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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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 17 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
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Reuben's Cube shepherd's hut
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 3.4m width x 1.8m length (11.0ft width x 6.0ft length) Calculated area: 6.1m² (66.0ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 84% of visitors View breakdown
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Awesome location
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Liked: Lovely site with great location for the beach and very close to the village pub
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Fantastic site
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Liked: Fantastic site. V chilled with amazing hot showers. A short walk over the tubes to the beautiful Gwythian beach. Loved this site..highly recommended..best in Cornwall for a chilled and relaxed break.
Disliked: Nothing
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Very lovely location. Nice chilled atmosphere Quiet Very good communication Decent showers with…
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Liked: Very lovely location. Nice chilled atmosphere Quiet Very good communication Decent showers with good power and adjustable temperature Kettle and fridge available although I didn't use them Chickens running around was great! Picnic Bench on pitch
Disliked: No phone signal
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Just perfect for a weekend stay in a tent!
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Liked: A nice quiet camp with eco toilet and shower facilities and drinking water. Site had fridges for communal use however we didn't use it. No motorhomes so camping in a tent didn't feel out of ordinary comparing to other campsites. Loved the chickens running around and a lovely friendly cat, loved the sound of the ocean and beach being in close walking proximity. There is a nice pub right nearby with tasty food and friendly staff. Will definitely stay again!
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent little site, would definitely recommend it.
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Liked: Lovely little site, really liked the way each pitch was separated by longer grass edges…. Low key natural bathroom and washing up facilities, everything thought of, nice and quiet and perfect next to the pub and short walk to the beach.
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The location a short walk to be on the sand dunes and…
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Liked: The location a short walk to be on the sand dunes and a walk down to the beach. The size of the campsite -not too big but with good size pitches with benches available and also the facilities. The hut with the shared use of a kettle, Fridge/freezer and power to be able to store food and charge up a phone is a much appreciated bonus. This has been out second time staying and I am sure we will return again.
Disliked: Nothing
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Small basic campsite with good sized pitches. A real throwback vibe 😊
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Liked: Nice, small, basic and friendly campsite. Loved the cat and the chickens. Loved the fact it was basic, gave a real throwback vibe.
Disliked: Not the fault of the site, but it is a bit of a phone signal black spot. Maybe the addition of WiFi via a TP-Link in the fridge/kettle shed would be a bonus.
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I like the fact I only booked 2 nights.…
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Liked: I like the fact I only booked 2 nights.
Disliked: Not worth 25 a night for 1 person. Pitches were so close I could hear my neighbours breathing. Awkward for a solo traveller. Can see houses all round and hear noise from the pub. Everything that drew me to the camp turned out to be good advertising and not a truth. No coffee van, no one selling firewood and definitely not a short walk to the beach. It took ages. This is not camping. It's sleeping in someones garden.
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From the manager: Sorry you didn't have the best stay with us and felt the ned to leave a poor review. I would dispute many of your comments though. The site is literally advertised as being within the village and being 100 feet from a pub so I'm not sure why you were surprised that you could see houses. The site has fields on one side and houses on the other and there are numerous photos on the listing that show houses in the background. The pitches are 10m by 10m which is larger than a lot of campsites, and as with most sites the pitches are adjacent to each other so being able to see and hear your neighbours is part of camping. We have expended a lot of time and effort in creating the wild grass and flower boundaries to the pitches to give our guests some privacy and indeed this is highlighted in many of our reviews. We don't advertise a coffee van or that we sell firewood so these things can't have drawn you to the campsite. Once guests have booked I do send an email that mentions that my twelve year old son sells croissants and coffee some mornings and also is available to sell wood. He didn't sell croissants this Saturday as he normally would as it was raining heavily and he can't operate a coffee machine in the pouring rain! He was available for firewood but you weren't on your pitch when he did his rounds so you would have needed to come and knock on the door of our house, as indicated on the signs in the communal areas! As for the short walk to the beach, that is of course subjective. It takes fewer than 5 minutes at normal walking pace to get to the dunes and then another 5-10 minutes over the dunes to the beach itself, depending which route you take. I can't comment on which way you went or how long it took as you don't say, but most of our returning guests book year after year precisely because they love the location. So sorry to hear that we weren't for you. We can't please everyone of course, but we are proud of the site we have created and our many glowing reviews and returning customers are testament to that.
Super clean Close to beach Low key Calm…
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Liked: Super clean Close to beach Low key Calm
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, it's really appreciated. Glad you had a good time - we'd love to have you back!
Great facilities. Even better location. Owners were really friendly. the site was…
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Liked: Great facilities. Even better location. Owners were really friendly. the site was very picturesque and quiet.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it's much appreciated! Glad you had a good time - please come back and see us again.
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)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| 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
Flambards 10.5 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 11.7 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
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.
Nearest sites
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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.