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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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
An attractive, well maintained holiday park nestled in a serene Cornish valley, Sun Haven Valley provides delightful views of the opposite hills and is a short woodland walk to the famous Mawgan Porth Beach. The site is owned and managed by the luxury 'Lovat Parks' brand and is the perfect base to spend time with your loved ones. On a gently sloping hillside, 37 'home from home' holiday homes to rent border the top field with a central area of neatly cut grass left free for play. The lower field is edged by a small trout stream (unfenced) and provides 91 level, grass touring pitches, 57 with 10A electricity and 27 with hardstanding, marked by tram lines and accessed by a circular road. In peak season, extra pitches are provided in the field on the other side of the road. The facilities and play area are situated between the two fields and some up-and-down walking is required.
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.
Pentewan Sands is a very popular, well-managed family park with an ideal position right beside a wide sandy private beach. A busy, 32-acre holiday park with lots going on, there are 584 pitches, 462 for touring, 412 with 16A electricity. The good-sized pitches are marked and numbered on level grass but with nothing between them.
For those who enjoy plenty of entertainment, both social and active in a holiday environment, Mullion would be a good choice. This holiday park is situated on the Lizard peninsula with its sandy beaches and coves. It has all the trimmings – indoor and outdoor pools, super play areas, clubs, bars and a wide range of nightly entertainment. The touring area now includes some holiday homes but a 28 day field will compensate offering extra standard pitches for high season. The main touring pitches are on natural heathland with some clumps of bramble and gorse which make for a more informal layout. Linked by a circular gravel road there are 84 numbered pitches with 16A electricity. An extra nine are serviced pitches with hardstanding.
Family run for over 55 years, Carnevas Holiday Park is an attractive, well maintained site clocated in unspoilt countryside and close to the coastal paths and beaches of Porthcothan, Treynarnon and Trevose. Surrounded by breathtaking cliff walks, a working farm, golf, renowned surf beaches, safe & sandy family beaches, historic houses, a wide range of natural history, and of course, the legends of Cornwall. The site has 195 touring pitches as well as mobile homes and chalets to rent. 95 pitches have 10 amp electricity; they are set out on grass, some backing on to low walls, others positioned against hedges or in open fields. From most pitches there are wide ranging views over the surrounding countryside. With its friendly reception, homely bar with terrace serving snacks and takeaway dishes, the site is an ideal place to relax in between exploring the region by car or nipping into Padstow to try out its pasty shops and seafood restaurants.The site does not offer online bookings, preferring to maintain that all important connection with visitors.
Pennance Mill Farm has been in the hands of the Jewell family for three generations and is listed as a typical Cornish farmstead in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you can enjoy a woodland walk beneath 200-year-old beech trees. In high season, skittles, country games and barbecue evenings are organised, all in keeping with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere generated by the owners. The camping area is naturally set out in four sheltered, slightly sloping fields with views over the countryside. There are 75 pitches, 60 with 16A electricity and 12 are fully serviced on hardstanding.
The beaches of north Cornwall and the wilds of Bodmin Moor are all an easy drive from the site. The park has been extensively improved and is now carefully maintained by the Lloyd family and it provides a spacious and relaxed atmosphere. There are 110 level pitches, 97 with 16A electricity, on well drained and well mown grass with 50 hardstandings. There are caravan holiday homes and lodges to let. A nice, sheltered outdoor pool is an added attraction. Although there is no bar, the local village inn, one mile away, has a good reputation for food. The Camel Trail, which follows the River Camel, is only two miles away, providing a means to cycle or walk all the way to Bodmin, Wadebridge or Padstow.
Wayfarers is a neat and tidy, garden-like park reserved for adults only, and only accepts visitors with a reservation. Sheltered by perimeter trees and consisting of two finely mown fields, interspersed with shrubs and palm-like trees, 25 pitches are available for caravans (up to 24 ft. single axle), and motorhomes up to 21 ft. There is a separate area for tents, and three holiday caravans are available to rent. All have 16A electricity, with hardstanding available on 23. Should you enjoy walking, you can follow the River Hayle down to Saint Erth. There are many more suggestions with maps and a good display of leaflets in the information room, including a star chart.
Situated on the Lizard Peninsula, the first impression of Chy Carne is of a traditional site with little stone bungalows and mobile homes at the entrance, but from the touring fields there are spectacular views of the sea and cliffs at Kennack Sands. In season, the owners erect large marquees so that the bar and takeaway have their own internal area to eat, drink and relax in. There is plenty of entertainment and music provided. The caravan field is level but the tent field is sloping with some terracing. The 150 pitches are marked by low, white chain fencing, some 100 with 10/16A electricity, and 60 with hardstanding. Some mobile homes and chalets are available to rent.
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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.