shower was always clean.

Site's response

Great to hear you enjoyed the setup at Cannamore Camping! Many people enjoy the separate pitches mown into the meadow. We do also have some pitches closer together for friends and family. Personal toilet is subject to availability but we do have eight available, plus two portaloos for the more remote pitches. We only have 14 pitches so they are never over subscribed! Many thanks from the Cannamore Camping team.

First time roof tent campers!

Absolute gem of a campsite. Wild camping with the benefit of excellent facilities. Spotlessly clean showers and toilets. The owner, Roy was very welcoming and helpful. As we had a Land Rover with a roof tent, he suggested we use the lower meadow which we had to ourselves! Stunning views surrounded by long grass, wildlife and trees. Highly recommended.

Site's response

Thank you for your review! Glad you had a good first camp in your rooftop tent! Many thanks from the Cannamore Camping team.

Great campsite

Great place, lovely and quiet, just what we were after. Owner very friendly and helpful. Facilities were lovely and clean, our only very, very small moan was we found the showers too hot to stand under.

Site's response

Many thanks for your review! Glad to hear our campsite was just what you needed! Thank you for the feedback on the showers, this does sometimes happen when the weather is very warm. Please feel free to let us know if this happens as we can turn them down a bit! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team.

Peaceful and scenic

Wonderful views. Peaceful site. Excellent communication.

Site's response

Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the views and a little peace and quiet! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping team.

Beautiful campsite

A beautiful site with extremely kind and welcoming hosts. For a last minute booking, it was more than we could have hoped for (even with all the rain)!

Site's response

Thank you for your kind review! Glad you enjoyed the beauty of the site and had a good stay! Kind regards from the Cannamore Camping team!

So peaceful

If your looking for a quiet getaway, then Cannamore Camping is the place to go beautiful scenery. It's wild camping, but with your own toilet with key and two showers with passcode, which you obviously share with other campers. There are a few electric hook-ups if you need them. Roy and Anita, the owners, are always on hand for advice and will go above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable, nothing seemed to much trouble. I had a rooftop tent which is quite high, around 14ft high, and we had high winds coming in and Roy made sure I was sheltered the best I could be out of the winds. They both are very nice to talk to and the plans they have for Cannamore Camping are unbelievable. I would highly recommend a visit just to see for yourselves.

Site's response

Many thanks for your kind review! Great to hear you enjoyed your experience at Cannamore Camping! With a smaller number of pitches but with plenty of space we are often able to offer several pitch options to get the best from your stay. The varied views of the rolling South Hams hills are a real attribute to the campsite. Thanks again from the Cannamore Camping team!

A hidden gem

A gem of a site. Tucked away down a small lane, this site was tranquil and offered extensive views over the landscape of the South Hams. The camping field was situated behind some agricultural buildings and was approached by a short shady drive. There were the necessary basic facilities, spotlessly clean, a shed with a freezer (with some freezer blocks to borrow), and a 240v socket for charging phones. The site allowed BBQs (we didn't), and, I think, also sold charcoal. We stayed for a week after the half term holidays, and were the only tent for some of the time. We were joined in the field later by another couple, and two families with kids camping together. The pitches are mown in a meadow, spaced a very log way apart, and offering various views. There was a shepherd's caravan to rent at the top of the field. The site had an unusual arrangement of individual toilet/washbasin rooms, each with its own personal key. There were two spacious shower rooms with washbasin & WC, and unrestricted hot water. These are accessed with a key in a key safe by the door. The level of security is to prevent unauthorised camping. The owner, Roy, was friendly, warm, and welcoming. He took the time to make sure we had all we needed. There was an outside washing up sink for campers. The only improvement I could see would be the addition of a small roof over the sink area against inclement weather. The location is just south of the A38, giving easy access to most of south Devon. There was a faint background noise from the A38, but not at all intrusive. If you had kids who love the outdoors, this would be a good location to camp. We had a great time, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.

Site's response

Many thanks for your detailed review! Thank you for your comments and feedback. We always take these onboard! Best wishes from the Cannamore Camping Team.