Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
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- Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
- Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
- Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
Site type
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No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 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.
- Bookings from groups of 3 or more people under the age of 25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Pup tents can be used for storage or dogs only. Barbecues are permitted in designated areas only. The food shop is seasonal.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 
7.2/10
91 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8.5m depth (42.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8/10
14 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 1m width × 1m depth (1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 7.8/10
13 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 7.8/10
29 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Reviews
67% would recommend this site to a friend
65% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a friendly, well-maintained site with spacious, level pitches and a great location close to Padstow and numerous beaches. Visitors frequently praise the clean facilities, hot showers, and helpful staff. While some note dated aspects, ongoing improvements are mentioned, including a new bar. A few minor issues with cleanliness and facility availability were noted, but most guests found it a peaceful and enjoyable stay, with many expressing a desire to return.
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Large flat site well within reach of beaches etc, when we stayed none of the park’s amenities were open, so can’t comment on them.
Disliked Nothing open on site! Not even the shop. To many side door vans with the normal noisy door slamming.
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From the manager: Hi thank you for your review
Unfortunately our facilities such as bar shop are seasonal and will be open from Easter 2026.
We hope to see you again.
Kind wishes
Becky
Excellent site clean facilities, large level pitches. Friendly staff
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Excellent site easy access, friendly staff.
Toilets and showers excellent.
Disliked Had to buy wifi but only options where for way longer than we were staying!
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Can't wait to go back in July
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic site great staff clean and tidy
Disliked None
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Lovely location. Friendly staff. But stuff needs sorting.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The location. It was absolutely beautiful. The people were really friendly. The showers, well the men's, were clean and hot.
Disliked So...
The electricity was down whilst we were there. Not their fault i know, but no sense of urgency to put it right. As a result we couldn't wash clothes. Despite being new years eve as part of our stay, there was no entertainment despite it being advertised as such and when i asked there was a lame excuse as to why it wasnt on. The shop had virtually nothing in it unless you wanted a bbq or toilet cleaner with some cereals. There were bare wires in the disabled toilet because the females in my party were told the womens were not very warm abd should use them. The bins were overflowing. And the wifi just would not work and they couldnt help because they didnt run it. When i rang the people who did they couldnt either.
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From the manager: Hello we are so sorry you were unhappy. Unfortunately due to the extreme cold weather we suffered power problems due to the number of vans on site using heating at the same time ( several local parks experienced the same issues that night). We are looking into future measures to help prevent this happening again .
With regard to entertainment we have made it clear to all guest booking that the seasonal bar on site is closed until Easter but there is a fab bar on the park 5 minutes walk away who served food, drink and had live music and has a pre arranged New Year’s Eve party that everyone is welcome to use.
The shop unfortunately is a seasonal shop.
WiFi is controlled by external provider and maybe the power outage did not help with this issue as we also lost power in the office and the laundry as they are all connected something we plan to separate this year following this incident.
Bins are emptied weekly due today and we have had extra usage of this over the past week due to Christmas.
We are pleased you liked the very clean facilities and our lovely welcoming staff.
Have a lovely new year.
Becky
The welcome was lovely and the…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The welcome was lovely and the hosts extremely helpful. The site was spacious, facilities clean with hot showers.
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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review. we hope you visit again soon.
Great
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked What a great place
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, we hope to see you again soon.
We enjoyed our stay, just would if liked a little more from the site.
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Was a lovely quiet site, clean toilets and showers blocks.
Not far from beautiful beaches,walks, shopping etc
Disliked Would have been ideal if they opened the bar even for an hour in the evenings.
The office was shut for the whole week we were there. We couldn’t use the laundry room because office was shut so couldn’t get tokens. There isn’t anything on this site for childrens entertainment wise. No football etc
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Fantastic welcome from the couple from…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Fantastic welcome from the couple from teeside very helpful and accommodating made us feel totally at home excellent facilities we loved every minute we would definitely recommend
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From the manager: Thank you for your fabulous review. 😊
Friendly staff, clean facilities, good size…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff, clean facilities, good size pitches, value for money, all amenities close together - nice touch that the radio was playing in the toilet and shower block.
Good to find a site that is open all year round and cares abouts it customers
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review, we hope to see you again soon.
Would definitely stay again
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Site was clean and tidy. Easy to find and although the office was closed when I arrived, my details were in a box on the wall for me to advise what pitch I was on and all other details I would need.
Disliked The option of wifi through another provider wasn't a negative but the only options were to purchase it for one week or a month. When staying for one night I do not want to pay for a week.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon.
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
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 Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
St Merryn
Padstow
Cornwall
England
PL28 8PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.5078°N
4.9786°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcothan | 2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Treyarnon Bay | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Constantine Bay | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 2.5 mi
Rock Beach 3.7 mi
Newquay Zoo 7.8 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 7.9 mi
Fistral Beach 8 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.9 mi
Trerice 8.9 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 20.3 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 23.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.3 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.6 mi
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 2.8 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 2.9 mi
Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 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 Atlantic Bays Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Atlantic Bays Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? Gourmets will want to make a beeline for the fishing village of Padstow three miles away, famous for its concentration of Rick Stein eateries and shops, and a pretty place to visit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Atlantic Bays Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.