Penhallow Campsite
From £60 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Spacious bell tents at a family-run glampsite in Mount Hawke
- A 10-minute drive from Chapel Porth beach and Trevaunance Cove
- Well-equipped kitchen hut and picnic table for each tent
Site type
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 2 May to
Pitch types & availability
Bell tent (basic, no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Bell tent (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £80 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Had a fantastic couple of days should have been longer but due…
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Liked: Had a fantastic couple of days should have been longer but due to unexpected circumstances it had to be cut short. Hope to return next year and do all the things we didn't get to do this time.
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Liked: Tent and facilities were very good . Nice and quiet . Everything we needed was supplied. Very happy
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Excellent clean and well presented site
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Liked: Really enjoyed the small homely feel of the site and the space and comfort in the tent
Disliked: Showers were a bit luke warm
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Very clean site - friendly - needed somewhere to hang clothes to dry.
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Liked: The care taken by the owner to make tent cosy. Looked after us in the cold weather!
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A lovely oasis to take time out and forget about life for a while
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Liked: The campsite really provided a great out of the way location that felt like we were away from the hustle and bustle of life. It was clean, spacious and not crowded, which meant our kids could run around and have fun, and play games like cricket. I also liked the fact that animals were allowed. This specifically reduced one of the stressed families with pets usually face. The staff were friendly and made an effort to ensure that the facilities were clean and tidy. Our tent looked great, and was spacious inside, with some extras added, like candles and lights. It just felt like a place where one could go and relax, and it served as a good base for touring, and shops were nottoo far away. We made use of the fire pits provided, for cooking and toasting marshmallows!
Disliked: Each tent had its own kitchen with facilities. Whilst this was great, the kitchens themselves are quite limited in space. As is always the case in the UK, weather can play a part in an experience. It was great that the tents were waterproof, but it was difficult to get things like towels and rain jackets to dry, and there was no facilities for this. the tents could not accommodate this. I would recommend visitors bring their own drying rack to dry clothes.
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Definitely recommend!
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Liked: Great bell tent with super set up. Kitchenette hut was brilliant - hob, fridge, freezer, crockery, cutlery etc. Host Claire really helpful.
Disliked: Nothing!
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Great facilities, peaceful, very friendly and accommodating.
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Liked: We booked Penhallow very last minute and we're so glad we did. We travelled down as a family of four, with our six year old and six month old baby. From the moment we booked, until the moment we left, the level of service we received was amazing. Claire was incredibly attentive and the communication was brilliant. Claire ensured she was waiting at the campsite for our arrival, so she could provide us with a familiarisation on our tent / kitchenette, she answered all our questions and provided plenty of information. The facilities are always kept very clean, people on the camp site are very respectful and ensure the communal facilities are left exactly how they were found. The tents are ideal if you're looking to break yourself in gently to camping or just like the convenience of having everything ready for you. The kitchenette is also well equipped to knock up some culinary delights. All in all, a five star plus review, this is our second time glamping and we will certainly be returning to Penhallow for a third. Thank you for making our stay perfect.
Disliked: Absolutely nothing.
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Fab glamping experience! Kids loved it and met some lovely families.
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Liked: The whole stay
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Excellent site, no complaints.
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Liked: Everything, especially not having to put up my own tent.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike. I just hope Claire gets a day off she didn't seem to stop the whole time we were there!
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Excellent family friendly site, great clean amenities!
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Liked: Everything! The site was lovely, perfect for our children who made lots of new friends! The fully equipped kitchen was amazing, almost didn't feel as though we were camping, having electrical sockets in the bell tents was also a nice suprise! Claire was more than accommodating whilst there, always beautifully clean facilities and never empty of anything you'd need! Our children loved this site, the beds were very comfortable and having a firepit provided was a bonus! There is nothing we didn't like and I cant wait to ask my family back with us next year to experience it!
Disliked: As mentioned by others, the shower water going her and cold, not drastically mind! And only noticed it was when another person in the block used other water facilities. Didn't ruin anything for us though!
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Picnic table
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
Penhallow Campsite
Mount Hawke
Truro
Cornwall
England
TR4 8BD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.28096°N
-5.19116°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Porthtowan | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.9 mi
Truro Cathedral 6.3 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 8.8 mi
Fistral Beach 10.4 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 10.4 mi
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 4.9 mi
Trelissick Garden 8.2 mi
Godrevy 9.4 mi
Trerice 9.8 mi
Godolphin 12.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.2 mi
St Agnes Beacon 3.1 mi
Hanover 3.8 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 4.7 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 4.7 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 12.6 mi
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 20.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
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- Is Penhallow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Penhallow Campsite?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penhallow Campsite? From £60 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.