Sandy Acres Campsite

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Group Surf Lesson at our onsite 'Sandy Acres Surf School'
Group surf lesson at our onsite Sandy Acres Surf School
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Group Surf Lesson at our onsite 'Sandy Acres Surf School'

  • Dog-friendly site five minutes’ walk from a surfing beach in Hayle
  • St Ives 20 minutes’s drive; Minack Theatre 35 minutes
  • On-site surf school and equipment hire, plus yoga sessions and café
Sea, surf and spectacular views – the deal at Sandy Acres Campsite sounds pretty good already, right? But there’s another element that might make it extra sweet, and that’s its dog-friendly nature. Four-legged guests (on a lead) are welcome – and not just on site, but also at the nearby beach, a vast expanse of golden sand also named Sandy Acres (five minutes’ walk, just beyond the Hayle Sand Dunes). As well as its splendid and convenient location, this pleasant site has a relaxed, low-key vibe. That doesn’t mean, however, that there are no perks here. True, there is no electric hook-up (though the owners will be happy to charge your mobile phone in the office), but there are several toilets, hot-water showers and a washing-up area (no hot water there, though). And while there's no fridge to store your grillable items, there is a freezer for your ice packs, plus a small café serving drinks and smoothies. For anything else, the nearest shop is just under a mile away, or you can head into Hayle town (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarkets, restaurants and pubs. With the practical aspects of your holiday taken care of, all you need to do is relax and take advantage of the site’s facilities, which include a surf school (catering to all levels) and equipment hire (from bodyboards and surfboards to wetsuits), plus yoga sessions, which take place on the beach (or in a wooden hut if the weather takes a turn).

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens 21 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Open from Thu 21 May to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 43 Pitchup.com customers

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What customers say

This campsite boasts a superb location, nestled amongst dunes and just a short walk from a beautiful beach, popular for surfing. Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean and well-maintained facilities, and spacious pitches. The on-site cafe and proximity to local amenities are also highlighted. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some mention the steep dune path to the beach and a few minor facility improvements like mirrors and hot water for washing up could be beneficial. Overall, it's highly recommended for a peaceful beachside escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A lovely campsite with clean facilities!

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Emma E. 1 review

Beach Track non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked A beautiful campsite tucked behind a couple of sand dunes. The staff are super helpful. The facilities were spotless- we were lucky and managed to always get a hot shower. Check in was super easy. Was a busy site being used by lots of other families with small children which was brilliant for my 3 children. Pitches are HUGE- can easily fit a long tent and a shelter/gazebo and car.

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The pitch had plenty of space,…

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 Jamie D. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)

Liked The pitch had plenty of space, showers was immaculate and clean, kids loved playing in the dunes, accessibility to resources in the town,

Disliked No mirrors, massive trek down the dunes or such I say up the dunes back to pitch 😂😂

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Lovely campsite 🏕️

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 Natasha E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)

Liked Big campsites, could keep car beside tent. Close walk to beach. Showers/toilets very good. Kids at shop were very nice. Not bad walk to bus stop/town either.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lage, Strandnähe, größe des Stellplatzes, einfacher…

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Rita S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)

Liked Lage, Strandnähe, größe des Stellplatzes, einfacher checkin/checkout

Sanitäranlagen ok

Disliked Wir hatten leider Pech mit dem Stellplatz. Direkt beim Eingang und den Sanitäranlagen und sehr laute Nachbarn
Es gibt wenig "Abgrenzung" zum Nachbarn.

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Brilliant spot, clean cabin and facilities,…

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Johan v. 1 review

Beach cabin (four person)

Liked Brilliant spot, clean cabin and facilities, excellent staff and comms ahead of our stay. Couldn’t recommend higher!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite with beach access.

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Helena D. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)

Liked Wow, what a campsite. We stayed here by accident because our friends live nearby. Very relaxed site. Great access onto the beach, although it is a steep track down. If you want an evening meal & don't want to drive, you can walk along the coastal path for 10 minutes to the next holiday park. There is also a very nice cafe, on the way to the beach.

Disliked The roof on the toilets is clear corrugated plastic, which is fine at night, but makes the toilets and showers very hot during the day.

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Such a great campsite!

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Joe J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (super)

Liked Absolutely loved this campsite. It’s so relaxed and we especially liked that there was no music or ball games!
Toilets and showers are cleaned immaculately every day and there is not much of a wait later on in the day to shower.
The pitch was massive and didn’t feel like we were too close to the neighbours. Having hedges between pitches was a bonus as well as having an on site shop that sold milkshakes and iced lattes!
We left yesterday but have already booked for the august bank holiday.

Disliked The sand dune on the way back from the beach. It’s definitely a work out!

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Just glorious! The most perfect location…

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Anonymous

Beach cabin (four person)

Liked Just glorious! The most perfect location ever, we stayed in a hut just over the sand dunes and loved the proximity of the beach and the incredible view, especially at sunset. The site is small and peaceful, I was worried there wasn’t enough loos and showers but we never had to wait. They are also kept clean and tidy. Easy to charge phones/power packs etc at reception. I would go back in a heart beat, especially if I could guarantee another week of sunshine! ☀️

Disliked Not really a dislike but folks should be aware that the walk back up from the beach over the dunes is tough going. Don’t get me wrong we managed it laden with beach stuff and surf boards but it’s not easy so anyone with limited mobility or very poor fitness would possibly struggle. On the positive side, it keeps this stretch of beach very quite in comparison so some more accessible locations further along.

