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 grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 35m²
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8.5m depth
Calculated area: 42.5m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 1m width × 1m depth
Calculated area: 1m²
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
73% would recommend this site to a friend
68% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained and clean campsite, praised for its spacious and level pitches, friendly and helpful staff, and gorgeous location. Facilities, particularly the washrooms, are consistently reported as clean and well-equipped with hot water. It's a quiet and peaceful site, considered a great base for exploring Cornwall's beaches and towns like Padstow. Minor drawbacks mentioned include occasional issues with Wi-Fi, drainage, and some facilities being closed due to storm damage, but many visitors would happily return.
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Location was great, pitch sizes decent, friendly staff…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location was great, pitch sizes decent, friendly staff
Disliked Lack of a dog walk but that's my fault for not checking beforehand
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All round lovely site.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely maintained site, shower and toilet 🚻 block was clean and always hot running water.
Staff always friendly and helpful.
Dog friendly.
Disliked Shame there's no on site restaurant , the popup food guy is only there on certain days. Kids always playing in and around the toilet & shower block, also states in welcome pack no ballgames on the touring pitches but there was kids kicking footballs all over the pitches.
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Nice quiet site clean washroom and site tidy No to far to…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site clean washroom and site tidy
No to far to the beach or Padstow very please
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Friendly stuff, level pitches, great nearby beaches and attractions.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked We enjoyed our stay at Atlantic Bay as it was rather quiet, which is important as we travelled with our small child. The playground was about 7 minutes walk from our tent but behind buildings and wasn’t causing any disturbance at all.
At a cost of 20p you can use some facilities such as hair dryer which was great. There were other facilities like ironing, washing machines. A large fridge freezer available to store some items and freeze your blocks came in handy. Shared facilities were cleaned daily. Beautiful location to watch the sun setting. It felt safe, nice relaxed atmosphere. Within a 7 minutes drive to the nearest beach, and multiple others within the 30 min drive. Great location with plenty to see and do nearby with children.
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Lovely clean site close to Padstow
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked -Clean bathroom facilities
-Gorgeous location
-Wardens super friendly
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Staff were very friendly…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Staff were very friendly
Disliked Facilities are dated but clean. No baby washroom which was disappointing.
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Would definitely stay again as we had a really peaceful stay
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Nice quiet site with friendly staff and gorgeous views
Disliked Not being able to get food on site although I know the owners are working on this
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Needs improvement and more staff to fulfil its max potential.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked Facilities were clean, staff that we did see were friendly.
Campsite was quiet and spaced out.
Disliked Check-in map was out of date. Nearest toilet block was closed for refurb but the next closest toilets were not marked on the map provided. There were pitches available near this toilet block which would have been more suitable as it was a considerable walk to the facilities.
The fresh water tap nearest our pitch was not working.
Reception was closed even during its stated opening hours. Could not find any staff, only an emergency number provided which was not ideal for a non emergency query.
We provided our reg plates prior to arrival however these were not programmed into the camera system so arriving after 4pm meant we could not get in, luckily the warden took note and let us in.
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Flat well spaced pitches, great location for all the beaches, useful little…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Flat well spaced pitches, great location for all the beaches, useful little shop. Clean facilities. Great friendly and helpful site warden and his wife, lovely to chat to.
Disliked Be nice to have an area specific for dog walking. 15s for each press on the shower button way too short!
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From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review. hope to see you again soon.
Kind wishes
Becky
Clean facilities, really friendly staff, lacked any kind of atmosphere
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Toilets were clean and the staff were really friendly
Disliked The site was our least favourite as it was pretty empty and totally lacked any kind of atmosphere at all. We wondered if it was a travellers site.
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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 BST (GMT+01:00)
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
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 5.6 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 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.