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Camping in Cornwall
25 campsites in England, South West, Cornwall for All Year
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Carnon Down was acquired by the Caravan and Motorhome Club in 2021. The founder and former owners started this site from just a field. Looking at the site today, you will find that hard to believe. This site is beautifully landscaped with areas separated by well-trimmed box hedging, low natural stone walls and a variety of well-tended trees. This large site is spread over twenty acres and into different areas, but it never seems crowded.
Whitsand Bay is in a stunning location on the clifftops of the Rame Peninsula in southeast Cornwall. The views stretch 30 miles in all directions. A range of accommodation is on offer, from luxury holiday lodges through to basic, no-frills chalets, and fully serviced pitches for caravans and motor homes to simple grass pitches for small tents. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) renowned for its long, golden beaches. Open all year round, the park facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, a shop and café and a cosy bar/restaurant in what was the Warrant Officers’ Mess in the days when it was home to Whitsand Bay Battery.
Chapmanswell Caravan Park is situated on the Devon-Cornwall border, in the Tamar Valley with views over Dartmoor. Within easy reach (25mins) of the beautiful sandy beaches at Bude & Widemouth Bay. Open All Year, the site is ideal for a relaxed West Country holiday. The site has 60 grass/hard standing touring pitches (some seasonal) including a few fully serviced super pitches. Mobile Homes available to hire.
Kelynack is an unspoilt, traditional campsite in a natural environment. It offers 11 caravan holiday homes to rent, 30 level pitches for small touring units and tents (with 10A electricity) and a further 15 pitches for use in the summer without electricity. The caravan pitches and mobile homes are found on the lower side of this small valley site, edged by bubbling clear streams and trees, part of which is a natural focus for children. A covered area hidden near the steam, built completely of Cornish wood and slate, provides campers with a sheltered area to barbecue and to eat. ‘The Old Dairy’, originally the milking barn for the farm, provides three luxury bedrooms to rent.
A small garden-like park tucked away at the back of Penzance, Bone Valley has three caravan holiday homes to let and 17 touring pitches. There is also room for a few tents tucked behind hedges and all is accessed by a circular roadway. The park is surrounded by tall trees with the fresh water in the small stream coming straight off the moors (good for keeping bottles cold). The philosophy of its owner can be summed up by his words, ‘use your common sense and there is no need for rules and regulations’. A bus leaves from the village every half hour to Penzance but it only takes about 25 minutes to walk.
Pentire Haven is a quiet family site under new management, located close to the popular resort of Bude. The original part of the site has 220 touring pitches with 16A electrical connections, and some with hardstanding; 54 are terraced super pitches with electricity, water and drainage. The more open area near reception has 100 level, grassy tent pitches in separate fields. The use of natural wood for the swimming pool area and fencing gives it a range-style feel. The park has an arrangement with the adjacent residential site (Penstone Manor) to share its amenities, including a bar/restaurant and a pool.
This is a lovely site situated on a cliff top on the Rosalind Peninsular, with direct access to a beach which is just a 10 minute walk (steep climb back though) and all pitches have sea views.
Looe Country Park is a lovely all year site, which will appeal to those who prefer a quiet, well kept small family site to the larger ones with many on-site activities. With good countryside views, 31 touring units can be accommodated on well-tended grass. Good sized pitches are marked with some hedging between pairs of pitches to give privacy, and most have electricity connections.
Badgers Folly is a small, family-run, site. With 5 large pitches available, each with their own electric hook up and picnic bench. There are also several drinking water taps around the site as well as dedicated WiFi for guests. Our service area has a chemical toilet tipping point, grey water disposal point, hand wash, recycling and refuse point. Nestled in a World Heritage site, next to a bubbling stream, this idyllic site is both quiet and tranquil filled with birdsong and wildlife.
Rosebud Farm Touring Park is a small, family-run quiet site exclusively for adults 18+.
Colliford Tavern must be unique, quietly situated high on Bodmin Moor near Colliford Lake but hidden and protected by tall pines with a camping area and a tavern. The camping area is quiet and simple and has been kept very natural with short grass (helped by the rabbits) and sheltered from the moor by tall pines. The main field provides 40 fairly level pitches with 19 electric hook-ups (16A) and 6 hardstandings. Reception is in the tavern building. The tavern is run as a free house with a bar, dining room, a family room with outside terrace, garden, water wheel and a good, fenced play area with a Wendy House.
