Penwarne Campsite
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- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Site type
80
80
80Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- A medium tent (6m x 5.5m) or VW-style campervan is included in the rate. If you are bringing a different unit, please select the applicable extra.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 36m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 100m²
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31)
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Penwarne Campsite has lovely sea views and big pitches in a quiet country spot. Guests love the friendly owners, great location with beach access, and the chilled vibe. Facilities are usually seen as clean and fine, with folks enjoying the cafe and animals. A few felt facilities could be more modern, with some mentioning shower issues and noise.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Level pitches Very quiet Nice views Friendly staff
Electric grass pitch
Liked This is a really quiet campsite, even with pitches half full it was peaceful and each pitch has plenty of space. Taxi services are quick if you want to head into Falmouth. Nicola was super friendly when we txt her to see if we could arrive a little earlier. Basic showers and toilet facilities- if you’re after luxury this isn’t for you. Overall I’d say for a couple of nights this is perfect for a quiet get away
Disliked Facilities are really basic but it’s not advertised as anything else so not a complaint
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will return to camp site but will avoid A2b taxis
Electric grass pitch
Liked Camp site was lovely. Pitches well.marjed out and very good size. Facilities were good.
Disliked We booked A2b taxis as this was the taxi advertised at campsite. Outward journey was ok but homeward journey very poor, dangerous fast driving down lanes. Driver took us wrong way and doubled our fare due to this.
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Excellent sire with lovely staff and amazing views
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very good site with excellent views and the staff couldn't be more helpful and excellent size pitches
Disliked Not as much a dislike but think the toilets and showers could do with being updated as showers didn't stay on very long so had to keep clicking the button and could do with a revamp was the only negative we could find but even then they were kept nice and clean
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Views and general ambience…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Views and general ambience
Disliked Showers basic
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Perfect family vacation!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Big pitch, lot of space, quick response and great service from the staff, clean facilities!
Disliked It was ok, but maybe more man shower block…
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Awesome location, great facilities. With plenty of space around the pitches…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Awesome location, great facilities. With plenty of space around the pitches
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Lovely quiet site, decent facilities, easy to access
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peace and quiet, beautiful views, can walk to the beach and access coast path.
Disliked Lack of shelves/ places to put items in shower cubicles. ..
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Perfect if you’re a van lifer!! Beautiful views!! Pick this site!!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything! This is a gorgeous ‘off grid style spot’!! We lived staying here, there was lots of space, BEAUTIFUL views, respectful campers and excellent facilities! Honestly, if you’re a van lifer or prefer the off grid vibe this is for you! Couple of miles out from Falmouth Town (which we also loved) don’t be fooled by the 10 star ratings for the other campsites, we stayed at 2 other places on our visit and most were giving Butlins vibes. This is your site if you want peace and quiet, lots of space and decent campers!!
Disliked Nothing!
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Great views, lots of space.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing views!
Nice,clean basic facilities but all that we needed. Lots of space & lovely to see the horses & sheep.
Disliked Could do with a little more lighting around the site & possibly drinking water towards the bottom of the site.
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Nice peaceful setting with friendly owners
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Facilities were comprehensive and the view was lovely and the owners were great.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Penwarne Campsite
Penwarne Barton Farm
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
England
TR11 5PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12926°N
5.11548°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maenporth | 1.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 3.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 7.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 2.6 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 4.5 km
Pendennis Castle 5.2 km
National Seal Sanctuary 7.5 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15.3 km
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 2.6 km
St Anthony Head 8.8 km
Trelissick Garden 11.3 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.9 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 15.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENJERRICK 0.9 km
GLENDURGAN 2.5 km
TREBAH 2.9 km
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 3.3 km
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 4.4 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, England 34.5 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Penwarne Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penwarne Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penwarne Campsite? It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penwarne Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penwarne Campsite? From €28.74 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.