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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Lower Polladras is a small, friendly park located north of Helston in beautiful rolling Cornish countryside. There are 60 pitches, with 44 reasonably level, grass touring pitches, 40 of them with 16A electricity. The remaining pitches are for mobile homes and seasonal campers. The site has a strong conservation interest and is actively working towards carbon neutral status. A two-acre area adjoining the park accommodates play equipment for children and a sports area. The upper level here is reserved for 28-day camping in the peak season. A nature and dog walk has been developed around the perimeter.
A well established and popular park, Trewince Farm is four miles from Padstow and has been developed around a dairy farm with magnificent countryside views. Careful landscaping with flowering shrubs and bushes makes this an attractive setting. There are 35 caravan holiday homes discreetly terraced, some privately owned, some to let. Two touring areas on higher ground provide both hardstanding and level grass pitches with a sheltered tent area. Over half of the 120 touring pitches have 10A electricity and 34 have water and drainage. The park’s main feature is an excellent sheltered, walled and heated swimming pool with paddling pool and paved sunbathing area. Farm rides are organised in the high season.
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.
Not so much camping as living in the gardens of a beautiful 350-year-old house. Trewan Hall’s 36 acres have been slowly and carefully developed over 50 years by its owners and visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the idyllic setting. The modern facilities are housed mainly within the hall’s former outbuildings, and the colourful, well maintained floral gardens are dispersed between the camping areas. The grassy, open plan pitches are set out in level fields with a minimum of six metres between each pitch, most of which are equipped with 10A electricity. Although the site never appears overcrowded, campers seeking an especially tranquil holiday might consider a visit in spring when the rhododendrons are in bloom, or in late summer.
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.
Resparva House site is positioned just off the A30 at Summercourt which places it in an super spot for touring all areas of Cornwall. not far from the coast of Newquay a surfers town with great beaches, also Perranporth.
The Meadows is a small family-run holiday park within an accessible location with no testing hills for your car and caravan. We are set over six acres of campground, meadow and woodland. If you like to holiday on a small, natural campsite close to the beach and other attractions, you will enjoy this friendly and individual campsite.
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.
In the heart of the Cornish countryside, River Valley is close to the beaches. Walkers and cyclists can join the adjacent Pentewan Valley Trail (St Austell to Pentewan) and head off to beaches, coastal villages and the gardens at Heligan. It is a family run park that prides itself on being quiet and well tended. The site falls into two halves, one with 40 static caravans for hire and the second offering 45 level, hardstandings for touring, all with 10A electricity. The touring pitches and statics are well separated. The touring pitches are a generous size and are separated by low level hedges and wooden trip fences. The park is adjacent to the River Winnick and an energetic walk away from Pentewan village and beach.
Tranquil, open meadows edged by mature woodland, well cared for by the Taylor family who live on site, provide a beautiful holiday setting with the nearest beach five minutes’ walk from the top gate. The original farm buildings have been converted and added to, providing an attractive covered, central area with a certain individuality of design which is very pleasing. Pitches are in five spacious areas and allow for a family meadow and a dog-free meadow (high season only). There are 180 marked pitches, 150 with 10/16A electricity, some with hardstanding and eight are fully serviced. All are on flat, terraced or gently sloping grass with flowers and flowering shrubs or edged with trees.
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.
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.
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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.