Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

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The bell tent
Bell tent with grass area and parking
Non-electric grass pitch

  • Quiet adults-only site in the middle of the Land's End peninsula
  • Spacious pitches marked with hedges; smart modern bathroom block
  • A 10-minute drive from Sennen Cove and the Land's End viewpoint
Want to run away from it all but avoid the crowds of Cornwall in clement weather? Head to the end of the country and pitch up near smashingly scenic Land's End at family-run Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park. This is a site for those into their scenery: the four and three-quarter acres of grounds have been carefully landscaped to be filled with flowers, trees and shrubs, alongside roomy pitches that are thoughtfully laid out and individually marked with hedges. Award-winning Sennen Cove – full of surfing spots, wildlife watching and stunningly scenic sands – is less than three miles away. Cardinney's facilities include a well-stocked shop that sells Calor gas alongside grocery essentials. It's also got a fully equipped launderette and a smart luxury bathroom block (newly opened for the 2021 season).

Campground type

Caravan sites 56
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 62
RV & Motorhome sites 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed 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 campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Any tent larger than 7m x 4m will require an extra large pitch. Motorhomes longer than 6m will require a hardstanding pitch. 5 kWh are included per day. Additional usage is metered on site at £0.36 per kWh and must be paid on-site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 236 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park: Adults only, peaceful with spotless facilities. Praised for spacious, level pitches (often hedged for privacy). Easy access, auto barriers, friendly staff. Great for West Cornwall. Shop stock limited, WiFi can be spotty. Highly recommended for a quiet, well-kept stay.

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Michael E.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely campsite, well maintained, nice people, left alone to relax, good
Location for best beaches

Disliked Very very far south (if I had to pick something)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gem of a site & ideal if you're looking for something very quiet.

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Helen M.

Powered grass site

Liked Beautiful location and surprisingly quiet, even though it's just off the A30. The well maintained lawns and hedges make you feel like you're camping in someone's garden! The blue hydrangeas are everywhere & so pretty. It was easy to set up as the ground was ideal and pegs went in easily. Nice & flat so no sleeping on a slope or bumps!

On a practical note there's a water tap for every pitch, so I didn't have to keep carrying water across the site and had access to fresh cold water all the time.

My all electric pitch was next to the loos & shower block, which have been clad in timber so they don't spoil the natural feel of the site. As a solo traveller with a dog this was super handy, being so close I could leave her securely asleep in my tent while I showered. They've even thought of putting dog 'parking' poles outside the loos so you can leave them there if appropriate (Lola is very reactive so better off in the tent)!

There's a lovely, secure dog walking field nearby which is super useful for early morning walks before heading out for the day. Nothing worse than heading straight out to the beach & your dog needs a 💩 !! The 💩 bin was emptied regularly so no nasty whiffs while I sat on the thoughtfully provided bench enjoying my morning coffee.

The camera recognition entry barrier is a great idea, so you can come & go as you please. It also means you feel more secure on site.

The small on site shop is handy and they stock yummy local ice-cream 😋 Friendly team managing the site but they remain discreet and allow you space to enjoy your privacy.

And the icing on the cake, they offer a sole traveller discount. Nice touch 😊

Disliked Not a 'dislike' but a consideration...... if you're looking for that campsite vibe with other travellers, sharing stories & banter around a campfire, this probably isn't the site for you. Everyone I met was lovely but in the evening everyone disappears into their own caravan / tent. BBQs are allowed but I didn't see any .... apart from my own!

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The site is quiet and peaceful,…

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Mia S.

Powered grass site

Liked The site is quiet and peaceful, and some lovely walks in the area directly from the site. Helpful and friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We stayed in 3 campsites on…

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Carl F.

Powered grass site

Liked We stayed in 3 campsites on our weeks stay in Cornwall and this was by far the best. Helpful staff nice and quite as Adults only especially this time of year and the facilities are clean and modern. Close to a lot of sites we wanted to visit as well. Highly recommend it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely adults only site in a very peaceful location

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Sharon G.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)

Liked Peaceful location
Close to coast and walks etc
Quiet and with zero light pollution so great for star gazing.

Disliked lack of toilet and shower facilities for a fairly large park wich led to queues on occasion
Tap located too far from caravan on pirch 16 serviced pitch, so we had to rush out to buy another hose - we've never had this problem before.
The premium pitch we were on was quite narrow compared to other sites we've been to.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small campsite, very tranquil only 15mins from Sennen Cove.

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Craig G.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Location, tranquility, staff, amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch was perfect, staff etc…

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Robin M.

Powered grass site

Liked The pitch was perfect, staff etc were very welcoming and helpful. Shop and facilities were clean, tidy etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again when next in cornwall

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Andrew E.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Ease of getting on and around site, great showers. Nice and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet and clean for…

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Krzysztof G.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very quiet and clean for 10 or more just have to be there

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stay

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Good sized pitches and very quiet

Disliked Upkeep of toilets and lack of

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

Crows-an-Wra

St. Buryan

Penzance

Cornwall

England

TR19 6HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.09327°N
5.63642°W

Route directions

Follow the signs to Land's End on the main A30 trunk road. Cardinney is 5 miles west of Penzance on the right side of the road. The No1 bus from Penzance station and the open-top number 300 to Land's End stop at the crossroads further along the A30. Local taxi firms have a fixed tariff for the journey from Penzance.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Bus Station
12.7 km The Star Inn
12.8 km The Star Inn
Rail
8.1 km Penzance Rail Station
16.2 km St Erth Rail Station
16.9 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
35.9 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
36.3 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
2.4 km Land's End St Just Airport
9.3 km Penzance 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

Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within five miles. Land's End first, of course… of all the scenic spots in Cornwall, this is among the most spectacular, and you'll probably need a couple of days at least roaming around the beaches, coves and cliffs here... Secluded Sennen Cove and its sparkling sands are a first stopoff for many, who come to soak up the sun on its sands or tackle the waves on its surf. Whitesands Beach is also well regarded for surf and joins up with the mile of beach at Gwenver where the waves are a bit stronger (all three beaches are lifeguarded in summer). On the cliffs, many suggest that one of the best Land's End occupations is just to sit and watch the waves crashing below, but if you're itching for a hike, visit the visitors' centre for a list of walks around the area, or the RSPB Wildlife Discovery Centre just below the famous Land's End signpost to find out what species you can see. In the evening, the famed open-air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is probably one of this area's best-known manmade things, set into the cliffs and listed as one of the most spectacular theatres in the world. The season runs from May to September, but tickets are available to look around the theatre and gardens during the day. Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park is an obliging base for other much-visited Cornish attractions like National Trust houses and gardens and yet more spectacular beaches: try Godolphin at Helston, Flambards theme park, or lying on the sands at Marazion, Mousehole or along the coast at St Ives.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gwynver 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sennen 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthcurno 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wherry Town 6.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penzance 7.6 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Land's End 6.3 km

St Michael's Mount 11.6 km

Tate St Ives 17.4 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 30.4 km

National Seal Sanctuary 30.7 km

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 6.1 km

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 6.9 km

St Michael's Mount 11.7 km

Godolphin 20.9 km

Godrevy 23.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sancreed - Carn Euny - Boscawen-Un 2.5 km

Sennen Cove - Land's End - Nanjizal Bay 4.3 km

Treen and the Minack Theatre 4.9 km

Around Chun 5.6 km

TRENGWAINTON 5.7 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 Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? From $87.10 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.