Gunwalloe Caravan Park
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- Cornwall caravan site on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Helston
- A 10-minute drive from Gunwalloe Church Cove beach and Dollar Cove
- Dog-friendly grass pitches; pubs and shops within 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
5 people maximum 
9.2/10
17 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Powered grass campsite (small)
5 people maximum 9.1/10
15 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 5m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (medium)
5 people maximum 9.5/10
4 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 13m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered grass campsite (medium)
5 people maximum 9/10
31 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth (117m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (large)
5 people maximum 8.7/10
7 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 17m width × 15m depth (255m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
89% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, friendly park gets top marks for clean, modern facilities and roomy, level sites, often with handy water taps nearby. Owners are often called welcoming and helpful, adding to the relaxed vibe. Its location is great for exploring nearby areas and beaches. Some guests mention occasional helicopter noise from a nearby base and a few note ongoing upgrades.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Nice campsite with good clean facilities, large pitch unit.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice campsite with good clean facilities, large pitch unit.
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Lovely friendly enviroment with decent facilities, great location, Staff willing to go…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Lovely friendly enviroment with decent facilities, great location, Staff willing to go out of there way to ensure your needs are met
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I like everything, We were there for 10 days, clean toilets…
Powered grass campsite (medium)
Liked I like everything, We were there for 10 days, clean toilets and showers, warm water, peace and quiet. Even when the camping was almost complete, everyone followed the rules. Owners are kind and willing to help. 6 minutes by car from the beautiful quiet beach with wonderful sunsets. I will definitely recommend it to my friends
Disliked nothing
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Good site, location, friendly clean amazing night sky's then go
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked This is a lovely non commercial site, the area is clean has good facilities and pitches are level and spacious. The family is very friendly, warm welcome and offer some treats on site. Its not a huge site and so very friendly campers. Wash area was looked after, not the Ritz but very good warm showers and very accessible.
Disliked The only thing I felt was a bit poor was the children's area (not that we had need) otherwise nothing i needed for our pleasure.
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We choose this campsite for the location. Good shower.…
Powered grass campsite (small)
Liked We choose this campsite for the location. Good shower.
Disliked Didn't like our exposed corner pitch, it would benefit from hedges and the ground around the showerblock was uneven and scruffy.
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Loved the lady in charge, she was so helpful and always full…
Powered grass campsite (small)
Liked Loved the lady in charge, she was so helpful and always full of joy.
Beautiful location, and amazing beaches close by.
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Clean, quiet site, dog exercise area and kids toys…
Powered grass campsite (medium)
Liked Clean, quiet site, dog exercise area and kids toys
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Excellent site, spacious pitches, friendly owners
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (medium)
Liked Excellent sized pitch, nice and level. 3rd time visiting and can't fault it, we will definitely be back again soon
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Highly recommend! We would love to come and stay again!
Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite (large)
Liked • Lots of space on the large pitch.
• Claire is lovely! Very approachable and just a genuine person.
• toilets are clean and well taken care of, loved the underfloor heating!
• Surrounding area is lovely. I read reviews before we arrived, a few people said that they wouldn't have booked if they'd have known it was right near a Navy air base. We stayed a week and didnt see, or hear a single thing. We were quite disappointed to be honest, lol.
• Sold good products in the shop and had a decent variety, considering its a small shop.
• Dish washing area was always clean and tidy, dish soap was by the sink for those who forgot to bring some... like me!
• The showers were lovely and warm!
•WiFi was brilliant!
• There were some kids toys, by the sink area, which i thought was lovely.
• We were able to hire a BBQ and a fire pit.
• My husband would go for walks in the evening and he took some fantastic pictures of the stars at night. Bring a telescope if you have one!
This was my first time in Cornwall and I have loved it. We traveled just over 6 hours to come to this campsite and would happily come back again.
Disliked There wasnt a lot i disliked to be honest. The only thing that really bothered me was the hand dryers in the toilets.
We were pitched right next to the toilet block, which didnt bother me in the slightest. I was actually quite glad we were close.. BUT... the men, repeatedly kept the toilets door open (as in the entrance door) and the hand dryers were so loud! It drove me crazy in the evening as we have a child who was trying to get to sleep. People were going in, in the early hrs of the morning to use the loo and not shutting the door. There is a sign on the actual door asking people to keep it closed, but it unfortunately went ignored.
Once the door was closed, I could hardly hear it. This isnt the fault of the owners at all. I just wish the gentlemen would have been a bit more considerate for the ones pitched right outside.
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Definitely will be back
Powered grass campsite (medium)
Liked The campsite was perfect for visiting our son at Culdrose Navy base just up the road. Owner was extremely accommodating as we needed to set up early on day of arrival.. very grateful for this. Also needed a longer hookup which the owner lent us . shower and toilet block lovely and clean,hot shower. Wash up area also clean and under cover, with sponges and washing up liquid provided. The fridge and freezer is a great asset, we used to freeze our cold blocks and keep our water cold. Really nice walk to the pub took about 30 minutes ( up and down hill but not to strenuous) We will definitely be back. Very helpful and friendly owner. Looks like they are adding more food vans coming and the shop looks like it's getting more products including alcohol and local meats and bakery items to go with the fresh coffee available. (Which is good as the supermarket/nearest shop is a drive away in Helston)
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
Gunwalloe Caravan Park
Killianchor
Gunwalloe
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 7QJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.0713°N
5.2597°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cove | 3.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthleven Sands | 4.1 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands East | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 4.6 km
Trebah Garden 10.6 km
St Michael's Mount 16.4 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 16.7 km
Pendennis Castle 17.3 km
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 3 km
Godolphin 9.7 km
Glendurgan Garden 10.5 km
St Michael's Mount 16.4 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 17.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Anthony 2.3 km
Loe Bar 2.4 km
LISMORE 3.5 km
Schiedam 3.7 km
TRELOWARREN 4.9 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 Gunwalloe Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gunwalloe Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gunwalloe Caravan Park? When you fancy a serious yomp along the dramatic coastline, follow the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) to Kynance Cove (around three hours’ walk) on the Lizard Peninsula. Shorter hops … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gunwalloe Caravan Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Please call or message if changes are required to arrival or departure times
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Gunwalloe Caravan Park? From $37.30 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.