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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).
Located in cosy, attractive grounds, Camelford Caravan and Motorhome Club site has a single toilet block. It offers a fun holiday getaway for the whole family. The site puts you within easy reach of North Cornwall, which combines quiet, coastal villages like Port Isaac, Port Gaverne, Treknow and Port Quin. For those who like a bit of extra buzz, the larger seaside resorts of Padstow and Bude are not far away. The famous town of Tintagel is also nearby - here you can experience the rumoured birthplace of King Arthur and a sense of the real Camelot with its ancient medieval castle. The site has 43 grass pitches, including 5 for tents (some seasonal) and 13 hardstanding, all with electricity 16amp.
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.
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.
Godrevy Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is located near Hayle and offers easy access to the many quaint Cornish fishing villages peppered across the 15th coastline, such as Coverack, Cadgwith, Mullion, Porthleven, Newlyn and Mousehole. The area enjoys the best of both worlds - quiet exploration in beautiful natural settings and plenty of attractions in nearby villages for a fun family day out, not to mention a chance to sample the excellent local cuisine.
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.
Treamble Valley Caravan and Motorhome Club site is a 36-acre woodland park set in an undulating valley. With sea views, charming pitching enclaves, a secluded play area for children and one of the most extensive dog walks/walking trails in the area, the site is ideal for families looking for an unforgettable holiday. The site is a fantastic location for wildlife enthusiasts; you may be lucky enough to spot rabbits, buzzards, bats and owls. There are 132 pitches 58 hardstanding and 74 grass some seasonal, all with electricity 16 amp. No arrivals before 1.00pm.
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).
Lanyon’s location is a pleasant surprise set amidst the former and now attractive industrial landscape found in parts of the tip of Cornwall. Tucked away down a lane, the holiday caravans are attractively situated with hedged touring fields beyond. A neat tarmac road curves around to reception, the pub and an indoor swimming pool. There are 25 large hedged touring pitches around the edge of two level fields and room for around 40 tents during high season in a separate field. There is a large play area for children. This is a pleasant, relaxed destination for a family holiday with something for everyone and splendid views across the surrounding countryside to the sea.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A peaceful, attractive park in a mature garden setting, Heligan Woods Caravan and Camping Park complements its sister site, Pentewan Sands with its busy beach life and many activities. One can enjoy the mature trees and flowering shrubs here which have been further landscaped to provide an attractive setting for a number of holiday homes (17 to rent). These face out over a part of the ‘Lost Valley’ of Heligan fame with the touring pitches below on sloping grass, some terraced and others in a more level situation (some with handstanding) amongst trees and shrubs. In all, there are 81 good sized touring pitches, 68 with 16A electricity.
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.
Trekenning is a very useful park with easy access just off the A39 roundabout at Saint Columb Major. It comprises a large sloping field with neatly cut grass and all the facilities tucked into the top corner. There are 75 pitches, 68 with 10A electricity and semi-terraced. The A39 runs parallel to one side of the site, so there may be road noise. The star of the show is undoubtedly the kidney shaped pool and paddling pool which are in a garden-like setting with gazebos and sun loungers surrounded by lawn and overlooked by a patio bar at the top – lovely for summer evenings.
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.
This holiday village, part of the Parkdean Group, is based in the grounds of a former manor house near the well known Cornish coastal resorts of Rock and Padstow. There are over 200 privately owned caravan holiday homes which merge into landscape, with a further 145 to rent. A sloping grass field has now been developed to take lodges, no longer leaving room for touring pitches. A central village area, providing reception and most of the facilities including an indoor swimming pool with a water slide, is the hub of the site. The manor house itself is home to a bar/bistro and all the entertainment with cabaret, live music, disco and quiz nights.
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.
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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.