Harlyn Sights

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Pitches
Pitches
Shower shacks, toilet shacks, sinks and wheelie bins
Views from the Lower Harlyn Sights out to sea
Pitches
Pitches on a hot summer day
View from the field looking out to Gulland Rock
Another view of the field, overlooking the lush green landscape & sea beyond
Sunset over the pitches
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Shower shacks, toilet shacks, sinks and wheelie bins
Views from the Lower Harlyn Sights out to sea
Pitches

  • Small family-run Cornwall campsite 15 minutes' walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes' drive away; walk/bike to several beaches
  • Level pitches with well-kept facilities; dogs and kids welcome
Beach types – take a look at this for a base for your Cornwall break. Harlyn Sights is a family-run campsite about 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay and with a lengthy list of other glorious Cornwall beaches within easy reach too (this is the place to stay if you'd like to tick off Trevone Bay, Porthcothan Bay, Mother Ivey’s Bay, Constantine Bay…) As well as all those lovely stretches of sand, you’ll also be within easy reach of the local village of St Merryn, which is about 10 minutes' walk away for a convenience store, a bakery, a couple of pubs and that all-important fish and chip shop. There are plenty more eating options 10 minutes' drive away in foodie hotspot Padstow, and that’s the place to pick up the ferry to Rock as well. Surfing, swims, watersports, coast path hikes and various family attractions are likely to fill your days here, so it’s good to know that a hot shower and a decent night’s sleep beckon back at base. Those showers are in individual shower shacks, and there are other facilities here including individual mains flushing toilets, washing-up sinks and recycling/rubbish facilities. Kids and dogs are welcome at this small and well-kept site, which is aimed at peaceful stays and doesn't accept stag/hen parties or large single-sex groups. Pitches are pleasingly level and generously sized, with space for kids to run about and play games. You’re welcome to bring barbecues and small firepits, but please keep them off the ground to avoid damage to the grass.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
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Please note

Admission

  • 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).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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Child friendliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers great value with immaculate, spacious pitches and exceptionally clean facilities, including hot showers. The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches and pubs, although some guests note that walking along the road can be hazardous. Owner James is consistently commended for being friendly, helpful, and attentive. While generally basic and not suited for those seeking extensive amenities, it is highly recommended for its cleanliness, location, and peaceful atmosphere. The addition of a wetsuit drying area has been noted positively.

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Great little site in a good location, minimal extras.

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Helen M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Small site, close to Harlyn Sands (drive or bus), nice individual toilets/shower cubicles and washing up. Great for us looking for low key place.

Disliked There are a few large street-type lights on neighbouring field which made it less dark at night than I was anticipating for sleeping.

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Clean facilities Flat pitches Good staff…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Clean facilities
Flat pitches
Good staff

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Cracking site

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James P. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very clean and well looked after sight
Plenty of room on each pitch , tiolets and showers spotless .
Thankyou for a great stay

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Amazing site and lovely owner. …

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James C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing site and lovely owner. Second time visiting and we will definitely be back.

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Hot showers, UK electrical plugs for…

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 Adam W. 17 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Hot showers, UK electrical plugs for charging, fridge and not to far off the South West Coastal Path from Harlyn Beach

Disliked Impossible to get a phone reception, somewhat peculiar layout of between the shower block and the toilets.

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A great stay

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Martin F. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked James is a great host and always attentive and around if needed. It is a lovely secluded pitch away from the busy holiday parks. Great views and my kids loved playing in the middle with other kids.
We have been back several times as love the pitch, area and beach.

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Wayne L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We have stayed here a number of times. It has flat, large pitches with a warm friendly welcome (as always)

Disliked Nothing

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Nick B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Very dangerous trying to get down to the beach a total, advertising for the site is a mislead. Left to go to another site

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Great site

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Cleanest site we’ve ever stayed on. Great price, great location, James and his team really work hard to make this a really pleasant place to stay.

Disliked Nothing

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Alle hulp van James! Niets was…

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Daniëlle v. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Alle hulp van James! Niets was teveel gevraagd.
De douches waren fantastisch en altijd brandschoon evenals de toiletten.
Fijn dat powerbank kon worden opgeladen.

