With a resident otter, owls, badgers, buzzards, woodpeckers and deer, Cosawes Park must rank as one of the prettiest spots in Cornwall, tucked into an idyllic valley between Truro and Falmouth, near the village of Perranarworthal.
Owned by the same family for several generations, it’s perfect for holidaymakers looking for a site with top-notch facilities but no unnecessary bells and whistles; there’s no noisy clubhouse or children’s playground, just oodles and oodles of drop dead gorgeous Cornish countryside to explore.
Cosawes Park offers a mix of well-maintained grass pitches (with electric hook-ups nearby) and serviced hardstandings, including several that are spacious enough to take very large motorhomes, RVs and fifth wheel trailers. The site can also accommodate motorcyclists (but no hens or stags, please - peace rules here).
The immaculate ablutions block, which has just won Loo of the Year, has toasty underfloor heating, plus separate disabled and family bathrooms. There’s a farm stall selling high quality local produce a five-minute walk away and several good foodie pubs nearby. The site also offers super-fast wifi.
Nearby attractions and activities
The South West is stuffed with things to do - too many to list - and Cosawes Park is convenient for all the top attractions.
Many guests give into the temptations of the award-winning Eden Project, whose utopian greenhouse biomes transport visitors to tropical rainforests, mediterranean olive groves and other exotic locations; other patches of paradise can be found at the various National Trust gardens nearby.
Slither down to the atmospheric Lizard peninsula for stunning coastal scenery and gorgeous little fishing villages. Head a little further and you can tick Land’s End off your list too; you’ll find a handful of decent attractions, shops and eateries clustered on the headland.
Otherwise, there are family theme parks aplenty; both Flambards and the Crealy Great Adventure Park come highly recommended. Little ones will also love DairyLand Farm World, where they can make lots of furry friends, get to grips with the mini tractors and romp around the soft play zones, or Paradise Park wildlife sanctuary, which also has a great “jungle barn” indoor play centre.
Henry VIII had impeccable taste in picking out locations for his fortresses, and Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is no exception. It has fab views, impressive interactive exhibitions and a good tearoom, natch. Nearby, on the harbour front, is the Maritime Museum, where you can find out all about the sea-faring heritage of Cornwall.
Finally, the area surrounding Cosawes Park is naturally blessed when it comes to outdoor pursuits: this section of coast offers excellent sailing, and there is good walking and cycling in all directions. Try Bissoe Cycle for a good range of bikes and trailers for hire, and trails that run along converted tramroads and railway lines.
Attractions near Cosawes Park
Must see
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall (4.2 miles)
- Pendennis Castle (4.9 miles)
- Truro Cathedral (5.9 miles)
National Trust
- Trelissick Garden (4.4 miles)
- Glendurgan Garden (6.1 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Cosawes Park
Swanpool (4.4 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
Trelissick Garden - Lamouth Creek - the Fal (4.4 miles) Walking
Gyllyngvase (4.5 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches
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Liked: Well laid out Hardstandings. Disliked: Nothing to dislike. |
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Great site in a really excellent position. john a. (Group-mostly male, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Space, facilities, booking service and payment options. Disliked: Can't think of anything |
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Idyllic camping - tranquil, beautiful, perfect! Leandra D. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The campsite itself was maintained extremely well - toilets and separate shower block were spotless. Welcoming and helpful site manager - let us choose our pitch. Other camp users polite and friendly. Beautiful setting - ideal location as feels rural but yet not far from Falmouth. A perfect camp site for anyone wanting a site without the clubhouse/playground/cafe type facilities. Disliked: The only disadvantage I could see was that if the camp was at full capacity, then for us it would have felt not so idyllic as we like to have as much privacy as is possible on a campsite. The tent pitches we were on would have been too close in proximity to each other we felt. |
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First Class Wurzel_Col (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We've just returned from a fortnight's break at Cosawes and we really can't rate it highly enough. Disliked: Very little !!! |
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Quiet, off the beaten track SNILWAR (With friends, 2 reviews, 0 photos)
Liked: Water close by Disliked: Stones in the ground!! |
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Wicked!!!!! karen c. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Everything. The toilet/shower area was spotless and the laundry & fridge freezer facilities were an added bonus. Disliked: There was nothing I disliked.
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Thank you for your kind comments, we hope to see you again in 2012! And for your information we won Loo of The Year 2011! |
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Liked: Excellent location for Falmouth Disliked: no real comments
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Great stay! mripsold (Extended family, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Location was near Truro and easy to get everywhere else. Disliked: Nothing
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THE BEST SITE EVER bevesully (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: We love cosawes as a family it is lovely to be surrounded by the fresh air, the countryside and NO SILLY CLUB ON SITE. Our family is not one of those who love a rowdy, messy, drunken holiday and cosawes is perfect for us. Disliked: There is 1 thing i dislike but its having to come home :(
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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
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
Hard standings
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis 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
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent 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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Penryn (Cornwall), Penryn Bridge Coach Stop — 2.4mi
Rame Cross (Cornwall): Coach Stop — 3.4mi
Falmouth: Berkeley Vale Argos Coach Stop — 3.7mi
- Train stations
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Perranwell Rail Station — 1.6mi
Penryn Rail Station — 1.9mi
Penmere Rail Station — 3.7mi
- Ferry ports
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Ponsharden Ferry Landing — 2.8mi
Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing — 3.4mi
Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing — 3.7mi
- Airports
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Penzance Airport — 17.9mi
Newquay St Mawgan Airport — 18.3mi
Land's End St Just Airport — 24.8mi
Directions
We are situated off the A39 between Truro & Falmouth, with good access from the main road. From Truro, take the second right turning after the Norway Inn (on your right). Coming from the Falmouth direction, take the left turning after Cornish Garden Nurseries (which is on your right as you drive down the hill from Treluswell).
Permitted arrival time
From midday
Cancellation policy
Refunds will be given at the park's discretion or postponed to another date. This excludes high season dates.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Balance is payable in full 30 days before arrival using the phone number
provided in your confirmation.
For bookings within 30 days please pay
immediately using the phone number provided in your confirmation.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Sorry but we are unable to accommodate hen or stag dos.
Check availability at Cosawes Park…
Grass pitch with water point nearby, level to slightly sloping. Average pitch size approx. 30ftx30ft or bigger! No extra charges for pup tents or gazebos.
Max. persons: 6x
Grass pitch with 16-amp electric hook-up nearby, on level to slightly sloping field. Large pitch - up to 30x30ft! No extra charges for awnings, gazebos or pup tents.
Max. persons: 6x
Fully serviced hard standing pitch, with 16-amp electric, water point and grey water waste point. All pitches suitable for awnings, gazebos and pup tents at no extra charge.
Max. persons: 6x
Thank you for your comments, we have taken on board your comments and taking a look at how we can adapt for 2012. We hope to see you again in 2012!
Rhiannon Fraser and Staff, Cosawes Park