Best Crantock campsites for surfing

Crantock draws surfers with over 830 campsites set near Cornwall’s top breaks. You’ll find tent pitches steps from the sand, with easy access to the waves and room to stash your board. Average prices hover around £75 a night, but you can snag a spot for as little as £10 if you’re quick. Local sites keep things simple—pets allowed, campfires welcome, and showers on hand for the post-surf shake-off. Coverack Camping & Glamping (63 reviews), Mount Pleasant Eco Park (49 reviews), and Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping (39 reviews) all get top marks from seasoned travellers. When the surf’s quiet, swimming and hiking trails fill the gaps. Expect basic but reliable facilities, and don’t count on much privacy—this stretch is no secret. Pack your wetsuit, bring your dog, and arrive ready for early mornings on the water.

96% (499) • 508 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Crantock

Glan Y Mor Camping

1. Glan Y Mor Camping

98%

(83)

143km from Crantock · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A super-friendly, family-run campsite on the edge of Pembroke

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£17

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Coverack Camping & Glamping

2. Coverack Camping & Glamping

99%

(200)

42km from Crantock · 162 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Traditional family camping near Coverack, with the promise of coast, countryside and Cornish ice cream

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£12

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Secret Spot Camping Saunton

3. Secret Spot Camping Saunton

99%

(140)

102km from Crantock · 12 units · Tents

Finding this exclusive Devon spot is like making it on to the best VIP guest list in town

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£20

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Higher Bochym Campsite

4. Higher Bochym Campsite

41km from Crantock · 7 units · Motorhomes

A small dog-friendly touring site with spacious pitches at the heart of the Lizard Peninsula

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£15

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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

5. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

97%

(147)

32km from Crantock · 168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.

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£25

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Parke Farm Camping

6. Parke Farm Camping

98%

(124)

137km from Crantock · 67 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Idyllic farm campsite with campfires in south Pembrokeshire, 10 minutes' drive from several top beaches

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£20

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Pittaford Farm

7. Pittaford Farm

99%

(67)

102km from Crantock · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away

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£26

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Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

8. Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

98%

(85)

18km from Crantock · 26 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Quiet camping meadows and a friendly café located beside some of Cornwall's most popular cycling routes

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£15

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Willow Valley Holiday Park

9. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%

(16)

65km from Crantock · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!

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£29

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Westland Farm

10. Westland Farm

100%

(140)

119km from Crantock · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

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£13

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Beryl's Campsite

11. Beryl's Campsite

97%

(38)

104km from Crantock · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes

A secret, secluded campsite with wonderful views down to Start Bay

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£35

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South Dean Camping

12. South Dean Camping

98%

(307)

122km from Crantock · 70 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Clifftop camping with epic sea views, right next to Exmoor National Park.

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£35

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Pure & Rustic

13. Pure & Rustic

86%

(7)

105km from Crantock · 6 units · Glamping

Acres of beautiful woodlands & pastures for those that like to sleep under canvas with or without electric. Hot showers, Pure Greenfields spring water on tap, designated fire pits to bring out your rawness of nature!! Pure & Rustic is close by to some fantastic local pubs, and the beaches of Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough & Woolacombe. A magical woodland retreat to watch the moon & stars float by..!

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£15

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Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

14. Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

94%

(16)

147km from Crantock · 8 units · Motorhomes

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

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£37

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Hideaway Camping

15. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

78km from Crantock · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

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£13

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Fire Beacon Camping

16. Fire Beacon Camping

95%

(11)

135km from Crantock · 16 units · Tents

Set in a peaceful, rural location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fire Beacon Camping is a fabulous location for a countryside escape, 1.5 miles along a traditional Devon country lane, when you arrive the views of Devon countryside, will not disappoint! Perfectly situated for stunning sunsets and the best starry night skies, how many shooting stars will you see? (weather permitting) This is a tranquil, off grid nearly wild campsite, with a strong eco ethos with views across to Exmoor, composting toilet facilities, and recycling facilities. the wildlife is abundant, all the pitches are extremely generously sized and a Fire Pit provided for each one. It's a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth with its beautiful beaches and wide range of Independent shops, Cafes and pubs, and 10 minutes drive in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary, which also boasts a wide range of Independent shops, there are also plenty of Farm Shops in the area. There is no end of wonderful beaches to explore along the Jurassic coastline. From Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis to the East, the quaint fishing village of Beer to massive golden sandy beaches in Exmouth to the west. With lots of woodland walks on the 'doorstep' the East Devon Way is a 5 minute walk away, 15 minutes walk to the Fire Beacon Nature Reserve and for keen hikers, we're close to the South West Coast Path. For mountain bikers, there are some great routes in the local woodlands and bike routes are also close by with the challenging River Exe Loop and family bike routes along the Otter river less than 15 minutes’ drive away.

