Atlantic Bays Holiday Park

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Atlantic bays holiday park
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The playground

  • Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
  • Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
  • Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
'Seven Bays for Seven Days' is the tempting proposition at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park near Padstow. Whether you’re into surfing, rockpooling or sandcastles, there is a good choice of beaches within a few miles of this peaceful, green site. The pitches are spread across 27 acres of parkland, and handily, all the necessities in life are taken care of via a modern amenities block complete with hairdryers and ironing boards, a laundry room and a well-stocked licensed shop. When the kids aren't at the beach, they should love burning off some energy in the on-site play area. Atlantic Bays Holiday Park is also just a mile from the village of St Merryn, where there are two pubs, a fish and chips shop, Chinese and Indian takeaways, a local bakery and shops. There are seven different beaches within a short drive of the site, including Treyarnon Bay and Porthcothan beach (both 10 minutes' drive away). The on-site Conservatory Bar and Café dishes up homemade food. On the decking area, unwind with a local drink – perhaps a glass of wine from one of the local vineyards.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 20
Tent sites 20
Camper sites 25
RV sites 25
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Bookings from groups of 3 or more people under the age of 25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Pup tents can be used for storage or dogs only. Barbecues are permitted in designated areas only. The food shop is seasonal.

Languages spoken

English

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8
Value for money
7
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
7
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

65% would recommend this campground to a friend

61% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly staff and great location are common highlights. But many guests report cleanliness issues in restrooms. Ongoing storm damage and renovations mean limited on-site facilities like bars/restaurants. Pitch sizes and conditions vary, with some sites prone to waterlogging.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 8/4/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Staff were friendly. We were pleased…

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5 out of 10
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6
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff were friendly. We were pleased to have a hook-up.

Disliked Old and in need of refurbishment. Very disappointing bar and food options - not at all what the website let us to believe was available!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap price for a couple of nights camping

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3 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
3
Child friendliness
No rating
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1
Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Price was cheap for a 2 night booking but the site needs some attention. Small bar and pizza cafe serving fresh pizzas and sides cooked perfect and delicious

Disliked Toilets block cleaning needs to be more frequent in the busy season. Not enough space between tents, next pitch set up there tent literally next to ours.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice site. Small bar on…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
7
Wifi
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Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very nice site. Small bar on the site. Location close to beaches.

Disliked Biffa bins were overflowing and people were throwing rubbish on the floor by the bins

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Truly Wonderful Stay – Kindness…

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10 out of 10
Location
10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
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Wifi
10

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked A Truly Wonderful Stay – Kindness That I’ll Never Forget ❤️

After a long 6-hour drive, we were given such a warm and friendly welcome at reception, which was very much appreciated.

As a single parent travelling alone, I have to admit I was already exhausted when I arrived. To make things even more difficult, it was an incredibly windy day and I really struggled to put my tent up. There were other campers nearby, but unfortunately no one offered to help.

Then the site manager came over and, together with another member of staff, helped me get my tent up. I honestly can’t explain how much that meant to me. It may have seemed like a small gesture to them, but to me, at that moment, it made a huge difference. As a single parent, travelling alone and trying to manage everything myself, it made me feel supported and cared for.

And the kindness didn’t end there. On another day, one of the lovely members of staff noticed how exhausted I was and offered to bring my washing to my tent once it had dried. Again, it was such a simple act of kindness, but it meant so much.

These moments have genuinely stayed with me. I have never experienced this level of thoughtfulness and kindness at a campsite before. Sometimes it’s not just the facilities that make a stay special — it’s the people, and the little things they do that make you feel seen and looked after.

The campsite itself was clean and well maintained, and the toilets and showers were clean too. The cleaning staff were polite and friendly.

Overall, our experience was excellent. The kindness and compassion shown by the staff made our stay especially memorable, and I am incredibly grateful.

I would absolutely return and would have no hesitation in recommending this campsite to my family and friends.

Thank you to the whole team for making us feel so welcome, and for showing such genuine kindness. It really did mean more to me than you probably realise. ❤️

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would use this site again.

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9 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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9
Wifi
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Powered grass tent campsite

Liked The site was in a good location with Harlyn bay, Padstow and Newquay within a short drive.
The site was kept well enough and it was quiet at night.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall I think it’s perfectly reasonable for the price you pay.

