Gunwalloe Caravan Park
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- Cornwall caravan site on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Helston
- A 10-minute drive from Gunwalloe Church Cove beach and Dollar Cove
- Dog-friendly grass pitches; pubs and shops within 10 minutes’ drive
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 117m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Electric grass pitch (small)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 12m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 60m²
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 13m width × 9m depth
Calculated area: 117m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 13m depth
Calculated area: 117m²
Arrival daysFrom £27 (£27)
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Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
5 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 17m width × 15m depth
Calculated area: 255m²
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
A grand little site, loved for its spotless modern facilities and ample, flat pitches with handy water points. Owners are a dote, always welcoming and helpful, making for a chilled vibe. Great spot for seeing the sights and coast. Expect a bit of helicopter hum from the base, and they're still sprucing things up!
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Lovely friendly enviroment with decent facilities, great location, Staff willing to go…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely friendly enviroment with decent facilities, great location, Staff willing to go out of there way to ensure your needs are met
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Good site, location, friendly clean amazing night sky's then go
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked This is a lovely non commercial site, the area is clean has good facilities and pitches are level and spacious. The family is very friendly, warm welcome and offer some treats on site. Its not a huge site and so very friendly campers. Wash area was looked after, not the Ritz but very good warm showers and very accessible.
Disliked The only thing I felt was a bit poor was the children's area (not that we had need) otherwise nothing i needed for our pleasure.
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We choose this campsite for the location. Good shower.…
Electric grass pitch (small)
Liked We choose this campsite for the location. Good shower.
Disliked Didn't like our exposed corner pitch, it would benefit from hedges and the ground around the showerblock was uneven and scruffy.
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Loved the lady in charge, she was so helpful and always full…
Electric grass pitch (small)
Liked Loved the lady in charge, she was so helpful and always full of joy.
Beautiful location, and amazing beaches close by.
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Clean, quiet site, dog exercise area and kids toys…
Electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked Clean, quiet site, dog exercise area and kids toys
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Excellent site, spacious pitches, friendly owners
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (medium)
Liked Excellent sized pitch, nice and level. 3rd time visiting and can't fault it, we will definitely be back again soon
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Highly recommend! We would love to come and stay again!
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
Liked • Lots of space on the large pitch.
• Claire is lovely! Very approachable and just a genuine person.
• toilets are clean and well taken care of, loved the underfloor heating!
• Surrounding area is lovely. I read reviews before we arrived, a few people said that they wouldn't have booked if they'd have known it was right near a Navy air base. We stayed a week and didnt see, or hear a single thing. We were quite disappointed to be honest, lol.
• Sold good products in the shop and had a decent variety, considering its a small shop.
• Dish washing area was always clean and tidy, dish soap was by the sink for those who forgot to bring some... like me!
• The showers were lovely and warm!
•WiFi was brilliant!
• There were some kids toys, by the sink area, which i thought was lovely.
• We were able to hire a BBQ and a fire pit.
• My husband would go for walks in the evening and he took some fantastic pictures of the stars at night. Bring a telescope if you have one!
This was my first time in Cornwall and I have loved it. We traveled just over 6 hours to come to this campsite and would happily come back again.
Disliked There wasnt a lot i disliked to be honest. The only thing that really bothered me was the hand dryers in the toilets.
We were pitched right next to the toilet block, which didnt bother me in the slightest. I was actually quite glad we were close.. BUT... the men, repeatedly kept the toilets door open (as in the entrance door) and the hand dryers were so loud! It drove me crazy in the evening as we have a child who was trying to get to sleep. People were going in, in the early hrs of the morning to use the loo and not shutting the door. There is a sign on the actual door asking people to keep it closed, but it unfortunately went ignored.
Once the door was closed, I could hardly hear it. This isnt the fault of the owners at all. I just wish the gentlemen would have been a bit more considerate for the ones pitched right outside.
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An throughly relaxing holiday
Electric grass pitch (medium)
Liked The best campsite that we have stayed at. We opted for the medium grass pitch with electric hook up. The pitches are generous! Our tent is an 8 man with awning and we still had plenty of space. The pitches are well maintained with short grass and no surface rocks.
The facilities were great. Modern toilet and shower blocks, with a separate outer door and then individual private cubicals. They are very clean and heated, always stocked with hand soap and toilet roll. Showers were always the perfect temperature and sizable, with plenty of hooks for clothing and towels.
There's a small shop that's open twice a day, where you can get fresh coffee and tea, as well as nibbles and ice creams. They also sell wood and fire lighters for your fire pits.
Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable week.
Disliked Not a huge problem and by no means a reflection on the campsite itself, but as its located only a stones throw away from the Navy base, some nights were disturbed by helicopters doing their training, but this only last for an hour and then it's lovely and peaceful again.
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Toilets were very clean, campsite was taken care of, owners were lovely…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Toilets were very clean, campsite was taken care of, owners were lovely and very helpful, lovely area close to lots of beaches
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Great campsite, no frills really clean, lovely hostess! Location was perfect, defo…
Electric hardstanding and grass pitch (large)
Liked Great campsite, no frills really clean, lovely hostess!
Location was perfect, defo returning!!
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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
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm) Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse 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
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Gunwalloe Caravan Park
Killianchor
Gunwalloe
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 7QJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.0713°N
5.2597°W
Route directions
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cove | 3.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthleven Sands | 4.1 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 4.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands East | 9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 4.6 km
Trebah Garden 10.6 km
St Michael's Mount 16.4 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 16.7 km
Pendennis Castle 17.3 km
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 3 km
Godolphin 9.7 km
Glendurgan Garden 10.5 km
St Michael's Mount 16.4 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 17.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Anthony 2.3 km
Loe Bar 2.4 km
LISMORE 3.5 km
Schiedam 3.7 km
TRELOWARREN 4.9 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gunwalloe Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gunwalloe Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gunwalloe Caravan Park? When you fancy a serious yomp along the dramatic coastline, follow the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) to Kynance Cove (around three hours’ walk) on the Lizard Peninsula. Shorter hops … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gunwalloe Caravan Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Please call or message if changes are required to arrival or departure times
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Gunwalloe Caravan Park? From €23.08 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.