Harlyn Sights

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  • Small family-run Cornwall campsite 15 minutes' walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes' drive away; walk/bike to several beaches
  • Level pitches with well-kept facilities; dogs and kids welcome
Beach types – take a look at this for a base for your Cornwall break. Harlyn Sights is a family-run campsite about 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay and with a lengthy list of other glorious Cornwall beaches within easy reach too (this is the place to stay if you'd like to tick off Trevone Bay, Porthcothan Bay, Mother Ivey’s Bay, Constantine Bay…) As well as all those lovely stretches of sand, you’ll also be within easy reach of the local village of St Merryn, which is about 10 minutes' walk away for a convenience store, a bakery, a couple of pubs and that all-important fish and chip shop. There are plenty more eating options 10 minutes' drive away in foodie hotspot Padstow, and that’s the place to pick up the ferry to Rock as well. Surfing, swims, watersports, coast path hikes and various family attractions are likely to fill your days here, so it’s good to know that a hot shower and a decent night’s sleep beckon back at base. Those showers are in individual shower shacks, and there are other facilities here including individual mains flushing toilets, washing-up sinks and recycling/rubbish facilities. Kids and dogs are welcome at this small and well-kept site, which is aimed at peaceful stays and doesn't accept stag/hen parties or large single-sex groups. Pitches are pleasingly level and generously sized, with space for kids to run about and play games. You’re welcome to bring barbecues and small firepits, but please keep them off the ground to avoid damage to the grass.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
Opens 26 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 26 July to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent Site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ollie F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very great trip, lovely campsite and very friendly staff who recommended some great stuff to do and eat in the area. Facilities are extremely clean and looked after. Some great views of the surrounding area. Would highly recommend.

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Excellent little site, in a fantastic location. Essentially a field very close…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emma H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Excellent little site, in a fantastic location. Essentially a field very close to the beach but the facilities provided are of excellent quality. Toilets were immaculate, and the shower shacks were hot and powerful, exactly what is needed at the end of the day on the nearby beach. We will definitely be returning. James the owner was very friendly and on hand for any issues/queries.

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Brilliant time

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Lydia M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very clean toilets and lovely hot showers.

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Good clean site, 20 mins walk to Harlan Bay beach. Showers and…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michael W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Good clean site, 20 mins walk to Harlan Bay beach. Showers and toilets immaculate.

Disliked: Would have liked hot water to wash the pots and pans. But I think that was just a problem that week.

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Ust what we wanted a simple site with amazing showers and toilets.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Ust what we wanted a simple site with amazing showers and toilets. Just a short walk/drive to St Merryn for provisions etc. Perfectly positioned to explore Harlyn Bay, Constantine Bay etc and Padstow.

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James was amazing helping me put up my rent and the facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: James was amazing helping me put up my rent and the facilities were very clean

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Great value and very clean and fab location. I highly recommend it.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Sid K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great camp site field with the most immaculate loo’s and showers and washing facilities. James is a great host and the location is superb for local shops, beaches, golf and Padstow

Disliked: It would be good to have a visible sign directly opposite the entrance as it is easy to miss it. )The current sign you don’t see until you are past the entrance ) Thank you , Sid

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James was a great host and very helpful. The facilities for a…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: James was a great host and very helpful. The facilities for a pop up site are fantastic. Showers are excellent and everything was super clean

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Myself and my boyfriend had the best stay here. James was so…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Abigail C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Myself and my boyfriend had the best stay here. James was so lovely and helpful and recommended local places. The campsite itself was beautiful, not too crowded, and a lovely quiet field. The toilets and showers were immaculate. The best camping facilities we have every used. Close walk to the beach and the most amazing local pub with brilliant food. We will definitely be back!

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Great camp-site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Emily H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great facilities. James accommodated our large group well, making sure we were pitched next to each other. Also my car needed jump leads when leaving and he found some for me! Great service!

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.53224°N
-4.9942°W

Route directions

What3words: could.fiery.handyman

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
13.3 km Shop Corner
Rail
14.3 km Newquay Rail Station
14.5 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
15.3 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 km Padstow Ferry Landing
5 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
32.9 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
9.5 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

Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for novice surfers and lifeguards on duty in summer to keep everyone safe. From there you can take scenic walks to Trevose Head Lighthouse or pick one of the other beaches in the area – Trevone Bay, Treyarnon Bay, Mother Ivey's Bay, Booby’s Bay and Constantine Bay are all within sensible walking distance along the coast path, or you can drive/bike to each one in a few minutes. For other outings, head into Padstow for wildlife-watching boat trips, crazy golf and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, plus some top-notch eats. Away from the coast, kids can meet farm animals, ride ponies and have a go on the go-karts at MacDonald’s Farm and there are bigger rides and a 5D cinema at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (all about 10 minutes' drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Harlyn Bay 0.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trevone Bay 1.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mother Ivey`S Bay 2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Constantine Bay 2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rock Beach 5.1 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.6 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14.4 km

Newquay Zoo 14.4 km

Fistral Beach 14.5 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.2 km

Trerice 16.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 22.4 km

Trelissick Garden 35.2 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 38.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 0.8 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 1.8 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.8 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 3.9 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 6.2 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, England 11.2 km

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, England 26.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Harlyn Sights? Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Harlyn Sights?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Harlyn Sights? From $47.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.