Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

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  • Small, cosy and family-run park a mile from Marazion
  • A short walk from St Michael's Mount
  • Free pool and spotless amenities
Sites near the coast are rather special. Particularly when they’re Cornish, less than a mile from a beauteous bay, and with a heated indoor pool in which guests can wallow wrinkedly all the winter day if the mood so takes them – for free… Drive down a country lane surrounded by fields to reach small, family-run and exceedingly esteemed Wheal Rodney Holiday Park, a mile from Marazion and a short saunter to St Michael's Mount. It’s easy to drive to the other attractions of west Cornwall from here (the Lizard Peninsula, Land’s End and Penzance are all close by), but the kids won’t have time to say they’re bored before you’re at arty St Ives and the north coast, Helston and Flambards, or the Isles of Scilly from Penzance or Land's End. The majority of Wheal Rodney’s guests are families, but their welcome extends to all, dogs included, who’ll probably wag their tails at the countryside walks straight from the site and the list of dog-friendly Cornish beaches available in reception. The spotless facilities building has the site reception, shower blocks with free hot water, launderette and the aforementioned free swimming pool, open from 9am daily. Ice pack freezing and phone and gadget charging are also gratis for guests. Other facilities on site include an Elsan point, recycling and a shop for essentials: if your holiday equals not having to cook, the Fire Engine Inn with a temptingly tasty menu and beer garden is under 10 minutes’ stroll from Wheal Rodney. As with the site, dogs and children are whealy welcome too...

Site type

Tent sites 22
Travel trailer sites 12
RV sites 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Open now
Opens March 13
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 7.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 13 to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 268 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-kept site, close to Marazion & St Michael's Mount. Clean facilities, handy shop, heated indoor pool a hit. Staff praised. Some noted pitch size & A30 traffic noise.

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Great location, family run park. Very…

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Sarah R.

Powered grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Great location, family run park. Very friendly staff, good clean facilities, lovely place to stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay here again

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Chris W.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really good facilities, great location for a walk to the mount . Lady who welcomed us (Ali) was very friendly

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Sehr eng, aber für eine Nacht…

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Dana D.

# 6 powered grass campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked Sehr eng, aber für eine Nacht ganz gut. Saubere sanitäre Anlagen.

Disliked sehr eng

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Pitch 6 is tucked away with privacy hedges is designed for VW T4/5 camper vans or smaller trailer tents. It is a highly desired plot due to its county view and seclusion. Your high scores for cleanliness, customer service and value for money are appreciated. We hope that enjoyed the rest of your UK holiday.

Super site for a lovely stay in Marazion

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Sally-anne W.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked Really lovely site. Friendly staff, lovely pitches, quiet. Liked the short walk to the town. Loved the pool. Showers / toilets / washing up areas always clean.
Really liked the way the pitches were marked out, not seen that done anywhere else!

Disliked Nothing!

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marked it low.. if a better pitch my marks would be different .

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Jeanette D.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The pool ,

Disliked Was given a really rubbish Pitch 2 by the road and the entrance . no privacy no scenery . The dog barked at every single car that passed it was that close . The electric went off at about 10:30 till the early hours of the morning not even an apology.
Also they advertise WiFi, it's only when you get there you realise they want £10 for it

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so glad that you would visit us again, recommend us to a friend and that you enjoyed our pool and our lovely clean facilities.
We are sorry that you thought that your pitch was rubbish. During August we are a sold-out site with only a hand full of 1night gaps available to book at last minute. Most of our pitches including pitch 2 have been booked out since last summer. Pitch 2 is regularly requested by return customers due to its large size. Booking in advance means that you would have been able to call us and discuss where on site you would like to stay. We would love for you to comeback and try another pitch away from the country lane.
The electric cut out at 10.30pm due to another guest’s electrics tripping the fuse. We are a quiet after 10pm site so everyone else was asleep. As we have not encountered this problem before, it was quite difficult to locate the source quickly without waking everyone up. Fortunately, we were able to get the electric back on without disturbing anyone else.
The Wifi is £10 for a week and £5 for 3nights. Unfortunately, Pitch Up does not give an option to display the prices.
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels in Cornwall.

The site was very clean. The…

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CHRISTOPHER P.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was very clean. The staff were very helpful.

Disliked My only dislike, was having to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks ever so much for your feedback, Christopher. We enjoyed hosting you and M and although you were sad to leave, it’s always exciting planning another holiday!

Great location, 15 minutes walk to…

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Victoria K.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked Great location, 15 minutes walk to Marazion. Lovely staff, very welcoming on arrival. Site was pretty and well maintained. Indoor Pool available too, although we didn't use.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and felt welcomed on arrival. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future.

Lovely site and a great location. All the staff were very friendly

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Louise C.

