Prosper House Camping
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- Family-run campsite in the small village of Gwithian
- Under a mile from the South West Coast Path; Hayle four miles
- Utility corner with charging facilities and a communal fridge
Site type
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4
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 15 May to
Pitch types & availability
No dogs allowedReviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-regarded, rustic campsite offering a natural, back-to-basics experience. Pitches are described as spacious and well-maintained, with some noting privacy created by mown grass borders. Facilities include clean toilets and hot showers. A communal shed with a kettle, fridge, and charging points is a frequently appreciated bonus. The location is praised for its proximity to a popular pub and a short walk to the beach and sand dunes. Guests enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the presence of farm animals. Common feedback includes a lack of phone signal and WiFi, and some mention the toilets and showers are basic.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked I love this campsite - small number of pitches, plenty of space, chilled vibe, easy walk to one of the best beaches, discounts from surf shop. Saw kestrels, peregrine falcons, choughs overhead or nearby
Disliked No hot water for washing up
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Great place for a peaceful getaway.
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Lovely quiet site in a great location.
Facilities are basic but clean and everything needed, the showers are lovely and hot. Spacious pitches.
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small campsite. nice pub/restaurant very close…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked small campsite. nice pub/restaurant very close by. Chicken roaming. honesty shed with freezer, some things to borrow and phone battery charging.
Disliked not really enough toilets for the number of pitches. no hot water for washing up.
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Beautiful and simple campsite. Nice to…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Beautiful and simple campsite. Nice to see the lady of the campsite on arrival and good sausages!
Disliked The drinking water tasted a bit of chloride.
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This is a quite campsite with all the amenities you need.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Beautiful quite setting, large pitches,
Chickens running around so cute
Toilets, wash facilities water etc close by.
The beach is walking distance and an absolute stunning beach.
Flat pitches
Disliked Wouldn’t say disliked just felt like the fridges could do with abit of a clean.
The entrance/exit could maybe do with a mirror to see if there is anything coming as it was quite scary coming out onto the main road.
These point would certainly not put us off coming here again though.
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Schöner Stellplatz recht nah zum Meer…
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Schöner Stellplatz recht nah zum Meer
Disliked Kein Toilettenpapier, keine Seife, Mülltonnen überfüllt
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From the manager: Sorry you had a negative experience. I'm struggling to recognise the issues you allude to as the loos and bins are checked twice daily. Occasionally there is a problem, and as we live on site, if people mention any issues to us we can resolve them immediately. During the 24 hours that you were on site, neither yourself, nor any other campers brought any issues to our attention, which seems odd if there were no loo roll available! I have increased our checks of the facilities to three times daily, which is our standard during school holiday periods anyway, but am still surprised to hear you had an issue, especially as all was fine when I cleaned them in the morning.
Lovely basic site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Great basic camping with fully functional rustic facilities in a super location. Sadly the site is low on phone signal for my provider but the charging was great
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Lovely place if big sites and noise are not for you
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Location is great...next to pub, short walk across dunes to Gwithian beach and near Hayle for supplies.
Small site (16 pitches). Quiet. Lovely big pitches with bench table each. Semi private with hedges. Ours was no 7, at top end...fab! Level too.
2 good showers, in individual wooden huts...good heat and power. 2 toilets in wooden huts too... good but 1 not available after 1 night but we had our own so we were ok. Chickens scratching around...lovely. would definitely return.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, it's much appreciated. Glad you had a good time. Sorry about the loo - my husband was away so mending the flush took me a bit longer than it would have taken him!
Rustic…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Rustic
Disliked Shame 1 of the toilet doors and 1 of the shower doors didn’t close and no hot water for washing up
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From the manager: Hi Lynn,
thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I've looked at the doors a few times since and can't see an issue. I wonder whether it was the heat or the rain that made the door swell? We try to make it clear on our website that we don't have piped hot water for washing up. Most of our guests just use the provided kettle to get hot water - unfortunately due to the rustic nature of the site we can't provide hot water there without getting another gas burner.
Cheers,
Ruth
Value for money
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Peaceful site, great price with good facilities.
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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 Picnic table 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Prosper House Camping
Prosper House
Gwithian
Cornwall
England
TR27 5BW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.22041°N
5.38482°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwithian Towans | 0.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Upton Towans | 0.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Godrevy Towans | 0.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Hayle Towans | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 2.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 4.3 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.3 mi
St Michael's Mount 8.2 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 11.7 mi
Trebah Garden 14 mi
National Trust
Godrevy 0.7 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 5.4 mi
Godolphin 6 mi
St Michael's Mount 8.2 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 10.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 2.7 mi
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.2 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.3 mi
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 4.2 mi
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 4.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 21.3 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Prosper House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Prosper House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Prosper House Camping? If you like surfing or fancy trying it out, get in touch with staff on site who can recommend a local kit hire company and surf school operating in St Ives Bay. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Prosper House Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Prosper House Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.