Blackthorn Campsite

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  • Peaceful and dog-friendly family-run site in the village of Delabole
  • Port Isaac and Trebarwith beach 10 minutes' drive; 20 mins to Polzeath
  • Two local pubs, a shop and bus services within a short walk
Cornwall’s countryside is just as lovely as its coastline, and you’ll be in prime position to explore both when you stay at Blackthorn Campsite, a family-run site in the village of Delabole. This lovely location is both peaceful and convenient – there are farm animals to meet on site, and the place is surrounded by rural footpaths where you (and your dog, if you’ve got a well-behaved one that you’d like to bring) can get out for a walk. It’s not a remote place though, as it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the village’s shop, two pubs and bus stop (for services to all sorts of places including Bodmin, Wadebridge and Port Isaac). Getting out to explore north Cornwall is easy from this location as lots of top coastal spots are a short drive away, including Boscastle, Tintagel Castle and the fabulous Polzeath beach, a surfers’ hotspot, and the wild landscapes of Bodmin Moor are close by as well. Back at base, things have been kept nice and simple with just the essential facilities in place – you’ll have access to drinking water, toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a grey water/chemical toilet disposal point. Barbecues and firepits are permitted as long as they’re kept off the ground.

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.7

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet campsite is described as a brilliant little spot with everything needed, featuring lovely, clean facilities and on-site animals. It's highly recommended for exploring the North Cornish coast, being a peaceful oasis yet close to good routes and Port Isaac. Some confusion was experienced regarding booking and pricing.

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Beautiful and peaceful site

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Tim W.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic peaceful site just outside the village
Amazingly well kept and clean
Wonderful views and beaches and fishing harbours within easy reach
Such lovely hosts too
We will definitely be back

Disliked There is nothing to dislike !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was beautiful. The facilities were spotless. Location was great. Very…

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Jessica J.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was beautiful. The facilities were spotless. Location was great. Very quiet and peaceful. Owner was very helpful and accommodating. We were even given fresh eggs from the site which was a lovely touch. I would 100% stay again and recommend this site.

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Amazing find

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lorraine t.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked What an amazing little site clean owners are lovely and very helpful will be back again ty

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Anonymous

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy pitch and spotless facilities. Owners very friendly and they…

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Andrew P.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Clean and tidy pitch and spotless facilities. Owners very friendly and they have animals to look at too.

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Brilliant little campsite with everything you need!…

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Joseph W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant little campsite with everything you need!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet well maintained site with clean facilities and plenty of room…

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Iain S.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked A quiet well maintained site with clean facilities and plenty of room between pitches. Fresh eggs available on site too. A friendly welcome too.

Disliked Limited facilities if the site had many more than 4 or 5 pitches taken.

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Great little campsite. It’s on a small farm. No reception just a…

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Sue D.

Queen electric gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Great little campsite. It’s on a small farm. No reception just a board with your name and pitch number. We stopped on our way to Padstow, also bought some lovely fresh farm eggs.
The toilet and shower is spotless.
Very peaceful would definitely come again.

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Very nice camp spot.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The animals, lovely clean and well put together facilities, very lovely spot.

Disliked Confusion over booking and pricing.

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Highly recommended for North coast of Devon exploring.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Gem of a site! Very quiet oasis, off the beaten track but still close to good routes and not far from Port Isaac. Highly recommend for any exploration of the North Cornish coast.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful 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

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Blackthorn Campsite

Vell Lane

Delabole

Delabole

Cornwall

England

PL22 9EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.61896°N
4.7298°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Lidl Superstore
8.5 mi Lidl Superstore
10.2 mi Car Park
Rail
12.3 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
14.5 mi Roche Rail Station
14.9 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
10.5 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
19.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
17 mi 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

Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), a family-friendly spot with plenty of sandy space and rockpools to poke around in. After that, maybe over to Daymer Bay (25 minutes) to stroll through the sand dunes or to Polzeath (20 minutes) to give your surfboard some action. Elsewhere along the coast, you could visit popular Port Isaac (10 minutes), which found fame as the setting for the TV series Doc Martin, or learn about all sorts of intriguing goings-on at The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle (20 minutes). There’s also Tintagel Castle (20 minutes), an English Heritage site with a stunning clifftop location and links to Arthurian legend. Turning inland, you’d be wise to spend some time exploring Bodmin Moor, perhaps climbing Brown Willy (35 minutes) for views from the highest point in Cornwall, or visiting Bodmin Jail Attraction (half an hour) for an insight into the prisons of the past (and their ghostly inhabitants…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trebarwith Strand 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Polzeath 8.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Crackington Haven 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Daymer Bay 9.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 3.7 mi

Rock Beach 9.9 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.5 mi

Eden Project 17.2 mi

Newquay Zoo 20.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 3.2 mi

Lawrence House 16.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 16.2 mi

Trerice 21.1 mi

Cotehele 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trebarwith Strand 2.1 mi

Camelford Town and River 2.2 mi

Camelford and Countryside 2.3 mi

Camelford Country 2.3 mi

Tintagel and Trebarwith - Coast and Country 3.4 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Blackthorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackthorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackthorn Campsite? Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackthorn Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackthorn Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.