# 1 powered grass travel trailer campsite (large)

Liked Great location you can walk into Marazion.
Friendly and helpful staff
Kids loved the pool and it was nice and warm

Disliked Getting a large caravan on and off the pitch

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Excellent site for families, small site with excellent facilities.

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Callie W.

Powered grass tent or campervan campsite (large)

Liked We loved this site!
We liked the indoor pool
The amazing showers, washing up and laundry facilities.
The staff were all so friendly.
Great little shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. Our friendly staff are pleased that we contributed to making your holiday a memorable one! We’d love to host you, I, P and G again in the future. Enjoy the remainder of the summer!

Hosts very friendly Perfect location near…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Hosts very friendly
Perfect location near Magazine
Pitch larger than expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for choosing us for your Cornish holiday stay! We are pleased that you liked the size of your tent pitch and found us all very friendly. We hope to welcome you again in the future, or any friends that you recommend us to.

Features

Dogs 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 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wheal Rodney Holiday Park

Gwallon Lane

Marazion

Cornwall

England

TR17 0HL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.13101°N
5.46453°W

Route directions

If travelling in a caravan or large motorhome, don't try to reach the site by going through the town of Marazion. Instead, go through the village of Crowlas, pass The Star Inn (on your right) and then take a left at the crossroads (signposted Rospeath). Travel for 1.5 miles along the winding country lane without turning off. Pass under the bypass bridge and then bear a sharp left around the corner. Start going up the hill to Marazion and the site is just up the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
2 km The Star Inn
2 km The Star Inn
4.6 km Railway Station
Rail
4.6 km St Erth Rail Station
5 km Penzance Rail Station
5.6 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
4.9 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
24 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
24.3 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
3.8 km Penzance Airport
14.9 km Land's End St Just Airport
48.1 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

There are so many top-notch beaches around west Cornwall (25 within easy reach of Wheal Rodney) that it can be hard to pick where to stretch out on the sand/rookpool/surf at first… Marazion is a bonzer beach startoff point from Wheal Rodney, as not only it is a piffling mile away, but it has two beaches: the main Town Beach and a much quieter and hidden one at Steps Beach (the latter is dog-friendly all year round). Overlooking Town Beach is the medieval castle on St Michael’s Mount, the rocky island halfway along Mount’s Bay and now managed by the National Trust. Both are within strolling distance of Wheal Rodney: sail out to the island from Mount’s Bay for a harbour tour and a gawp at the subtropical gardens, viewable when peering down from the castle battlements. Fishing villages, clandestine coves and golden sands are speckled along the Cornish coast from Wheal Rodney: take a day at each if you can (the boss will understand) for fishing in Mullion and Porthleven, surfing at Sennen Cove and Praa Sands, diving and shipwreck hunting at Falmouth’s Porthkerris Beach, or just having a gape at the celebrated scenery of the Lizard’s Kynance and Kennack Sands. When sand is dusted from toes, Marazion town centre is a gem for art galleries, antiques and jewellery: Penlee House at Penzance three miles away and Tate St Ives seven miles north are also a big draw for artistes. Both towns have several other art galleries, more beaches (of course) and the opportunity to sing very loud and tuneless sea shanties with pirates at Penzance. The St Ives Bay Line from Penzance to St Ives is one of the most scenic you’ll see anywhere in the country; for added viewsomeness, walk to Penzance from Marazion along the South West Coast Path, stopping very frequently to snap the scenery at Mount’s Bay, Mousehole and the Lizard. Thirteen miles from Wheal Rodney towards the southwest, have your photo taken at the famous signpost at Land’s End, where also cordially recommended is partaking of a Cornish cream tea at the Land’s End restaurant. And while you’re in the area, stick around into the evening for a performance at the open-air Minack Theatre, 11 miles from Wheal Rodney in the direction of Land’s End. Its season runs from May to September, but theatre fiends can take a guided tour any time of year, something that also comes cordially recommended…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Marazion 1.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Perranuthnoe 2.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Long Rock 3.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penzance 5.4 km Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 1.8 km

Tate St Ives 9.4 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 17.9 km

National Seal Sanctuary 18.8 km

Land's End 19.2 km

National Trust

St Michael's Mount 1.7 km

Trengwainton Garden 7.5 km

Godolphin 8.1 km

Godrevy 12.3 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 1.1 km

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 1.8 km

MORRAB GARDENS 5.4 km

Penzance - Land's End 5.9 km

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 6.1 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 Wheal Rodney Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Wheal Rodney Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheal Rodney Holiday Park? There are so many top-notch beaches around west Cornwall (25 within easy reach of Wheal Rodney) that it can be hard to pick where to stretch out on the sand/rookpool/surf at first… … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheal Rodney Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheal Rodney Holiday Park? From $44.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.