Porthcothan Clifftop Camping

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  • Clifftop eco camping in Cornwall with stunning sea views
  • A five-minute walk from Porthcothan Bay via the South West Coast Path
  • Back to basics site on a working farm by the coast path; dogs welcome
Based on a working beef and sheep farm just off the South West Coast Path, Porthcothan Clifftop Camping likes to keep things simple. After all, why would you want to complicate life when you have a spacious grassy field, spectacular views out to sea and a top Cornwall location? This friendly and laidback pop-up site crosses the cliffs and looks out over the golden sands of Porthcothan Bay (roughly five minutes' walk away via the coast path). This is a spot for those with an adventurous side – it's an off-grid, eco-friendly and wild location without flushing loos. Sea views are visible all around the site, not to mention that there's no light pollution, making for stunning stargazing on clear nights and gorgeous sunsets. Facilities include five powerful hot showers, eight composting toilets and multiple water points, as well as four indoor hot-water sinks for washing up and an outdoor cold-water handwashing station. You'll need to be fairly self-sufficient in bringing all your own food and equipment, but it's not far to a feed or a hot drink as there are cafés that can be reached within a mile's walk. The sizeable village of Saint Merryn (five minutes' drive) has more amenities, and the larger town of Padstow (a renowned foodie spot) is an easy 15 minute-drive down the road. Those of you who never leave your dogs behind for an adventure will also be happy to find that well-behaved dogs are also welcome at Porthcothan Clifftop Camping.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Open now
Opens 2 July
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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Jul to

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9.7

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Campsite boasts spectacular clifftop views and direct access to the South West Coast Path, with beaches a short walk away. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Jeff, and the generally clean facilities, including hot showers and compost toilets. While some found the access road rough and the compost toilets a novelty, the peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, and stunning scenery are consistently highlighted as major positives, making it a popular choice for a relaxed getaway.

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Anonymous

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Liked The location is great for exploring North Cornwall, the views are amazing, beautiful sunsets, clean toilets and showers. Friendly helpful owner.

Disliked Nothing

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Owner very helpful, very friendly…

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Anonymous

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Liked Owner very helpful, very friendly
Lovely site

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Great view , quiet…

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 Andrea G. 2 reviews

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Liked Great view , quiet

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We are planning to go back next summer 100%

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 Bart O. 3 reviews

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Liked Top 10 rural type camp sites we have ever stayed in our life for sure if not top 5. Absolutely stunning views. We managed even to fall asleep in our camper with opened doors looking at moon. Dead straight in front of sunset. Facilities minimalistic but enough to stay comfy. Clean toilets even on top of IBCs which was genius idea, hot water in the morning till 12 and evening till 8. Massive area so plenty of space.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Karen T. 3 reviews

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Liked Fantastic views of the coast

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Beautiful views, lovely owner came and…

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Neve B. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful views, lovely owner came and introduced himself. Toilets were nicer than most campsites toilets.

Disliked Nothing, it was lovely

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Simply the Best Site

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 Donna C. 1 review

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Liked Absolutely beautiful Site, Seaview wherever you pitch and it is so peaceful.

The owner Jeff is such a nice bloke really helpful 😊

8 compost toilets and 5 showers (hot water only between 7.30am- 11.30am & 4.30 - 8.30pm). Washing up sinks and sinks for handwashing/teeth brushing.

Limited phone reception / WiFi which was absolutely fine for us as we like to switch off!

Loved it so much we extended from 1 night to 2 🙌🏻

Site opposite had a little shop, bar & food truck which was all very reasonably priced.

Site has direct access to the coast path & beaches either side. Best location to watch the sunset 🌅

Disliked We couldn’t stay longer 😩

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charmian j. 1 review

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Liked What a view!!!
Right next to the coastal path.
Incredible sunset, lovely clean site,came home so relaxed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

absolutely everything 🫶🏽…

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 Lucy F. 1 review

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Liked absolutely everything 🫶🏽

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Stunning views, good facilities and lovely…

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 Katie A. 1 review

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Liked Stunning views, good facilities and lovely campsite owners! Can’t fault it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porthcothan Clifftop Camping

Carnevas Farm

Porthcothan Bay

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8PN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.51236°N
5.01721°W

Route directions

Please do not follow Google Maps, as it will take you down a dead-end road. Use the following instructions (or what3words: postcard.pacifist.tortoises). The gateway for the site is 20 yards along on the left just past a grey cottage (on the right) called Carnavis Cottage. It is clearly marked with the logo and the name Porthcothan Clifftop Camping. Please do not continue up to Carnevas Holiday Park, which is a separate business.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Shop Corner
6.7 mi Porth Four Turns
7.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.2 mi Newquay Rail Station
7.5 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
8.6 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.1 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
4.6 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
19.8 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
4.5 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