Ayr Holiday Park has an unparalleled position overlooking Saint Ives Bay and Porthmeor beach and is a popular, well cared for site. On arrival, it may seem to be all caravan holiday homes but behind them is a series of naturally sloping fields with marvellous views providing a total of 90 pitches, of which 40 are for touring caravans and motorhomes. These pitches are on grass, all with 16A electricity and several fully serviced with hardstanding.
The park is set in the grounds of Menehay Farm and is both secluded and south facing, with excellent access. It is mainly favoured by adults and is only a short walk from fantastic seaside town of Falmouth, which offers something for everyone, whatever the weather or the time of year. Sandy beaches and spectacular scenery, specialist shops from local art to antiques, and exceptional sailing and diving in Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay.
Camping Caradon Touring Park is located on the South Cornish Coast between the harbour towns of Looe & Polperro up from Talland Bay, all within 2 miles. The area offers spectacular scenery great beaches and rock pools to explore. Both Looe & Polperro has lots to offer for people of all ages and interests. The family run site is ideal for both families and couples; On-site Bar and Family room open Easter- end of Sep - Small reception/shop - Free Showers - Free Wi-Fi in the whole park 16amp EHU available on all pitches Bus stop in park for Looe - Polperro and beyond.
Compton Park is situated on the hillside of Kit Hill above the town of Callington in East Cornwall, giving fantastic views of both Cornwall and devon. Heavy in Cornish mining heritage Compton Park itself is on the site of a former tin mine. This site offers a simple camping holiday with an old steam engine house that provides sanitary facilities and a washing-up area. There is a children's playground and a restaurant where meals are served seven days a week.
This delightful ‘pet friendly’ 5 star resort (which was Summer Lodge) now offers year round holiday home ownership alongside holiday breaks. Located some five miles back from Newquay in a rural location with stunning views (there is another park nearby), the resort accommodation is fully furnished to a high standard and comprises of static caravans, holiday lodges and a cottage - some of which have their own private hot tub facilities. Enjoy an innovative and modern British menu at The Views Bistro which utilises locally sourced ingredients wherever possible and provides a warm and inviting setting. Guests can also relax in the ‘child free’ Serenity Spa, whilst kids will love the Splash Zone.
With wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and easy access from the A389 Padstow road, this award-winning site is both a comfortable place to unwind and an ideal base from which to tour the region. The park has 109 pitches on grass or hardstanding, some in hedged bays and others on terraces, all have 10A electricity, all have shared water and wastewater. Your stay is made that much more convenient by a daily fresh bakery delivery and the visiting food vans selling takeaway delights. The site also has its own shop with all the essentials, and you can walk to Padstow which is just a mile on the public footpath. Anyone staying on this site will quickly understand why it has won so many awards.
Set in Bude on the north Cornish coast, just a mile or so from a handful of beautiful sandy surfing beaches and rugged coastline sits Atlantic Camping and Surf Pods. This delightful small and friendly family site attracts repeat visitors year after year! The site is made up of 32 pitches (an addtional 30 grass pitches are available in the summer season) and a separate secluded enclave of well equipped eco-pods and a treehouse. The 15 glamping eco-pods are livable, spacious capsules, insulated to the highest degree for comfort all year round. They sit nestled amongst the lush and undulating landscaped lawns, each with its individual decked area, gas barbecue and outdoor furniture, as well as a private external wet room.
This site has been in the same family for three generations since 1960 and has evolved from a simple camping site to a site that now offers a fully serviced hardstand and grass pitches with EHU and a selection of smaller tent pitches with EHU if required.
Situated within walking distance of Cornwall’s beautiful south coast, Tencreek is a family-owned campsite with a friendly welcome that rightly justifies its description as a complete holiday park. Of the 350 pitches, about 100 are occupied by mobile homes, but the rest are reserved for touring units and tents, with most hardstanding. The site gently slopes towards the coast and is organised into formal rows, so every pitch has a sea view.
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Cornwall
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to Cornwall to enjoy a relaxing camping, caravanning or motorhoming holiday at the coast. From the vast array of beautiful white sandy beaches and rocky coves to the numerous hiking trails and wilderness regions, this captivating area in the South West of England has something to offer holidaymakers of all ages and interests.
With its dramatic cliffs, pounded by the Atlantic, and a beautiful coastline of soft sandy beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, Cornwall has long been a holiday favourite.
As part of the wider West Country, known for its contrasts, Cornwall’s windswept moorlands and rugged cliffs tower above endless sandy beaches. A fascinating mix of ancient history runs through the entire county and yet its contemporary culture is bright and vibrant.
A camper’s paradise
Cornwall is ideal for campers with plenty of great campsites for caravans, motorhomes and tents. You can sleep under the stars, escape the day to day routine of home life and re-charge the batteries.