Disliked Jammer dat er geen wifi was.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

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 Wifi

Groups 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.53224°N
4.9942°W

Route directions

What3words: could.fiery.handyman

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 mi Lidl Superstore
6.9 mi Lidl Superstore
8.3 mi Shop Corner
Rail
8.9 mi Newquay Rail Station
9 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
9.5 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
2.6 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
3.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
20.4 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
5.9 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

Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for novice surfers and lifeguards on duty in summer to keep everyone safe. From there you can take scenic walks to Trevose Head Lighthouse or pick one of the other beaches in the area – Trevone Bay, Treyarnon Bay, Mother Ivey's Bay, Booby’s Bay and Constantine Bay are all within sensible walking distance along the coast path, or you can drive/bike to each one in a few minutes. For other outings, head into Padstow for wildlife-watching boat trips, crazy golf and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, plus some top-notch eats. Away from the coast, kids can meet farm animals, ride ponies and have a go on the go-karts at MacDonald’s Farm and there are bigger rides and a 5D cinema at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (all about 10 minutes' drive).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Fryer Tucks Fish and Chips Restaurant 0.4 mi
  • Rafferty's Restaurant 0.5 mi
  • Farmers Arms Inn Pub 0.5 mi
  • Salt & Samphire Restaurant 0.5 mi
  • The Cornish Arms Pub 0.5 mi
  • The Olive Tree Restaurant 0.5 mi
  • Ivy House Restaurant 0.5 mi
  • The Well Parc Pub 1 mi
  • Tredrea Inn Pub 1.9 mi
  • Trevisker's Kitchen Restaurant 2.1 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 2.1 mi
  • Cornish Spirit Off-licence 2.5 mi
  • Tarquin's Gin School & Shop Off-licence 2.5 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Sharp's Brewery Shop Off-licence 4.7 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green) park 2 mi
  • Willow Croft park 3.2 mi
  • St Mawgan Playing Field Play Area Playground 5.4 mi

Family days out

  • Tidal Pool Visitor attraction 1.4 mi
  • Tidal pool Visitor attraction 2.1 mi
  • Prideaux Place Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Old MacDonalds Farm Visitor attraction 2.4 mi
  • Porth Mear Cove Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
  • Park Head Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Bedruthan Steps Visitor attraction 3.6 mi
  • Kernow Chocolate Cafe Visitor attraction 3.9 mi
  • Raging Rivers Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Morgawr Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Pony Express Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre Theme park 8.7 mi
  • Newquay Zoo 9 mi
  • Blue Reef Aquarium 9 mi
  • Screech Owl Sanctuary Zoo 9.6 mi

Public transport

  • Jentle Jane Cottage 0.1 mi
  • Higher Harlyn Caravan Park 0.1 mi
  • Mother Iveys Corner 0.4 mi
  • Chip Shop 0.4 mi
  • St Merryn's Shop 0.4 mi
  • St Merryn 0.5 mi
  • Harlyn Bridge 0.5 mi
  • St Merryn, Constantine Turn 0.6 mi
  • Playing Field 0.7 mi
  • Constantine Bay Surf Stores 0.8 mi

Beaches

  • Harlyn Bay 0.7 mi
  • Trevone Beach 1.2 mi
  • Trevone Beach 1.2 mi
  • Constantine Bay 1.3 mi
  • Mother Ivy's Bay 1.3 mi
  • Treyarnon Beach 1.4 mi
  • Booby's Bay 1.5 mi
  • Pepper Cove 1.6 mi
  • Fox Cove 1.7 mi
  • Mackerel Cove 2 mi

Other nearby

  • The Alps Fishery Fishing 0.5 mi
  • Trevose Golf & Country Club Golf course 1 mi
  • St Enodoc Golf Club Golf course 3.6 mi
  • Mawgan Porth Golf Club Golf course 4.5 mi
  • Point at Polzeath Golf Course 4.6 mi
  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 4.9 mi
  • hawksfield cornwall Shopping centre 5.2 mi

Local services

  • Gulf Fuel station 0.5 mi
  • Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 0.9 mi
  • PodPoint Charging Station 0.9 mi
  • Padstow Petrol Station Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • InstaVolt Charging Station 1.9 mi
  • Pod Point Charging Station 2 mi
  • PoGo charge Charging Station 2 mi
  • NatWest Cashpoint 2.1 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 2.2 mi
  • Petroc Group Practice Doctors 2.3 mi

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Must see

Rock Beach 3.2 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 4.1 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 9 mi

Newquay Zoo 9 mi

Fistral Beach 9 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 3.9 mi

Trerice 10.3 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 13.9 mi

Trelissick Garden 21.9 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 24.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 0.5 mi

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 1.1 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 2.4 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 2.4 mi

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 3.9 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 Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Harlyn Sights? Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Harlyn Sights?
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    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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