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Looe Caravan and Motorhome Club site is the perfect family site with its heated open-air swimming pool (end May-mid Sep), tennis court, crazy golf and ball game area, there's more than enough to keep the family happy. The site is very clean, tidy and well maintained. In the nearby town of Looe, enjoy the numerous bars and restaurants such as The Coddy Shack, plus a local fish and chip shop. There are 223 pitches, 99 hardstanding, 10 serviced. (some seasonal) all with 16 amp electricity. A very organised site divided into two separate areas. Levelling blocks on most of the pitches are essential. Location is excellent for the surrounding area including the Eden Project, Looe and Polperro with a regular a bus service just outside the entrance. The railway station at Looe can take you further afield if you do not wish to drive. Arrival after 13:00 (would advise arriving a little later as reception at 13:00 can be very busy).
Carnon Downs Caravan and Motorhome 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. It has 179 pitches of which 55 are hardstanding, 64 serviced hardstanding and 60 grass. all with electric hook-up point 16 amp. Reception is shared with a well-stocked shop, information centre and cafe/bar with a lovely outside area with tables and chairs overlooking the park. There is an excellent children’s play area, and around the site, there are several dishwashing areas. No arrivals before 12.00
Wooda Farm is spacious and well organised with some nice touches. A quality, family run park, it is part of a working farm set within 40 acres, under 2 miles from the sandy, surfing beaches of Bude. In peaceful farmland with plenty of open spaces (and some up and down walking), there are beautiful views of the sea and countryside.
Trevella has a longer season than most parks and is among the best-known and most respected Cornish parks. It has many colourful flowerbeds and is a regular winner of a Newquay in Bloom award. Well organised, the pitches are in a number of adjoining meadows. The 270 slightly sloping touring pitches are in three different categories, 170 of which have 10A electricity. Some of the super pitches are on hardstanding and are fully serviced. For an extra charge, some can be individually reserved.
Trewethett Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site can boast some of the most dramatic views of any site in the country, overlooking Bossiney Cove and beyond to the ever-changing seascape of the Atlantic Ocean. Vans can be positioned either front or back first, ensuring your own panoramic (and occasionally wild and windy) view. Trewethett Farm is split into four areas with 146 open pitches of which 69 are hardstanding the rest are grass including 15 tent pitches. Most have 16 amp electricity except the tent pitches. The pitches are well laid out and of a good size with some on slightly sloping ground (levelling blocks may be required).
Merrose Farm Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a 14-acre site with 177 touring pitches (some seasonal) including 73 hardstanding. It consists of five areas surrounding the main facilities block. Set in the beautiful Roseland Peninsular, it is an ideal touring centre.
A large and spacious site with pitches laid out amongst undulating dunes leading down to its own three-mile-long sandy beach. Some of the pitches have lovely views over St Ives Bay, while others are more sheltered by the large dunes and may be some way from the beach.
Rosebud Farm Touring Park is a small, family-run quiet site exclusively for adults 18+.
Hendra, one of Newquay’s most popular parks, has been family run since 1972 and is still at the forefront in providing quality family holidays to suit every taste and budget. This large site has a range of accommodation options, including 308 caravan holiday homes to rent and 548 touring pitches on well-mown, mostly terraced grass fields with country views and mature trees (some pitches are more sheltered than others). With tarmac roads and lighting, 311 pitches have 16A electricity, and 28 pitches are fully serviced, including water, electricity, light, sewer drainage, satellite TV connections and some innovative awning pads (dogs are not accepted on these pitches). This is an excellent, well-maintained site with top-class facilities.
Treloy is a family owned and run park just three miles from the wonderful beaches around Newquay, yet peacefully located away from the crowds. There are 197 large pitches (120-190 sq.m), some slightly sloping, all with 16A electricity (new system) and 30 fully serviced; 130 are used for touring units on a site with a relaxed family atmosphere. There are some concrete hardstandings for caravans which are attractively interspersed with shrubs and form a pleasant landscape feature. Elsewhere, hydrangea edge the roads around the more open pitches and the new trees have grown well.
