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 
7.4/10
116 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8.5m depth (42.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22.50
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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.1/10
13 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Min 1m width × 1m depth (1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25.20
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 8.1/10
20 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £13.50
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Electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 8/10
42 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17.10
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Reviews
71% would recommend this site to a friend
66% 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.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Very poor site with poor dated uncared for facilities
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked The location
That we only stayed one night
Disliked The site was dated, the toilets and shower blocks was dirty and uncared for with toilet tissue on the floor in the cubicles.the bar area was chaotic with the staff kids watching kids programmes very loud even though customers was in trying to purchase food and drink, the staff member was dishevelled and not very well presented with a shirt on that was full of creases and jeans that didn’t fit him as he kept on pulling them up around his waist as he was trying to cook, at one point he pulled a pint which he split on his hands and then carried on preparing food without washing his hands, the food looked extremely greasy and deep fried so decided not to purchase anything had one drink and left
The pitches was over grown and extremely untidy, with dog waste at the back of the pitch, the Electrical hook up was covered with a plastic bag and didn’t feel safe so stayed on leisure battery
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Friendly staff, well laid out, clean…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff, well laid out, clean facilities, reasonably priced, close to Padstow,
Disliked Nothing.
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Very helpful and pleasant staff. Good,…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Very helpful and pleasant staff. Good, well maintained facilities. Stayed 3 nights.
Disliked We had no dislikes during our short stay.
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Lovely site and very clean.…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely site and very clean.
Disliked Nobody there on our arrival because it was Sunday.
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Will not go back.
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Large pitch and wardens very nice.
Disliked No bar as promised, when it should have been open it was not.
We did have a large pitch but was rough, next doors was like a ploughed field.
The site is just set up to sell park homes.
They advertise a shop but nothing in it.
The men's toilets had 3 wc , but one was permanently out of order, so when it was busy, not good and not that clean.
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A good weeks holiday. And would recommend the site.
Electric grass tent pitch
Liked The site was nice and the amenities were nice and clean.
Disliked The cafe bar was never open when the sign on the door said it should be. In fact even when the staff were asked when it opened it still did not.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Kind wishes Becky
Another great visit . Second time…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Another great visit . Second time here . Great location and friendly.
Disliked Nothing !!
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you soon. Becky
Really nice location with a lot…
Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Really nice location with a lot going for it.
The site overall has potential and could be excellent with the right improvements.
Disliked The toilet block is in need of a complete overhaul. At times there was a strong smell of urine, and the layout would benefit from better separation of urinals and showers.
A lot of people staying in holiday homes and chalets were using the toilets and showers. With only three loos available (and one out of service during our stay), the facilities were overstretched. These should ideally be reserved for campers and touring caravans.
The bar area was often very loud around 1am. The disappointing part was that the noise often seemed to come more from site staff than from paying guests.
Overall, the site clearly needs some money invested into its facilities to bring it up to standard.
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Clean tidy site…
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Clean tidy site
Disliked Pitch we had was dirty with toilet paper on the back of it like somebody had emptied their chemical toilet on it had to pick it to stop our dog getting to it
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A good 3 night stay, had a great time and very lucky with weather.
Electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Location was excellent, close to Padstow and several brilliant beaches.
Had a good bar on site and Showers and toilets kept in clean condition.
Pitches were ok and didn't feel cramped together,
Disliked WiFi was poor, and had t pay extra, not a huge cost but still feel it's wrong in 2025
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
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
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 £13.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.