Whatley’s Rest Campsite

The views from these pitches are hard to beat!
The views from these pitches are hard to beat!
Breath in that fresh cornish air. pitches are only a stones through away from the coastline
Happy families relaxing in the sun outside a shire hut
Plenty of space on the 10m x 10m pitches
Family fun in the sun. bell tents are ideal for families and couples
Spacious 4 acre camping field
Stunning views of the sea and the cornish coastline right from your pitch
Beautiful coastal walk, 15 minutes to get to the beach from the campsite
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  • Rural pop-up site with views of Cornish countryside and coast
  • A 15-minute walk from the coast path and beach at Porthtowan
  • Dogs welcome on site; campfires and barbecues allowed
Whatley's Rest Campsite is a pop-up site on the edge of the village of Porthtowan, with gorgeous Cornish countryside views all around and pubs, restaurants and local shops all 15 minutes' walk away. This coastal park is around a 15-minute walk from the South West Coast Path and Porthtowan's sandy beach, and is surrounded by plenty of footpaths and bridleways for those who'd like to mix up coast and countryside views. Surf lessons and play parks are also in the village, so activity is on hand for all ages. Getting out and about to the rest of Cornwall should be quite easy from here, as it's only about 10 minutes' drive to the A30 for jaunts to the county's further reaches. When planning days out, ask the site about discounts on lessons at a surf school in nearby Gwithian; you can also nab a voucher for money off at a seafood restaurant at the fishing harbour in pretty Porthleven (half an hour's drive away). All essential facilities are provided at this four-acre site, including hot showers, compost toilets and a communal washing-up/sink area. Dogs are welcome to join you at this park, but you’ll need to keep them on a lead while on site and make sure you clean up after them.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Whatley’s Rest Campsite

Factory Lane

Porthtowan

Cornwall

England

TR4 8AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.27905°N
-5.2475°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Railway Station
5.3 km Alma Place
6 km Cornwall College
Rail
5.3 km Redruth Rail Station
8.4 km Camborne Rail Station
11.9 km Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
17.1 km Trelisick Ferry Landing
17.1 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
17.3 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
25.4 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
25.6 km Penzance Airport
35.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wheal Coates Tin Mine: 10 minutes' drive - Godrevy National Trust beach: 15 minutes - Healy's Cornish Cyder Farm: 15 minutes - Hayle (five-mile-long sandy beach): 20 minutes - Gwithian beach and surf school: 20 minutes - Perranporth beach: 20 minutes - St Michael's Mount (island and stately home): 25 minutes - St Ives (resort town with art galleries and beaches): 25 minutes - Porthleven Harbour: half an hour - Flambards Theme Park: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthtowan 1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portreath 3.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 10.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.8 km

Truro Cathedral 14 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.4 km

Tate St Ives 18.2 km

Fistral Beach 18.9 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.9 km

Godrevy 11.4 km

Trelissick Garden 16.6 km

Godolphin 17.5 km

Trerice 18.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 3.8 km

St Agnes Beacon 4.2 km

Hell's Mouth 7.3 km

Hanover 7.8 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)

    Newquay, England 22.9 km

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)

    Par, England 36.9 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 Whatley’s Rest Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Whatley’s Rest Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Whatley’s Rest Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wheal Coates Tin Mine: 10 minutes' drive - Godrevy National Trust beach: 15 minutes - Healy's Cornish Cyder Farm: 15 minutes - Hayle (five-mile-long sandy beach): … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Whatley’s Rest Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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