Holywell Bay Holiday Park
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- Direct access to the golden sands, surf and fun park of Holywell Bay
- Pool with huge waterslide
- Nature trail, restaurant, adventure playgrounds and indoor soft play
Site type
5
20
20Tourist board rating
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).- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. If the site asks you to do so, you must complete an online ID verification process before you arrive. Your booking may be cancelled if you do not complete, or if you fail, the ID verification process.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 13 Mar to
This site is a member of Parkdean Resorts group.
5 
No dogs allowed
Reviews
55% would recommend this site to a friend
52% would stay here again
What customers say
This holiday park offers a superb location within easy walking distance of a beautiful beach. Pitches are generally spacious and well-maintained, and the pool is a popular amenity. Staff are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. However, some guests have experienced issues with the cleanliness and condition of the shower and toilet facilities, as well as poor WiFi and mobile signal. Concerns have also been raised regarding the availability of pool loungers and service at on-site food outlets.
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Last updated 03/06/2026
Short walk to the beach -…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Short walk to the beach - Sunset amazing
Camping pitches are nice and big.
Pool on site was clean.
Lovely small site
Disliked Pool - not enough loungers
Scoops - unorganised, poor young girl working there had half of items missing and took 1 hour to be served with only three people waiting in front of us! Dread to think what summer time will be like.
Paid for WiFi - don't bother that has zero signal too......no WiFi or phone signal, used site phone to contact someone...phone was off, so pretty pointless and thank god no emergency was occurring
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From the manager: Good morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Natalie. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, clean pool, lovely sunsets and our location close to the beach.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pool loungers, Scoops and the WiFi/mobile signal. We’re sorry your experience at Scoops was frustrating, especially with the long wait time, and we’ll be reviewing staffing and stock management with the team to help improve service during busier periods.
We also understand your concerns regarding connectivity and the emergency phone, and we’ll be looking into this as a priority to ensure guests can access assistance when needed.
Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us continue improving, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. ^EC
Everything was great so clean…
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Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Everything was great so clean
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thanks for the great review!
We hope to see you again soon. ^SR
Location to the beach. Very friendly…
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Location to the beach. Very friendly staff. Good sized pitches.
Disliked The showers and toilets definitely need modernisation and a freshen up.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your review.
We hope to be able to welcome you back again in the future. ^SR
Prisvärd camping nära havet
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Trevlig camping nära havet, gångavstånd. Bussförbindelse också nära, ca.700 m
Duschar med bra tryck och sist men inte minst trevlig personal i receptionen. Väldigt serviceinriktade.
Disliked Bussarna gick inte tätt på kvällen och på campingen var belysningen dålig när mörkret hade fallit.
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Would not stay here ever again.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The location
Disliked The toilet and shower facilities have to be the worst ive ever experienced ever. I complained to staff and asked for them to be cleaned but still weren't. There was even poo in the shower.
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Not your normal parkdean site Very small but good location
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The location is fab and walking distance to a beautiful sandy beach.
The heated pool was a bonus
Disliked The facilities were not very clean
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Badly run caravans are rough every were covered in goos shite
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Fishing
Disliked Caravan park is full of drug dealers security think they are hard gangsters the whole park smells of cannabis
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if you want a nice site with a pool, look elsewhere.
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Nothing
Disliked We turned up, the pool was fully booked for the duration of our stay. We were told "we may be lucky to get in if we rock up tomorrow, but no guarantee". We only booked for the pool. We had no way of booking slots before our arrival as the app wasn't sent to me until check in.
So I cancelled. Staff are rude, one even hung up on me when I asked why my refund was taking so long. Manager, Mr Squibb is clueless and clearly didn't want to give me a refund, which I'm still waiting for a week later. (It's only a two minute job)
We did have lunch there before we left but it was overpriced and London beer prices.
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I don’t like…
Anonymous Electric grass touring pitch
Liked I don’t like
Disliked That’s it too late bathroom very dirty stink
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Awful Experience – Like a Prison Camp Despite the Nice Location
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked The only real positives about Holywell Bay Holiday Park were the peaceful camping area and the great location, just a short walk from the beautiful Holywell Bay beach. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left a lot to be desired.
Disliked The toilet and shower facilities were filthy, and the staff were far from welcoming - bordering on unfriendly, which made us feel more like we were in a prison camp than on a holiday. The clubhouse was extremely run-down, reminding me more of a council estate social club than a family-friendly environment. I certainly didn’t feel it was suitable for children, especially not for those with additional needs.
My son is autistic, and going on holiday is always a challenge for us. His scooter really helps encourage him to explore and engage with new places. We were respectful and carried it into the clubhouse, tucking it out of the way next to our table (in between the chair and the wall) while we ordered food. Unfortunately, the layout of the clubhouse meant we were getting constantly bumped into by people queuing for the shop, so we moved tables – only to find that my son’s scooter had disappeared. This caused him a great deal of distress.
We rushed to ask staff, and discovered that the security had moved it without saying anything to us – apparently because their manager thought he might trip over it. Not only did they take it without permission, but when I asked them to keep an eye on it now that it was outside, they refused and said it wasn’t their responsibility. In my view, once they moved it without consulting me, it became their responsibility.
As a single parent, the situation quickly became unmanageable. My son was too upset to return to the clubhouse, and we ended up abandoning our food and drinks – which had cost us nearly £35. The whole situation completely ruined our stay and highlighted how poorly equipped this site is for families with additional needs.
The electric hook-up on my pitch didn’t work. I spent a long time trying to sort it myself, but with no success. To make matters worse, there was no mobile signal on-site to call for help or assistance.
There is also no internet or WiFi signal available on the campsite.
Thankfully, I had only booked one night. We left and continued our trip at Perran Sands, which had a completely different atmosphere and helped salvage the rest of our weekend.
I would not recommend Holywell Bay Holiday Park – especially not to families or anyone looking for a welcoming, well-maintained, and respectful environment.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Holywell Bay Holiday Park
Holywell Bay
Newquay
Cornwall
England
TR8 5PR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.3839°N
5.1397°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell Bay | 0.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth Penhale Sands | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Crantock | 1.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Perranporth | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fistral South | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Fistral Beach 3.1 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 3.3 mi
Newquay Zoo 3.6 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 4.3 mi
Truro Cathedral 9.2 mi
National Trust
Trerice 4.4 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 8.3 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 12.1 mi
Trelissick Garden 12.4 mi
Godrevy 15.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 0.2 mi
Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 0.3 mi
Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 2.8 mi
Newquay - River Gannel - Crantock - Polly Joke - Newquay 3.2 mi
Hanover 3.8 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 5.7 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 Holywell Bay Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Holywell Bay Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Holywell Bay Holiday Park? There’s a small fun park in Holywell Bay itself, with bumper boats, karting and the like, plus an 18-hole pitch and putt course. A short drive inland will bring you to the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Holywell Bay Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Holywell Bay Holiday Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.