Padstow View Campsite

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Estuary views
Views of campsite and secure dog walking field
Happy campers
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  • Friendly family-run Cornwall farm site 20 minutes' drive from Newquay
  • Take a bus or a five-minute drive to Padstow and its stunning beach
  • Food served mornings and evenings; secure dog walking field available
You’ll have a tough time choosing between Cornish ice cream and fish and chips when you touch down at Padstow View Campsite in Cornwall. Pitch up at a peaceful farm site with estuary views… and use it as your gateway to sandy beaches, harbour towns and the Cornish countryside. Within a short bus journey or five-minute drive of Padstow (and also within walking distance), this friendly site welcomes families and dogs (with an exclusive-use dog-walking field for the latter). It's also only a 20-minute drive from Newquay. The showers on site will help rinse away any sand picked up visiting the seven bays within 10 minutes’ drive (including Trevone Bay, Constantine Bay, Porthcothan Bay, Treyarnon Bay, Booby’s Bay, Mother Ivy’s Bay and Harlyn Bay); there are toilets and a washing-up area on site for guests' use as well. Phone charging lockers are available for powering your gadgets (with wifi available and a decent 4G signal too), and there are plugs on hand for small appliances like hairdryers. When not at the beach, while away your day hiking or cycling around the country trails and coastal paths. Walk directly to Padstow or catch a regular bus from the site. In Padstow, boats are on hand for angling or beach hopping and Rick Stein’s famous seafood recipes can be sampled at several restaurants. Good day out at sea? Bring your catch back to the site, where barbecues are allowed. There's a shop on site with essentials and delicious food is served every night on site. On the morning menu are fresh coffee, cakes and fresh locally sourced bacon rolls. Handily, there are also several pubs and restaurants (including a dog-friendly pick) within a five-minute drive and a farm shop a couple of minutes' drive away.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 15
Tent sites 33
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 18 July to

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Padstow View gets rave reviews for its ripper staff, unreal views, and top-notch facilities, with clean loos and showers. Coffee and pizza vans are a hit. Ideal spot for checking out beaches and towns nearby. A bit of road noise and slopes, but heaps of folks wanna come back!

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Great views, easy access (no long…

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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great views, easy access (no long windy Cornish lanes or farm tracks) very nice food options on site, clean facilities and very friendly owners/staff.

Disliked It wasn't really a problem, but I'm always a little anxious about completely free choice of unmarked pitches. To be clear, here it worked out well for us allowing us a lot of space. I have known it to be a problem at other sites where the owners allowed frankly too many people in. If you're the sort of camper who would prefer to unambiguously have "your" pitch you might want to be aware of this, but we were here for a hot (but not overly so) weekend in August so if it wasn't actually a problem for us it's unlikely it will be at other times either.

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A great stay .

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Liked The view . The owner and staff were brilliant . Friendly and helpful , no matter what time of day it was .

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Lady in reception was fabulous…

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claire O. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Lady in reception was fabulous

Disliked Nothing

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Good

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Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Cleanliness , friendliness, cafe, pizza

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect.. beautiful place

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Harlyn bell tent

Liked Everything.. such a lovely place, owners were so lovely and super helpful. The food on site was lovely and plenty of it. Such a friendly place. Bell tent was just perfect and the bed was so comfy. Everything and more needed for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing to dislike... it was perfect.

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Very good campsite

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Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Very friendly owner. Nice views. Coffee van.

Disliked Lack of electric. Small shower space.

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James M. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked The lady who runs the site was lovely and went out of her way to help us when our little girl had a headache. She was so helpful! The view down to Padstow was pretty and it was really handy having a bus stop practically right outside. The showers and toilets were nice enough, too.

Disliked Only a really minor criticism - being able to choose your own spot has its benefits (we went half way down the hill which meant we had a view and we were more out of the way of other campers) however the site is on a slope which doesn’t suit everyone.

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Beautiful site ran by beautiful people.…

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Sarah A. 1 review

Trevone bell tent

Liked Beautiful site ran by beautiful people. Great facilities, will defo be back.

Disliked Nothing

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Loved this site. Very chilled. Great…

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John S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Loved this site. Very chilled. Great facilities.

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Very peaceful and lots of space…

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Wendy H. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Very peaceful and lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access

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 Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Padstow View Campsite

Tregingey Farm

St Issey

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL27 7RZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.51331°N
4.94696°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.6 km Lidl Superstore
7.7 km Lidl Superstore
12.8 km Shop Corner
Rail
12.8 km St Columb Road Rail Station
13.4 km Roche Rail Station
13.5 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
Ferry
3.4 km Padstow Ferry Landing
3.8 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
29.4 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
8.4 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

Don’t forget to pack your walking gear… the 18-mile Camel Trail begins in Padstow or Wadebridge (both within 10 minutes’ drive) and there are trails all over the local heritage coast (several within 15 minutes) or a different type of adventure underground at Carnglaze Caverns (40 minutes). The sea is your playground here, too. Boats wait at Padstow Harbour (five minutes) to whisk you out to sea for angling or wildlife spotting… keep your eyes peeled for seals, dolphins, puffins and basking sharks. A ferry can also take you across the river to Rock (otherwise 25 minutes’ drive) for a laidback afternoon. Kids are likely to enjoy the steam railway ride at Lappa Valley (25 minutes) or the animals and rides at Camel Creek Adventure Park (five minutes). As for adults, they can unwind with a meal or wine tasting at Trevibban Mill Vineyard or take a gin tour at Tarquins distillery (both five minutes away). Upgrade from a bodyboard to a surfboard at one of several surfing spots in the area. For newbies, there’s a surf school at Harlyn Bay (10 minutes) or more daring swells at Newquay (20 minutes) and Fistral Beach (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trevone Bay 4.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlyn Bay 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthcothan 5.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Daymer Bay 5.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 2.9 km

Rock Beach 4.3 km

Newquay Zoo 14.3 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14.5 km

Fistral Beach 14.9 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.8 km

Trerice 15.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 21.6 km

Trelissick Garden 33.6 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

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 3.1 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.3 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 4.1 km

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 4.5 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 7 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 5 August 2026 – Wednesday 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, England 10.8 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 Padstow View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Padstow View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Padstow View Campsite? Don’t forget to pack your walking gear… the 18-mile Camel Trail begins in Padstow or Wadebridge (both within 10 minutes’ drive) and there are trails all over the local heritage coast (several … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Padstow View Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Padstow View Campsite? From $47.72 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.