River Valley Holiday Park

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Peaceful family-run holiday park two miles from the coast
Next to the River Winnick four miles from Mevagissey
Indoor pool, play area, library, internet room and pets' paddock

River Valley Holiday Park is on the edge of Kings Wood two miles from the beach. This is a peaceful holiday park next to the River Winnick and four miles from Mevagissey. Coastal scenery, the Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and historic Charlestown harbour are all within easy reach. Facilities include free use of the indoor swimming pool. The site also has a shower, toilets, dishwashing block, an internet room, a games room, a play area, pets' paddock and laundry room. As well as immaculate facilities, the owners keep a library of books, provide irons in the laundry, and have a family bathroom with a bath on site. There's also a small shop at the site entrance and staff are available in the reception to help and assist guests. Wifi is available across the park and can be accessed by purchasing vouchers from reception for a small extra fee.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Seasonal sites

Location

River Valley Holiday Park

London Apprentice

St Austell

Cornwall

England

PL26 7AP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.318°N
-4.7982°W

Route directions

From St. Austell take the B3273 to Mevagissey. River Valley Holiday Park is on the left as you enter the hamlet of London Apprentice.

Nearest transport

Coach

2.4 km Bus Station

3.7 km Holmbush Inn

3.8 km Holmbush Inn

Rail

2.5 km St Austell Rail Station

7.8 km Par Rail Station

8.8 km Luxulyan Rail Station

Ferry

5.5 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing

11.6 km Fowey Ferry Landing

11.7 km Polruan Ferry Landing

Airport

20.6 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

The Lost Gardens of Heligan and fishing village of Mevagissey are four miles away. The nearest beaches are Pentewan and Porthpean (ideal for rockpools) and both are within easy reach. The Eden Project is 15 minutes away and local pub the Polgooth Inn has local ales and pub food.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porthpean	2.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Duporth	2.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charlestown	3.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Pentewan	3.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Polstreath	4.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 3.6 km

Eden Project 6.3 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 18.5 km

Truro Cathedral 19 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 21.2 km

National Trust

Trerice 18.7 km

Trelissick Garden 20.2 km

St Anthony Head 23.3 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 24.3 km

Glendurgan Garden 33 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Kings Wood in the Pentewan Valley 0.5 km

Porthpean, Charlestown and Carlyon Bay 2.2 km

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 3.6 km

HELIGAN 3.9 km

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 5 km

Local events

Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)
Par, England 6 km
Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)
Newquay, England 21.4 km

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.

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Does River Valley Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is River Valley Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near River Valley Holiday Park? The Lost Gardens of Heligan and fishing village of Mevagissey are four miles away. The nearest beaches are Pentewan and Porthpean (ideal for rockpools) and both are within easy reach. The Eden … Read more