Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping
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- Family-run park halfway between Padstow and Newquay
- Half a mile from the South West Coast Path and Porthcothan Bay beach
- Animals, pony rides, playground, bar and pop-up food nights on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- 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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- Admission to farm park attractions is included in the rate. You can only bring either one gazebo, awning or pup tent. During high season, the bar/café and restaurant are closed on Mondays. The restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner; opening hours vary depending upon the season.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
9 
Unpowered grass campervan or tent site
4 people maximum 
9.4/10
12 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Unpowered grass site (large)
8 people maximum 9.5/10
32 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass campervan or tent site (small)
4 people maximum 9.4/10
22 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 (£31)
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Powered concrete and grass caravan site (large)
8 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Powered grass site (large)
8 people maximum 9.1/10
64 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £33 (£33)
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (large)
8 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Powered grass site (XL)
10 people maximum 9.7/10
15 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 16m width × 11m depth (176m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (XL)
10 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 16m width × 11m depth (176m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
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Harlyn 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 
Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Porthcothan 2 bedroom safari tent
5 people maximum 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Trevone 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)
5 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Treyarnon 2 bedroom safari tent
5 people maximum 2 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £220 (£220)
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Mawgies 1 bedroom cabin (hot tub)
2 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site 1 bedroomArrival daysFrom £290 (£290)
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The Potting Barn cabin
2 people maximum 9.7/10
3 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Arrival daysFrom £290 (£290)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Awesome spot near the beach & bus route. Friendly staff, tidy facilities, big pitches. On-site food, bar & animals are a hit, especially with families. A few mentioned tight showers, spotty Wi-Fi & busy toilets at peak times.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Excellent site. Amazing staff couldn’t do enough and very informative
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Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (large)
Liked Fab site. Large pitch and immaculate across the whole site.
Disliked Nothing to complain about. If anything at all I would say the toilet blocks could do with some heating in them but that really is picking at hairs bits a lovely place with plenty of amenities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly local pub on site with…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site (large)
Liked Friendly local pub on site with good food.
Disliked The shower and Toilets were in need if repair.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice site aimed at families with younger children in mind
Powered grass campervan or tent site (small)
Liked Great location public transport outside of the camp site. Nice spacious pitches.
Disliked Showers aren’t heated wish is a shame considering they are very modern. WiFi doesn’t reach campsite not that it bothered us. Cafe food is expensive and we ate there twice for breakfast. A pot of tea took 20 mins and paid for full breakfast but where given 1 item of each the young girl did apologise and did say she had forgotten the tea. But there was only 10 people in at the time. So when it’s busy not sure how they would cope. This happened on both mornings,
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Super food super clean great position…
Fully-serviced concrete and grass caravan site (XL)
Liked Super food super clean great position for exploring
Disliked Long walk to the showers and elsen point
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Good facilities- showers, toilets and cafe.…
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Good facilities- showers, toilets and cafe. Accommodating pleasant receptionist. Bus stop right outside (very helpful for SW coast path from Padstow to Newquay).
Disliked Confusing rubbish bins…
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the facilities, café and found the team welcoming, and that the bus stop outside was useful for the coast path.
Thank you as well for the feedback about the rubbish bins — that’s helpful to know and something we’ll look at improving.
We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Staff was very friendly, facilities where ok ,was a very good site.
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Liked that we could leave our camper and walk, or catch a bus, we didn't need to cook as the food on site was lovely, nice to have somewhere to sit and have a drink.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your review 😊
We’re really pleased you enjoyed the location, the food on site and having a nice place to sit and relax with a drink. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Clean,tidy facilities. Good food and drink…
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Clean,tidy facilities. Good food and drink at clubhouse including small shop for essentials.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review 😊
We’re glad you enjoyed the clean facilities, food and drinks at the clubhouse, and found the shop handy too. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Really nice clean campsite with great…
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Really nice clean campsite with great amenities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review 😊
We’re really pleased you enjoyed the campsite and amenities. Hope to see you again soon!
Excellent clean facilities, nice pitches, no issues with electricity
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Amazing location , really cosy feel, lovely friendly staff, and cute little farm, food was nice to
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊
We’re really pleased you enjoyed the location, cosy feel, friendly team and the farm – and great to hear you enjoyed the food too. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Lovely stay. Clean facilities, spacious level pitch.
Powered grass site (large)
Liked Friendly helpful staff. Spacious pitch.
Clean shower and loos, and wash up area. Plenty of space and room to hang clothes too, in the family showers.
Useful little provisions shop.
Enoughb basic ‘rules/requests’ to keep the site running well, but not too many to feel like you can’t relax.
We camped out of season.
Easy to catch the regular bus no.56 to Padstow. 40min journey, and dog friendly.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your out-of-season stay and found the pitch spacious and the facilities clean and well set up.
It’s great to hear the balance of rules helped keep things relaxed, and that the bus link into Padstow worked well for you (especially being dog friendly!).
Thanks again for staying with us — we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toiletNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sitesLocation
Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping
Porthcothan Bay
Padstow
Cornwall
England
PL28 8LT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.50068°N
5.01802°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcothan | 1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Treyarnon Bay | 2.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Constantine Bay | 3.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mawgan Porth | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Booby’S Bay | 4.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.4 km
Rock Beach 8.4 km
Blue Reef Aquarium 10.6 km
Newquay Zoo 10.6 km
Fistral Beach 10.6 km
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.4 km
Trerice 12.9 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 26 km
Trelissick Garden 31.6 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 35 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 2.3 km
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 4.6 km
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 5.7 km
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 7.1 km
PRIDEAUX PLACE 7.1 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, England 7.4 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 Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping? The nearest beach, Porthcothan, is a small bay popular with families and an excellent spot for bathing and surfing. It’s made up of a narrow inlet with cliffs, sand dunes, rockpools and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping? From $50.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.