Simply messing about in boats is a breeze at Penmarlam Caravan and Camping Park, on the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall. Lucky enough to have your own boat? Launch it straight onto the sparkling waters from the slipway adjoining the site. More cabin boy/girl than captain? Test your sea legs by hiring a kayak, or jump aboard one of the scenic ferries to Fowey and beyond...
Even if you're a confirmed landlubber, we reckon you’ll like the cut of this site's jib: the pitches are generous enough to give everyone a wide berth, and the facilities most definitely ship shape. The park shop is chock-a-block with kit and vittles at reasonable prices (the lovely wardens will even order your favourite morning paper for you during your stay), plus there's free wifi, immaculate showers and loos with Platinum Loo of the Year grading, a laundry room and an information centre to help you fathom out all the local attractions. With a great foodie pub and a waterfront café just a stroll away, you can go with the flow when it comes to the catering, too.
All the pitches at this dog-friendly site have electric hook-ups, and there are several of the fully-serviced variety too. Better still, you get to choose your preferred location on arrival: the top field has first-rate views over the surrounding countryside, while the pitches lower down are more sheltered and screened with shrubbery. Whichever you choose, we reckon your holiday at Penmarlam will be plain sailing all the way...
Nearby attractions and activities
Guests often give the car a few days off at Penmarlam Caravan and Camping Park and leg it around the alluring coastal paths instead: there are some gorgeous coves, cliffs and bays in the immediate vicinity. Alternatively, it takes just a few minutes aboard the ferry from the neighbouring village of Bodinnick to reach the pretty town of Fowey, veritably buzzing during its annual regatta week in August, but a lively spot at any time of year with its cornucopia of cafés, pubs, shops and restaurants, and a popular family beach at Readymoney Cove.
With many other excellent beaches within easy reach, this is prime territory for sea fishing trips and water sports of every description.
The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are the closest of the top attractions, both just a few miles away, but you’re really well placed at Penmarlam to reach all the delights of Cornwall: animal sanctuaries, historic homes and gardens, theme parks, castles, museums, and glorious towns such as Polperro and Looe.
Attractions near Penmarlam Caravan & Camping Park
Must see
- Eden Project (6.5 miles)
- Lost Gardens of Heligan (9.3 miles)
- Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park (16.8 miles)
National Trust
- Trerice (18.6 miles)
- Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (20.2 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Penmarlam Caravan & Camping Park
Fowey to Polkerris (1.0 miles) Walking
Readymoney Cove (Fowey) to Polridmouth Bay (1.4 miles) Walking
Readymoney (1.4 miles) Beaches
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Absolutely Brilliant Camper1 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: This is one of the best sites we have stayed at. I have never written a review before, so that says something in itself. The site owner and wardens were very friendly and helpful, and the site & facilities were immaculate. The site shop was well stocked and well thought through. We had some great walks from the site, as well as launching our canoe from the quay down the lane. The Ferry Boat Inn is ... Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all! |
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Loved it so much we're on the 7th year now. Matt71 (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Clean, well kept,quiet, relaxed,friendly atmosphere. Fantastic site.Shop is well stocked, and shower block is clean and well laid out. Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
From the manager...
Really pleased you like coming back, and we love to see you - don't forget the Old Ferry Inn for food it's only 10 mins walk and the new owners are doing outstanding food - and if you eat in the Restaurant (same price as in the bar) you have fantastic views over the harbour and Fowey. |
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Our first night camping as a Family libby d. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Great Weather added to a really clean and tidy Camp site with really clean and tidy showers and toilets. Very useful shop that stocked more than you would expect for a small site. Really friendly owners - great with the kids. Disliked: Nothing
From the manager...
Libby, Thank you for your review, we're so glad that it all worked for you on your first time camping all together. Glad we were able to arrange the weather for you too ;-))). Hope to see you all again soon. |
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A lovely site which we intend to go back to. sarah (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Disliked: We had no dislikes.
From the manager...
We're very pleased you enjoyed your stay Sarah and hope to welcome you back soon. |
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Perfect as always bridgetjones1 (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The wonderfully clean showers and toilet block, friendly staff, the well stocked shop. Perfectly manicured pitches that I know, even in busier times, they leave to rest so that they can recover if the grass is a little patchy, so no pitching your tent in a muddy hole. Marcus and his staff really care about their customers and remember us by name. We've been four times now, usually as a couple but we will ... Disliked: Nothing to dislike about the campsite it's lovely as is the area, however you do need to watch the ferry times on the way back from Fowey in the evening. We did get stranded as they are unclear. However this is out of the campsites control.
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Hello Bridget & Paul, |
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70s site, 2012 top prices!!! ombos (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Clean, little noise Disliked: Price, lock code for loos, showers, try pushing a code pad in the dark at 1.30am dying for the loo!!!!! You feel that by staying there that they are doing you a favour, not friendly at all, very old decor for top money, showers cold and VERY SLOWWWWWW all the time. Wrong side of the river, you are trapped.
From the manager...
We are very sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us. We do encourage our guests to bring anything they would like improving to our attention at the time so that we may resolve any issue if possible. By way of explanation we have code button locks on the toilets and showers like many other Parks, including the 2 clubs, for your personal security and to ensure that our guests are not waiting for a shower being used by someone who is not staying or paying on the Park. I cannot understand your comment about 70's decor as the buildings were constructed in 2004 and fully refurbished, re-tiled, and redecorated in 2012 and the curtains and decorations are all brand new this year. This can be seen on the photographs on the main page or on our own website. Again I'm very sorry that you didn't enjoy your stay and wish you had brought this to our attention at the time so that at the very least we could have apologised at the time. Marcus |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Max. motorhome length: 10.0 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gay friendly
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Fowey: Safe Harbour Hotel Bus Stop — 0.9mi
Par: Rail Station Bus Stop — 3.7mi
St Blazey (Cornwall) Church Street Coach Stop — 4.3mi
- Train stations
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Par Rail Station — 3.7mi
Lostwithiel Rail Station — 4.7mi
Luxulyan Rail Station — 6.4mi
- Ferry ports
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Bodinnick Ferry Landing — 0.5mi
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing — 0.6mi
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing — 0.8mi
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport — 18.3mi
Plymouth City Airport — 23.3mi
Directions
From the A38 westbound, at roundabout after Liskeard, take A390 towards St Austell.
At East Taphouse turn left onto B3359 towards Looe / Polperro.
In 5 miles, turn right Polruan / Bodinnick. Site is on right in 5 miles.
(These directions are on good 2 lane roads - SatNav not recommended after A390)
Permitted arrival time
12 noon
Cancellation policy
If a booking is cancelled more than 14 days prior to the arrival date, the deposit may be transferred to a subsequent date in the same year for the same customer, subject to availability.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
The balance is payable on arrival, except for 26th July 2013 to 31st August 2013, when the balance is payable 14 days before arrival. We will contact you for payment of the balance.
If the balance remains unpaid on the due date we may re-let the pitch.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Please note minimum stay requirements on Bank Holiday weekends and during Regatta Week (16th to 24th August 2013 inc).
Check availability at Penmarlam Caravan & Camping Park…
Grass Pitch with electric hook-up included.
Max. persons: 6x
Grass pitch with on-pitch fresh water tap and grey waste drain, in addition to electric hook-up.
Max. persons: 6x
We're really please you enjoyed your stay with us, and thank you for the review. Hope to see you again soon.