Anchor Barrow Campsite

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Good morning campers
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Good morning campers

  • Dog-friendly site, 25 minutes’ walk to dog-friendly Perranporth beach
  • A 20-minute drive to Newquay; 40 minutes to Eden Project
  • On-site bar and kitchen, plus acres of space for games
Keen to explore the north Cornwall coast? Anchor down at the family-friendly Anchor Barrow Campsite, with lovely views over the Cornish countryside and the coast a short stroll away. This location is an excellent one for seaside stays – the three-mile beach at Perranporth is about five minutes’ drive away, or you can access the sands and the town’s amenities via three footpaths that run from the site (or from the bus stop just outside the site). Other Cornish hotspots like Newquay, Gwithian and St Ives are within easy reach too, should you fancy venturing further afield. Back at base, there’s a fine collection of facilities to make life easy and comfortable. All the basics are covered here: the bathrooms are modern and immaculately kept, and guests also have access to a launderette, a washing-up area and a kitchen corner with communal fridges/freezers and a microwave. On top of that, there are secure device charging lockers, a car charging port (extra charge) and a large secure paddock where dogs can have a run around. If it’s the kids that need a run around, that’s no issue – this site has acres of green space for playing, along with a full-size football pitch for more organised games. Meanwhile, if it’s relaxation time that you’re after, that’s easily sorted too. Anchor Barrow has an on-site bar selling a range of Cornish ales, ciders and spirits, and a kitchen that serves up breakfasts and coffees every morning and hosts fabulous feast nights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All feast nights are accompanied by a local musician. If you’d rather go down the self-catering route you can bring or hire firepits, with wood available from the site shop (which also sells various essentials and Cornish goodies). A large indoor barn space has seating if it’s not outdoor dining weather.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100
Open now
Opens 15 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/05 and 07/09.
  • The bar is open between 01/05 and 07/09.
  • The games room is open between 01/05 and 07/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 07/09.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/05 and 07/09.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 15 May to

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0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

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Spectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-loved campsite with exceptional facilities, consistently praised for cleanliness and friendly, helpful staff. Visitors highlight the great atmosphere, delicious food, and on-site entertainment, including live music and themed nights. The location is ideal for exploring and the site is dog-friendly. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention the ground being stony and the site's exposed location meaning it can be windy.

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Amazing view, lots of space between…

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 Claire h. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Amazing view, lots of space between tents. Fabulous live music and silent disco. Clean facilities. Highly recommend.

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This was a return visit and it wont be our last. A superb campsite.

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 Samantha S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Plenty of space to pitch tent. Modern, spacious and spotlessly clean shower facilities. Fantastic onsite restaurant.

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Sam 5 reviews

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Liked Everything was fabulous and very welcoming, excellent for the children.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice site with great facilities

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 Paula C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely views & pitch where you like
Lots of space
Very good shower & toilet facilities
Onsite food available, very good & reasonably priced - generous portions
Entertainment on Feast Nights
Staff were great & swiftly dealt with a rowdy/sweary group at midnight

Disliked The rowdy/sweary group at midnight (not Anchor Barrow’s fault)

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Fabulous stay at such a lovely…

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 Emiley S. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fabulous stay at such a lovely site, no faults at all! Stayed on electric pitch 6 plenty of space between others, toilets and showers always clean. Shop stocked some really nice wines. Will definitely return and worth the 9hr drive for the weeks stay.

Disliked Absolutely nothing at all!!!

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 Patricia M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly very helpful staff, excellent facilities, great breakfast and bar 😜, the barn is great place to play games in the evenings .
Loved the fact the bus goes directly from outside the campsite.

Disliked Nothing to dislike, the atmosphere is just so friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a fabulous time away camping with the dog.

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Liz N. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Facilities, location, staff and prices all fantastic!

Disliked Nothing

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Love anchor barrow and no doubt will be back again

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 Regine T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked So friendly , clean and fabulous views !
The showers are hot and there is plenty !
Shop very well stocked and the food is delicious and plentiful .

Disliked The showers and toilets where slightly dirtier than the last time we stayed but no other issues and it was very busy

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Love everything about Anchor Barrow, we…

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Anonymous

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Liked Love everything about Anchor Barrow, we live locally and didn't want the drive. The family make it what it is, what lovely memories my family has made here this summer, all of my children ranging from 16, 12 and 8 would come again. Great food too, thankyou all :)

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Robert N. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Every thing.

Disliked I suppose this isn’t a reflection on the management, but damn Daniel, the ground was so hard I couldn’t get the pegs all the way in. Lucky the wind was pretty light.

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Features

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

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 Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Anchor Barrow Campsite

St George's Hill

Perranporth

Cornwall

England

TR6 0ED

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.33474°N
5.16901°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Kings Head
5.4 mi Kings Head
5.9 mi Lay By
Rail
6.7 mi Truro Rail Station
6.9 mi Newquay Rail Station
7.5 mi Redruth Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
10.6 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
21 mi Penzance Airport
27.4 mi Land's End St Just 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

Once you’ve got to grips with the waves at Perranporth beach, make your way to Newquay (20 minutes’ drive) for some of Cornwall’s most famed surfing spots, including Fistral beach. While in town, you could also visit Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium for some animal encounters, or hurtle down some waterslides at Waterworld Leisure Centre. If you’ve had your fill of ocean air, you can swap beach ambles for woodland wanders with a stroll around the 250-acre Tehidy Woods country park (20 minutes). Dogs are welcome here and, with more than nine miles of path to plod, there’s plenty of peaceful woodland and pretty lakes to explore. Dogs can also accompany you to Trelissick Garden (25 minutes) – while they’re not allowed inside the house or gardens, they can tag along on roams of the surrounding parkland, including the three-mile Woodland Walk circuit. Speaking of gardens, a visit to the Eden Project (40 minutes) is a must while in Cornwall – the huge indoor rainforest has all sorts of spectacular greenery and plants to see, as well as exhibitions and events for the whole gang. For more family days out, there’s Lappa Valley Steam Railway (20 minutes) or Paradise Park and JungleBarn wildlife sanctuary (half an hour). Closer to base, a trip to Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm (10 minutes) comes with tours, tractor rides, farm animals and, of course, tastings – there are fruit juices for the kids to try, while grownups can sample ciders and wines.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Perranporth 1.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth Penhale Sands 1.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Holywell Bay 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 5.9 mi

Fistral Beach 6.6 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 6.7 mi

Newquay Zoo 6.9 mi

Truro Cathedral 7.1 mi

National Trust

Trerice 6.7 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 8.5 mi

Trelissick Garden 10.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 11.8 mi

Godrevy 12.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hanover 0.5 mi

Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 0.9 mi

St Agnes Beacon 3.1 mi

CHYVERTON PARK 3.7 mi

Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 3.7 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 Anchor Barrow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Anchor Barrow Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Anchor Barrow Campsite? Once you’ve got to grips with the waves at Perranporth beach, make your way to Newquay (20 minutes’ drive) for some of Cornwall’s most famed surfing spots, including Fistral beach. While in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Anchor Barrow Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Anchor Barrow Campsite? From £29.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.