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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
St Agnes Holiday Park is a family and couple-orientated park in the heart of Cornwall. It is a small and peaceful park offering a high standard with modern, up-to-date facilities. It is situated in the heart of glorious Cornish countryside, just a few minutes' drive from the rugged grandeur and beauty of the North Cornish Coast. Its golden sandy beaches and coves make it superb for surfing or bodyboarding.
Lakewell Touring & Camping Park is a small, friendly and family-run site on a five acre smallholding. Within 10 minutes' drive of Perranporth's surfing beaches and half an hour's drive from Bodmin Moor and Paradise Park Zoo. If you like fishing or a drop of cider then head to Lakewell, where there is a fishing lake in the grounds for guests’ exclusive use and a cider farm with tours and tastings five minutes’ drive down the road.
Sandymouth is a popular family park with a good range of amenities. It is situated on the side of a valley with wonderful views but also a lot of up-and-down walking. There are 204 pitches with 21 serviced pitches for motorhomes and caravans, arranged either side of a tarmac roadway. There is a large, sloping, open field for 70 tents, 17 of the pitches have 16A electricity. There is also a good range of fully equipped mobile homes, chalets and lodges available to rent. On-site amenities include an indoor pool (with water slide), sauna and free membership of the Ocean Bar and Club.
This family run campsite is laid out on a large sloping meadow only one mile from the golden sands at Widemouth Bay, and you are assured of a friendly welcome here. There are wide ranging views over the wonderful Cornish countryside. There is much to see and do in the surrounding countryside including many local villages to explore. There are 140 good sized pitches laid out in rows, all with 16A electricity and 120 on hardstandings. The remaining pitches are in another grass meadow. There is no shade as trees find it difficult to grow in the salty air.
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.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Penhale is a traditional campsite on four and a half acres of rolling farmland, with magnificent views across the countryside to Saint Austell Bay. The Berryman family run an arable and beef farm alongside the campsite. The atmosphere here is relaxed and there is plenty of room in the touring fields. The fields do slope, but a number of pitches have been levelled. In total, there are 56 pitches for all types of units, 41 with 16A electricity hook-ups. Ten holiday caravans occupy a separate field. It is possible to walk to Polkerris beach a mile away, and Fowey is just a mile and a half.
Sea View is an impressive, well cared for park operated by South West Holiday Park. The site no longer has any touring pitches but does offer high quality lodges and holiday homes for rent. The sites quality is reflected in the many awards it has won. Located at the gateway to the Roseland Peninsula on the south coast of Cornwall, with views of the sea and nearby Dodman Point, this park offers luxury self-catering lodges and caravan holiday homes.
Trevornick, once a working farm, is a busy and well run family touring park providing an extensive range of amenities, close to one of Cornwall’s most beautiful beaches. A modern reception with welcoming staff sets the tone for your holiday. The park is well managed with facilities and standards monitored continuously. It has grown to provide pitches for caravanners and campers, 36 very well equipped Eurotents, there are 26 static caravans with decking areas (new in 2018) The 600 large grass pitches (589 with the option of semi-hardstanding, water, grey waste drainage,16A electricity and TV connection) are laid out on five level fields and two terraced areas. There are few trees but some excellent views. This site is also a member of the Best of British group.
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.
Holywell Bay Holiday Park, part of the Parkdean Group, nestles in a valley close to a marvellous sandy beach and the amazing Gull Rocks. The park is elongated in shape, stretching up a valley complete with a small stream and kept very natural with many caravan holiday homes. However, the field at the top provides about 40 touring pitches on level grass marked by white lines with 18 electricity connections (16A). The sheltered and heated outdoor pool with its water slide and paddling pool is an added attraction. A wide range of facilities is centrally situated amongst the holiday caravans.
Trethiggey is a garden-like park with an enjoyable, informal style and a ten month season, set some three miles back from the busy Newquay beaches and nightlife. With natural areas including a small wildlife pond and fishing lakes to enjoy, conservation is high on the agenda. There are 157 pitches, 110 with 16A electricity, 25 on hardstandings and 8 are fully serviced. 4 Mobile Homes to hire (2 of which are luxury). Some level pitches are formally arranged, whilst others are on gently sloping grass (complimentary levelling blocks available) amidst 12 caravan holiday homes. A more open field provides extra pitches and room for tents.
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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.