Penrose Campsite

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  • Peaceful, simple site by the Cornish coast with stunning sea views
  • A mile from Porthleven and its three-mile sandy beach
  • Pick your own pitch; easy access to South West Coast Path
If you’re keen to see some of Cornwall’s gorgeous coastline on foot, this is a site you’ll certainly want to put on your list. Penrose Campsite is one of those places where you can leave your wheels on site for a while and set off on numerous walks right from the camping field – including several trails that take you to beaches, the coast path and local pubs. This farm site sits just next to the National Trust’s Penrose Estate, and it’s just one field away from the South West Coast Path, about a mile from Porthleven. That means plenty of options around for those who like to roam on foot, as well as a huge long beach nearby for paddling, sandcastles and surfing. The lively village also offers up a good range of places to eat and drink, plus a bakery and a fishmonger for supplies for your barbecue. Speaking of barbecues, they’re allowed on site as long as they’re kept off the ground and supervised – and they make a wonderful accompaniment to an evening spent watching the sun set into the sea from your pitch. And speaking of pitches, it’s a pick-your-own setup here, so you can choose your favourite spot and claim however much space you need (within reason, of course). To help everyone enjoy the wonderfully scenic and peaceful surroundings, this is a quiet site with no music allowed. Facilities have been kept on the simple side but cover all the basics: you’ll have access to toilets, free hot showers, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 50
Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 1 August
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Aug to

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Penrose Campsite

Higher Penrose Farm

Porthleven

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 0RB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.08219°N
5.3024°W

Route directions

What3words: mainly.splash.brilliant

Nearest transport

Coach
1.1 km Bus Shelter
2.7 km Blue Anchor
2.8 km Seven Stars
Rail
14.1 km St Erth Rail Station
14.2 km Hayle Rail Station
14.3 km Camborne Rail Station
Ferry
12.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
12.6 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
16.7 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.3 km Penzance Airport
26.2 km Land's End St Just Airport
45.8 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

Porthleven is a fabulous little village, with lots of lovely places to eat and shop, plus a local craft market and the chance to book a fishing boat trip. The long sandy beach stretches out for three miles, and it’s a popular spot for surfing (the strong waves mean it’s less good for swimming – for that you’ll probably want to go somewhere like Praa Sands, 15 minutes’ drive away). Walkers should find plenty of places to stroll nearby, including walks around Loe Pool and the Penrose Estate, both of which are only a little way from the site. And of course there’s the South West Coast Path to consider – you can either set out directly from the site or drive a short way to tackle other scenic stretches like the section around Rinsey Cove (15 minutes’ drive) or the trail to Lizard Point (half an hour). Time for something a bit different? Try the Helston Railway (15 minutes), Cornish Seal Sanctuary (20 minutes), National Trust - Godolphin (20 minutes) or the climbing trails of Via Ferrata Cornwall (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthleven Sands 0.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Church Cove 5.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands East 5.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 6.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 6.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 7 km

St Michael's Mount 13.1 km

Trebah Garden 13.2 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 16.4 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 18.8 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 0.4 km

Godolphin 6.9 km

Glendurgan Garden 13.1 km

St Michael's Mount 13.1 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 16.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Loe Bar 2.2 km

LISMORE 2.9 km

St Anthony 3.3 km

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 4.9 km

Schiedam 5.2 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 Penrose Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penrose Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penrose Campsite? Porthleven is a fabulous little village, with lots of lovely places to eat and shop, plus a local craft market and the chance to book a fishing boat trip. The long sandy … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penrose Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penrose Campsite? From €23.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.