Penhale Camping

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View from the campsite entrance
View from the campsite entrance
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Freedom camping paddock
Rame head view
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View from the site entrance
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Freedom camping paddock

  • 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, kettles, a fridge and a freezer with free freezer blocks to exchange. This is a very natural site, so please don’t expect gravel roads and manicured pitches. Wildflowers 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

Tent sites 8
Open now
Opens 8 July
Please note

Admission

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

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, 8 Jul to

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Reviews

9.9

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, tidy spot with friendly owners. Spacious, level pitches offer great views. Basic but clean facilities, handy fridge/freezer & good showers. Perfect for a quiet getaway near coast walks. Owners' dogs a hit!

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Ed J. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Perfect location, family friendly. Really lovely hosts, the views where stunning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site , great facilities and…

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Marcus F. 3 reviews

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Great site , great facilities and exactly as described. Warm welcome , quiet on site and such amazing views .

Disliked Nothing

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Perfect quiet site with lovely hosts…

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James H. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Perfect quiet site with lovely hosts and everything we needed.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for back to basics with good coastal walk to seaton

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marc b. 2 reviews

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Pitch with view and great hosts

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, quiet campsite.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely quiet field, well spaced areas. Cold water washing up but kettles provided for topping up with hot water.
Extra field at back to stroll around with the dog.
Heather took my daughter around to see her new craft building and other areas too.
Good 5G signal up there too.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review. We very much enjoyed hosting you and look forward to having you back soon.

Warm friendly welcome, clean facilities and…

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Kelvin C. 4 reviews

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Warm friendly welcome, clean facilities and very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, peaceful, beautiful little spot

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Lovely setting. Really useful kitchen and shower block. Lovely hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we are glad we made your stay enjoyable.

Super gastvrije, behulpzame en vriendelijke campingeigenaars. Prachtige…

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Caroline V. 2 reviews

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Super gastvrije, behulpzame en vriendelijke campingeigenaars.

Prachtige ruime plekken met wijds uitzicht over de heuvels en zee. Heerlijk rustig.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We very much enjoyed having you even though I had serious tent envy!

Very friendly hosts, easily available fridge…

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Gregory C. 2 reviews

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very friendly hosts, easily available fridge and freezer, good shower facility and plenty of space.

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Fantastic site! Very friendly, good…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or motorhome site

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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 sites

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

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
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 2020201920182017
Seaton (Cornwall) 1.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Millendreath 2.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Downderry 2.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
East Looe 3.8 km Estuary N/AGoodN/AN/A
Portwrinkle 7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penhale Camping? From $69.42 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.