Penwarne Campsite
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- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Site type
80
80
80Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- A medium tent (6m x 5.5m) or VW-style campervan is included in the rate. If you are bringing a different unit, please select the applicable extra.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 116 Pitchup.com customers 
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85% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
Overall peaceful, nice location. Would go back
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Site was exactly as it said, easy to find, peaceful and surrounded by countryside. We walked to the beach which was amazing!!! Highly recommend people do that
Disliked The signs for the path to the beach could have been better! We found the right path by chance.
Recommend to friends Visit again
If you like no facilities go if not don’t go there.
Electric grass pitch
Liked View
Disliked No reception have to phone up when we arrived looked like an old farm and field.
Very poor facilities just like wild camping.
Ladies shower and toilets very poor.
Mens shower and toilets slightly better but not much.
Grass could do with cutting.
Electric points when were they pat tested need upgrading.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Views, clean toilets…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Views, clean toilets
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location Relaxed Warm showers…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location
Relaxed
Warm showers
Disliked Play grounds needs repairs - a bit disappointing as we chose this sight specifically because it looked fun for children on website.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site for peace and views. Let down by facilities.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great views, vast open field
Disliked Smelly (men’s) toilets, and a revolting hole /pit for Elsan waste
Recommend to friends Visit again
Poor. Would not recommend or stay here again.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good views:
Disliked The toilets and showers were dirty, dark, muddy & grassy. No thought has been put into dry changing areas. There is a large fridge and a freezer in the walk-way into the ladies toilets, making the entrance a squeeze and oppressive. No hot water taps in the washing up area, only cold water taps and a kettle.
The play area would not pass a health and safety inspection, the wood was rotten, and monkey bars are missing from where they should be and have not been replaced.
The field and walk to the toilets is very boggy and muddy; not at all like the road and marked out pitches photographed on the website.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would visit again - but not the best in the area.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The view and the cows
Well located
Good wash up facilities
Nice bathroom sinks
Lovely farmer with the best Cornish accent
Disliked No one to meet you on check in
Lots of rubbish every where
The electric hook ups haven’t been maintained
Very annoying noise coming from something in the shower room… making it quite creepy. Like a kids toy going off over and over again.
Lots of cobwebs and spiders in the showers and low diving walls between. Felt like I was being watched the whole time. Probably by the spiders.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Convenient for the Falmouth area with a great overlook
Electric grass pitch
Liked Space, View, ease of access to set-up
Disliked Bins for rubbish disposal (not enough)
Recommend to friends Visit again
Site is beautiful. Views for miles. Huge space for pitches.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely views massive field beautiful horses. Great welcome. A gem of a site and a lovely short stay.
Disliked Toilets and showers are functional but need updating to gain more customers. A one night visit this time but would stay longer in future if these were modernised.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The view and the peacefulness. Easy to navigate to the site with…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The view and the peacefulness. Easy to navigate to the site with no small lanes. Relaxed site, received a lovely message from the owners giving me all information required about the site and information re taxis, local pub etc
Disliked The bathroom facilities. It needed a good deep clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Penwarne Campsite
Penwarne Barton Farm
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
England
TR11 5PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12926°N
5.11548°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maenporth | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 1.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 1.6 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 2.8 mi
Pendennis Castle 3.2 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 4.7 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.5 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 1.6 mi
St Anthony Head 5.5 mi
Trelissick Garden 7 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.7 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 9.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENJERRICK 0.5 mi
GLENDURGAN 1.5 mi
TREBAH 1.8 mi
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 2 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 2.7 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 21.4 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 22.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Penwarne Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penwarne Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penwarne Campsite? It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penwarne Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penwarne Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.