Wideacres Camping

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Sunset views
Sunset views
Sheltered electric pitching upper field
Upper field pitches and play area
Grass pitches
Lower field
Electric pitches upper field, sea views and play area
Upper field pitches and outside seating by bar
Outdoor seating by bar area
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Sheltered electric pitching upper field
Upper field pitches and play area
Grass pitches

  • Family-run site in Cornwall, a five-minute drive from Boscastle
  • Crackington, Trebarwith and Bude beaches within a 20-minute drive
  • A 50-minute drive to Padstow and an hour from the Eden Project
Watersports and walks, Thomas Hardy’s wife, ancient rock carvings and a museum of witchcraft… what haven’t they got at Wideacres Camping? Everyone should have wide smiles on this hilltop site above Boscastle in north Cornwall: it’s a spacious spot with room for everyone to stretch out and take in the views, the sea breezes and the sheer sense of glee that comes from being outdoors, up high, and beside the sea… The proprietors have thought hard about things that matter to their visitors: simple showers (with hot water) and clean facilities in the spacious washrooms and a washing-up area for pots and pans. Park where you stay and frazzle your bangers alfresco on a barbecue, and, so you know where to find the kids when the dinner’s ready, there’s a great playground for them right on site. For a crisp drink and a nice bite to eat, there's also a bar open two or more nights per week in high season (please check the opening hours and days on the board when you arrive), selling cool drinks and pizza. The 16th-century harbour town of Boscastle is a five-minute drive away or a leisurely valley walk downhill (though bear in mind it’ll be uphill coming back). As well as being a very handsome spot, forever featuring in TV shows and films, it’s home to a decent spread of pubs and eateries and the fab Museum of Witchcraft and Magic.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 5
RV & Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 12 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site is hosting an evening of live music on 12 June so there will be ambient noise until late. Wifi is available at the reception area only.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Site types & availability

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 63 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great campsite with lush pitches & sea/country views. Staff are legends, facilities spotless (hot showers, dishwashing). Pizza bar's a winner, kids love the playground. A few noted it needs more loos & WiFi's patchy. Perfect base for Cornwall adventures.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Definitely a good little place to chill out.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Simple but delightful!
Good easy check in.
Clean facilities.
Great little bar and pizza takeaway. We had a sea view. Great for watching sunset.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent affordable camping

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Louise S. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked How lovely the staff were in the little bar shed. Loved that the washing up area and toilet/shower facilities were clean and tidy. Theres a small play park for the kids also. Views are great and just generally a nice camping spot.
I must admit seeing the roosters probably made our little break away, the way they roam freely is just wonderful to see :)

Disliked Nothing at all!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Alround cleansite beautiful veiws Staff supburb…

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Anthony S. 4 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Alround cleansite beautiful veiws Staff supburb

Recommend to friends Visit again

Het uitzicht was prachtig. Schoon sanitair.…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Anouk H. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Het uitzicht was prachtig. Schoon sanitair. Warm water. Vriendelijke eigenaren. Café was goed. Fijne sfeer. Leuke speelplek voor de kinderen. Dichtbij de kust maar met kleine kinderen niet op loopafstand.

Disliked Geen wasmachine.

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L espace…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked L espace

Disliked Absence de wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pub and Pizza. Friendly owners.…

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5 out of 10
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Laura A. 6 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Pub and Pizza. Friendly owners.

Disliked Very close quarters. Facilities need updating, not enough showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pitches, very peaceful.…

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Lynette L. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely pitches, very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastische locatie. Rustige en schone camping.…

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 Petra v. 3 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Fantastische locatie. Rustige en schone camping. Gemoedelijke sfeer. Aandragen!

Disliked Geen wifi op de plek

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay, could not fault!

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Mitch V. 6 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Great facilities, friendly staff, excellent location and amazing views!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Little gem of Boscastle for a family holiday!

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Kerry S. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful and stunning little gem. Perfect for a family holiday. Roaming chickens visited us daily and were friendly. Owners were approachable, helpful and friendly. Pitch sizes are massive. Clean and tidy. Facilities is easy reach from pitches. The bar is quaint and quirky and priced well. The food on site was really tasty and value for money. Play area a good size for kids of all ages. Short drive (4 mins) to Boscastle, can walk to Boscastle. Will be booking again to return!

Disliked WiFi doesn't reach all pitches and signal is poor for mobile networks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Wideacres Camping

Wideacres

St Juliot

Boscastle

Cornwall

England

PL35 0BU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.69645°N
4.65672°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.7 km The Strand
23.7 km Lidl Superstore
23.7 km Lidl Superstore
Rail
27.9 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
30.5 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
30.8 km Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
25.4 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
26.2 km Padstow Ferry Landing
39.6 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
37.1 km 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

Once Boscastle has cast its spell on you, you could conjure up a picnic and walk a short way on the famed South West Coast Path to Warren Point, for sandwiches with world-beating views. Or to immerse yourself in literary history, take the path from the site to the church at St Juliot, where Thomas Hardy met his future wife while doing a survey on the buildings. If you’ve caught the bug for big walks, you can carry on along the South West Coast Path a few hundred miles to Poole; alternatively, join it in Boscastle and ramble the locality taking in waterfalls at St Nectan’s Glen (10 minutes’ drive away) and the plunging gorge and Bronze Age rock carvings of Rocky Valley before winding up at secluded Bossiney Cove (15 minutes). Another cracking clifftop option is to walk to Tintagel (15 minutes by car) to see the castle and the medieval chapel up on Glebe Cliff. For beach days, it’s a 10-minute trip to Crackington, while Trebarwith and Bude with all its wind- and wave-powered watersports options are 20 minutes away. There’s more high-energy stuff on offer at Bideford’s Ultimate Activity Centre, an hour away, including stand-up paddleboarding, laser tag and assault courses. Staying at Wideacres, you’re well situated for day trips to the top Cornwall spots: Padstow’s harbour and seafood scene is a 50-minute drive, it’s an hour to the Eden Project, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are far from hard to find, an hour and 10 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crackington Haven 5.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trebarwith Strand 9.3 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Widemouth Sand 12.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 16.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 17.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 8 km

Rock Beach 25.1 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 30 km

Eden Project 37 km

Newquay Zoo 43.1 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 7.7 km

Lawrence House 21.7 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 35.5 km

Cotehele 37.8 km

Cotehele Mill 37.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Beeny to Rusey Cliff (Crackington Haven) - Coastal 1.8 km

Boscastle - Valency Valley - Boscastle 2.1 km

Boscastle Coast 2.7 km

Boscastle - rugged coast, tranquil valley 2.7 km

Strangles Country and Coast 3.4 km

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 Wideacres Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wideacres Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wideacres Camping? Once Boscastle has cast its spell on you, you could conjure up a picnic and walk a short way on the famed South West Coast Path to Warren Point, for sandwiches with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wideacres Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wideacres Camping? From $42.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.