Shepherd's huts near Newquay

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Camping in Newquay is all about the beach. And when you return from a day at the seaside with blissfully sandy feet and the taste of sea salt on the lips, a tent might be all you need for a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or hoping to catch your first wave, you can’t come to Newquay without hitting the water. There are 12 sandy beaches to choose from—head to the surf hub of Fistral Beach, explore the rock pools at Tolcarne Beach, or go snorkelling at Crantock Beach. Hike along the South West Coast Path, cycle along the seafront, or go bird-watching at the Gannel Estuary, then cap it all off with a seafood dinner overlooking Newquay Harbour. Campers have options too—check into a holiday park, go glamping in a luxury yurt, or join revellers at the annual Boardmasters Festival.

With 12 stretches of sand to choose from around Newquay, there’s a beach for every type of camper and the place is great for family holidays. If it’s the world-famous surf you want, make your way through the dunes to the cliff-backed sands of Fistral Beach with its surf schools, cafes and regular competitions, or try Watergate Bay or Holywell Bay just along the coast. Central Towan Beach is popular among surfers and families with buckets and spades, but for somewhere a little quieter, perhaps try the horseshoe-shaped bay of Lusty Glaze or Tolcarne Beach, where low tide reveals the perfect places for rockpooling.

98% (48) 47 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newquay

Cotna Eco Retreat

1. Cotna Eco Retreat

100%
(10)
26km from Newquay · 5 units
An peaceful, eco heaven near the coast, on a 10-acre organic smallholding in Cornwall with yurts, a shepherd’s hut and a strawbale barn
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£72
 / night
West Kellow Yurts

2. West Kellow Yurts

95%
(22)
38km from Newquay · 8 units
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£54
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

3. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
61km from Newquay · 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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Hideaway Camping

4. Hideaway Camping

98%
(43)
74km from Newquay · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Pittaford Farm

5. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
99km from Newquay · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

6. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
107km from Newquay · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

7. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
108km from Newquay · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Under the Milky Way

8. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
112km from Newquay · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Westland Farm

9. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
115km from Newquay · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

10. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
128km from Newquay · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Exmoor Woodland Escape

11. The Exmoor Woodland Escape

100%
(28)
133km from Newquay · 2 units
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Dreamhuts Retreat

12. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%
(18)
133km from Newquay · 2 units
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

13. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
139km from Newquay · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Dragonfly Glamping

14. Dragonfly Glamping

100%
(14)
147km from Newquay · 2 units
An impeccably crafted shepherd's hut and a floating glamping cabin, set in scenic farmland just beyond the Daugleddau Estuary
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Robin’s Roost Luxury Shepherd's Hut

15. Robin’s Roost Luxury Shepherd's Hut

100%
(1)
22km from Newquay · 1 unit
Set in an idyllic AONB valley in between Truro and Falmouth on our 70 acre working farm. The perfect spot to relax and recharge. Loads of local walks, pubs within walking distance and easy access to the water on the Fal River. Loe Beach is a stones throw away where you can hire paddle boards or kayaks. Lots of birds to admire: pheasants, owls, woodpeckers, buzzards and tits.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
Safari Cornwall

16. Safari Cornwall

26km from Newquay · 2 units
Safari Cornwall is a small family run business based on a small holding in North Cornwall. We have just two glamping sites, offering peaceful and private retreats to enjoy after a busy day exploring Cornwall. Each site has their own hot tub, and are private and enclosed so you can really get away from it all. Big Blue is a modern horse lorry conversion which is perfect as a couples retreat. The Orchard has a hot tub and cold tub, set in an ancient Orchard site it is perfect for couples or can accommodate up to 2 children. The Orchard accepts dogs. We are perfectly placed for exploring all Cornwall has to offer. Port Isaac is just 15 minutes away and we have amazing surfing beaches within 20 minutes including Polzeath and Trebarwith. If you enjoy good food there are a selection of top restaurants locally
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

17. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
38km from Newquay · 1 unit
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

18. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%
(2)
41km from Newquay · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Hideaway Huts

19. Hideaway Huts

100%
(4)
42km from Newquay · 2 units
Luxurious, exclusive glamping hut in Cornwall's idyllic Looe Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Pattacott Farm Retreats