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£18

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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

17. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%

(70)

21km from Crantock · 67 units · Tents, Glamping

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

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£15

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Tremanor Farm

18. Tremanor Farm

89%

(19)

32km from Crantock · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project

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£20

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Tregella Place Camping

19. Tregella Place Camping

94%

(32)

17km from Crantock · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow

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£20

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Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

20. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%

(2)

38km from Crantock · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall

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£25

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94%

(16)

147km from Crantock · 8 units · Motorhomes

A secluded, peaceful location on the Gower Peninsula The perfect campsite base to explore Gower or simply unwind, far from the crowds in the heart of Britain’s First Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nestled between Oxwich and the world famous Three Cliffs Bay.. Within a short drive you can access many other activities including surfing, paddle boarding, archery, falconry bird centre, Cefn Bryn is a walk up the hill, the views are breathtaking .... You can walk over to The King Arthur for a spot of lunch or supper.... The choices are endless .... NEW FOR 2024 - Modern heated shower block with toilet facilities.

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£37

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Hideaway Camping

15. Hideaway Camping

98%

(43)

78km from Crantock · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners

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£13

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Fire Beacon Camping

16. Fire Beacon Camping

95%

(11)

135km from Crantock · 16 units · Tents

Set in a peaceful, rural location in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Fire Beacon Camping is a fabulous location for a countryside escape, 1.5 miles along a traditional Devon country lane, when you arrive the views of Devon countryside, will not disappoint! Perfectly situated for stunning sunsets and the best starry night skies, how many shooting stars will you see? (weather permitting) This is a tranquil, off grid nearly wild campsite, with a strong eco ethos with views across to Exmoor, composting toilet facilities, and recycling facilities. the wildlife is abundant, all the pitches are extremely generously sized and a Fire Pit provided for each one. It's a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth with its beautiful beaches and wide range of Independent shops, Cafes and pubs, and 10 minutes drive in the opposite direction to Ottery St Mary, which also boasts a wide range of Independent shops, there are also plenty of Farm Shops in the area. There is no end of wonderful beaches to explore along the Jurassic coastline. From Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis to the East, the quaint fishing village of Beer to massive golden sandy beaches in Exmouth to the west. With lots of woodland walks on the 'doorstep' the East Devon Way is a 5 minute walk away, 15 minutes walk to the Fire Beacon Nature Reserve and for keen hikers, we're close to the South West Coast Path. For mountain bikers, there are some great routes in the local woodlands and bike routes are also close by with the challenging River Exe Loop and family bike routes along the Otter river less than 15 minutes’ drive away.

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£18

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Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

17. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

91%

(70)

21km from Crantock · 67 units · Tents, Glamping

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

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£15

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Tremanor Farm

18. Tremanor Farm

89%

(19)

32km from Crantock · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Cornish camping with sea views, 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the Eden Project

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Tregella Place Camping

19. Tregella Place Camping

94%

(32)

17km from Crantock · 40 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Laid-back dog-friendly, family camping near Padstow

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Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

20. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%

(2)

38km from Crantock · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall

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£25

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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James

October 2025

5 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Great location for great walks and to explore the Gower. The King Arthur nearby has great food. Facilities were excellent, clean with hot showers. Everything you need.

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Lis

October 2025

3 m Class B

1 night at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Lovely rural sight with lots of choice of pitches. Although you have to choose before you go so you may not realize how close to the toilets you'll be or whether you are in an exposed spot. We got a strong wind up the top, but it was October. There are great views from the top field. The toilets and shower facilities are very good and spotless. There is a beautiful ( but not easy) walk down through the woods to the sandy burroughs and beach, which was difficult for us with some physical disabilities. You could not get a wheel chair down there. Great place for people who love walking, nature and rare plants. Great for families.

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

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Becky

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

We had such a wonderful time at Glan y Mor. The facilities are great, especially the fire pit and kitchen area. The setting is absolutely beautiful and it's easy to walk into town. The hosts are also really lovely. We'll definitely be back!

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Lisa

September 2025

5 m car

With pets

1 night at Glan Y Mor Camping

Dog friendly Great facilities Lovely owners Great designated camping/van spots 100% coming back

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Polly

September 2025

6 m Class B

2 nights at Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Secret gem, good facility, quiet and great location. I actually dont want to write to much as perfect and want to keep it quiet.

