Bay View Camping

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  • Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
  • Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
  • Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Getting out on the South West Coast Path could barely be easier than it is from Bay View Camping – this Cornwall site is right by the shoreline between Falmouth and Maenporth, and it has its own private access gate to the coast path and a path leading to a private beach. That means you can get out for short or long seaside strolls whenever you like. The South West Coast Path can be used to reach local beaches like Maenporth and Swanpool, at about 15 minutes and 20 minutes’ walk respectively. There are places to eat at both spots, so you could leave the car behind for several days here and simply get about on foot easily enough. Alternatively, set out along the private path to Newporth Beach below a lovely clifftop picnic meadow. When the tide is low, it's possible to stroll right out onto the neighbouring Sunny Corner Beach, a clothing-optional stretch of sand. And there’s no need to leave the coast behind once you’re done with outings for the day, because this field is close enough to the shore to have gorgeous sea views from the pitches. They look out to the east, so it’s worth being up for sunrise, but they’re still splendid of an evening. Off-grid, the site has flushing toilets and hot showers. It’s all very laidback in vibe, so kids and dogs are welcome and there aren’t any real restrictions on arrival and departure times.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts spectacular sea views and direct access to the coastal path, with many visitors highlighting its stunning location and peaceful atmosphere. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently described as clean and well-maintained, though some guests note they are basic and can be small. The site is praised for its spacious pitches and friendly, helpful host. The access road is noted as bumpy and potentially challenging for lower vehicles.

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Arrival date (latest first)

-Great views -clean toilets and showers -amazing location…

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Hayley B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked -Great views
-clean toilets and showers
-amazing location and view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with a wonderful view…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with a wonderful view

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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Katie C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent view. Quiet and basic, with very clean facilities. Alice works hard to keep the site and is always on hand if you need anything, happy to freeze ice packs, charge power banks etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view and the simplicity…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The view and the simplicity

Disliked Shower cabin bit small, but bathmats and being clean makes up for it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the evening we spent at…

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Ben P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved the evening we spent at bay view friendly welcome and lovely views slept with the van doors open all night we will be back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

We couldn't recommend Bay View enough and can’t wait to come back

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We stayed here last weekend and had the most wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, we received a genuinely lovely welcome from Alice, our host. She even thoughtfully offered us deck chairs to use, which was such a kind and unexpected touch!

The campsite itself is stunning, boasting incredible sea views. The facilities were exceptionally clean, and we never once had to queue for the showers or toilets.

One of the highlights was the coastal path walk into Falmouth—it is breathtakingly scenic, incredibly relaxing, and so easy to access from the site.

To top it all off, Alice went above and beyond when we ran into some car trouble before leaving, kindly granting us a later check-out so we wouldn't feel stressed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect simplicity

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Anonymous

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Liked The view!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Heather B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The facilities and the lovely owner

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and awesome sunrises

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James P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great views. Alice was a helpful and accomadating host

Disliked Basic but ok washing facilities. Site could be a bit windy but worth it for the views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money.

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James L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views, location, size of plot, direct access to coast path

Disliked Small toilet cubicles with gaps in doors and a little smelly. Warm water in showers but not a lot of pressure when others using.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Bay View Camping

Penrose Farm

Maenporth

Falmouth

Cornwall

England

TR11 5HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.13052°N
5.08579°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi The Moor B
2.6 mi Bridge
4.8 mi Post Office and Stores
Rail
1.4 mi Penmere Rail Station
1.5 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
1.9 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
1.8 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
1.8 mi Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
1.9 mi Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 mi Penzance Airport
22.2 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
25.9 mi Land's End St Just 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 coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could continue from either of these for a splendid day’s walking along the South West Coast Path – perhaps as far as Durgan (an hour and a half’s walk), where you can turn inland to explore Glendurgan Garden or Trebah Garden. Alternatively you can drive to either within 15 minutes. Spotted any seals as you walk? It’s perhaps unlikely, so you may need to pay a visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (25 minutes’ drive). To meet equally cute four-legged rescue animals, aim for the Flicka Foundation donkey sanctuary (10 minutes). Some time in Falmouth (five minutes’ drive/40 minutes’ walk) is also a fine idea, to peruse Pendennis Castle, visit the art galleries and take a boat to St Mawes, a lovely little fishing village across the estuary with a beach, castle and a network of winding streets to wander through.