20. Pattacott Farm Retreats

51km from Newquay · 2 units
We have 2 stunning shepherd huts , nestled in their own private plots with fantastic views over rolling North Cornish Farm land. They have private hot tubs, lovely shower rooms and kitchen areas with cosy linen and bath robes. They are fully equipped with all you need for a romantic stay. We are a working farm only 15 mins from the North Cornish Coast at Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay , Bude and Boscastle. Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand, Port Issac and Padstow are in easy reach by car. We have a foot path running through the farm and delicious home produced sausages, bacon, fresh free range eggs and home made bread available . Dogs will be considered at our discretion, please contact us for more info!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night

Camping in Newquay is all about the beach. And when you return from a day at the seaside with blissfully sandy feet and the taste of sea salt on the lips, a tent might be all you need for a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or hoping to catch your first wave, you can’t come to Newquay without hitting the water. There are 12 sandy beaches to choose from—head to the surf hub of Fistral Beach, explore the rock pools at Tolcarne Beach, or go snorkelling at Crantock Beach. Hike along the South West Coast Path, cycle along the seafront, or go bird-watching at the Gannel Estuary, then cap it all off with a seafood dinner overlooking Newquay Harbour. Campers have options too—check into a holiday park, go glamping in a luxury yurt, or join revellers at the annual Boardmasters Festival.

With 12 stretches of sand to choose from around Newquay, there’s a beach for every type of camper and the place is great for family holidays. If it’s the world-famous surf you want, make your way through the dunes to the cliff-backed sands of Fistral Beach with its surf schools, cafes and regular competitions, or try Watergate Bay or Holywell Bay just along the coast. Central Towan Beach is popular among surfers and families with buckets and spades, but for somewhere a little quieter, perhaps try the horseshoe-shaped bay of Lusty Glaze or Tolcarne Beach, where low tide reveals the perfect places for rockpooling.

98% (48) 47 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Newquay

Cotna Eco Retreat

1. Cotna Eco Retreat

100%
(10)
26km from Newquay · 5 units
An peaceful, eco heaven near the coast, on a 10-acre organic smallholding in Cornwall with yurts, a shepherd’s hut and a strawbale barn
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£72
 / night
West Kellow Yurts

2. West Kellow Yurts

95%
(22)
38km from Newquay · 8 units
A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£54
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

3. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
61km from Newquay · 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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Hideaway Camping

4. Hideaway Camping

98%
(43)
74km from Newquay · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£13
 / night
Pittaford Farm

5. Pittaford Farm

99%
(67)
99km from Newquay · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£26
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

6. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
107km from Newquay · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Rocombe Valley Retreat

7. Rocombe Valley Retreat

97%
(17)
108km from Newquay · 5 units
Glamping near the English Riviera, with wood-fired hot tubs and coarse fishing lakes
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£80
 / night
Under the Milky Way

8. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
112km from Newquay · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Westland Farm

9. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
115km from Newquay · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

10. Bowhayes Farm - Glamping & Camping

98%
(20)
128km from Newquay · 12 units · Tents, Glamping
Nearly-wild camping in a Devon cider orchard, 5 miles from the Jurassic Coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£22
 / night
The Exmoor Woodland Escape

11. The Exmoor Woodland Escape

100%
(28)
133km from Newquay · 2 units
A pair of charming self-contained shepherd’s huts on Exmoor – with hot tubs and views
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£135
 / night
Dreamhuts Retreat

12. Dreamhuts Retreat

100%
(18)
133km from Newquay · 2 units
A pair of super-luxury shepherd's huts in the rural Culm Valley countryside, where good walks and welcoming pubs abound
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£200
 / night
Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

13. Lower Marlpits Farm Campsite

95%
(10)
139km from Newquay · 2 units
A well-connected family farm, near Honiton and the Jurassic Coast.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£68
 / night
Dragonfly Glamping

14. Dragonfly Glamping

100%
(14)
147km from Newquay · 2 units
An impeccably crafted shepherd's hut and a floating glamping cabin, set in scenic farmland just beyond the Daugleddau Estuary
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Robin’s Roost Luxury Shepherd's Hut

15. Robin’s Roost Luxury Shepherd's Hut

100%
(1)
22km from Newquay · 1 unit
Set in an idyllic AONB valley in between Truro and Falmouth on our 70 acre working farm. The perfect spot to relax and recharge. Loads of local walks, pubs within walking distance and easy access to the water on the Fal River. Loe Beach is a stones throw away where you can hire paddle boards or kayaks. Lots of birds to admire: pheasants, owls, woodpeckers, buzzards and tits.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£90
 / night
Safari Cornwall

