Prosper House Camping
View prices & book- Family-run campsite in the small village of Gwithian
- Under a mile from the South West Coast Path; Hayle four miles
- Utility corner with charging facilities and a communal fridge
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 17 to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Situated right in the centre of the village in walking distance of…
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Primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked: Situated right in the centre of the village in walking distance of a lovely pub and near to Godrevy.
Disliked: I didnt meet the people running the site and it was hard to get hold of them when I arrived. Mobile signal is patchy so calling and texting wasn’t great and there was no answer at the house so it was an unsure start and as a lone traveller I didnt feel reassured.
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From the manager: Sorry you didn't have the best experience with us. It's a shame you felt you needed to give such a poor rating for some things. We don't offer Wifi, for the pure and simple reason that there isn't enough Wifi capacity for the village as a whole! The pub next door has free Wifi which they are very happy for campers to use, but at busy times even their service struggles. As a result we don't advertise or offer Wifi, so it's a little irritating to be rated for something that we don't offer! Sorry you felt the customer service was poor. We send a detailed email on booking which contains really precise directions and instructions for what to do on checking in. This information is repeated on a sign at the campsite gate and we make it really clear that people can just pitch up without needing to find us. Unfortunately we can't be in the house 24 hours a day as we both have other jobs and a family to run, so we try to make the arrival instructions as clear as possible, and indeed most of our campers have no problems on arrival. We are always available by phone and indeed your text and email on arrival were responded to within minutes. When we spoke on the phone a few minutes later you seemed happy with everything. As we live on site we are available most of the time, but as with any site, there will always be periods where reception is unmanned! It's a shame indeed that the mobile signal isn't brilliant but that is something we obviously have little control over. When we know that guests are travelling alone, we usually let them know that the site will be quiet when they arrive, but as your booking was made for two adults and two dogs, we weren't aware that you would be arriving alone. Again, sorry that you weren't satisfied. Your comments and rating are in stark contrast to the majority of reviewers who comment on the friendly customer service.
Great location, close to the beach and right next to a pub…
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Liked: Great location, close to the beach and right next to a pub with great food. There’s chickens roaming around which was lovely
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. The chickens are particularly happy to get a mention! They've had a great summer meeting lots of people. Cheers, Ruth
Great clean site will stay again
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Liked: Amazing stay, loved it unspoiled camp site.
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Glad you had a good time, please come and see us again. Cheers, Ruth
Good sized level pitches, clean toilets and hot showers, great location a…
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Liked: Good sized level pitches, clean toilets and hot showers, great location a very short walk to the beach and well located for other sites.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review. It's really very much appreciated. Please come and visit us again if you're in the area. Cheers, Ruth
It was a really cute sweet campsite had everything we needed and…
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Liked: It was a really cute sweet campsite had everything we needed and the people who ran it were so lovely! Was a 10 minute walk from the beach and a 2 minute walk from the pub. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Disliked: Only thing I would say is we drove past it a couple of times because depending on which was you come from you can’t see the sign. But other than that 10/10.
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From the manager: Hi Saraya, thanks for your lovely review. We'll look again at signage this winter. We're a bit limited with what we can put up, but anything that makes us easier to find is a good thing! Please come and see us again if you're back in Gwithian. Cheers, Ruth
This campsite is perfectly situated .The beach is a short walk away…
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Liked: This campsite is perfectly situated .The beach is a short walk away .There is a lovely village pub next to the campsite and lovely beach cafes a quick walk across the dunes . Just a heads up the campsite is pretty basic so if you are looking for smart toilet blocks and showers then this is not the campsite for you.There are perfectly adequate showers and toilets , a fridge freezer and points to charge your devices .The emphasis is on rustic . We are a couple travelling in our 60s it was perfectly adequate for us .
Disliked: It was hard to find a negative.If I had to be picky I would say maybe a bigger fridge as it did get rather full during our stay .But that is not a reason to not visit this campsite .We will definitely be going back .
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From the manager: Hi Amanda, thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It's much appreciated. Please come and visit us again if you're back in Gwithian! Cheers, Ruth
Can’t do better for the price
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Liked: Huge flat pitch, great communication with Ruth. Good access to beach. Didn’t use the pub but right next door and looked very nice with two outdoor gardens. Our second visit and we will be back. Oh! There’s a discount for the surf academy as well.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike with the site but almost zero phone signal. Can get a signal a short walk away so not a real problem.
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From the manager: Hi Chris, it was lovely to have you back and thank you for your great review. We will see you again! Cheers, Ruth
Super little campsite. Clean and basic facilities in a well set up…
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Liked: Super little campsite. Clean and basic facilities in a well set up site. Nice owners who stopped for a chat.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review Andrew and please visit us again if you're in the area.
Fantastic stay
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Liked: Pitches in good condition Toilets and showers great Communal fridge freezer Charging sockets Fire pit Picnic benches on each pitch Great location Definitely coming back
Disliked: No hot water for dish washing
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From the manager: Hi Tom, thanks for your lovely review and for the beautiful picture. We would love to see you back here! Cheers, Ruth
We loved our stay - everything we needed, really simple and straightforward…
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Liked: We loved our stay - everything we needed, really simple and straightforward to book and set up. The site is so peaceful and in a perfect location. Thank you again xx
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, it's much appreciated. Please come and see us again if you're in the area. Cheers, Ruth
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
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Picnic table
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
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transportation nearby
Type
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Prosper House Camping
Prosper House
Gwithian
Cornwall
England
TR27 5BW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.22041°N
-5.38482°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Gwithian Towans | 1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Upton Towans | 1.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Godrevy Towans | 1.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Hayle Towans | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Mexico Towans | 3.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.6 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
Flambards 16.9 km
National Seal Sanctuary 18.9 km
National Trust
Godrevy 1.1 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 8.6 km
Godolphin 9.7 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 16.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 4.4 km
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 5.1 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 5.3 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 6.8 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 7 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)
Newquay, England 34.3 km
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)
Par, England 48.1 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does Prosper House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Prosper House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Prosper House Camping? If you like surfing or fancy trying it out, get in touch with staff on site who can recommend a local kit hire company and surf school operating in St Ives Bay. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Prosper House Camping?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Prosper House Camping? From $34.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.