Mill Lane Campsite

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Campsite area
Top field own water hook up and drain
Tent area
Beer garden at on site bar

  • Well-maintained pitches five minutes’ walk from Porthleven, Cornwall
  • A 10-minute drive to Helston Railway; 15 minutes to Marazion
  • On-site pub; five minutes’ walk to the beach and South West Coast Path
A family-run touring caravan and campsite located about 500 meters from the centre of the historic fishing village of Porthleven, Mill Lane Campsite is a dog-friendly spot with generous-sized, level pitches and plenty of space for all the family. The campsite is a five-minute walk from Porthleven beach, famous as one of Cornwall’s best reef breaks (are you listening, surfers?). It’s also five minutes to the South West Coast Path, making this a great base for long-distance hikers too. Porthleven village hosts the award-winning Food Festival in July, but you can eat in quirky cafes, traditional pubs or fine-dining restaurants – all serving fresh, seasonal food – any time of year. Pick up foodie supplies in the local shops – including delicious Cornish pasties – and there’s a handy supermarket too. And there’s no need to fret about keeping everyone entertained in the evenings. The on-site free house sells the world-famous Cornish ale Spingo, brewed in Helston (10 minutes’ drive), so adults are never far away from a refreshment. For the kids, there’s a pool table in the pub, as well as sport on the big screen and live music throughout the year. Bingo fans can play every Friday evening at 7pm with cash prizes.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 13
Motorhome pitches 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 4000 Kilograms are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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8
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8

88% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Tá an láthair iontach, siúlóid ghearr chuig an gcalafort, siopaí is bialanna. Moltar go minic an fhoireann, na háiseanna glana, agus na paistí móra. Tá an tábh ar an láthair an-mhór. Cé go raibh cuid acu faoi deara go raibh na háiseanna sean, bhíodar glan. Bhí beagán torainn ó bhóthar agus fadhbanna beaga le leithris. Go ginearálta, is rogha maith é.

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jim c.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked This was our third visit to Mill Lane
We love the location to Porthleven, it's around a 5 minute walk to the harbour, where the shops, bars ,cafes and restaurants are.
The facilities were always clean. I love the little worktop in the ladies shower block where you can style your hair

Disliked It's not really a dislike more annoyance. We went out for the day in our camper, when we got back they had given our pitch to someone else, they did sort it out for us but it shouldn't have happened.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great little campsite with good facilities with a great pub .

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Esther N.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Mill Lane is a great campsite, this is our third stay. This stay was out of season , it was quiet and peaceful but to be honest when we have stayed in the summer it has been quiet as well.
The pub is great as usual.
The facilities are always spotlessly clean, the water piping hot and the staff a friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site , great facilities, and WiFi to die for .

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MrPetersayers S.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great stay, always well organised, really enjoyed ourselves.
Lit up Christmas tree and reindeer fantastic. 10/10

Disliked Nothing

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Definitely recommend. Our 4th visit and intend to return.

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Really great. Hard surface with water and electric pitches are really flat.
It’s a short walk into porthleven and the blue skies pub next door is great.

Disliked The electric tripped of a few times, but I’m not sure whether the motorhome next to us was tripping something

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Great location with serviced pitches. …

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Dawn K.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great location with serviced pitches. Showers excellent - nice and hot

Disliked Lack of information on arrival. No mention of internet connection etc.

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Best showers I have ever had whilst camping

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The best camp site shower I have ever had. Firstly the room was heated which in late December was very welcome. Second - a shower control that treats you like a responsible adult - you can turn it on and up as much as you like. Like being at home.
Electric and water hook up at your pitch.

Disliked The site looks depressingly awful and was by far the most expensive of our trip.

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Phil D.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet , nice size pitch , location great, awesome WiFi on pitch.

Disliked No hot water to wash dishes

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Would definitely go again

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Jane D.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Clean & Tidy site.
Toilets clean & showers lovely & warm.
Level pitch
Friendly staff.....

Easy walk to Harbour

Disliked No hot water for washing up........

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site for proximity to Porthleven

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Site position hot showers

Disliked No information give re the site by reception bloke

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent one night stay

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Michelle T.

Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Small friendly site, very clean facilities. Short stroll in to Porthleven. Added bonus of bar on site with very friendly staff and locals.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 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 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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby 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 Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Mill Lane Campsite

Mill Lane

Porthleven

Cornwall

England

TR13 9LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.08879°N
5.31711°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.4 km Bus Shelter
3.2 km Blue Anchor
3.2 km Seven Stars
Rail
12.9 km St Erth Rail Station
13 km Hayle Rail Station
13.4 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
13.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
13.5 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
15.5 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
Airport
15.1 km Penzance Airport
25.1 km Land's End St Just Airport
45.7 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

If you’re keen to get out on the water, Porthleven beach (five minutes’ walk) is a fantastic surfing spot, and you can take coastal cruises (try one at dusk for spectacular sunset views) or sea-fishing trips from Porthleven harbour (10 minutes). Meanwhile, at Marazion (15 minutes’ drive) it’s a short hop across the bay to the crag-top castle and gardens at Mount St Michael. Also nearby you could take a ride on the vintage trains of Helston Railway (10 minutes), or splash in the sea at sheltered Gunwalloe Church Cove Beach (20 minutes). There are plenty of family-friendly hikes along the Lizard Heritage Coast (both 20 minutes) and lots of seabirds to spot along the way. And there’s masses of art and culture in these parts too; the galleries and museums of St Ives (30 minutes) warrant a day’s attention, and there are rare plants and wacky artworks to be seen in Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthleven Sands 0.9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Praa Sands East 4.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 5.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 7.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 7.9 km

St Michael's Mount 11.9 km

Trebah Garden 14.1 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15.9 km

Tate St Ives 18.3 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 1.5 km

Godolphin 5.8 km

St Michael's Mount 11.9 km

Glendurgan Garden 14 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 15.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LISMORE 3.3 km

Loe Bar 3.4 km

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 3.7 km

St Anthony 4.4 km

GODOLPHIN 6.2 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 Mill Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mill Lane Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mill Lane Campsite? If you’re keen to get out on the water, Porthleven beach (five minutes’ walk) is a fantastic surfing spot, and you can take coastal cruises (try one at dusk for spectacular sunset … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mill Lane Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mill Lane Campsite? From €23.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.