16. Safari Cornwall

26km from Newquay · 2 units
Safari Cornwall is a small family run business based on a small holding in North Cornwall. We have just two glamping sites, offering peaceful and private retreats to enjoy after a busy day exploring Cornwall. Each site has their own hot tub, and are private and enclosed so you can really get away from it all. Big Blue is a modern horse lorry conversion which is perfect as a couples retreat. The Orchard has a hot tub and cold tub, set in an ancient Orchard site it is perfect for couples or can accommodate up to 2 children. The Orchard accepts dogs. We are perfectly placed for exploring all Cornwall has to offer. Port Isaac is just 15 minutes away and we have amazing surfing beaches within 20 minutes including Polzeath and Trebarwith. If you enjoy good food there are a selection of top restaurants locally
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£140
 / night
Diddylake Shepherd Huts

17. Diddylake Shepherd Huts

100%
(6)
38km from Newquay · 1 unit
An off-grid shepherd’s hut site out on Bodmin Moor
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£75
 / night
Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

18. Sea View Shepherds Huts Porthleven

100%
(2)
41km from Newquay · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Hideaway Huts

19. Hideaway Huts

100%
(4)
42km from Newquay · 2 units
Luxurious, exclusive glamping hut in Cornwall's idyllic Looe Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Pattacott Farm Retreats

20. Pattacott Farm Retreats

51km from Newquay · 2 units
We have 2 stunning shepherd huts , nestled in their own private plots with fantastic views over rolling North Cornish Farm land. They have private hot tubs, lovely shower rooms and kitchen areas with cosy linen and bath robes. They are fully equipped with all you need for a romantic stay. We are a working farm only 15 mins from the North Cornish Coast at Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay , Bude and Boscastle. Tintagel, Trebarwith Strand, Port Issac and Padstow are in easy reach by car. We have a foot path running through the farm and delicious home produced sausages, bacon, fresh free range eggs and home made bread available . Dogs will be considered at our discretion, please contact us for more info!
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£135
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near Newquay guide

Where to go

West Cornwall

South of Newquay, the coastal road to St Ives provides a dramatic backdrop for a road trip. Stop along the way to surf or horseback ride at Perranporth beach, spot dolphins along the St Agnes Heritage Coast, or visit the blue flag beaches around St Ives. Another highlight is a visit to Land’s End, the westernmost point of mainland Britain.

Northeast Coast

Sea-cliff walks await along Watergate Bay, Trevose Head, and Pentire Point, all worthwhile destinations along Cornwall’s north shore. Campsites and caravan parks dot the coast between Port Isaac and Tintagel, and there’s plenty to explore in the area. Follow in the footsteps of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle; admire the views from the High Cliff, Cornwall’s highest point; or continue north to catch some waves in Bude.

Cornish Riviera

The shores of the "Cornish Riviera"—the south coast between Falmouth and Fowey—are a natural playground of forested headlands and sandy beaches. Stop by Carlyon Bay, Par Sands, or Porthpean Beach to swim and take part in water sports, then head inland to visit the Eden Project or enjoy a beer tasting at the St Austell Brewery. For camping, choose between family-friendly caravan parks or quiet farm campsites away from the crowds.

When to go

Newquay is one of Cornwall’s most popular destinations, and it has the crowds to match. Advance bookings are essential in July and August, for everything from campsites to restaurants. Lifeguard patrols run from Easter through early October, and this is the best time to hit Newquay’s beaches. Winters can be wet and windy along the coast, but there are some benefits to an off-season visit, including free parking around town and the best surf.

Know before you go

  • Newquay has a few camping and outdoors stores where you can pick up supplies for your camping trip. 
  • Newquay has public transport links to many of the surrounding towns, but it is handy to have your own transport, especially if staying at rural campsites.
  • Most campsites require advance booking, and many ask for the full payment in advance. Be sure to check opening dates, as many campsites close in the winter months.
  • Wild camping is illegal throughout Cornwall.
  • While the beaches are undoubtedly the main attraction, there’s more to Newquay holidays than sunbathing on the sands. Attractions include an aquarium and adventure parks, and the town makes a great base from which to head out with St Ives and Land’s End to the south or Port Isaac and Padstow to the north.