Chy Carne Holiday Park

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Bird's-eye view (added by manager 09 Mar 2022)
View of kennack sands (added by manager 10 feb 2022)
Kennack field (added by manager 12 jul 2015)
Kennack sands (added by manager 18 jan 2013)

  • Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
  • Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
  • Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
If your holiday checklist includes gorgeous Cornish sea views, quick access to golden beaches and so much to do for mini campers that you can fine the kids if anyone dares utter the phrase ‘I’m bored’, seasidey Chy Carne Holiday Park should tick all boxes for your break. This is a relaxed, spacious and spankingly clean site with a strong family focus, dog-friendly and close to acclaimed beaches like Kennack Sands (10 minutes' walk) as well as many of the main attractions and towns of Cornwall. Helston, Falmouth and St Austell are all within easy reach, and spectacular Kynance Cove is five minutes' drive away. The kids can go 'Aaaarrr' and clamber around the play pirate ship, get competitive at the outdoor games or kick a ball around the grassy open space, while the bigger folk can sit back and prepare the barbecue, have a campfire on one of the Chy Carne chimeneas or fire baskets, or sit back with a snack or drink from the licensed shop (opening times and stock limited out of season). There’s a pizza takeaway on site too (open during the May half term and school summer holidays only, until 9pm), so you can polish off a pepperoni if you don't feel like cooking. The first-class facilities here have plenty of hot showers (extra charge applies), toilets, washbasins and washing-up sinks (four, to be exact) so queues are unlikely even in peak season. The main amenity block is open at all times, with two more opening up to cope with extra demand in high season (May half term and school summer holidays). There’s a launderette on site too with two commercial washing machines and two driers. Chy Carne welcomes well-behaved pets.

Site type

Tent pitches 90
Touring caravan pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Caravans for hire 24
Open now
Opens 3 May
Please note
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Group bookings, single-sex groups and under 18s accepted. For static bookings by under 18s, a parent must book the caravan and provide emergency contact details. No loud parties are permitted. A charge of 50p for 5 minutes with 10p for extra minutes applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 May to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Saubere Wc- und Duschanlagen…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Saubere Wc- und Duschanlagen

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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit We welcome and appreciate your comments regarding our clean showers and toilet facilities. The cleaning staff do work exceptionally hard and attend the facilities a minimum of three times a day/evening. Chycarne

Good campsite - water near every pitch and electric hookups. Close to…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
James H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Good campsite - water near every pitch and electric hookups. Close to 2 pubs

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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay Chycarne camping is made up of a number of different areas depending on your preference At Chycarne we do have well in excess of 60 level pitches situated through out the campsite. The remaining pitches do have a gentle slope. Too many this is not a issue and certainly helps with drainage The natural topography of the land when you so close to the beach side tends to be sloping towards the sea especially in Cornwall. This is what makes the scenery at Chycarne so breathtaking this is why 76% of pitchup.com visitors say that Chycarne is in a place of outstanding natural beauty with breathtaking scenery. Chycarne

Lovely campsite, let down by the small details

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Parry H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite with good views

Disliked: You have to pay for showers, this was not advertised at booking and on our second night the showers were freezing cold for the duration of the paid time, on average the showers take at least a minute to warm up wasting your money, if you expect people to pay for the showers then they should be hot from the start. Also all the pitches seem to be on a slope which isn’t great for a campsite

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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit. We note your comments regarding the showers. At Chycarne we offer exceptional value for money. The showers are clearly advertised that a small charge is levied for the use of the showers This clearly is advertised on Pitchup.com this helps to prevent overstay in the showers.Reducing the amount of waste water that as to be cleaned prior to discharge We do not advertise free showers as no showers are free to the business but an allowance is made in the camping prices to reflect this small charge. In order to be more far more eco friendly the old style water heaters have been phased out and all water heaters we work on are new efficient water heaters saving huge energy costs. Yes there can be a short time ( a few seconds ) before the water is heated to the required temperature 42c however this generally is not the case when the showers are in use for sustained periods. However the showers would warm up and never remain cold for the whole duration of the shower unless there was a fault. We are not aware of any fault being reported regarding the showers during your stay. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay Chycarne

Everything staff was very helpful, the site was very clean. The shower…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Julie Anne B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Everything staff was very helpful, the site was very clean. The shower and toilet block was well looked after. My pitch was perfect for me and my 2 little dogs. Would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

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Very well kept site . Clean and tidy facilities. Good sized pitch…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Very well kept site . Clean and tidy facilities. Good sized pitch . Sea view . Friendly staff.

