Penwarne Campsite
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- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Campground type
80
80
80Tourist board rating
General
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- A medium tent (6m x 5.5m) or VW-style campervan is included in the rate. If you are bringing a different unit, please select the applicable extra.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 May to
Site types & availability
4 
Unpowered grass site
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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- 5
Powered grass site
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 31 (GBP 31)
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Reviews
81% would recommend this campground to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning sea views & peaceful countryside setting with ample space. Friendly owners and great location praised, but toilet/shower facilities can be dated/unclean. Some mention noise & play area condition. Cafe gets good marks.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 11/08/2026
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Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Nothing!
Disliked No reception on arrival, 2 contact numbers to call but no answer… showers and toilets were grim and the chemical loo disposal was absolutely disgusting! Booked 4 nites but stayed only 1 as it was that bad…..
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Loved it
Powered grass site
Liked Amazing views. Kids loved the play area and the animals. Showers very hot, never had a wait. Cafe was great plus the on site pizzas. Loved that you could pick you own pitch.
Disliked Only small dislike you had to boil water in the washing up area as it has no hot water, but there are plenty of kettles.
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Lovely quite child friendly site…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely quite child friendly site
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Great find
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lots of space, choose were you want to set up loverly views and nice and peaceful
Disliked None
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A well maintained site. Loved the…
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked A well maintained site. Loved the on site cafe, pizza night was nice but a little basic. Beautiful views of the sea and nice large spacious pitches.
Disliked Not being greeted by anyone on arrival. No clear signs on where to go or pitch up. Advised to pick own pitch. Over heard some issues with children accessing live stock areas, whilst this isn’t right, it was dealt with by a child of the owner of the site which caused a little girl to be very upset (not our child) and perhaps the location of the play area should be reconsidered to set more boundaries.
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Could do with lights in every toilet/shower it was a bit dark in some
Powered grass site
Liked Location, peacefulness, space and especially the views
Disliked Nothing
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Views and kids playground
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Views were amazing absolutely beautiful
Shared fridge and freezer
Disliked Waited 15 minutes for a coffee and the shower cubicle had a broken lock showers were simple
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Had a really lovely stay here!!
Powered grass site
Liked Size of the pitch. Very accommodating. Good facilities. Cafe was a big bonus. Nice walk down to the beach. View was beautiful. Could have camp fires.
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Would definitely go back there
Powered grass site
Liked Fab site
Toilets and showers good but slightly tired looking
Cafe great
Close to the beach & very spacious pitches
Disliked Nothing
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L'accueil, l'espace, le panorama, l'ambiance, le…
Powered grass site
Liked L'accueil, l'espace, le panorama, l'ambiance, le restaurant...
Disliked Les sanitaires, peu pratiques et manque d'entretien
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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 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 Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Penwarne Campsite
Penwarne Barton Farm
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
England
TR11 5PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12926°N
5.11548°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maenporth | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 3.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 7.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 2.6 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 4.5 km
Pendennis Castle 5.2 km
National Seal Sanctuary 7.5 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15.3 km
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 2.6 km
St Anthony Head 8.8 km
Trelissick Garden 11.3 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.9 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 15.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENJERRICK 0.9 km
GLENDURGAN 2.5 km
TREBAH 2.9 km
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 3.3 km
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 4.4 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 Penwarne Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penwarne Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penwarne Campsite? It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penwarne Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penwarne Campsite? From $47.79 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.