Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

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  • Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
  • A short walk from St Michael's Mount
  • Free pool and spotless amenities
Sites near the coast are rather special. Particularly when they’re Cornish, less than a mile from a beauteous bay, and with a heated indoor pool in which guests can wallow wrinkedly all the winter day if the mood so takes them – for free… Drive down a country lane surrounded by fields to reach small, family-run and exceedingly esteemed Wheal Rodney Holiday Park, a mile from Marazion and a short saunter to St Michael's Mount. It’s easy to drive to the other attractions of west Cornwall from here (the Lizard Peninsula, Land’s End and Penzance are all close by), but the kids won’t have time to say they’re bored before you’re at arty St Ives and the north coast, Helston and Flambards, or the Isles of Scilly from Penzance or Land's End. The majority of Wheal Rodney’s guests are families, but their welcome extends to all, dogs included, who’ll probably wag their tails at the countryside walks straight from the site and the list of dog-friendly Cornish beaches available in reception. The spotless facilities building has the site reception, shower blocks with free hot water, launderette and the aforementioned free swimming pool, open from 9am daily. Ice pack freezing and phone and gadget charging are also gratis for guests. Other facilities on site include an Elsan point, recycling and a shop for essentials: if your holiday equals not having to cook, the Fire Engine Inn with a temptingly tasty menu and beer garden is under 10 minutes’ stroll from Wheal Rodney. As with the site, dogs and children are whealy welcome too...

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Touring caravan pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open now
Opens 13 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 13 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 258 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, well-maintained campsite in a great location, within walking distance of Marazion and St Michael's Mount. Visitors praised the clean facilities, particularly the showers, and the useful on-site shop. The heated indoor swimming pool was a significant bonus for many. Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful. Some minor points were raised regarding pitch size and occasional traffic noise from the nearby A30.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Idyllischer Platz, super nettes Personal, tolle Lage…

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Diana H.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Idyllischer Platz, super nettes Personal, tolle Lage

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for staying at the park and taking the time to post a review. We are pleased to read that you found the park to be idyllic, in a great location with super friendly staff too. Wishing you both happy future adventures in your campervan.

Excellent site for families, small site with excellent facilities.

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Callie W.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked We loved this site!
We liked the indoor pool
The amazing showers, washing up and laundry facilities.
The staff were all so friendly.
Great little shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. Our friendly staff are pleased that we contributed to making your holiday a memorable one! We’d love to host you, I, P and G again in the future. Enjoy the remainder of the summer!

Hosts very friendly Perfect location near Magazine Pitch larger than expected…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Hosts very friendly
Perfect location near Magazine
Pitch larger than expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing us for your Cornish holiday stay! We are pleased that you liked the size of your tent pitch and found us all very friendly. We hope to welcome you again in the future, or any friends that you recommend us to.

A Great Experience 🤓🤓😎😎

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Lee C.

Electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Great campsite with electric hookup. Very friendly helpfull staff. Good facilities including laundry. Also as a bonus there is a swimming pool open during the day. Very popular so book early 😎😎🤓🤓

Disliked Pay extra for wifi. 4g phone signal enough to do most online activities....

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Lee and S, thanks so much for holidaying with us in late July, early August.
All of the staff enjoyed hosting you, and thoroughly enjoyed the little chats we had too! Thank you for the 10/10 review score for customer service!
We are delighted that you found the facilities to be good, and awarded us top marks for value for money.
It’s great to read that you’d recommend us to friend and visit again too! We hope you’ll nip down for another holiday again soon.

Wonderful family site

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Scarlett S.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Wonderful family friendly campsite.
We loved the location and the views. I found all the facilities were kept beautifully clean. My kids loved the on site swimming pool.
Staff super accommodating, friendly and lovely. We had the best time.

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From the manager: Scarlett, thank you for the top scoring review that you awarded us!
We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and your positive feedback means the world to us!

Dirty facilities, busy, small pitches, no space for playing.

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Helen B.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Location

Disliked Dirty, run down facilities, flooded toilet block (daily), showers that fill up with dirty water. No accessible toilets. My 4 year old couldn't reach the taps in the sink so had to be lifted every time - I asked for a stool but one wasn't provided. The pitches are small for most family sized tents and incredibly close together, packed in a way that wouldn't meet fire regulations. There is nowhere for children to play.

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From the manager: Helen, thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are glad that you found the park location to be favourable. The vacation dates that you booked at the end of July, beginning of August are peak season for holidaying in this lovely county. Comments from other guests/reviewers who stayed at this time use terminology such as ‘beautifully clean’ or ‘spotless’. We are a little perplexed that you found the complex dirty. If this was the case, we could’ve dealt with it immediately if you were not satisfied with the standard of the facilities. This is always our preferred option rather than reading about an issue on a review without having the opportunity to address it at the time.
There was a complication in the ladies’ shower area causing a small flood. The situation was handled straightway by multiple staff members, with an aim to cause as little disruption as possible, solving the problem swiftly, whilst staying operational. At no point were toilets closed.
On Tuesday 1st July Wheal Rodney Holiday Park was fully inspected by a Licensing Compliance Officer - Public Protection from Cornwall Council. We passed the inspection and are compliant with fire regulations!
With Health & Safety at the forefront of our operations, after looking through our vast supplies, we did not have an appropriate rubber based step available at the time of your request.
While there’s no dedicated play area for children, the atmosphere is welcoming for families. Our lovely warm indoor pool is a big attraction, and with beaches and play parks just a short walk away, fun is on our doorstep!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best this summer.

Lovely small site, great location and facilities.

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Vicky M.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Lovely quiet site, great shop, washing facilities and pool. Good location for walk to Marazion.

