Penvose Farm Holidays

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Large field with grass pitches
Large field with grass pitches
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Picnic on lake side
Tractor work
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Picnic on lake side
Tractor work

  • Family-friendly site with fishing lakes 15 minutes’ drive from Newquay
  • Mawgan Porth five minutes’ drive; Springfield Fun Park 15 minutes
  • Children’s playground; resident farm animals; farm shop; launderette
Be sure to pack your trusted rod for your stay at Penvose Farm Holidays, a working farm on the edge of Cornwall Airport Newquay, with four coarse fishing lakes where guests can go fishing for half the price charged to outside visitors. Indeed, the best thing (or one of the best things, at least) about staying here is that your loved ones will also have plenty to keep them occupied while you sit by the water, waiting for carp and perch to bite, your canine friend snoozing gently by your side. (There is a small fee for dogs, but they are welcome here, provided they are well-behaved around the livestock.) A children’s playground has a wooden climbing structure, swings and slides; the large grassy meadow is also a top spot for riding a bike or kicking a ball around. Then, of course, there’s the spectacular beaches of North Cornwall. Within a short drive are Mawgan Porth (five minutes), a sheltered sandy triangle at the mouth of the River Menalhyl; and neighbouring Porth Beach and Newquay (both 15 minutes, separated by the rocky Glendorgal Headland). Rockpools line the former, set within a deep inlet, while Newquay is renowned for its surfing waves. The South West Coast Path runs along all of these beaches, and a clifftop hike might lead to vantage points with stunning sea views – or to traditional Cornish pubs where you can stop for refreshments. A small farm shop at the site sells bits and bobs for the barbecue; there are also several supermarkets within a 10-minute drive, not to mention heaps of restaurants in both Newquay and Padstow (25 minutes). Other amenities on site include hot showers, a launderette and a communal freezer.

Site type

Caravans for hire 6
Tent pitches 72
Touring caravan pitches 72
Motorhome pitches 72
Open now
Opens 1 April
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).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please be aware that the Boardmasters Festival is nearby so there be might be noise until late from 05 to 09 August.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

Open from Thu 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 157 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests praise this family-run farm campsite for its friendly, helpful staff, excellent location near beaches and Newquay, and spacious pitches. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are frequently described as clean, though some mention they could be updated. The on-site farm shop and fishing lakes are popular additions. Proximity to Newquay Airport is noted, with planes being an exciting feature for many, though some found them noisy.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 05/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

The staff were really lovely.…

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 Hannah F. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The staff were really lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything brilliant.…

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Robert b. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was great. Fishing lakes were…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Location was great. Fishing lakes were nice.

Disliked Pitch was shared ever so slightly with permanent resident.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall 10/10

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 Hazel M. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked We loved our one night stay here. I enjoyed a hot shower whilst listening to music.
Lovely spot, highly recommend.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Lovely area perfect location and nice…

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Karen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely area perfect location and nice and quiet even though it’s next to the airport. Nice onsite shop to buy your breakfast if needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would 100% recommend to friends & family amzing place to stay.

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 Peter H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Loved the site really friendly lovely owners & staff beautiful place amazing toilets & showers, very clean. So close to Newquay town & all beaches. Right next to Newquay airport, which was amazing seeing all the planes up close landing & taking off. Also had the pleasure of 2 spitfires & a mustang over the week. Will definitely go again

Disliked Only thing I disliked was having to leave & go home 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

toilets and showers very clean pitch…

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Stella B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch (family)

Liked toilets and showers very clean
pitch was a good size
enjoyed watching planes from airport
around 15 to 20 mins drive to Newquay
easy signage to find pitch plot
lots of bins
pot wash area kept clean and has bowls already there to use
plot was abit of a slope but nothing major
play park for kids
nice fishing lakes seen massive fish swimming around
farm shop has bacon eggs sausages chocolate coffee etc so perfect
lady at reception very welcoming
2 beaches a short drive
very quiet site
we stayed on meadow field near the toilet block

Disliked only thing I would say is a few things at the park are broken and could do with abit of fixing like rocking cow handle
tyres on seasaw but that's honestly is it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and really lovely campsite. Would defo return.

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 Justine P. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Really easy booking in, pitch was fab and close proximity to the main washing / shower block which was clean. Basic shower facilities but what more do you need if camping? We thought the airport would bother us but was really fun to watch planes land and take off. Small walk (about 20 mins) to local beach which was stunning. We managed to get a sunset walk in too. Onsite shop is fab with everything you need and staff are wonderful.

Disliked Nothing about the campsite but the road outside can be pretty dangerous as no pathway to use and on a blind corner. We managed it with 2 dogs but be careful if walking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would really recommend this place to everyone

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 Paige G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch (family)

Liked Everything was perfect we enjoyed our whole stay we are going back again next week staff was absolutely fantastic facilities was clean and the showers was amazing cant wait!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space on the camping…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space on the camping field, large modern toilet and shower block.

Disliked Facilities not very clean

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

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

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Penvose Farm Holidays

St Mawgan

Newquay

Cornwall

England

TR8 4AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.44503°N
5.01926°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.2 mi Shop Corner
2.5 mi Porth Four Turns
3.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.9 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
3.2 mi Newquay Rail Station
4.7 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
8 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
15.4 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
0.6 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

If your holiday is all about the kids, there are plenty of spots that will get them excited. At Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park (15 minutes’ drive), they will be able to meet owls, wallabies and meerkats, while Springfield Fun Park (15 minutes) has thrill, tractor and pony rides. Explore the history of this region at Castle an Dinas, St Columb Major (15 minutes), where three ditch and rampart concentric rings are all that’s left of a second-century BC hillfort, or at Roche Rock (20 minutes), the ruins of a 15th-century chapel on a craggy outcrop. Wildlife watching boat trips depart from the harbour at Padstow, on the estuary of the River Camel, and you might see seals, dolphins and puffins as you sail around the coastline. You can aww at baby crustaceans at the National Lobster Hatchery or get a primer on local history at the Padstow Museum.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Watergate Bay 1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mawgan Porth 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porth 2.2 mi Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A
Lusty Glaze 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tolcarne 3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Newquay Zoo 3.2 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 3.5 mi

Fistral Beach 3.9 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 5 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 5.5 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.5 mi

Trerice 4.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 15.8 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 18.5 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 2.6 mi

Newquay - River Gannel - Crantock - Polly Joke - Newquay 3.7 mi

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 6.6 mi

Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 6.7 mi

Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 6.8 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 Penvose Farm Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penvose Farm Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penvose Farm Holidays? If your holiday is all about the kids, there are plenty of spots that will get them excited. At Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park (15 minutes’ drive), they will be able … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penvose Farm Holidays?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penvose Farm Holidays? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.