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General
- Campsite and restaurant on a 1000-foot hill near Callington
- Set on the site of a former Cornish tin mine
- Surrounded by 400 acres of country park and Cornish mining heritage
You'll find right royal views from placid Compton Park in east Cornwall, set on the sunny south-western slopes of Kit Hill.
The hill was once owned by Prince Charles (he gave it to the Cornish people to celebrate the birth of Wills in 1985) and from here scenery seekers can see kingly panoramas of Cornwall and Devon – such as Plymouth and the Mew Stone to the east; the Eddystone lighthouse 12 miles out to sea; the north Cornish coast to above Looe; the white peaks of old Cornish clay tips, the Eden Project and the eastern side of Bodmin Moor to the west.
This part of Cornwall is rolling in history and heritage: Kit Hill and its slopes form Kit Hill Country Park, heavy in Cornish mining heritage, and Compton Park itself is on the site of a former tin mine.
More into natural history? Kit Hill is the highest point in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and named after 'kite', the old English word for birds of prey – look up from the mines to see buzzards and kestrels hunting overhead.
On site, stroll around the peaceful six acres before settling down to a home-cooked meal in the restaurant and tearoom of the converted steam engine house – the conversion also includes the site amenities of showers, loos and washing facilities.
Pubs, food shops, hardware stores and a supermarket are at Callington, 20 minutes' walk away. Kelly Bray, the closest village to the park at five minutes' walk, has a pub and a launderette.
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed in the on-site accommodations.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Guests under the age of 17 are not allowed on site.
The café/restaurant is closed on Mondays.
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Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent or Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Asphalt and grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 7 x
One Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Asphalt and grass
Max. persons: 7 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 7.5m width x 5.0m depth (24.6ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 37.5m² (403.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Hikers’ paradise
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Landrake (Cornwall): By pass Bus Stop
— 9.9 kilometers
Tideford: Bus Shelter Main Rd Coach Stop — 11.0 kilometers
Tavistock Bus Station — 11.9 kilometers
- Train stations
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Gunnislake Rail Station
— 6.1 kilometers
Calstock Rail Station — 7.1 kilometers
Bere Alston Rail Station — 8.0 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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Torpoint Ferry Terminal
— 17.2 kilometers
Devonport Ferry Terminal — 17.4 kilometers
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal — 19.1 kilometers
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 50.2 kilometers
Local attractions
See the sights of Cornwall, west Devon, Plymouth and Dartmoor with royal ease from Compton Park via the easily accessible A38 and A30 roads or by taking a train from Gunnislake two miles away along the Tamar Valley line to the Bere Peninsula and Plymouth.
On foot, stride among the scenery, wildlife and mines of Kit Hill Country Park: climb to the stack at the top of the hill for spectacular views over Bodmin Moor. Go east for 386 square miles of walking, climbing or cantering at Dartmoor, and south-east to Plymouth for fathoms' worth of maritime heritage including the National Marine Aquarium and famed Plymouth Hoe.
To the north and south, days (weeks?) of splashing can be had at Cornwall's safe and clean family beaches and at the watersports activities of Roadford and Siblyback lakes.
Make for award-winning Morwellham Quay on the Tamar for more mining history, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the industrial heritage of Cornwall and Devon. If historic houses are more your heritage thing, both counties come with heaps of heritage buildings and gardens including lovely Lanhydrock at Bodmin and 700 year old Buckland Abbey at Yelverton.
For smalls, the Tamar Valley Donkey Park and play barn or a puff on the steam railways at Launceston and Bodmin should see them sorted, while family days out at the lush Eden Project are about 45 minutes' drive away.
Must see
- National Marine Aquarium (20.4 kilometers)
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (24.9 kilometers)
- Eden Project (36.1 kilometers)
National Trust
- Cotehele Mill (6.0 kilometers)
- Cotehele (6.0 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, trailer and tent sites | ||
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| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 12:30 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Compton Park cancelation policy
Balance refunds: no penalties
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19.
The remainder is payable on arrival.
Payment methods accepted at the park
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Maestro
Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
- Does Compton Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Compton Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Compton Park? See the sights of Cornwall, west Devon, Plymouth and Dartmoor with royal ease from Compton Park via the easily accessible A38 and A30 roads or by taking a train from Gunnislake two … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Compton Park?
Read moreRV, trailer and tent sites Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Compton Park? From $32.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