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Gamta labai graži, tik pasitaikė lietingi orai…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Rasa L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Gamta labai graži, tik pasitaikė lietingi orai

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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit Unfortunately during your stay the weather was a little inclement. Sadly the whole country does seem to be experiencing unusual wet weather for this time of year but alas the forecast is a improving situation especially for August. Of course the wetter weather does help keep the natural fauna looking beautiful and fresh We appreciate your comments and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in this most beautiful part of the UK Chycarne

Excellent site with clean facilities, I would stay again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lucy G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Campsite was quiet and spacious with a marvellous view of the sea. The site was very well maintained. Bathrooms were very clean and shower was very powerful and warm. I liked listening to Radio 2 in the bathroom and they were well lit at night. Loved being able to walk to Kennack sands from the campsite. Really good value for money! I’ve already looked at staying again.

Disliked: Because it was quiet the shop wasn’t open so make sure you have all the supplies you need. I did so it wasn’t a problem.

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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit to Chycarne During low season the shop is on request but during the peak season the shop is open from 9am to 9pm We welcome and appreciate your comments regarding our shower and toilet facilities. The walk to the award winning blue flag beach from Chycarne holiday park should not take more than a 10 minute walk and maybe a little longer coming back . Chycarne

Beautiful site. Very tranquil with wonderful views. Excellent facilities and terrific showers. The…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful site. Very tranquil with wonderful views. Excellent facilities and terrific showers. The site manager/owner was very warm and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay.

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A lovely clean spacious site with a great pitch over looking the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Stephen P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: A lovely clean spacious site with a great pitch over looking the sea Shower block washroom were excellent A 50p shower was well worth it Would recommend to anyone and would return again

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Clean facilities, friendly staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Clean showers and bathrooms with an easy to use pay shower. Check in was easy. Was lucky to have a good view from our site

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Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Chy Carne Holiday Park

Kuggar

Ruan Minor

The Lizard

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.0041°N
-5.1763°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8 mi Seven Stars
8 mi Blue Anchor
8.4 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
10.9 mi Penmere Rail Station
11.1 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
11.5 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
17.5 mi Penzance Airport
22.9 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 clean, safe and award-winning Kennack Sands (with lifeguards on duty during the summer months) is a 10-minute walk from Chy Carne, and has shops and cafés as well as a dog-friendly stretch on one side: hum the theme from Jaws as you spot a basking shark, or clamber up the coastal path for scenic walks in both directions. A short drive away is Kynance Cove, which is one of the most photographed spots in Cornwall: fool folk that you’re in the Med by snapping a pic here or at postcard-perfect Mullion Cove on a sunny day. The Site of Special Scientific Interest Goonhilly Downs is on the doorstep, best known for its Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, once the biggest in the world and still with satellite dishes that can be seen for miles: the building of a new space science centre on the site was announced in 2011. Let the kids loose too at the Lizard Point Lighthouse, the last manned lighthouse before automation and now with a heritage centre with exhibits, displays and some of the original engines, or take them to drool over the dromedaries at Cornish Camels. As it’s Cornwall, holidaymakers of an amphibious disposition will be in heaven with top sailing, surfing, scuba diving and other watersports along this stretch of Cornish coast, and several surf and scuba schools in the area for both newbies and water experts. Landlubbers will find plenty to do too: horse riding, bird (and shark) spotting, golf, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and more are all within reach. Day trips include squawking at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, flying at the thrill rides of The Flambards Experience and Crealy Great Adventure Park, or browsing around the towns of Falmouth, St Ives, Penzance and Truro for seafood, shopping, more beautiful beaches and a boat ride to the ancient harbour at Marizion’s St Michael’s Mount. Finally, round off your trip with an afternoon or evening at Penzance’s clifftop open-air Minack Theatre – squint a little bit at the amphitheatre and you could almost imagine you’re in Roman Britain…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Kennack Sands 0.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Coverack 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Polurrian Cove 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Poldhu Cove 4.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Church Cove 4.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 6.4 mi

Flambards 7.1 mi

Trebah Garden 7.5 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.4 mi

Pendennis Castle 11.4 mi

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 7.5 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7.7 mi

Godolphin 12 mi

St Anthony Head 12.9 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 3.3 mi

Rill Cove 3.5 mi

Royal Anne Galley 3.7 mi

TRELOWARREN 4.9 mi

Schiedam 5 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Chy Carne Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chy Carne Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chy Carne Holiday Park? The clean, safe and award-winning Kennack Sands (with lifeguards on duty during the summer months) is a 10-minute walk from Chy Carne, and has shops and cafés as well as a dog-friendly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chy Carne Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Camping and touring can arrive from 2pm from 21st July to 1st September. For early arrivals during the rest of the year, please contact the campsite with the details provided with your booking confirmation.

    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Chy Carne Holiday Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.