Monkey Tree is a large site with 700 pitches and has the feel of a luxury holiday camp; access is easy off the B3285; as you enter the site, you will see a large reception building on the right and a security barrier in front of you. There is a choice of six types of pitches, from basic pitches with just EHU up to ultra-deluxe with ensuite facilities on the pitch and a covered outdoor dining area, all are generous in size, and most are divided by established hedging and trees; the slopes are situated in various fields across the 56-acre park. There are 70-holiday homes to rent, and they have their own areas, as do several seasonal caravans. Facilities, as you would expect on this site, are excellent. During the holiday season, there is much going on at Monkey Tree, and all the family should find something to keep them happy.
Roselands is a small, family owned park situated on the Cornish moors overlooking the village of Saint Just and with marvellous views of the sea and countryside around Lands End. In all there are 19 holiday homes to let, 25 level, grassy touring pitches (all with 16A electricity) and some provision for tents. The owner’s home, providing a bar and conservatory along with reception and a small shop, sits in the centre of the park. The conservatory acts as a community family room with games, Internet facility and tourist information with a play area outside and a games room nearby. This area is very popular with walkers and birdwatchers.
Little Winnick is a level 13 acre touring park, with the road on one side (this can be heard on busy Saturdays) and a river on the other. A bridge from the park gives access to the Pentewan Valley Trail, a two mile walk or cycle ride to Pentewan village and beach along this quiet, traffic-free track, with links to Mevagissey via Heligan. The park comprises three fields with 105 numbered grassy pitches which are of a good size, 80 with 10A electricity, 5 with hardstanding and 4 fully serviced. The Middle field has all the main facilities which include a heated swimming pool (unsupervised) with paved sunbathing surrounds.
Mother Ivey’s Bay has a wonderful cliff top location with amazing sea views and its own sandy beach. It is a well established family park located to the west of Padstow and features low, Cornish walls and colourful displays of plants. The site has been owned by the Langmaid family for over 20 years and is extremely well cared for and maintained. One hundred grassy touring pitches are in two well tended fields with 16A electricity, one slightly sloping, with a further field for 100 in high season. Ten super pitches are also available with electricity, water and drainage. There are some 100 attractively arranged, privately owned mobile homes, with a further 58 available to rent. On-site amenities include a well stocked shop and a children’s adventure playground, but the emphasis is on peace and quiet, so there is no bar or restaurant.
This adults-only site was taken over by Josie & Steve Davies three years ago and has been developed to a very high standard. The site's grounds are immaculate and landscaped to a very high standard, with just 17 pitches, giving the site an exclusive feel. The pitches are spacious and well laid out, and the facilities are new, modern, and clean (even the dog wash). The site offers direct access to lovely walks and a bridal way.
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.
Polzeath has one of the most spectacular surfing beaches in Cornwall and is just round the corner from the popular resorts of Rock and Padstow. The campsite is situated on the cliff just above the bay on sloping grass and a footpath leads to the beach. This is a popular and compact site for families so booking is essential in high season. A few units up to 26 feet can be accommodated but most of the pitches take 20 foot units. In total there are 107 marked pitches with a smaller area for two-man tents. Two toilet blocks serve the site and 16A electricity is available over most of the site. The coastal path runs along the front of the site.
Meadow Lakes is a well equipped park set on the side of a hill in 56 acres of rolling Cornish countryside, with woodland and lakes making it a wonderful place for a family holiday. There are over 200 pitches, the 159 touring pitches are sloping, on grass or hardstanding. Ninety-three have 10A electricity, and all have views of the lakes or surrounding rural countryside. The central farm buildings house all the amenities, including playbarn, games room and shop. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, four coarse fishing lakes (each stocked with different fish), a pets’ corner and outdoor play area.
A popular and attractively developed park, Polmanter is located high up at the back of Saint Ives with wonderful sea and countryside views. The Osborne family has worked hard to develop Polmanter as a complete family base. Converted farm buildings provide a cosy lounge bar with a conservatory overlooking the heated swimming pool.
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.
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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.