Lower Harlyn Sights

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Plenty of room on site
Plenty of room on site
Lower harlyn sights field and the view
Grass tent pitch
Spacious non-electric grass tent pitch
Level pitches
Entrance
Around the site
Camping field
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Lower harlyn sights field and the view
Grass tent pitch
Spacious non-electric grass tent pitch

  • Quiet Cornwall family campsite 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes’ drive; Camel Creek Family Theme Park 15 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches; 10 minutes’ walk to pubs, shops and takeaways
Love the idea of a Cornish seaside holiday and also rather fancy eating well? Well, here’s your chance, for a holiday under canvas at Lower Harlyn Sights puts you within 15 minutes’ walk of Harlyn Bay, and 10 minutes’ drive of several other sandy beaches as well as the gourmet hotspot that is Padstow. If surfing, swimming, hiking and theme-parking with the kids are likely to fill your days, it’s good to know you should have plenty of peace and quiet on the spacious (and level) camping field, which has plenty of distance between pitches for extra privacy. Kids and well-behaved dogs are welcome on site – there’s lots of room for having a kick around with a ball – but single-sex groups are not allowed, so this is not the place for you if you’re looking for a party vibe and late-night music. Simple facilities amount to shower and toilet blocks as well as washing-up sinks. As far as catering goes, you're welcome to bring barbecues from home – but please keep them off the ground so you don’t damage the grass. You can replenish food supplies in the convenience stores at St Merryn (about 10 minutes’ walk), where there are also a couple of takeaways and pubs. And of course, you’ve got all the temptations of Padstow’s dining scene, ranging from fish and chip shops to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens 21 July
Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

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).

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 21 Jul to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 18 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome location near Harlyn Bay and other beaches. Super clean facilities, great sea views, and James is a top bloke. Peaceful, spacious, and good value.

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Fantastic site! Spotless facilities, quiet and…

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hannah o. 1 review

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Liked Fantastic site! Spotless facilities, quiet and the perfect location for everything I needed it for. As a solo female camper it felt safe. I have already booked to return in 2 weeks to explore some more of the area

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A lovely campsite with lots of space for the kids to play.

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Katie N. 1 review

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Liked The campsite was immaculately tidy. Great views. The toilets and showers were spotlessly clean and regularly restocked with loo roll. James was friendly and regularly on site to make sure all was ok.

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Friendly owner, low-key, quiet with basic…

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Anonymous

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Liked Friendly owner, low-key, quiet with basic but clean facilities

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Fantastic pop-up campsite, simple but modern…

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Mike S. 8 reviews

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Liked Fantastic pop-up campsite, simple but modern and clean facilities and such a fantastic location

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Had a lovely, spur‑of‑the‑moment kid‑free night,…

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Sadie S. 1 review

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Liked Had a lovely, spur‑of‑the‑moment kid‑free night, so we took the plunge and booked a camping getaway. It’s a charming, well‑maintained and peaceful little site. James is friendly and welcoming, and gets in touch as soon as you book, which is a nice touch. The facilities are simple but spotless. Great location too — an easy walk to the beach. We’ll definitely be booking again, with or without the kids. Sadie

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Excellent campsite, incredibly well appointed. Highly recommend!

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Tom B. 2 reviews

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Liked James is a fantastic host and his site is impeccably well looked after. The facilities on site are fantastic, clean and tidy and well appointed. The toilets and showers are great, loved the wetsuit rack and wash down area. Perfect for surfers and only a short 5min walk to the beach! The location is also perfect for hikers like us and the coastline is stunning with countless coves, beaches and sights. Highly recommend and hope to visit again soon. Thank you James! Tom, Ru and Winnie in out T2 Bay camper :)

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John H. 1 review

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Liked Great location, plenty of space, owner very helpful and friendly

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Elizabeth B. 1 review

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Liked James is super helpful and friendly. Brilliant sized level pitches, hot showers and decent toilets. Everything is kept really clean and nothing is too much trouble - a real gem of a site ☺️

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Claire F. 1 review

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Liked Great location, pitch size and facilities. Toilets were clean and showers were lovely and warm!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Great access, excellent site with good clean facilities.

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Ricky H. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Perfect pitch up spot, great location, good facilities & good people. Would definitely recommend.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 Small (11-25 sites)

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

Lower Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.52689°N
4.99204°W

Route directions

What3words: acted.faded.galloping

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Lidl Superstore
10.9 km Lidl Superstore
12.8 km Shop Corner
Rail
13.8 km Newquay Rail Station
13.9 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
14.7 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 km Padstow Ferry Landing
5.1 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
32.3 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
8.9 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

Ready to hit the beach(es)? Gather the family up for the 15-minute stroll to horseshoe-shaped Harlyn Bay, where you can kayak, take the kids rockpooling or go surfing, or venture a little further afield for consistent surf at Porthcothan, Trevone and Constantine bays (all less than 10 minutes’ drive). And when you’ve ticked off as many beaches as possible, amble the coast path to the landmark white tower of Trevose Head Lighthouse (40 minutes’ walk) in bracing sea air. For other expeditions, pick up the Camel Trail at Padstow (10 minutes) to follow the spectacular section of the Camel Estuary from Padstow to Wadebridge (two hours on foot, half an hour by bike). More ambitious hikes can be found along the South West Coast Path (10 minutes), where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean from soaring headlands. Turning inland, you can let younger kids loose on the fairground rides at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (15 minutes), or scare yourselves all witless during guided ghost walks of the creepy prison cells at the Bodmin Jail Attraction (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlyn Bay 1.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mother Ivey`S Bay 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rock Beach 5.2 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.1 km

Newquay Zoo 14 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14 km

Fistral Beach 14.1 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 5.8 km

Trerice 16.1 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 22.7 km

Trelissick Garden 34.6 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 38.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 1.4 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.3 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.9 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 4 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 5.8 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 Lower Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Harlyn Sights? Ready to hit the beach(es)? Gather the family up for the 15-minute stroll to horseshoe-shaped Harlyn Bay, where you can kayak, take the kids rockpooling or go surfing, or venture a little … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Harlyn Sights?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Harlyn Sights? From $57.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.