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Anchor Barrow Campsite

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Bar benches and camping ground (added by manager 27 Jul 2022)

Dog-friendly site, 25 minutes’ walk to dog-friendly Perranporth beach
A 20-minute drive to Newquay; 40 minutes to Eden Project and Flambards
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

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Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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.
The grocery shop is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
The games room is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
The bar is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Barn with extra seating and games for children/adults

Perfect campsite with amazing facilities and the best views

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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: It was amazing !! The facilities and site where just absolutely fantastic and there were no flaws All the staff were super friendly and helpful ! Would recommend this to everyone with all types of groups 10/10

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a visit

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Laid back atmosphere of not being penned it- pick a spot! The greeting in arrival and the ‘show around’ the site to all amenities was something that was unexpected and made you feel welcome the moment you arrived. Food offering breakfast and evening was good quality and a fair price. The entertainment added a festival kind of beach vibe, it was chilled out and unlike so many campsites it was good to see the owners on site and talking to visitors and being hands on. Site amenities clean and tidy and lovely hot showers what more can a weary camper ask for!

Disliked: The is nothing to dislike about this site. We will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful! We want to come back!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

mia h. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely everything! Anchor Barrow was welcoming and homely. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and the whole place is just beautiful. There were fridges available for the non electric pitches and the toilets/ wash areas were kept lovely and clean! My son absolutely loved being able to play football all the time!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked camping. It was lovely that kids was able to play…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Inga U. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: We liked camping. It was lovely that kids was able to play in other field.. Great evening performance and food. Great location, clean toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everyone should stay here. SIMPLE

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma S. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: We; my 5&6 yr old girls and I, LOVED this site. The amenities, the food, the bar, the barn area with games and table tennis tables, the shop, the evening entertainment, the staff….. the list goes on. All of it was far beyond my expectations! We found the site to be bustling in the areas it was meant to and quiet elsewhere. Found on top of a hill with lovely views, there’s PLENTY of space and is a short drive in to Perranporth. One evening there was a silent disco which I cannot emphasise how much my children enjoyed! This is a site that we shall be returning to. We were quite sad to have only been there for two nights.

Disliked: There was nothing that we disliked!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite with great facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Clean and modern toilet and shower block. Was met by lovely dog in the reception. Nice things to buy in shop. Great barn leisure space always open. Beautiful outdoor tent area with lights and bar. Theme nights. Nice views from the fields.

Disliked: Was confusing which areas you could or not put up the tent and how close to people you'd be. There was nowhere to protect the tent from wind so lots of guy ropes snapped and then we ended up sleeping in the car and leaving a day early unfortunately, which was just down to unfortunate weather. Would be good to have hot water taps available in the barn to make cup of tea or something. Would be nice to allow larger groups of friends.

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The facilities were always lovely and clean. The outdoor bar was an…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The facilities were always lovely and clean. The outdoor bar was an added bonus. (Shame about the wind)

Recommend to friends Visit again

friendly welcome, lots of facilities and things going on.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Barry F. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: friendly welcome, we only stayed one night as on our way home, excellent facilities will use again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I recently stayed at this excellent campsite and had a fantastic experience.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Evaldas K. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: I recently stayed at this excellent campsite and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The facilities were top-notch and impeccably maintained—everything was spotless. Having a bar and breakfast on site was a great convenience, adding to the overall comfort and enjoyment of the stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a serene and well-equipped camping spot!

Disliked: No sea view

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall and excellent site with very good ablutions and showers.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Shaun G. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Excellent facilities. Loved the covered bar and food area, especially with entertainment on Saturday night.

Disliked: Hopefully there may be more electric hook ups available in future.

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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

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 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

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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding 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

5.9 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), Paradise Park and JungleBarn wildlife sanctuary (half an hour) and Flambards theme park (40 minutes). 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 grown-ups can sample ciders and wines.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Perranporth	1.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Trevaunance Cove	1.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Perranporth Penhale Sands	1.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Chapel Porth	3.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Holywell Bay	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 7 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
The games room is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
The grocery shop is open between 12/05 and 01/09.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) 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.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 12/05 and 01/09.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

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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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