Blackthorn Campsite

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  • Peaceful and dog-friendly family-run site in the village of Delabole
  • Port Isaac and Trebarwith beach 10 minutes' drive; 20 mins to Polzeath
  • Two local pubs, a shop and bus services within a short walk
Cornwall’s countryside is just as lovely as its coastline, and you’ll be in prime position to explore both when you stay at Blackthorn Campsite, a family-run site in the village of Delabole. This lovely location is both peaceful and convenient – there are farm animals to meet on site, and the place is surrounded by rural footpaths where you (and your dog, if you’ve got a well-behaved one that you’d like to bring) can get out for a walk. It’s not a remote place though, as it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the village’s shop, two pubs and bus stop (for services to all sorts of places including Bodmin, Wadebridge and Port Isaac). Getting out to explore north Cornwall is easy from this location as lots of top coastal spots are a short drive away, including Boscastle, Tintagel Castle and the fabulous Polzeath beach, a surfers’ hotspot, and the wild landscapes of Bodmin Moor are close by as well. Back at base, things have been kept nice and simple with just the essential facilities in place – you’ll have access to drinking water, toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a grey water/chemical toilet disposal point. Barbecues and firepits are permitted as long as they’re kept off the ground.

Campground type

Tent sites 17
RV sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.3208 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid topup card.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.8

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, well-kept campground has clean amenities, including hot showers, and lovely sites. Guests enjoyed the friendly owners, on-site animals, and peaceful country setting, a short drive from places like Padstow. A few noted limited facilities and close-by sites, but most found it a gem for a relaxing getaway.

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A peaceful pleasant location with generous…

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David W.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked A peaceful pleasant location with generous pitches.

A very friendly owner greeted us upon arrival & attended promptly when we had an issue with the EHU at night.

Donkeys goats & chickens are a nice touch, especially for families with small children.

Okay for an en-route stopover .

Disliked Just the one toilet / shower & one separate WC. Not the fault of the site but the person before me left the shower dirty with muddy footprints everywhere.

Hard to find from the main road, drove past the end of the lane twice. Look for the industrial units.

Somewhat expensive for the facilities provided when you can get everything this site offers (apart from the ehu) in Tintagel car park for £6 per night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re a small, peaceful site with only 5 pitches, so 2 toilets and 1 shower are usually sufficient, we’re upgrading to 3 showers and 4 toilets this winter to accommodate more guests and pitches. Our prices reflect the space, views, and tranquillity we offer—not a crowded “car park style” campsite—and unlike many others, we don’t charge extra for facilities. The details are clearly listed on Pitch up, so we’re sorry if it wasn’t what you were looking for.

Gorgeous site run by very friendly people.

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Carolyn K.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Warm welcome. Pristine site. Small overall yet spacious green area

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Peaceful, clean site which felt …

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Caroline C.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Peaceful, clean site which felt secluded but was close to local amenities. Very basic but clean facilities. We were lucky to have perfect weather.

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This campsite was a huge disappointment.

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Lisa F.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Large gravel pitch!

Disliked There was only one shower and two toilets for the whole site — completely inadequate and always busy. The place was extremely boring with absolutely nothing to do. The so-called village pub nearby should honestly close its doors; the food was vile and barely edible. Even the local shop felt stuck in the past, outdated and poorly stocked. Overall, I would not recommend staying here.

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From the manager: Hi Lisa
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that our campsite didn’t meet your expectations. We’d like to reassure you that our facilities are regularly cleaned and maintained, and many of our visitors value the peace and tidiness of the site.

Ours is not a large commercial park with entertainment or busy facilities, but rather a small, quiet village location where guests come to relax and enjoy the calm surroundings. We understand this may not be the right fit for everyone, but we’re glad we can provide the kind of atmosphere that many of our regular guests appreciate.

We wish you well in finding a site and location better suited to your preferences in the future.

A nice peaceful site with farm animals close by

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Jill T.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Rural site with good quality shower / toilet facilities and dishwashing area. All perfectly clean. Within walking distance to a local pub, The Bettle and Chissel.

Disliked Pitches a little close together as caravans and awnings spread out, so it feels a tad claustrophobic. No off-lead dog walk on site.

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A peaceful country site

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Helen A.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Peace and quiet, very clean facilities, large pitches.

Disliked Tiny, if spotlessly clean, toilet facility. Shower gave a choice of a hot dribble or cold with decent pressure. (I opted for lukewarm.)

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Nice flat pitches. Tidy and clean,…

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Fergus D.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice flat pitches. Tidy and clean, with good facilities.

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Clean and well kept camp site with plenty of space.

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Mike F.

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very peaceful campsite with plenty to do in the area. Lots of walks.

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Great choice would definitely return

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Donna E.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site, quite peaceful good sized pitch, water on the pitch.
Immaculately clean toilet and shower.
Lovely friendly staff.

Disliked Not the sites problem but buses are only every 2 hrs

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What they have at the moment is clean and well maintained

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Lee J.

Queen power optional gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely campsite that will get better as the seasons go by
Lovely hosts (John & Heidi) who are just starting out in their new business and I wish them all the best and I will be returning

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Blackthorn Campsite

Vell Lane

Delabole

Delabole

Cornwall

England

PL22 9EP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.61896°N
4.7298°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8.5 mi Lidl Superstore
8.5 mi Lidl Superstore
10.2 mi Car Park
Rail
12.3 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
14.5 mi Roche Rail Station
14.9 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
10.5 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
19.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
17 mi 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

Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), a family-friendly spot with plenty of sandy space and rockpools to poke around in. After that, maybe over to Daymer Bay (25 minutes) to stroll through the sand dunes or to Polzeath (20 minutes) to give your surfboard some action. Elsewhere along the coast, you could visit popular Port Isaac (10 minutes), which found fame as the setting for the TV series Doc Martin, or learn about all sorts of intriguing goings-on at The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle (20 minutes). There’s also Tintagel Castle (20 minutes), an English Heritage site with a stunning clifftop location and links to Arthurian legend. Turning inland, you’d be wise to spend some time exploring Bodmin Moor, perhaps climbing Brown Willy (35 minutes) for views from the highest point in Cornwall, or visiting Bodmin Jail Attraction (half an hour) for an insight into the prisons of the past (and their ghostly inhabitants…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trebarwith Strand 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Polzeath 8.7 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Crackington Haven 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Daymer Bay 9.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 12 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 3.7 mi

Rock Beach 9.9 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.5 mi

Eden Project 17.2 mi

Newquay Zoo 20.7 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 3.2 mi

Lawrence House 16.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 16.2 mi

Trerice 21.1 mi

Cotehele 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trebarwith Strand 2.1 mi

Camelford Town and River 2.2 mi

Camelford and Countryside 2.3 mi

Camelford Country 2.3 mi

Tintagel and Trebarwith - Coast and Country 3.4 mi

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 Blackthorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackthorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackthorn Campsite? Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackthorn Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackthorn Campsite? From $29.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.