Pentewan Sands Holiday Park
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Add your business details- Every day's a beach day at this 5-star holiday park in Cornwall
Set on a privately owned beach, this five-star holiday park in Cornwall has been named one of the best in the South West. Within a stone's throw of the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan Sands is the perfect base for exploring Cornwall.
Little explorers will love our beachfront play park and indoor swimming pools, while the grown ups will love taking to the waves with Cornwall Watersports and unwinding in the array of bars, restaurants and takeaways. Whether you choose to bring your own motorhome, touring caravan or tent, or stay in one of their luxurious holiday homes, you're guaranteed a five-star holiday from the moment you arrive.
Established in 1945, this family run holiday park sits on a half-mile, privately owned beach in the sheltered waters of Mevagissey Bay. Ideal for short breaks, family holidays and beach days, Pentewan Sands has been awarded a Visit England 5 star rating for its on-site facilities and amenities, including:
- Privately Owned Beach
- Two Indoor Swimming Pools
- Watersports on the Beach
- Boat Launching Service
- Tennis Courts
- Restaurants & Bars
- Fish and Chip Shop
- Luxurious Bathrooms in Amenity Block
- Amusement Arcade
- On-Site Shop
- Beachfront Play park
- Range of Touring Pitches and Holiday Homes
Please note, dogs are not allowed at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. However, their sister site, Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is dog-friendly, and 2 miles away.
Site type
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4Opens March 28
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 28 to
Open from Fri, Mar 27 to
Open from Fri, Mar 26 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Toddler's pool Waterslide Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Off licence 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Luxury Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site 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) Disabled facilities Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Well-lit pathNearby 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 facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Pentewan Sands Holiday Park
Mevagissey
St Austell
Cornwall
England
PL26 6BT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.28792°N
-4.78218°W
Route directions
From Newquay - take the A3058 to St Austell. From St Austell take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and you'll pass through Pentewan Village. Turn left into Pentewan Sands Holiday Park.
From Truro - take the A390 to St Austell. From St Austell take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and and you'll pass through Pentewan Village. Turn left into Pentewan Sands Holiday Park.
From the M5 - heading South on the M5, join the A30 westbound at Exeter. At the Bodmin roundabout, take the A391 to St Austell. From St Austell take the B3273 towards Mevagissey and you'll pass through Pentewan Village. Turn left into Pentewan Sands Holiday Park.
Nearest transport
Coach5.7 km Bus Station
6 km Holmbush Inn
6 km Holmbush Inn
Rail5.8 km St Austell Rail Station
9.3 km Par Rail Station
11.6 km Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry2.1 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
11.5 km Polruan Ferry Landing
11.5 km Fowey Ferry Landing
Airport23.8 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
A whole range of excellent attractions can be found on the doorstep of Pentewan Sands Holiday Park:
Pentewan Sands Beach (On-Site)
Seahorse Activity Centre (On-Site)
Cornwall Watersports Centre (On-Site)
South West Coast Path (On-Site)
Coastal and Woodland Cycle Trails (On-Site)
Mevagissey Harbour (2 miles away)
Lost Gardens of Heligan (2 miles away)
Charlestown Port and Harbour (3.5 miles away)
Carlyon Bay (5.9 miles away)
Eden Project (8 miles away)
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentewan | 0 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polstreath | 1.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portmellon | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Porthpean | 4.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Duporth | 4.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lost Gardens of Heligan 2.3 km
Eden Project 9.3 km
Truro Cathedral 19.3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 20.8 km
Pendennis Castle 24.5 km
National Trust
Trelissick Garden 19.6 km
Trerice 21.3 km
St Anthony Head 21.6 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 27.6 km
Glendurgan Garden 31.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HELIGAN 1.7 km
Mevagissey: Woods and Country 1.8 km
Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 2 km
Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 2.3 km
Kings Wood in the Pentewan Valley 3.1 km
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 8.4 km
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 24.4 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 Pentewan Sands Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Pentewan Sands Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Pentewan Sands Holiday Park? A whole range of excellent attractions can be found on the doorstep of Pentewan Sands Holiday Park: Pentewan Sands Beach (On-Site) Seahorse Activity Centre (On-Site) Cornwall Watersports Centre (On-Site) South West Coast … Read more