Penwarne Campsite

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Entrance and sea views
Entrance and sea views
Beautiful views from the pitches
Blue skies and level grounds
Electric pitches
Outdoor areas
Picnic tables
Bordered by trees
Plenty of space
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Beautiful views from the pitches
Blue skies and level grounds
Electric pitches

  • Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
  • A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
  • Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
'The best of Cornwall at your fingertips' is how the Penwarne Campsite team describe their patch. A description that you'd be hard-pressed to quibble with given its stunning sea views, easy access to Falmouth and area of outstanding natural beauty location. Penwarne Campsite makes a credible claim to being one of the oldest in all of Cornwall, having welcomed guests here since the 1920s. The site grounds have been worked by the Mann family since 1886, so your hosts are long-standing locals with lots of insider tips about the surrounding area. Although the farm is located inland, Maenporth beach is a mile and a half away and can be directly accessed via a well-maintained footpath. Walks in local woodlands are also within easy reach, and when it's time for a pint you're also just a mile from Mawnan Smith's village pub. On-site facilities are another of Penwarne Campsite's strong points: guests have a play area, toilet block and shower. Well-behaved dogs are allowed here too, and you're more than welcome to set up a barbecue and campfire (as long as a few simple safety rules are followed, of course).

Site type

RV sites 80
Tent sites 80
Travel trailer sites 80
Open now
Opens May 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A medium tent (6m x 5.5m) or VW-style campervan is included in the rate. If you are bringing a different unit, please select the applicable extra.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.6

Overall rating from 99 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 5
Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

80% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite has great sea views & roomy spots. Many loved the quiet vibe and welcoming owners. Facilities are usually clean, but some found them basic and dated. On-site animals & nearby attractions are big hits with families. A few mentioned cleanliness and noise issues.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-30

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant very friendly had an amazing…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Brilliant very friendly had an amazing time. Definitely go again.

Disliked No I can’t fault our 3 nights stay.
Really enjoyed our time in Cornwall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for overnight to top up water etc

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4 out of 10
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 1
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Laundry on site . Could park anywhere as only a few tents on site

Disliked Camping fields covered in sheep poo and elsin point disgusting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gute Lage für einen Besuch in…

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6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Gute Lage für einen Besuch in Falmout,schöner Meerblick,die Tiere auf der Farm waren toll

Disliked Sanitäreinrichtungen in die Jahre gekommen,aber zweckmäßig,Restaurant hatte leider Montags geschlossen

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views, campsite, facilities, staff, everything…

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Lucy F. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Views, campsite, facilities, staff, everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing sea views, free roaming animals,…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Saphron P. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing sea views, free roaming animals, play park, hot showers, cafe. Great value. Just perfect!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful setting . Lovely cafe onsite…

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Angela S. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Peaceful setting . Lovely cafe onsite .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well kept pitches, great views…

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10 out of 10
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 Kelly C. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Very well kept pitches, great views and facilities. Owners were lovely too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall just needs tidying up and keep sheep off pitches.

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5 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The view and pitch size

Disliked Site was full of sheep shit. Cold water only for dishes, only one plug available. It was quiet when we arrived. Sinks were not the cleanest. The toilets were clean , just needed a general clean up. Mirror was dirty. Could do with a rubber scrapper to clean shower floor before use. Young lads played base music until 3 in morning Friday and Saturday night. No staff sorted it out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beaut farm site with everything you need & more - I could live here ❤️

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Customer service
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Alison T. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Location, view, welcome, pet sheep

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall a great campsite but rough and ready facilities.

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6 out of 10
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Martin C. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved the location and view. Large pitches and nice and quiet. Great location to the beach , 30min , through stunning countryside along a well worn footpath.

Disliked Toilet/shower block. Although functional, it needs help. Very dated.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Penwarne Campsite

Penwarne Barton Farm

Mawnan Smith

Falmouth

Cornwall

England

TR11 5PH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.12926°N
5.11548°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 km The Moor B
4.4 km Bridge
6 km Rame Cross
Rail
3.3 km Penmere Rail Station
4.2 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
4.6 km Penryn Rail Station
Ferry
3.4 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
4 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
4.4 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
Airport
28.8 km Penzance Airport
36.2 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
39.6 km Land's End St Just 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

It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to sail by ferry over the Helford (five minutes' drive) for trips to secluded spots like Bosahan Cove, or to stay on the north bank of the river to survey the seasonal blooms at Trebah Garden (also five minutes). Green-fingered guests have lots more foliage to take in around this part of the coast – there's Glendurgan Garden (five minutes) next to the South West Coast Path and the jungle-like oasis at Penjerrick (five minutes), both of which can be comfortably reached on foot from base if you fancy a stretch of the legs. Of course, peaceful days homing in on all that horticulture might not be the best of bets if you've got kids to entertain. Handily, this part of Cornwall is also full of family-friendly attractions like Lappa Valley's steam railway (45 minutes), which can be easily interspersed with the calm and quiet of Kynance Cove (40 minutes) or ice creams on Falmouth seafront (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maenporth 1.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Swanpool 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gyllyngvase 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthallow 7.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthoustock 9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Trebah Garden 2.6 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 4.5 km

Pendennis Castle 5.2 km

National Seal Sanctuary 7.5 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15.3 km

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 2.6 km

St Anthony Head 8.8 km

Trelissick Garden 11.3 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.9 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 15.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PENJERRICK 0.9 km

GLENDURGAN 2.5 km

TREBAH 2.9 km

FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 3.3 km

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 4.4 km

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 34.5 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 Penwarne Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penwarne Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penwarne Campsite? It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penwarne Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penwarne Campsite? From $47.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.