When can I check in and check out of Penhale Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Penhale Camping?

From €35.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Penhale Camping

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Small Cornwall campsite with sea views on the outskirts of Seaton
South West Coast Path and Seaton Beach both 20 minutes’ walk
Wildlife haven with a covered camp kitchen and freezer-block exchange

Easy-going vibe and a Cornwall beach nearby? You’ll be wanting Penhale Camping, a small, family-run campsite on the outskirts of Seaton, with spectacular views over Rame Head and to Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. The handful of grass pitches are spread through two fairly level paddocks and have lots of space for guests to spread out and chill. No-frills amenities cover a small toilet block with a hot shower and two toilets (one for each sex). The indoor camp kitchen has two washing-up sinks and a freezer with free freezer blocks to exchange, and you can use the washing machine for a small extra charge. This is a very natural site, so please don’t expect gravel roads and manicured pitches. Wild flowers and weeds are welcomed, and as a consequence you should get to see a great variety of wildlife about the place; rabbits are very common and if you are up early, you may see deer wandering across the fields. Newts, toads and – if you are very quiet and lucky – lizards put in an occasional appearance too. Well-behaved dogs are permitted by arrangement, but they must be on leads at all times. You can exercise them on the bridleway down to Seaton Beach (20 minutes’ walk), or take longer strolls along the South West Coast Path, about the same distance from the site; overnighting hikers are also welcome to pitch up here too.

Site type

Open now

Please note

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).
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.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to Thu, 31 Oct 2024

Open from Thu, 1 May to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass tent pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

6 people maximum

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Extras

Electric hook-up (1 max)

£5 (£5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Fantastic site! Very friendly, good facilities and lovely views. I…

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic site! Very friendly, good facilities and lovely views. I would definitely choose to go there again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, loved every minute, heather& Ivor where great hosts the views was…

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Anthony B. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Everything, loved every minute, heather& Ivor where great hosts the views was amazing look forward to seeing them again, willow is missing hamish 🐕

Disliked: 1 thing, we didn’t like that we was leaving 😢x

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From the manager: Thank you so much Tony We very much enjoyed hosting you and hopefully will see you again.

Beautiful place, excellent site, clean facilities and lovely owners.

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Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful and peaceful site, with views of the sea. Well kept grass site, with wonderful nature. Ample and clean facilities. Lovely owners - kind, thoughtful and helpful. The perfect place to be.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff

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Scott l. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: We loved it here only stayed for a couple night but it has everything you need power, toilet and cleaning facilities. Space for the kids, you can just relax. The owners are so welcoming as well and the odd visit from there lovely dogs. Liked it so much going back again the end of the month.

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From the manager: Thank you Scott I am glad you found it relaxing, that's our aim.

Great peaceful getaway. Basic but clean facilities, level pitches.

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Ellie R. Jul 2024

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked: Such a lovely welcome from the owners, and their lovely dog! We loved staying here. Lots of space for the children to play. Peaceful, spacious, no music/wifi so back to basics - as camping should be. Great location, near to Looe, Polperro and beaches. We would love to come back. Thanks for a wonderful few days.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review Ellie, we enjoyed hosting you and Hamish is missing his tummy rubs!

Features

Dogs 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Penhale Camping

St Martins

Looe

Cornwall

England

PL13 1PA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.37012°N
-4.40573°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.5 km Brick Shelter

10.1 km Foot Bridge

Rail

3.8 km Looe Rail Station

4.6 km Sandplace Rail Station

5.9 km Causeland Rail Station

Ferry

15.1 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

15.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

16.3 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing

Airport

43.5 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

Local attractions and activities include: - South West Coast Path: 20 minutes’ walk - Seaton Beach: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Wild Futures, The Monkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Downderry pubs and beach: 10 minutes - Looe: 10 minutes - Duloe Stone Circle: 15 minutes - Adrenalin Quarry: 15 minutes - Plymouth: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaton (Cornwall)	1.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Millendreath	2.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Downderry	2.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Looe	3.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Portwrinkle	7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 19.5 km

Eden Project 25.5 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 29.6 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 30.4 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 39.4 km

National Trust

Cotehele 18.7 km

Cotehele Mill 18.7 km

Buckland Abbey 23 km

Saltram 23 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 23 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Seaton - Hessenford - Bluebell Woodland 1.4 km

Seaton - Hessenford 1.5 km

Seaton to Hessenford - Crown Woodland 1.5 km

Seaton Valley 1.5 km

Seaton (Cornwall) Nature Reserve 1.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Owners house on site instead.

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).

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Penhale Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Penhale Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Penhale Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - South West Coast Path: 20 minutes’ walk - Seaton Beach: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Wild Futures, The Monkey Sanctuary: five minutes’ drive - Downderry … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Penhale Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 6:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Penhale Camping? From €35.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping and touring
Arrive:	noon –	6:30 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

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Pitch types & availability

Fantastic site! Very friendly, good facilities and lovely views. I…

Everything, loved every minute, heather& Ivor where great hosts the views was…

Beautiful place, excellent site, clean facilities and lovely owners.

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff

Great peaceful getaway. Basic but clean facilities, level pitches.

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Camping 2.0

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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