With direct access to the South West Coast Path, reaching Cornwall’s coves on foot has never been easier. Once you’ve ticked off seeing beaches like Porthcohan Bay and Treyarnon Bay a short walk along the coast, further afield are the bigger towns. Padstow (15 minutes’ drive), in particular, has lots to like: access to the Camel Trail, a busy harbour, a ferry to Rock and Prideaux Palace. To the south of Padstow is Trevibban Mill Vineyard (15 minutes) and its Cornish cider and wine tasting activities. Wadebridge (25 minutes) also has bicycle hire for the Camel Trail if you want to end your route in Padstow. Port Isaac (40 minutes), further afield, is a historic place with rows of cottages, a historic harbour and kayaking, coasteering or speed boat trips. If you’re looking for more entertainment of the active sort, Newquay Activity Centre (30 minutes) runs surf lessons, paddleboarding and other watersports. Kids are also likely to enjoy Newquay Zoo (30 minutes) and near Wadebridge, the Camel Creek Adventure Park (15 minutes), which has rides, small animals and a 5D cinema.

Food and drink

  • Salt & Samphire 1.5 mi
  • The Olive Tree 1.5 mi
  • Rafferty's 1.5 mi
  • Fryer Tucks Fish and Chips 1.5 mi
  • Ivy House Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • Trevisker's Kitchen 2.9 mi
  • Tredragon Pizza 3.3 mi
  • Beach Box Cafe 3.3 mi
  • Catch 3.4 mi
  • The Blue Fish Bar 3.4 mi

Groceries

  • Tesco Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Cornish Spirit Off-licence 4 mi
  • Tarquin's Gin School & Shop Off-licence 4 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 6.2 mi
  • Sharp's Brewery Shop Off-licence 6.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green) park 3.4 mi
  • Willow Croft park 3.6 mi
  • St Mawgan Playing Field Play Area Playground 4.1 mi

Family days out

  • Tidal pool 0.5 mi
  • Old MacDonalds Farm 0.8 mi
  • Porth Mear Cove 1 mi
  • Tidal Pool 1.1 mi
  • Park Head 1.6 mi
  • Bedruthan Steps 2 mi
  • Kernow Chocolate Cafe 2.9 mi
  • Natural Shower 3 mi
  • Prideaux Place 3.8 mi
  • Japanese Garden 4 mi

Public transport

  • Opp Tredrea Inn 0.2 mi
  • Tredrea Inn 0.2 mi
  • Porthcothan Bay Stores 0.4 mi
  • opp Porthcothan Bay Stores 0.4 mi
  • Top of Porthcothan Hill 0.5 mi
  • Treyarnon Turn 0.8 mi
  • Old MacDonalds Farm 0.8 mi
  • Sea View Road 0.9 mi
  • Sea View Corner 0.9 mi
  • Post Box 1 mi

Beaches

  • Porthcothan Beach 0.5 mi
  • Fox Cove 0.7 mi
  • Pepper Cove 0.9 mi
  • Treyarnon Beach 1.1 mi
  • Constantine Bay 1.5 mi
  • Booby's Bay 1.8 mi
  • Harlyn Bay 2.2 mi
  • Mother Ivy's Bay 2.3 mi
  • Mackerel Cove 2.4 mi
  • High Cove 2.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Trevose Golf & Country Club Golf course 1.7 mi
  • The Alps Fishery Fishing 2.1 mi
  • Mawgan Porth Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 3.3 mi
  • St Enodoc Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Waves Cabaret Club Nightclub 5.8 mi
  • Waves Cabaret Club Nightclub 5.8 mi
  • hawksfield cornwall Shopping centre 5.9 mi
  • Retallack Resort Pitch and Putt Golf Course 5.9 mi
  • Treloy Golf Club Golf course 6 mi

Local services

  • PoGo charge Charging Station 0.3 mi
  • Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 1.2 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 1.5 mi
  • PodPoint Charging Station 2 mi
  • Pod Point Charging Station 3.2 mi
  • Padstow Petrol Station Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • InstaVolt Charging Station 3.3 mi
  • Pod Point Charging station 3.5 mi
  • Petroc Group Practice Doctors 3.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 4 mi

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Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 4.2 mi

Rock Beach 4.7 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 7.3 mi

Fistral Beach 7.3 mi

Newquay Zoo 7.3 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.3 mi

Trerice 8.8 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 15.6 mi

Trelissick Garden 20.4 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 22.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.1 mi

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 2.2 mi

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.9 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.9 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 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 Porthcothan Clifftop Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porthcothan Clifftop Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porthcothan Clifftop Camping? With direct access to the South West Coast Path, reaching Cornwall’s coves on foot has never been easier. Once you’ve ticked off seeing beaches like Porthcohan Bay and Treyarnon Bay a short … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porthcothan Clifftop Camping?
    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 Porthcothan Clifftop Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.