Pensagillas Park

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Pond view terrace
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  • Attractive park in meadows and woodland, family-run for generations
  • Stream and lake on site for angling: land fish of up to 28lb
  • Takeaway and bar available in high season
Ever been to one of those parks which have been run by the same family for generations and those who have been welcoming guests for decades? If not, it's time you did… such as to Pensagillas Park, near Cornwall’s St Austell, which has been run by the Kent family for six generations to provide a pristine place for pitching up. Pensagillas has had guests staying here since 1970; it’s all looked after and laid out to be tidy and attractive, with trees, hedging, shrubs and a tarmac roadway connecting the grass meadows. The pitches are in a five-acre field at the end of a private drive, with Cornish countryside views all around. And bring your rod: there’s an old mill with stream on site for contemplative casting off (and/or picnics), along with a two and a half acre coarse fishing lake at the bottom of a steep hill to land roach, tench, golden rudd and carp of up to 28lb (note that fishing is for an additional fee, paid for at reception). Pensagillas Park is a working farm, and you can buy the site's own free-range pork, sausages, chops and eggs in the on-site shop. During high season, there’s a takeaway and a cosy bar serving beer and cider, with more tipples and food available in the local village a couple of miles away.

Campground type

Caravans for hire 1
Tent sites 45
Caravan sites 45
RV & Motorhome sites 45
Open now
Opens 17 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Facilities/activities including fishing are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • The bar and take away are open 23 to 31 May and 1 July to 31 August. For food there is no eat-in, only take away. The fishing lake is located at the bottom of a steep hill, accessible only on foot.

Languages spoken

English

Russian

Open from Sat, 17 May to

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

When I arrived, the lady was really friendly and showed me the…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked When I arrived, the lady was really friendly and showed me the where the pitches and all the facilities are. The facilities were excellent especially the toilet/shower block and there is also an ice pack freezer and a charging point which is very useful as a solo traveller to be able to keep my phone charged in case of emergency! Each pitch has it's own water point and the whole site is kept very clean and tidy. Definitely recommend!

Will definitely be returning again

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Andrew L.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The site was immaculate and well maintained. A good welcome when we arrived and shown to our pitch. Good not find any faults with the site. Good clean showers and toilets.

Disliked None

Everything on site. Especially the cocktail hour !…

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Anonymous

Pond Meadow powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Everything on site. Especially the cocktail hour !

Disliked Narrow roads,but that's Cornwall!!!

Lovely well kept site, friendly welcome shown where things are & our…

Overall 10/10

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Mike N.

Pond Meadow powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely well kept site, friendly welcome shown where things are & our pitch. Has most things you could need on site. Wifi was good too ! We will come back.

Peaceful site

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Anonymous

Pond Meadow powered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked The site was well kept and there were all the facilities you could want. The location was great for exploring the south west and we were able to make several day trips to various locations.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Probably will never return

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Anonymous

Pond view terrace powered grass tent site

Liked Very quiet site had the whole field to ourselves

Disliked No hot water in the lower shower block , lady running the site seems to come across as rude. Sat with the locals at the bar in-between serving the rest of the bar doesn't seem very professional. Lots of signs stuck up everywhere 'don't do this and don't do that' comes across as unwelcoming. There's a sign in a hedge that says ' don't walk on the grass ' there isn't even any grass there so odd . The bar is dull and boring , the lady running the bar has pictures of herself on the wall so strange in my opinion

Lovely friendly campsite , very quiet but also provides everything that you…

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Emma G.

Orchard Meadow powered grass site

Liked Lovely friendly campsite , very quiet but also provides everything that you need for a comfortable stay. Katya’s home bred pork chops were delicious on our own fire pit ! A wonderful home from home .

Great stay, would return.

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Nicola W.

Outer Meadow powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Lovely, peaceful, well maintained site. Plenty of space for children to run around. Facilities all plentiful and clean. Close to lots of beaches and attractions.

Disliked Just a couple of things which would not put us off returning. We would bring kindling, wood and firelighters with us for the fire-pit next time as we found these expensive on site.
Also the website says ‘Fishing (rods hire in the shop/reception)’ - a service which is not in fact offered and led to some disappointment in our party.

Really lovely place to unwind and relax. Clean and tidy

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Bev S.

Orchard Meadow powered grass site

Liked Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely ambiance. Nice little bar area. Gorgeous view and doggie field.

Disliked The roads are very tight with a caravan, doable but take your time

Excellent site, 5 star facilities

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Natalie R.

Outer Meadow powered grass tent or campervan site

Liked Had the best week here the family that run it are lovely, welcoming and can’t do enough for you the facilities are immaculate very well kept and always clean…. We couldn’t have hoped for a better holiday, fire pits wood all available to hire and purchase and we. Poked again for next year great location

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 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 Local produce 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking 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

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

Location

Pensagillas Park

Mevagissey

Gorran

St Austell

Cornwall

England

TR2 4SR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.28577°N
4.84904°W

Route directions

The nearest bus stop is three miles from the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 km Dolphin Inn
4 km Dolphin Inn
7.3 km Bus Station
Rail
7.3 km St Austell Rail Station
12.9 km Par Rail Station
13.4 km Bugle Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
14.2 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
14.7 km Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
21.1 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

Pensagillas Park has tourist information on site if you’re stuck for info on what to do, but any problem you're likely to have will be trying to narrow your list down… Pensagillas is near busy St Austell and one of the closest parks to one of Cornwall’s biggest attractions, the mighty Lost Gardens of Heligan a mile and a half away. Leave the car behind and reach Heligan by the Pentewan Valley Trail, which links St Austell to the gardens and to Pentewan via a scenic valley; you can hire bikes on the trail or take to the water at Pentewan, which has a fine beach and two sailing clubs with boats for hire (there’s also a St Austell Ales pub here for real ale adorers). Mountain bikers and the energetic should beetle towards the bike routes of Bodmin Moor, taking a pitstop at Jamaica Inn, an almost essential stop in these parts. The inn, the setting of Daphne du Maurier’s smuggling novel of the same name, has a museum telling the tales of Cornish smugglers throughout the centuries, and apparently several ghosts too…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pentewan 4.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polstreath 4.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portmellon 5.2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Porthluney 5.5 km Sea PoorN/AGoodGood
Gorran Haven Little Perhaver 6.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 2.5 km

Eden Project 11.1 km

Truro Cathedral 14.6 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 16.7 km

Pendennis Castle 20.9 km

National Trust

Trelissick Garden 15.3 km

Trerice 17.5 km

St Anthony Head 18.3 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 25.1 km

Glendurgan Garden 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 2.5 km

HELIGAN 3.1 km

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 4.3 km

Kings Wood in the Pentewan Valley 4.7 km

Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 4.7 km

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, England 11.1 km

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, England 21.3 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 campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pensagillas Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pensagillas Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pensagillas Park? Pensagillas Park has tourist information on site if you’re stuck for info on what to do, but any problem you're likely to have will be trying to narrow your list down… Pensagillas … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pensagillas Park?
    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 Pensagillas Park? From $41.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.