Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
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- Peaceful sheltered wild meadow site 400 metres from Porthilly beach
- A five-minute walk to the Camel Estuary beach; 15 minutes from Rock
- Grass pitches within walking distance of Rock’s shops and restaurants
Site type
12
3
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £0.50 applies for the use of the shower.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 10 Jun to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a peaceful, well-kept campsite with spacious pitches, praised for its excellent location within easy walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants. Reviewers highlight the helpfulness of the owner and the natural beauty of the surroundings, including a pond with picnic tables. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with portable toilets on-site and showers a short walk away. Minor drawbacks mentioned include the 50p showers, occasional portaloo unpleasantness in hot weather, and a lack of washing-up facilities. Some felt the price was high for the basic amenities.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A secret gem 💝
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Lovely quiet little field very close to the cute little Porthilly Cove beach. 2 portaloos and rubbish/recycling etc. There’s a little pond with picnic benches and fairy lights and tons of bats at dusk 🖤
Lovely walking in the area. We walked through Rock to Daymer bay for a dip and also walked up to the Sharps taproom which was ace.
So easy to book via pitch up and owner Luke sent a confirmation email with excellent directions ( via a very small lane).
This is not a site ( or location in general ) for bigger motorhome as the lanes are Cornishly tiny .
Disliked Nothing.
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Really quiet basic site, great value for money, close to the beach,…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Really quiet basic site, great value for money, close to the beach, directions and all other info provided is perfect. Just what we were after.
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Clean and well organised pitch on flat ground. Not overcrowded.…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Clean and well organised pitch on flat ground. Not overcrowded.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Use of shower.quiet location.…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Use of shower.quiet location.
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Excellent site, with quiet surroundings and good size pitches
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Quiet campsite, accessible to local area on foot, good size pitches
Disliked Portaloo toilets in the field - flushing toilets available but a few minutes walk
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The campsite was in a really beautiful location , level ground for…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The campsite was in a really beautiful location , level ground for pitching a tent. Luke was really friendly and his adorable dog Ralphy was a very welcome visitor
Disliked Portaloos were sometimes a bit pongy and around the water tap was sometimes muddy
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Spacious pitches, proximity to beach, peacefulness.…
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Spacious pitches, proximity to beach, peacefulness.
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Excellent site with stunning views of the sea.
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked This is a fantastic location, giving you the feeling of a wild camping experience, with eco toilets and showers. The views are beautiful as you are on the edge of a costal walk which can be accessed.
Disliked Tents beware of the weather stay by the hedges or in the top field.
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From the manager: Hi Caroline, thank you for your review, but I am not sure you have reviewed the correct site! We do not have eco toilets or showers. We have two portaloos on site, and campers can also make use of the normal toilets and showers at our neighbouring holiday park. We have two camping meadows, but they are both very sheltered, and all our pitches are along hedgerows.
Great stay,everything we wanted for a peaceful few days.Will return.
Meadow 2 non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Peaceful site,good size pitches.Well kept field.The owners emailed with detailed information everything explained,straight forward on arrival all instructions on the gates.
Disliked Portable toilets were small.
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A great simple site offering peace to relax. One of the best around.
Meadow 2 non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Peacefulness, plenty of space, simple facilities but perfect for our needs. Short walk to beach for a swim, particularly beautiful at high tide.
Disliked Nothing
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Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping
Porthilly Meadow
Rock
Cornwall
England
PL27 6JX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.54142°N
4.90777°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daymer Bay | 1.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polzeath | 2.3 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mother Ivey`S Bay | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rock Beach 1.1 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.7 mi
Tintagel Castle 10.9 mi
Newquay Zoo 11.5 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 11.6 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.7 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 10.8 mi
Trerice 12.2 mi
Trelissick Garden 23.1 mi
Lawrence House 24.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 1.4 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 1.5 mi
Pentire Point and The Rumps 2.2 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 3.1 mi
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 3.8 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 9.3 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthilly beach: five minutes’ walk - The Camel Estuary: five minutes’ walk - Rock: five minutes’ drive - Wadebridge: 15 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Porthilly Beach Pop-Up Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.