Camping in Cornwall always seems to be just a touch more laid back. There are generally campsites close to the beaches, tucked in behind the headland and perfect for activities enthusiasts.
There are family campsites where you’ll find activities on site or nearby, large sites with all mod cons and smaller, hidden gems that are tucked away from the crowds. Some of the UK’s best campsites can be found in Cornwall, with lots of favourite spots such as Bude, Sennen Cove, Tregurrian and Fowey.
Land and sea
Discover the emerald green seas, sandy beaches scrubbed clean by the Atlantic, secret little coves and jaunty fishing boats. Inland explore the winding lanes that crisscross the gorgeous countryside to link granite villages and moorland. Take a walk on the wild side in Bodmin Moor where ancient myths and legends still linger.
The relics of the ancient mining industry can still be seen pockmarking the countryside. Mining was for many centuries a staple industry in Cornwall. Tin most notably, but also copper, lead, and silver were extracted in Cornwall. Remnants remain which can be of interest for those with an eye for our industrial past, and ancient structures still be can be seen dotted around the landscape.
The Lizard peninsula, culminating at Land’s End, is wild and beautiful with a network of fantastic walking and cycling trails. Hike out from the village, past the lighthouse to Lizard Point itself.
Beach activities
With its craggy cliffs buffeted by the waves, the Cornwall coast is a surfer’s paradise, attracting international surfers and competitions. A popular destination for keen surfers is Newquay, a town with big surf, big nightlife and plenty of tourists. Fistral is a popular surf spot, too popular for some, but its waves are reliable and constant. Slighter further afield, spots like Watergate Bay with its vast, wide open beach are less frenetic.
Kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing are popular too. The vast, often empty beaches are ideal for sand yachting, the strong winds and firm sands making a perfect combination. Perranporth is always popular with sun seekers and adrenaline seekers alike.
North Cornwall coast
The north coast has a distinctly wild, untamed feel about it, with rocky headlands crashing into the foaming sea. Some of widest beaches are simply magnificent, such as those around Bedruthan Steps.
Tintagel castle, a ruin today, is still an arresting sight. Believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur it is steeped in legends and you can descend the steps leading down to the sea and Merlin’s Cave.
St Ives has evolved from being a simple fishing village to being a lynchpin of the modern British art movement. The Tate St Ives is highly regarded and countless artists have easels set up in summer and works on sale throughout the town.
Not too far away lies Padstow which similarly has long cast off its sole dependence on its fishing traditions in favour of modern tourism. In Padstow’s case, this includes fine dining, courtesy of the Rick Stein phenomenon. His various establishments cater (no pun intended) for most culinary appetites and tastes.
Great beaches in north Cornwall
- Gwithian and Godrevy Towans
- Porth Joke
- Holywell Bay
- Constantine Bay
South Cornwall coast
The south coast is gentler and more picturesque than the north Cornwall coast. Not for nothing is it referred to as the Cornwall Riviera. It features sheltered bays and inlets and a more consistently balmy climate.
The green hills slope down to the shoreline, with hidden coves and sandy bays, whitewashed fishing villages and sheltered estuaries like the Tamar where yachts bob up and down. The peaceful creeks around Falmouth and Fowey are popular sailing spots. Inland don’t miss the cathedral city of Truro and Lostwithiel, the antiques capital of Cornwall.
Great beaches in south Cornwall
- Kynance Cove
- Whitsand Bay
- Maenporth Beach
- Hemmick Beach
St Michael’s Mount
This rocky island looms up out of the sea just off the coast at Marazion and is linked to the mainland by a granite causeway. Walk across at low tide and discover the castle and its sub-tropical surrounds.
Scilly Isles
About 40 miles off the Cornish coast, lie the Scillies. Their spectacular white sand beaches are remarkable and the warm climate ensures this is a popular destination for those enjoy getting away from it all but not having to stray too far from UK shores.
The Eden Project
It was with some imagination and a lot of vision that Sir Tim Smit created the huge biomes in a disused china clay quarry. Effectively the world’s largest greenhouses, these white domes house plants from across the world and have become one of Cornwall’s most famous landmarks.
Lost Gardens of Heligan
This is a genuine secret garden. Back in the Victorian era, the gardens were stunning, part of the Tremayne estate. But in the aftermath of The Great War, they were neglected, became overgrown and were lost for decades. In 1990 a long forgotten door was discovered, leading into one of the walled gardens. Today they are a sub-tropical wonderland and a great day out.