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From the manager: Vicky, we’re thrilled that you had a lovely holiday. P, J & L appeared to love the warm indoor swimming pool! Wishing you a happy summertime, and hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Everything! Staff - friendly, funny and helpful Pool - warm, good size, clean Shop -…

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Megan H.

Electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Everything!
Staff - friendly, funny and helpful
Pool - warm, good size, clean
Shop - everything you might need
Pitch - clearly marked and flat
Parking - always a space
Location - 5 mins from St Michaels Mount!
Showers and loo - always clean and showers were better than my own at home!

Disliked Nothing
Maybe that my pitch must have had tree roots as i bent a fair few pegs. However, small price to pay for such a nice stay

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From the manager: Megan, thank you for your lovely feedback and praise! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the park and we very much enjoyed hosting you. If you stay again, and have any problems with removing tent pegs, our helpful maintenance team and always happy to help, so please just ask! Wishing you a lovely summer and hope to welcome you back soon.

Great campsite

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9 out of 10
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Aga M.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch (large)

Liked Perfect location, quiet and very clean campsite. Great indoor pool with warm water ! Friendly and helpful staff.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Aga, thank you! We’re over the moon that you found the park friendly and clean, as well as being in a perfect location.
It was great to see your 2 young children enjoying their time at the holiday park too!
All of the staff hope to welcome you back in the future.

Great site with good facilities and friendly staff.

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9 out of 10
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Allyson Y.

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Perfect position for a site. In the country but close to local amenities. We had a brilliant week here especially the first half when it was quiet before schools broke up. Loved being able to walk to Marazion and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. Showers were good although my husband says the men's had nowhere to keep things dry.

Disliked The rocks just under the top soil! Made pitching extremely difficult and we lost a lot of pegs.

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Everything was lovely I will definitely be returning in the future I…

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Julie G.

Electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Everything was lovely I will definitely be returning in the future
I loved the fact that we had use of the fridge and freezer it was such a help
Thank you

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, Julie. We all enjoyed hosting you both and look forward to your return visit.

Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 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 No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

Gwallon Lane

Marazion

Cornwall

England

TR17 0HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.13101°N
5.46453°W

Route directions

If travelling in a caravan or large motorhome, don't try to reach the site by going through the town of Marazion. Instead, go through the village of Crowlas, pass The Star Inn (on your right) and then take a left at the crossroads (signposted Rospeath). Travel for 1.5 miles along the winding country lane without turning off. Pass under the bypass bridge and then bear a sharp left around the corner. Start going up the hill to Marazion and the site is just up the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.2 mi The Star Inn
1.2 mi The Star Inn
2.9 mi Railway Station
Rail
2.9 mi St Erth Rail Station
3.1 mi Penzance Rail Station
3.5 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
3 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
14.9 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
15.1 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
2.4 mi Penzance Airport
9.2 mi Land's End St Just Airport
29.9 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

There are so many top-notch beaches around west Cornwall (25 within easy reach of Wheal Rodney) that it can be hard to pick where to stretch out on the sand/rookpool/surf at first… Marazion is a bonzer beach startoff point from Wheal Rodney, as not only it is a piffling mile away, but it has two beaches: the main Town Beach and a much quieter and hidden one at Steps Beach (the latter is dog-friendly all year round). Overlooking Town Beach is the medieval castle on St Michael’s Mount, the rocky island halfway along Mount’s Bay and now managed by the National Trust. Both are within strolling distance of Wheal Rodney: sail out to the island from Mount’s Bay for a harbour tour and a gawp at the subtropical gardens, viewable when peering down from the castle battlements. Fishing villages, clandestine coves and golden sands are speckled along the Cornish coast from Wheal Rodney: take a day at each if you can (the boss will understand) for fishing in Mullion and Porthleven, surfing at Sennen Cove and Praa Sands, diving and shipwreck hunting at Falmouth’s Porthkerris Beach, or just having a gape at the celebrated scenery of the Lizard’s Kynance and Kennack Sands. When sand is dusted from toes, Marazion town centre is a gem for art galleries, antiques and jewellery: Penlee House at Penzance three miles away and Tate St Ives seven miles north are also a big draw for artistes. Both towns have several other art galleries, more beaches (of course) and the opportunity to sing very loud and tuneless sea shanties with pirates at Penzance. The St Ives Bay Line from Penzance to St Ives is one of the most scenic you’ll see anywhere in the country; for added viewsomeness, walk to Penzance from Marazion along the South West Coast Path, stopping very frequently to snap the scenery at Mount’s Bay, Mousehole and the Lizard. Thirteen miles from Wheal Rodney towards the southwest, have your photo taken at the famous signpost at Land’s End, where also cordially recommended is partaking of a Cornish cream tea at the Land’s End restaurant. And while you’re in the area, stick around into the evening for a performance at the open-air Minack Theatre, 11 miles from Wheal Rodney in the direction of Land’s End. Its season runs from May to September, but theatre fiends can take a guided tour any time of year, something that also comes cordially recommended…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marazion 0.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Perranuthnoe 1.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Long Rock 2.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penzance 3.3 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 1.1 mi

Tate St Ives 5.8 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 11.1 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 11.7 mi

Land's End 11.9 mi

National Trust

St Michael's Mount 1.1 mi

Trengwainton Garden 4.6 mi

Godolphin 5 mi

Godrevy 7.6 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 0.7 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 1.1 mi

MORRAB GARDENS 3.4 mi

Penzance - Land's End 3.7 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, Cornwall 28.2 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wheal Rodney Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Wheal Rodney Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheal Rodney Holiday Park? There are so many top-notch beaches around west Cornwall (25 within easy reach of Wheal Rodney) that it can be hard to pick where to stretch out on the sand/rookpool/surf at first… … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheal Rodney Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheal Rodney Holiday Park? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.