Anchor Barrow Campsite

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Good morning campers
Full sized football pitch
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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 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

Tent pitches 100
Touring caravan pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 100
Open now
Opens 9 May
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 restaurant is open between 09/05 and 01/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 09/05 and 01/09.
  • The grocery shop is open between 09/05 and 01/09.
  • The games room is open between 09/05 and 01/09.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • The bar is open between 09/05 and 01/09.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 9 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 158 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly recommended for its excellent, clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and beautiful Cornish countryside views. It's conveniently located a short walk or bus ride from Perranporth. Guests praise the on-site bar and restaurant, children's play areas, dog-friendly amenities, and the overall relaxed atmosphere, often mentioning the live music and good value. While some experienced wind due to its elevated position, most found it a superb base for exploring the area.

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Arrival date (latest first)

What a fantastic campsite. Spacious grass areas to pitch with beautiful views…

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Samantha S.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked What a fantastic campsite. Spacious grass areas to pitch with beautiful views of the Cornish countryside in an accessible yet quiet location, only a few minutes drive from Perranporth with its wide, sandy beach. Onsite bar and restaurant serving really great food at reasonable prices(really appreciated the gluten free options and care taken to prepare Gf food). Spotless shower/toilet and washing up facilities. Family and dog friendly site with a dog exercise field and sports/recreation field. Warm, friendly welcome and peaceful at night. Perfect for our family group with adult children. Would thoroughly recommend and definitely return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with spotless facilities and very dog friendly.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The absolute best campsite in the area. Facilities were spotless and the food was incredible.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent all round for the value.

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Gary A.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely play barn with table tennis
Excellent feast night's
Great breakfast and coffee
Friendly staff
Great value
Easy walk down into town. Short bus ride back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, amazing food, lovely atmosphere.…

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Lois H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities, amazing food, lovely atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will go again!

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Eric H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Site, clean facilities, food and drink spot on and friendly team

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Jade T.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We were a group of 5 families. This is a great site and the facilities were amazing. HOT water to shower and wash up which as any camper knows is a game changer. Food and drink was lovely along with daily entertainment. We watched the womens final there which was coupled with an amazing atmosphere.

The owners were friendly and welcoming along with all the staff and were on hand when needed.

Disliked No dislikes. Logs were a little pricey but maybe average for the area. It is on a hill so few flat pitches unless you're electric hook up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed atmosphere. Immaculate facilities. Plenty of space. Bar, coffee, food etc Barn great to shelter…

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Thomas F.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Relaxed atmosphere.
Immaculate facilities.
Plenty of space.
Bar, coffee, food etc
Barn great to shelter from wind, charge device and play ping pong
Staff were lovely and took the time to show us all the facilities when we arrived.
Perran beach speaks for itself

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely Campsite and Owners

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The cleanest campsite we have ever stayed on. Amazing facilities, power points to charge or use electric, microwaves and the use of an in side barn for the kids to play and take shelter.

Disliked Can’t be helped by the site but it was very windy due to being at the top of a hill.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The atmosphere was great, really helpful staff, showers and toilets clean and…

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Rachael C.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The atmosphere was great, really helpful staff, showers and toilets clean and tidy
Food available at certain times
Washing up area with communal fridges great idea never seen that!
Great barn area to sit in with WiFi and games!
Small amount of food and accessories to purchase on site
Great idea to pick own pitch up area in the fields love that!

Disliked Nothing bad to say cannot wait to book again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great Campsite, would go again in a HEARTBEAT.

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john p.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Showers lovely and hot, facilities where kept clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and entertainment great. Great mix of people.

Disliked BEING A BIT PICKY THE FREEZER WAS TOO PACKED AND DID NOT FREEZE VERY GOOD.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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), 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 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

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, Cornwall 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 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 £27.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.