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General
- Campsite and restaurant on a 1000-foot hill near Callington
- Set on the site of a former Cornish tin mine
- Surrounded by 400 acres of country park and Cornish mining heritage
You'll find right royal views from placid Compton Park in east Cornwall, set on the sunny south-western slopes of Kit Hill.
The hill was once owned by Prince Charles (he gave it to the Cornish people to celebrate the birth of Wills in 1985) and from here scenery seekers can see kingly panoramas of Cornwall and Devon – such as Plymouth and the Mew Stone to the east; the Eddystone lighthouse 12 miles out to sea; the north Cornish coast to above Looe; the white peaks of old Cornish clay tips, the Eden Project and the eastern side of Bodmin Moor to the west.
This part of Cornwall is rolling in history and heritage: Kit Hill and its slopes form Kit Hill Country Park, heavy in Cornish mining heritage, and Compton Park itself is on the site of a former tin mine.
More into natural history? Kit Hill is the highest point in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and named after 'kite', the old English word for birds of prey – look up from the mines to see buzzards and kestrels hunting overhead.
On site, stroll around the peaceful six acres before settling down to a home-cooked meal in the restaurant and tearoom of the converted steam engine house – the conversion also includes the site amenities of showers, loos and washing facilities.
Pubs, food shops, hardware stores and a supermarket are at Callington, 20 minutes' walk away. Kelly Bray, the closest village to the park at five minutes' walk, has a pub and a launderette.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
Guests under the age of 17 are not allowed on site.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Electricity is metered on site at £0.7844 per kWh and must be paid via an app or at the check-in desk. Any unused credit is non refundable.
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Max. persons: 7 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
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Features
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
Portaloo
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
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Foot Bridge
— 6.2 miles
Foot Bridge — 6.2 miles
Foot Bridge — 6.2 miles
- Train stations
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Gunnislake Rail Station
— 3.8 miles
Calstock Rail Station — 4.4 miles
Bere Alston Rail Station — 5.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Torpoint Ferry Terminal
— 10.7 miles
Devonport Ferry Terminal — 10.8 miles
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal — 11.9 miles
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 31.2 miles
If you're coming to Cornwall through Dartmoor National Park, head for Tavistock, then take the A390 for Callington, cross the Cornwall/Devon border at Gunnislake and just before reaching Callington at the crossroads of Fullaford Road and Florence Road, turn right. Go up the hill of Florence Road, continue for half a mile and Compton Park is on your right.
From Plymouth/Saltash, take the A388 towards Callington to the roundabout on the outskirts of Callington; go straight across staying on the A388 heading for Launceston. Straight through the traffic lights and along Launceston Road for one mile brings you to Kelly Bray; turn right along Florence Road and after half a mile Compton Park is on your left.
If you're coming to Cornwall via the A30, get to Launceston and head for the A388 to Callington. Coming into Kelly Bray, the village before Callington, take the third on your left along Florence Road and again Compton Park is half a mile on your left.
Local attractions
See the sights of Cornwall, west Devon, Plymouth and Dartmoor with royal ease from Compton Park via the easily accessible A38 and A30 roads or by taking a train from Gunnislake two miles away along the Tamar Valley line to the Bere Peninsula and Plymouth.
On foot, stride among the scenery, wildlife and mines of Kit Hill Country Park: climb to the stack at the top of the hill for spectacular views over Bodmin Moor. Go east for 386 square miles of walking, climbing or cantering at Dartmoor, and south-east to Plymouth for fathoms' worth of maritime heritage including the National Marine Aquarium and famed Plymouth Hoe.
To the north and south, days (weeks?) of splashing can be had at Cornwall's safe and clean family beaches and at the watersports activities of Roadford and Siblyback lakes.
Make for award-winning Morwellham Quay on the Tamar for more mining history, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the industrial heritage of Cornwall and Devon. If historic houses are more your heritage thing, both counties come with heaps of heritage buildings and gardens including lovely Lanhydrock at Bodmin and 700 year old Buckland Abbey at Yelverton.
For smalls, the Tamar Valley Donkey Park and play barn or a puff on the steam railways at Launceston and Bodmin should see them sorted, while family days out at the lush Eden Project are about 45 minutes' drive away.
Must see
- National Marine Aquarium (12.7 miles)
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (15.5 miles)
- Eden Project (22.5 miles)
National Trust
- Cotehele Mill (3.7 miles)
- Cotehele (3.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Compton Park cancellation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now.
The remainder is payable direct to Compton Park on arrival.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Compton Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Compton Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Compton Park? See the sights of Cornwall, west Devon, Plymouth and Dartmoor with royal ease from Compton Park via the easily accessible A38 and A30 roads or by taking a train from Gunnislake two … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Compton Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Compton Park? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Many thanks for taking the time to review the site. As previously mentioned all businesses now have seen a massive increase in electric costs and the only fair way is for guests to pay for what they use.
The price per unit is clearly stated online when you book. unlike household rates ours is a lot higher. If we didn't move with the times places like ours just wouldn't survive. And the price to stay is to insure that we have warm clean facilities and employ staff to keep the place tidy and clean. Along with hot water and showers. Hopefully we may see you again in the future.