Food and drink

  • The Cove 0.5 mi
  • Hooked on the Rocks 0.7 mi
  • Gylly Beach Cafe 1.3 mi
  • CJ's At The Sanctuary 1.5 mi
  • Provedore 1.6 mi
  • Wing Cheung House 1.7 mi
  • Happy Palace 1.7 mi
  • Thai E San 1.7 mi
  • Ro+Bo 1.7 mi
  • Balti Curries 1.7 mi

Groceries

  • Majestic Off-licence 1.7 mi
  • Pocketful of Stones Off-licence 1.8 mi
  • Tarquin's Off-licence 1.8 mi
  • Cornish Cream Off-licence 1.9 mi
  • Argal Farm Shop Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 2.2 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 2.4 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • Costcutter Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Play Area park 1.5 mi
  • Junior Playing Field Playground 1.5 mi
  • Gyllyngdune Gardens park 1.5 mi
  • Kimberley Park 1.6 mi
  • The Beacon park 1.9 mi
  • Prince Street Gardens park 2 mi
  • Greenbank Garden park 2.1 mi
  • Bowling Green park 2.3 mi
  • Perharin Park Playground 2.8 mi
  • Trelawney Park 3.1 mi

Family days out

  • Penjerrick Garden Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Old Smithy Visitor attraction 1.4 mi
  • Shell Grotto Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Carwinion Garden Visitor attraction 1.5 mi
  • Pendennis Castle 2.1 mi
  • Little Dennis Castle 2.2 mi
  • Trebah Manor Gardens Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • St Mawes Castle 3.2 mi
  • St Mawes Castle 3.2 mi

Public transport

  • Maenporth Beach 0.5 mi
  • Opp Maen Valley Park 0.6 mi
  • Maen Valley Park 0.6 mi
  • Falmouth Golf Club 0.6 mi
  • Falmouth Pitch and Putt 0.6 mi
  • Opp Falmouth Pitch and Putt 0.6 mi
  • Golden Bank 0.7 mi
  • Swanpool Beach 0.8 mi
  • Boslowick Road 0.9 mi
  • Trewen Turn 1 mi

Beaches

  • Arthur's Beach (Sunny Cove) 0.3 mi
  • Maenporth Beach 0.5 mi
  • Maenporth Beach 0.5 mi
  • Swanpool Beach 0.8 mi
  • Gyllyngvase Beach 1.2 mi
  • Rosemullion Beach 1.6 mi
  • Grebe Beach 2.2 mi
  • Trebah 2.6 mi
  • Trebah 2.6 mi
  • Bosahan Cove 2.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Falmouth Golf Club Golf course 0.4 mi
  • Falmouth Pitch & Putt Golf course 0.6 mi
  • Dig n' Delve at No.12 General shop 1.7 mi
  • Bean General shop 1.8 mi
  • The Kings Nightclub 1.8 mi
  • The Cornish Bank Nightclub 1.8 mi
  • Club International Nightclub 1.8 mi
  • Port Pendennis Marina 1.8 mi
  • Falmouth Visiting Yacht Haven Marina 1.9 mi
  • Mojo General shop 2 mi

Local services

  • Westover Surgery Doctors 1.3 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 1.5 mi
  • Tesla Supercharger Charging station 1.7 mi
  • Falmouth Ear Care Doctors 1.7 mi
  • Falmouth Service Station Fuel station 1.7 mi
  • Falmouth Hospital 1.7 mi
  • evolt Charging station 1.7 mi
  • Falmouth Health Centre Doctors 1.8 mi
  • GeniePoint Charging station 1.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.9 mi

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Must see

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 1.8 mi

Pendennis Castle 2 mi

Trebah Garden 2.3 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 5.9 mi

Truro Cathedral 9.4 mi

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 2.3 mi

St Anthony Head 4.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 6.4 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 9.9 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PENJERRICK 0.9 mi

FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 1 mi

GLENDURGAN 2.1 mi

TREBAH 2.4 mi

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bay View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Camping? The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.