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Joanne

September 2025

3 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Ivy Cottage Caravan Park

Beautiful views. Nice and quiet. Close to the beach. Great shower

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Tremanor Farm

A wonderful spot to camp! Tessa was very welcoming and helpful! We had a wonderful view of the sea and the facilities were good. (Hot showers!!) Fowey is super cute and only 5 mins away. Great spot to get to other places in Cornwall too. Would definitely go back :)

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tyla

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Elm Farm Camp, Cafe & Cycle hire

We had such a wonderful two-night stay at Elm Farm with two friends and our two dogs. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short drive to lots of beautiful beaches, with Porthtowan being a real highlight for us as it brought back childhood memories of visiting. The facilities at Elm Farm were excellent and made our stay really comfortable. The hosts were so welcoming and attentive, and they went out of their way to give us loads of great recommendations for places to explore nearby. One of the best surprises was discovering their café on the bike hire side, the food was absolutely amazing and not to be missed! We couldn’t have asked for a better base for our trip. We’d definitely recommend Elm Farm to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in a fantastic location, and we’ll certainly be returning.

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Jen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Tregella Place Camping

Peaceful campsite, close to Padstow and some beautiful beaches. Bathroom and showers clean. Very relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for children and families

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Peter

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

Fabulous 3-field site, fantastically located and very quiet after the August Bank Holiday. Cleanest showers, toilets and guest hut with very friendly and helpful hosts. I'd say more, but it's supposed to be a secret.

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tyla

August 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

2 nights at Tregella Place Camping

We stayed at Tragella Place Camping for two nights with two friends and our two dogs, and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect – close to plenty of beautiful beaches and just a short trip into Padstow. Our dogs especially loved exploring the local beaches! Although the weather wasn’t on our side, we still made the most of our stay. The facilities on site were great, with clean showers and bathrooms, plus a bar and food available. The hosts were attentive and welcoming, and gave us some excellent recommendations for things to do in the area. Overall, it was a lovely stay, and we’d definitely recommend Tragella Place Camping – we’ll be returning!

Railway 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch

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Alejandra

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

My family and I loved the campsite. We were 10 people: 7 adults and 3 5-year-old children. We chose one of the private sites and brought 4 tents. The site was large and private. We enjoyed 3 nights there and plan to return sometime soon. We cooked over a lovely campfire, which the kids loved. They also went canoeing one morning, completing a fascinating trip.

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Ann

August 2025

20 m Class B

5 nights at Tregella Place Camping

Amazing Atmosphere, Beautiful clean showers with Fresh Flowers.. Yummy Food served Locally sourced..Amazing live Band and karaoke night..Fabulous.

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Dani

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to South Dean Camping

We had a wonderful time here, with a beautiful seaside view and the added bonus of catching the sunset in a truly special way. The facilities were excellent – clean toilets, hot showers, and the option to buy a bundle of logs and a fire pit, which made the evenings extra enjoyable. It was also nice to have plenty of space between pitches, giving us a relaxed and comfortable stay. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful, which added to the experience. The only downside was the mobile network coverage – it only worked when we were close to the facilities, but there was no signal at the pitch itself, so it’s good to be prepared for that. Other than that, everything was perfect. Definitely 5 stars from us. Thank you, South Dean Camping, for having us – we’re already looking forward to returning!Dani & Alex

Wild Camping - Communal Meadow Tent Pitch

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Nick

August 2025

Tent

With kids

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

An interesting and wonderful spot that is a superb location for cornwall adventures and an incredible campsite with the lake and restaurant! They need to sort out the hot water and when they do it will be 5/5!

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Alicia

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Glan Y Mor Camping

Really nice facilities that are close to the campsite and lovely woodland walks on site and offsite. Very affordable for what is on offer. A private feel in a sometimes busy site and very lovely castle nearby!

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Alan

August 2025

4 m pop-up camper

With kids

4 nights at Parke Farm Camping

Open and natural space, which felt safe as the kids ran around. Facilities were all good as described. Some areas/facilities looked perhaps old/tired, but overall generally clean tidy with warm, friendly staff/owners.

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David

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Secret Spot Camping Saunton

What a wonderful find. Relatively close for a camping site to lots of local amenities and all of the wonderful opportunities that Croyde, Saunton and Wollacombe offer for jut getting out there and calling. The campsite is well maintained and good value. Steve is so knowledgeable and informative and will guide you through what to do and see.

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Mark

August 2025

Tent

4 nights at Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

I stayed in Gosels as a private pitch and absolutely loved it. The campsite was perfect blend of eco/modern (compostable/flushable toilets and hot showers) within a tranquil setting. I liked how the campsite was used in a traditional sense for escape keeping noise and disturbance down to a minimum. The quarry lake was a great area for a splash around and cool down. Though used heavily by young families, had enough space for all. I already miss my chicken and rabbit friends seen daily on my pitch. The location of the site was perfect for me to make some visits out to North Cornwalls surrounding beaches and beauty spots. Well worth the trip.