Higher Penderleath Resort
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- Back-to-basics camping five minutes’ drive from St Ives in Cornwall
- Marazion and St Michael’s Mount 20 minutes’ drive; 35 to Land’s End
- Dark skies site with spectacular rural views; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
20
15
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Units longer than 5.5 metres are not allowed.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
6 people maximum 
8.3/10
4 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £52
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
6 people maximum 8.2/10
21 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £52
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No dogs allowedReviews
76% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained, peaceful campsite praised for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and beautiful views. Guests enjoyed spacious pitches and proximity to St Ives. However, some found the facilities limited, particularly when the site is busy, and noted issues with grass length and pricing. While most appreciated the quiet atmosphere and amenities, a few mentioned some facilities were closed or not well-maintained.
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Beautiful and highly recommended site!
Non-electric grass campervan pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked The campsite lies in beautiful lush green surroundings, with wide views in all directions. The pitch we had was overlooking the hills and we had stunning sunsets every night. It's quiet and peaceful. Super friendly and helpful staff. Toilets and showers are a bit dated but functioning fine and plenty of them. Harry (staff) helped us out with how to get around in the area, which was much appreciated. It's only a 10 mins drive to St. Ives.
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We are a family of five.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked We are a family of five. We also brought our little Shih Tzu with us. We love the facilities, 3 toilet each for male and female, and likewise with the shower cubicles. The longest queue I had to wait for was 3 minutes.
The allocated plot was very spacious, with wooden picnic table that you could borrow.
The view was just the breathtaking part of the site. It changes as the day goes by. Sunrise and sunset was just amazing.
Staff, well.. I don't know how to start. They were just flawless. One day my van drained it's battery. I had to brave it up and had to ask Richard (one of the great caretakers) if they have a jumper lead. Long and behold! Tom, the superman came. He was very helpful, brought his truck and pulled it in front of my van. Connected the leads and 'voila' it started. He even offered to call them up if my van will do the same outside the camp site, so he can help me. Thankfully, it was fine then.
Distance, to 10 minutes drive to Carbis bay and 15 minutes to St Ives town. Brilliant location and distance. Oh, don't forget the Trink Farm. Best fresh milk ever you can get, only 3 minutes drive down the road.
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Cramped, dirty, overall not a good experience
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Nothing, really, well, the washing-up aren was ok.
Disliked Very small pitches, very loud environment, dirty facilities at all times, and to get to the female toilets and showers you have to walk through the men’s showers.
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Very clean and staff were friendly…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Very clean and staff were friendly
Disliked Although there seem to be many facilities there they are mostly closed ( this is June not Nov). One male shower and toilet for the whole site!!
Two female showers and a toilet for the whole site. Recptn is never manned and you have to call to check in or get anything from them.
Although there are local pubs within walking distance they don't serve food much and are mostly empty.
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Very peaceful, very good field and…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Very peaceful, very good field and pitch.
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Friendly staff. Excellent clean facilities Beautiful views Lovely…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Friendly staff.
Excellent clean facilities
Beautiful views
Lovely garden areas
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Lovely campsite Great facilities and very…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Lovely campsite
Great facilities and very friendly staff!
Close to st Ives we did the walk in about 45 minutes
Would definitely stay again
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Excellent site if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked That the place was quiet, had all the amenities that you need to enjoy your stay, clean and good quality services such as hot showers and toilets
Plenty of space for our two children to run and play without being in other campers way
Staff were super friendly, when we arrived we got put on a pitch that wasn't suitable for our needs, but once we spoke to a member of staff it was quickly sorted and we moved instantly to a better pitch
Park was great for our 2 children to enjoy themselves while the sun was out
But overall such a good site to unwind, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet
Great views
Disliked Not a big fan of being on a hill, but we made it work, if we go again we will try and ask to be put on a flatter pitch, but it didn't make our stay any less enjoyable
My partner did mention that if the place was busy there wasn't enough services for men (showers and toilets) and couldn't find another toilet block for me, so it meant one shower, a urinal and shower for the whole camp site.
We understand they had only just opened so the shop and bigger toilet block was not open so we couldn't use them.
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View and location Staff Aminities…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked View and location
Staff
Aminities
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Loved the confort of the place,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Loved the confort of the place, there was everything you can possibly ask for, showers, laundry room (there was laundry detergent as well omg), a small canteen where to wash your dishes and store frozen food.
The view it’s amazing. Can’t wait till next summer, will definitely go back there and stay longer as this time was 3 nights only.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
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
Medium (26-50 pitches)Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Higher Penderleath Resort
Towednack
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR26 3AF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.18391°N
5.50904°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthminster | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porthmeor | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthgwidden | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 3.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 2.4 mi
St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 11.2 mi
Land's End 12.2 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 14.7 mi
National Trust
Trengwainton Garden 4.8 mi
St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi
Godrevy 6.2 mi
Godolphin 7.7 mi
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 8.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 2.4 mi
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 2.4 mi
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.3 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.7 mi
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 3.8 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 Higher Penderleath Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Higher Penderleath Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Higher Penderleath Resort? Most lovers of contemporary art will probably want to spend a day at Tate St Ives (five minutes’ drive). For an alfresco arty experience, check out the eccentric installations on sculpture trails … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Higher Penderleath Resort?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Higher Penderleath Resort? From £32 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.