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 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Wonderful site and gorgeous location. Yes the toilets and showers are basic…
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Liked: Wonderful site and gorgeous location. Yes the toilets and showers are basic but it’s just what we wanted, the freedom, space and scenery perfect! We walked the route down to the beach with our 6 year old and dogs…took about an hour slow walking but through fields and farmlands away from any traffic was so worth the walk. Will absolutely be booking again.
All pitches will have the stunning sea view
Disliked: I would say that the children’s play area needed a little work as it was a bit wobbly but with all the green space around, it’s actually not needed!
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Would visit again - but not the best in the area.
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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.
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Site is beautiful. Views for miles. Huge space for pitches.
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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.
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The view and the peacefulness. Easy to navigate to the site with…
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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.
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Quiet site with clean facilities. Small park good for children.…
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Liked: Quiet site with clean facilities. Small park good for children.
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A lovely site, that with a bit of care could be amazing if tidied up
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Liked: Spacious site with Amazing views. Easy access for the caravan.
Staff were friendly
Disliked: Only one shower open, there are 3 of us so showering took forever. Impossible to get dressed in the shower cubicle without everything getting wet. Facilities are ok but not very clean. Would really benefit from a door on the shower block.
No hot water in washing up area or lights
Park could do with some love.
Lots of rubbish and disused buildings, would benefit from a big tidy up.
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Poor customer services . Good for group bookings but not for a quiet
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Liked: Beautiful views and location
Disliked: Struggled due to loud noise throughout the night and dirty facilities
Arrived late so no option to contact site owners following morning . Notified that we would be leaving to book another site and nicely asked for refund for remaining nights . Absolutely no offer of recompense so paid double for another site as this was over priced and could not guarantee a good nights sleep or clean toilets .
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Very basic facilities - would describe as no frills.
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Liked: Location and friendly hosts. Nice views and pleasant walk to nearest beach. Great place to stay if you want to visit Trebah gardens.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike if you expect very basic facilities and remote-ish location. But it is expensive
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It was lovely, views of the sea, a relaxing vibe.…
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Liked: It was lovely, views of the sea, a relaxing vibe.
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Relaxed. Peaceful. Lovely views. No-one bothering you. Parking with the sheep on…
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Liked: Relaxed. Peaceful. Lovely views. No-one bothering you. Parking with the sheep on the field.
Nice place to be🙂
Disliked: The toilet and shower cubicles have a gap at the bottom and no door on the block. Was expecting small animals to run under my feet. (Mouse, squirrel etc) wellington boots would solve this or a door to the block 😉
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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.