Porthcothan Clifftop Camping
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- Clifftop eco camping in Cornwall with stunning sea views
- A mile from Porthcothan Bay via a footpath; Padstow 15 minutes' drive
- Back to basics site on a working farm by the coast path; dogs welcome
Site type
47
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 23 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
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Non-electric grass campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 5.0m depth (13.1ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
Non-electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
Reviews
Voted 91% of visitors View breakdown
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Amazing views and peaceful location. We stayed here last year and loved…
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Liked: Amazing views and peaceful location. We stayed here last year and loved it even more this time. Thank you
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I loved it! I would camp agdin
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Liked: The views were amazing. Jeff was lovely. The people on site were lovely.
Disliked: The toilets. It's my own preference, though, they were well built, and sheltered from the wind, but there's only 2 situated ages away from the clifftop camping
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Quiet with lots of space for the dogs. Jeff is very friendly…
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Liked: Quiet with lots of space for the dogs. Jeff is very friendly and helpful.
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Liked: Views
Disliked: Wind
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Great experience highly recommend!…
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Liked: Great experience highly recommend!
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Incredible stay!
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Liked: INCREDIBLE view, best campsite view I’ve ever had looking over the sea. Jeff was a lovely host! Thank you! The campsite was clean, the showers were hot and the toilets were kept very tidy / didn’t smell. Will absolutely be coming back at some point.
Disliked: No bins - not too much of an issue as we took our bin bags with us and found public bins elsewhere.
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Stunning location with space to relax…
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Liked: Stunning location with space to relax
Disliked: Having to be nice as this is a true gem
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Clifftop location, so worth the visit. We will return.
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Liked: Easy to find location, Very large field with a relaxed atmosphere. Pitch up without restriction. When we stayed there was plenty of room around our vehicle. The view to the sea, uninterrupted and we had the best sunset of our week away by a country mile. After a five minute walk on the coast path, you are at the nearest beach. Further beaches 20 minutes the other way. That's the basics covered, we absolutely loved the wild camping vibe, but with the comfort of what are superb facilities. Shower shacks, worked extremely well, and the most invigorating we have had in ages. Toilets super clean and well attended to. Jeff was very easy going and a pleasure to meet. He takes a real interest in people on site. This place is utterly brilliant in every way.
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Ellecellent site, if you like camping off grid
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Liked: Perfect for exploring the cornwall coast line
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Basic but great location with friendly owner.
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Liked: Great location, good welcome.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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
Disabled facilities
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Porthcothan | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Treyarnon Bay | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Constantine Bay | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Booby’S Bay | 1.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Harlyn Bay | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 5.4 mi
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 16.1 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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- Is Porthcothan Clifftop Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Porthcothan Clifftop Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porthcothan Clifftop Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.