Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

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Electric grass pitch (added by manager 03 Aug 2022)
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The bell tent
Bell tent with grass area and parking
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Electric grass pitches
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The bell tent
Bell tent with grass area and parking
Non-electric grass pitch

  • Quiet adults-only site in the middle of the Land's End peninsula
  • Spacious pitches marked with hedges; smart modern bathroom block
  • A 10-minute drive from Sennen Cove and the Land's End viewpoint
Want to run away from it all but avoid the crowds of Cornwall in clement weather? Head to the end of the country and pitch up near smashingly scenic Land's End at family-run Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park. This is a site for those into their scenery: the four and three-quarter acres of grounds have been carefully landscaped to be filled with flowers, trees and shrubs, alongside roomy pitches that are thoughtfully laid out and individually marked with hedges. Award-winning Sennen Cove – full of surfing spots, wildlife watching and stunningly scenic sands – is less than three miles away. Cardinney's facilities include a well-stocked shop that sells Calor gas alongside grocery essentials. It's also got a fully equipped launderette and a smart luxury bathroom block (newly opened for the 2021 season).

Site type

Caravan sites 56
Tent sites 62
Motorhome sites 2
Open now
Opens 23 March
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Any tent larger than 7m x 4m will require an extra large pitch. Motorhomes longer than 6m will require a hardstanding pitch.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 23 Mar to

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

AA 4 pennants

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating based on 300 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 92% of visitors View breakdown

98%

would recommend this site to a friend

96%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Exceptional site. Cannot praise highly enough

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very well laid out and organised. Shower and toilet block outstanding( like new and so clean). Lovely field for the dogs to run loose. All in all very highly recommended. We will bring going back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Staff very helpful and polite, Toilet block the best i…

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

Powered grass site (XL)

Liked: Excellent site. Staff very helpful and polite, Toilet block the best i have ever seen, nice and clean each day. Site very clean and tidy Nice and quite which is what we want I would visit again

Disliked: Nothing

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Nice and clean, easy access.

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Showers, toilets and all facilties were spotlessly clean and checked regularly. Location easy for trips to beaches and places of interest.

Disliked: At the time of our visit, the site was not full. We were allocated a pitch prior to arrival. It seemed that they put us all in one area instead of spreading us out to allow for more privacy.

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Great site with great facilities.

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

Powered grass site (XL)

Liked: The space and size of pitches was great. Facilities very clean and modern. Good location to access the local area

Disliked: Washing up hut has no bins for food waste.

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Very quiet, excellent location, modern clean facilities. We liked everything!!!…

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Very quiet, excellent location, modern clean facilities. We liked everything!!!

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Excellent location and great for dogs! Adults only- peaceful site.

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

Bell tent

Liked: We stayed in the glamping bell tent for 5 days in August after enjoying our stay on a pitch in June this year. The facilities are excellent, clean and staff are welcoming. Our puppy loves adventures in Cornwall and this campsite is close to some great places such as Sennen, Cape Cornwall, St Just and Penzance. St Ives and St Michael’s Mount are a short drive away too. We will be back again next year. The dog friendly and adults only makes this a peaceful site for couples with dogs.

Disliked: Electric pitch for the Glamping bell tent pitch would have made the stay even better. But the reception team were helping and let us charge items behind the desk.

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A very peaceful authentic campsite. Friendly and helpful wardens. Good location for a base…

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

Powered grass site

Liked: A very peaceful authentic campsite. Friendly and helpful wardens. Good location for a base to explore. A little remote, need to drive to any Village facilities. Nice clean modern shower/toilet block. Picturesque walks along the coast paths.

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Really lovely site

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

Powered grass site

Liked: Lovely campsite, well maintained, great facilities, helpful and understanding staff. Would definitely stay here again and for longer next time. Exactly as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean , well maintained grounds . Friendly staff Amazing location and exceptionally…

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

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked: Clean , well maintained grounds . Friendly staff Amazing location and exceptionally peaceful. Will 100% return next year

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely trees, hedges and shrubs. Well kept grass. Level pitches. Super loo…

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

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Lovely trees, hedges and shrubs. Well kept grass. Level pitches. Super loo and shower block. Indoor washing up areas. Very quiet and peaceful. Close to Sennen. Definitely will return.

Disliked: Nothing, was fab.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

Crows-an-Wra

St. Buryan

Penzance

Cornwall

England

TR19 6HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.09327°N
-5.63642°W

Route directions

Follow the signs to Land's End on the main A30 trunk road. Cardinney is 5 miles west of Penzance on the right side of the road. The No1 bus from Penzance station and the open-top number 300 to Land's End stop at the crossroads further along the A30. Local taxi firms have a fixed tariff for the journey from Penzance.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.1 km Bus Station
12.7 km The Star Inn
12.8 km The Star Inn
Rail
8.1 km Penzance Rail Station
16.2 km St Erth Rail Station
16.9 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
35.9 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
36.3 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
2.4 km Land's End St Just Airport
9.3 km Penzance 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

Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within five miles. Land's End first, of course… of all the scenic spots in Cornwall, this is among the most spectacular, and you'll probably need a couple of days at least roaming around the beaches, coves and cliffs here... Secluded Sennen Cove and its sparkling sands are a first stopoff for many, who come to soak up the sun on its sands or tackle the waves on its surf. Whitesands Beach is also well regarded for surf and joins up with the mile of beach at Gwenver where the waves are a bit stronger (all three beaches are lifeguarded in summer). On the cliffs, many suggest that one of the best Land's End occupations is just to sit and watch the waves crashing below, but if you're itching for a hike, visit the visitors' centre for a list of walks around the area, or the RSPB Wildlife Discovery Centre just below the famous Land's End signpost to find out what species you can see. In the evening, the famed open-air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is probably one of this area's best-known manmade things, set into the cliffs and listed as one of the most spectacular theatres in the world. The season runs from May to September, but tickets are available to look around the theatre and gardens during the day. Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park is an obliging base for other much-visited Cornish attractions like National Trust houses and gardens and yet more spectacular beaches: try Godolphin at Helston, Flambards theme park, or lying on the sands at Marazion, Mousehole or along the coast at St Ives.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Gwynver 3.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Sennen 4.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthcurno 5.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wherry Town 6.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Penzance 7.6 km Sea N/A Good Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Land's End 6.3 km

St Michael's Mount 11.6 km

Tate St Ives 17.4 km

Flambards 26.9 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 30.4 km

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 6.1 km

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 6.9 km

St Michael's Mount 11.7 km

Godolphin 20.9 km

Godrevy 23.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sancreed - Carn Euny - Boscawen-Un 2.5 km

Sennen Cove - Land's End - Nanjizal Bay 4.3 km

Treen and the Minack Theatre 4.9 km

Around Chun 5.6 km

TRENGWAINTON 5.7 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 Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? From $44.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.