Gunwalloe Caravan Park
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- Cornwall caravan site on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Helston
- A 10-minute drive from Gunwalloe Church Cove beach and Dollar Cove
- Dog-friendly grass pitches; pubs and shops within 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 
9.4/10
27 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Electric grass pitch (small)
5 people maximum 9/10
19 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 5m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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Electric grass pitch (medium)
5 people maximum 9/10
40 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
5 people maximum 9.4/10
15 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 13m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £29
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
5 people maximum 8.7/10
10 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 17m width × 15m depth (255m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a friendly, family-run campsite with a rural location, praised for its excellent, clean, and modern toilet and shower facilities. Visitors highlight the spacious pitches, welcoming owners, and the site's convenience for exploring the local area. While some reviewers noted occasional noise from a nearby airbase and occasional issues with pitch marking and uneven ground, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return. Minor improvements, such as better WiFi coverage and clearer pitch demarcation, were suggested.
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Cleanliness of the shower/toilet block.
Friendliness of the owner.
Location
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site, very clean, level pitches, helpful and friendly owner
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Claire greeted us on a very cold New Year’s Eve (2025/26) and she showed us our pitch and where the shower block was. We could even order warm croissants and pain au chocolat on arrival for us to collect from the campsite shop the following morning, where we also could buy fresh coffee too. The pitch was nice and level. There were a few other campervans and caravans on site.
It’s a lovely campsite, quiet and has beautiful dark skies. We listened to the owls calling each other through the night, which was rather special.
It’s a tidy site, and the shower/toilet block is very clean and warm which was welcome when camping in the winter!
Take a torch if walking the easy mile and a half to the local pub, which is well worth a visit or two (especially if you have a dog as they are well catered for)
Recommend to friends Visit again
In a small camper - staff…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked In a small camper - staff at site really friendly and helpful and quick to help pull me out of a muddy corner they advised me to avoid in the first place.
Nice location to explore this bit of Cornwall from.
Recommend to friends Visit again
This is the 2 nd visit to Gunwalloe campsite we love it
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Very clean and tidy. A nice friendly welcome on arrival, nice quiet site good facilities clean toilets hot showers.
Disliked Annoyingly the weather was quite wet so the freshly cut grass was a little messy nothing a quick hoover didn't fix
Recommend to friends Visit again
Warm welcome, level pitch and really quiet
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked This was a last minute booking on new years eve. But i couldn't have been given a warmer friendly welcome. I was shown to my grass pitch, which was a really good size and level. I booked for new years eve hoping to get away from the noise of fireworks and revellers where I live as they upset my elderly dog. I couldn't have found a better solution. Dispite being fairly busy it was quiet all night, only punctuated by the occasional firework barely audiable in the diatance.
Woke up after a great sleep to the gentle sound of rain tapping on the roof, and wood pidgeons catching up on the latest news, in the tree we parked alongside.
Also my dog was thrilled at the number of nrw and exciting countryside smells on our morning walk
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Would stay again definitely
Electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked Small friendly family run site, rural but not in the middle of nowhere. Good access to major attractions in the area. Toilet / shower blocks had underfloor heating (this should be mandatory in all campsites lol) & very clean. Decent washing up area. No issues with EHU. Nice & dark at night.
Disliked Pitch mixup resulting in coming back in the early hours of NYD after being out for NYE to another campervan on our pitch. Luckily we were able to park up & hook up but 6m fire rule definitely not adhered to. Hosts quick to reply, even in the early hours. Campervan did return & park up in same place again the next evening but was eventually sorted. Did make us a little nervous to leave van after in case they were unhappy with moving.
WiFi wasn't strong enough to use, we relied on our mobile data as we had signal.
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Would recommend and stay again
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Flexible arrival time.
Very friendly hostess.
Disliked Only complaint was that the bin for doggy waste was overfull.
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Overall good value for money and location.
Electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked Location . Welcoming owners. Good location away from traffic noise.
Disliked Pitches not clearly marked. Grass is uneven in places. Hardstanding very narrow and made up of compacted stones and only wide enough to site vehicle or caravan/ motorhome which meant users would use grass alongside for getting in and out of unit.
Water points/ taps need posts replacement.
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Lovely, peaceful site. Loved listening to…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Lovely, peaceful site.
Loved listening to the owls at night
Would return
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff. Quiet rural location, modern…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Friendly staff. Quiet rural location, modern and bright toilet and shower block.
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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Gunwalloe Caravan Park
Killianchor
Gunwalloe
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 7QJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.0713°N
5.2597°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cove | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthleven Sands | 2.5 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands East | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 2.9 mi
Trebah Garden 6.6 mi
St Michael's Mount 10.2 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 10.3 mi
Pendennis Castle 10.8 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 1.9 mi
Godolphin 6 mi
Glendurgan Garden 6.5 mi
St Michael's Mount 10.2 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 10.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Anthony 1.4 mi
Loe Bar 1.5 mi
LISMORE 2.2 mi
Schiedam 2.3 mi
TRELOWARREN 3 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 Gunwalloe Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gunwalloe Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gunwalloe Caravan Park? When you fancy a serious yomp along the dramatic coastline, follow the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) to Kynance Cove (around three hours’ walk) on the Lizard Peninsula. Shorter hops … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gunwalloe Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Please call or message if changes are required to arrival or departure times
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Gunwalloe Caravan Park? From £22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.