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Like it all about the place,…

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Carlos C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (super)

Liked Like it all about the place, spacious and clean. Friendly people and friendly staff. Close to supermarkets and restaurants, easy access. Would definitely recommend it to everyone.

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Ganz toller, familiärer, kleiner Campingplatz in…

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Christian E. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)

Liked Ganz toller, familiärer, kleiner Campingplatz in den Dünen.

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Features

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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandy Acres Campsite

22 Sandyacres Road

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.20382°N
5.41131°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 mi War Memorial
1.1 mi War Memorial
1.4 mi Viaduct
Rail
1.3 mi Hayle Rail Station
1.8 mi Lelant Rail Station
2.2 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
7.9 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
14.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
14.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
7 mi Penzance Airport
13.4 mi Land's End St Just Airport
24.6 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

On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful parrots, flamingoes and a penguin colony. If birding is your jam, continue on to RSPB Hayle Estuary (10 minutes), inhabited by wetland birds. In St Ives (20 minutes by car, or take a 25-minute train ride from Hayle), the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives (the latter overlooking sandy Porthmeor Beach) ought to satisfy your art cravings. Then take a stroll through the town’s cobbled streets or along the harbour, stopping for ice cream or fish and chips. Head west to Porthcurno (35 minutes), where the Minack Theatre puts on plays and concerts in a most spectacular setting. The seating is carved right out of the granite cliff, and the stage has the waters of Porthcurno Bay as its dramatic backdrop.

Food and drink

  • COAST Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • Bucket of Blood Pub 0.6 mi
  • Loggans Moor Pub 0.8 mi
  • The Thai Chef Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Copperhouse Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Cornubia Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • The Bluff Inn Pub 0.9 mi
  • Cornish Arms Pub 0.9 mi
  • The TERRACE Restaurant 1 mi
  • Eastern Empire Restaurant 1 mi

Groceries

  • Lidl Supermarket 0.7 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 1.4 mi
  • Trevaskis Farm Market Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Tarquin's Gin Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • JOHNS Wines and Spirits Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • St Ives Brewery Drinks shop 3.3 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Hayle Recreation Ground Playground 0.7 mi
  • Hayle Recreation Ground park 0.7 mi
  • Treveglos Meadow park 1.2 mi
  • Ellis Park 1.4 mi
  • The Planation park 1.5 mi
  • Millpond Gardens/Ropeworks park 1.6 mi
  • Menhyr Park 2.9 mi
  • Memorial Gardens park 3.1 mi
  • Trewyn Gardens park 3.2 mi
  • Ayr Field Playground 3.4 mi

Family days out

  • Arcade Amusement arcade 0.2 mi
  • Black Bridge Visitor attraction 0.7 mi
  • Paradise Park Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Harbour Pool & Billiards Club Amusement arcade 3.1 mi
  • Patsea Arcadea Amusement arcade 3.1 mi
  • Holy Well Of St Ia Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Tower ruins Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Crane Castle 5.1 mi
  • Carwynnen Quoit Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Old Church Ruins Visitor attraction 5.4 mi

Public transport

  • Loggans Way 0.5 mi
  • Lethlean Close 0.6 mi
  • Bucket of Blood 0.6 mi
  • Brookway 0.7 mi
  • Loggans Road 0.7 mi
  • Penmare Terrace 0.7 mi
  • Lidl 0.7 mi
  • Golden Sands Park 0.7 mi
  • Phillack Turn 0.8 mi
  • Dangerous Crossing 0.8 mi

Beaches

  • Porth Kidney Sands 1.5 mi
  • Carbis Bay Beach 2.3 mi
  • Porthminster Beach 2.9 mi
  • Bamaluz Beach 3 mi
  • Porthgwidden Beach 3 mi
  • Harbour Beach 3 mi
  • Porthmeor Beach 3.3 mi
  • Greenbank Cove 4.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • St Erth Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.5 mi
  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.8 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Billy's Pool Fishing 2.9 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Bill's Pool Fishing 3 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Top Lake) Fishing 3.3 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Middle Lake) Fishing 3.3 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Bottom Lake) Fishing 3.4 mi
  • Clowance Golf Course 4.9 mi

Local services

  • Carwin Rise Service Station Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 0.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Bodriggy Surgery Doctors 1.2 mi
  • Central Garage Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • St. Michael's Hospital 1.7 mi
  • St. Erth Service Station Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Leddra Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Stennack Surgery Doctors 3.3 mi
  • Camborne Clinic 4.8 mi

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Must see

Tate St Ives 3.2 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.7 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6.7 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 11.8 mi

Trebah Garden 14.5 mi

National Trust

Godrevy 2.1 mi

Godolphin 5.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.6 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 6.7 mi

Trengwainton Garden 8.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 1.5 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 1.8 mi

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 3.1 mi

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 3.3 mi

Hell's Mouth 4.4 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 Sandy Acres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sandy Acres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sandy Acres Campsite? On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sandy Acres Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Acres Campsite? From £56 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.