Harlyn Sights

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  • Small family-run Cornwall campsite 15 minutes' walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes' drive away; walk/bike to several beaches
  • Level pitches with well-kept facilities; dogs and kids welcome
Beach types – take a look at this for a base for your Cornwall break. Harlyn Sights is a family-run campsite about 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay and with a lengthy list of other glorious Cornwall beaches within easy reach too (this is the place to stay if you'd like to tick off Trevone Bay, Porthcothan Bay, Mother Ivey’s Bay, Constantine Bay…) As well as all those lovely stretches of sand, you’ll also be within easy reach of the local village of St Merryn, which is about 10 minutes' walk away for a convenience store, a bakery, a couple of pubs and that all-important fish and chip shop. There are plenty more eating options 10 minutes' drive away in foodie hotspot Padstow, and that’s the place to pick up the ferry to Rock as well. Surfing, swims, watersports, coast path hikes and various family attractions are likely to fill your days here, so it’s good to know that a hot shower and a decent night’s sleep beckon back at base. Those showers are in individual shower shacks, and there are other facilities here including individual mains flushing toilets, washing-up sinks and recycling/rubbish facilities. Kids and dogs are welcome at this small and well-kept site, which is aimed at peaceful stays and doesn't accept stag/hen parties or large single-sex groups. Pitches are pleasingly level and generously sized, with space for kids to run about and play games. You’re welcome to bring barbecues and small firepits, but please keep them off the ground to avoid damage to the grass.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Amazing Campsite and amazing host

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Isabel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Best campsite I ever been... James was a fantastic host. The cleanliness of the facilities was really astonishing! We were given a fantastic spot, and James was always there for any queries. Thank you so much! We had a really nice holiday on your site and plan to visit you again next time we are in St. Merryn. Our week holiday was amazing! We have really good memories!

Disliked: N/A

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Spacious pitch, hot showers, clean facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Hot showers, spacious pitch, super clean toilets and facilities, nice and flat field perfect for camping. Basic but has everything you need to set up base in the area.

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Friendly site with clean facilities, located close to pubs and the beach.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
James W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Friendly site with clean facilities, located close to pubs and the beach. Just remember to take a torch for the walk back from the pub!

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Great site, clean facilities and excellent location!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: We had a great stay! The site was clean, spacious and the toilet and shower facilities were very clean and perfect for our camping trip! It was our daughter’s first proper camping experience and she was sad to leave! Great location too! We’ll definitely be back! Thank you 🙏🏻

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Would come again.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Martin F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Lovely flat field, kids can play. James was very nice and messaged before with directions and information. Showers were hot and clean. toilets clean.

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Clean facilities. Helpful owner. Could arrive late.…

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Value for money 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Clean facilities. Helpful owner. Could arrive late.

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Great location, level site very clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: It was an immaculately clean campsite. A great location with walks to lots of food places, restaurants, a shop and beaches. Very peaceful at night, not one for those who like to stay up late with a campfire. Helpful owner, great communication

Disliked: Nothing, but I suppose for some people it might be too basic?

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Lovely stay.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Very friendly hosts!

Disliked: The showers are scaldingly hot, I think they need to be adjusted. You do have to drove to get to anywhere really as the roads are a bit dangerous to walk.

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Great little site, with rustic and very clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jason D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: A lovely well kept little site. Pitches are very big and not overcrowded. Facilities are basic (hot shower, flushable toilets, cold water sink, grey water area) and very clean. If you want all the bells and whistles this isn’t for you. This is camping as it used to be. Plenty of space for the kids to play. James is very accomodating and keeps the site spotless.

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Great location, friendly staff, very clean facilities. Enjoyed the stay.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alicja G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Great location, friendly staff, very clean facilities. Enjoyed the stay.

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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 site/unit 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

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 Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.53224°N
-4.9942°W

Route directions

What3words: could.fiery.handyman

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
13.3 km Shop Corner
Rail
14.3 km Newquay Rail Station
14.5 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
15.3 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 km Padstow Ferry Landing
5 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
32.9 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
9.5 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

Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for novice surfers and lifeguards on duty in summer to keep everyone safe. From there you can take scenic walks to Trevose Head Lighthouse or pick one of the other beaches in the area – Trevone Bay, Treyarnon Bay, Mother Ivey's Bay, Booby’s Bay and Constantine Bay are all within sensible walking distance along the coast path, or you can drive/bike to each one in a few minutes. For other outings, head into Padstow for wildlife-watching boat trips, crazy golf and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, plus some top-notch eats. Away from the coast, kids can meet farm animals, ride ponies and have a go on the go-karts at MacDonald’s Farm and there are bigger rides and a 5D cinema at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (all about 10 minutes' drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Harlyn Bay 0.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trevone Bay 1.9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mother Ivey`S Bay 2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Constantine Bay 2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rock Beach 5.1 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.6 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14.4 km

Newquay Zoo 14.4 km

Fistral Beach 14.5 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.2 km

Trerice 16.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 22.4 km

Trelissick Garden 35.2 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 38.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 0.8 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 1.8 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.8 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 3.9 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Harlyn Sights? Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Harlyn Sights?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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