Carlyon Bay
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- Large level pitches at a 30-acre park on the south Cornwall coast
- Between Fowey and Charlestown, a 15-minute walk from the beach
- Heated outdoor pools on site, plus crazy golf and two play areas
The south coast of Cornwall is a splendid place for a break, with some gorgeous beaches to visit, ancient heritage to explore and all sorts of outdoor activities among fabulous scenery.
The prospect of a break here gets even better when you book in at Carlyon Bay, a family-friendly park with 30 acres of meadows and landscaped gardens. Pitches here are surrounded by well-tended greenery, including mature hydrangeas and rhododendron bushes that fill the place with fabulous colour when they’re in bloom.
This place has been nicely set up for a peaceful Cornwall break, with large, level pitches that have plenty of space for your awning, gazebo and other bits and bobs, and some top-notch facilities for guests. The heated outdoor pool area is bound to be a hit in the summer months, and there's also free use of a crazy golf course and two main play areas.
The essentials are all in place too – the site has a launderette, a wifi service, a food shop and three smart modern bathroom blocks with family rooms and an accessible bathroom. To preserve the peaceful atmosphere there’s no bar on site, but it's an easy 10-minute walk to the local pub for drinks and meals if you want.
Walking will also get you down to the lovely Carlyon Bay beach in about 15 minutes – once there you can settle on the sands, take a swim or join the South West Coast Path for the 40-minute walk to the historic harbour at Charlestown. Fowey and St Austell are both about 10 minutes’ drive away, with bus services available too.
Site type
90
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40Opens 1 May
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The grocery shop is open between 01/05 and 12/09.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- The outdoor swimming pool is open between 24/05 and 12/09 (subject to weather conditions).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 20m depth (220m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 10m depth (110m²)
Arrival daysFrom £62
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (rear)
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 10m depth (110m²)
Arrival daysFrom £62
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (front)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 12m depth (132m²)
Arrival daysFrom £64
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level accessNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Carlyon Bay
Cypress Avenue
Carlyon Bay
St Austell
Cornwall
England
PL25 3RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.34126°N
4.73976°W
Route directions
If driving a large unit, please follow these directions for the easiest journey.
On the A30 past Bodmin, at Cornwall services, exit and follow the signs for the A391 St Austell road. Where the A391 joins the A390 turn LEFT ( NOT RIGHT for Carlyon Bay as is signposted). Approximately 400 yards further on you will see the brown tourism sign which you can follow to the site.
From the A38 Plymouth direction, at the end of the Liskeard bypass section of dual carriageway join the A390 until you reach the second signed junction to the A3082 which is off the roundabout just past the Britannia Inn. If your satnav suggests turning into Penny's Lane as a shortcut, please ignore, as the lane is not suitable for large vehicles.
Turn left at the roundabout, then half a mile further on turn right as signposted and the site is 400 yards along on the right-hand side, before the stone archway.
Nearest transport
Coach0.8 mi Holmbush Inn
0.8 mi Holmbush Inn
0.9 mi Four Lords
Rail1.8 mi Par Rail Station
2.2 mi St Austell Rail Station
3.4 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry4.6 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
4.7 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
4.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport13.8 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
You'll want to get down to the beach, of course – perhaps taking the 15-minute walk to the sheltered sands of Carlyon Bay beach for a dip or visiting other nearby spots like Porthpean and Menabilly beaches (both 10 minutes’ drive). There are also lots of lovely walks along the coast path nearby, not least the section that takes you to Charlestown, where the well-preserved historic harbour featured in the Poldark TV series.
Garden fans are well served around here with the likes of Pinetum Gardens and Tregrehan Garden (both five minutes’ drive) and The Lost Gardens of Heligan (25 minutes), not to mention the famed domes of the Eden Project (five minutes). Golf, watersports and football golf are all close by for those who like a little more activity.
For other days out, you could take the kids to Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park (20 minutes) or Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary (half an hour), or learn a bit about the area's industrial history at Wheal Martyn Clay Works (10 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinnis Beach | 0.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Shorthorn Beach | 0.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Charlestown | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Duporth | 1.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthpean | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Eden Project 2.3 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 5 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.2 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 13.6 mi
Truro Cathedral 14.7 mi
National Trust
Trerice 13.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 15.6 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 15.9 mi
St Anthony Head 17.4 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 22.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
TREGREHAN 0.5 mi
Porthpean, Charlestown and Carlyon Bay 1.8 mi
Polkerris to Readymoney Cove 2.6 mi
Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 2.6 mi
Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 3 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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- Does Carlyon Bay have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Carlyon Bay dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Carlyon Bay? You'll want to get down to the beach, of course – perhaps taking the 15-minute walk to the sheltered sands of Carlyon Bay beach for a dip or visiting other nearby spots … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Carlyon Bay?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Carlyon Bay? From £56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.