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8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
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Powered grass tent campsite

Liked The campsite only had one of our reservations- the other people in our party didn’t have a booking however they fixed the issue very quickly and found us a pitch.
The facilities are basic but I would say perfect for the price you pay, could do with more regular cleaning especially during peak times.

Disliked Some parts of the park were broken and unsafe

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet place with plenty of…

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10 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked A quiet place with plenty of space for children to play, ride bikes, etc. Nice and clean toalet and showers. Park very clean.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awful place to stay

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1 out of 10
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1
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Kim M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked The place was dirty
Poorly maintained
Drain covers missing
Toilets not working, 5 toilets and 2 not working. Bins overflowing and smelling
Ramp from the toilet block was unsafe and not secure.

Glasses left out from the bar randomly dotted around the campsite.
Children running around and playing on bikes till midnight

Cars pulling up at 1am, I think the park is used for a walk through to the estate behind.
Cars pulling in and out all day and night doing a lap around and the going again.

Staff very rude and not helpful at all

Site shop is basically a tack shop
Randomly placed items not helpful at all

Building work getting done on site so noisy all day and very dusty

Shop is poor and bar isn’t much better

I wouldn’t stay again for free

Nothing in walking distance

Right next to a busy main road felt like we was trying to sleep on the A30

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Not the best in our opinion

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5 out of 10
Location
5
Value for money
5
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
1

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Size of pitch

Disliked Gravel pitch was full of weeds. The drinking water point (not enough of them) was too far from the pitch, ditto the grey waste disposal. The shop wax poorly stocked & the bar/cafe not open during the day despite signs saying so.
The owners seem intent on developing their holiday chalets sales & we found the site soulless despite meeting some nice people. The bus service is virtually non existent & walking on the road is dangerous. We used taxis which were great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We booked for 2 nights but left after 1 night.

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4 out of 10
Location
4
Value for money
3
Facilities / Activities
3
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
4
Wifi
2
Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked There was nothing I liked about this site-left a day early

Disliked Shower facilities in desperate need of upgrade plus ceiling tiles missing.
Hard standing supposedly but hardly no gravel on the pitch.
Pitch was looking onto main road and new housing development

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Atlantic Bays Holiday Park

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.5078°N
4.9786°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.2 mi Lidl Superstore
6.2 mi Lidl Superstore
6.9 mi Shop Corner
Rail
7.5 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
7.7 mi Newquay Rail Station
7.7 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
3 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
18.6 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
4.3 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

Gourmets will want to make a beeline for the fishing village of Padstow three miles away, famous for its concentration of Rick Stein eateries and shops, and a pretty place to visit to boot. If you want to take up the 'Seven Bays for Seven Days' challenge, you’ll be ticking off some of Cornwall’s best family beaches, such as Harlyn Bay and Porthcothan Beach, but if the weather’s not up to much, there’s no shortage of fun things to do for all ages in nearby Newquay and beyond. The popular Crealy Great Adventure Park is only a couple of miles away too, and has an huge indoor area for tots to teens on top of all the outdoor thrills and spills.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthcothan 2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Harlyn Bay 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 2.5 mi

Rock Beach 3.7 mi

Newquay Zoo 7.8 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 7.9 mi

Fistral Beach 8 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.9 mi

Trerice 8.9 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 14.6 mi

Trelissick Garden 20.3 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 23.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.3 mi

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.6 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 2.8 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 2.9 mi

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 3 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)

    Newquay, England 5.6 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.

Offers

Tent pitch
Primitive grass tent campsite
  • 10% off

    Min. stay 1 night Max. stay 100 nights Expires 9/1/2026
Tent pitch
Powered grass tent campsite
  • 10% off

    Min. stay 1 night Max. stay 100 nights Expires 9/1/2026
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
  • 10% off

    Min. stay 1 night Max. stay 100 nights Expires 9/1/2026
Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
  • 10% off

    Min. stay 1 night Max. stay 100 nights Expires 9/1/2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Atlantic Bays Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Atlantic Bays Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? Gourmets will want to make a beeline for the fishing village of Padstow three miles away, famous for its concentration of Rick Stein eateries and shops, and a pretty place to visit … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Atlantic Bays Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? From $20.14 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.