Lower Harlyn Sights
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- 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
Campground type
20Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- 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).
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.
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Jul 21 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite gets rave reviews for its amazing location, with sea views and a short walk to Harlyn Bay and other beaches. Guests rave about the spotless facilities—modern, well-equipped toilets and showers. Spacious, level pitches are a plus. Owner James is often praised for being welcoming and helpful. It's a quiet, peaceful, and well-kept spot perfect for a relaxing getaway.
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Last updated 8/25/2026
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Just book this place, you won’t be disappointed.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a secret gem this place is! I’ve never seen such clean facilities. Always plenty of soap/loo roll and even on a wet and muddy day the toilets and showers were kept spotlessly clean. Everyone in the field was well spread out so it was very peaceful and quiet. James was so welcoming and helpful. We will definitely be back.
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We loved everything at this campsite.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We loved everything at this campsite. It’s small but with generous size pitches. The showers, loo’s and sinks are all spotlessly clean and never too busy. Close to so many beaches and James was very friendly and helpful. Thank you!
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Fantastic site! Spotless facilities, quiet and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
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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It’s a great quiet place to…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked It’s a great quiet place to stay with very clean toilets and showers. Excellent location for beach and coastal walks.
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A lovely campsite with lots of space for the kids to play.
Primitive grass tent campsite
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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Liked Friendly owner, low-key, quiet with basic but clean facilities
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Fantastic pop-up campsite, simple but modern…
Primitive grass tent campsite
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,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
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!
Primitive grass tent campsite
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 :)
Disliked Nothing at all.
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Great location, plenty of space, owner…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location, plenty of space, owner very helpful and friendly
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Nearest transport
Bus
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
Food and drink
- Fryer Tucks Fish and Chips 0.05 mi
- Rafferty's 0.07 mi
- Salt & Samphire 0.07 mi
- The Olive Tree 0.1 mi
- Ivy House Restaurant 0.4 mi
- Trevisker's Kitchen 1.9 mi
- Sunny Thaifood Takeaway 2.1 mi
- Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 2.5 mi
- Prawn On The Lawn 2.5 mi
- Embers 2.5 mi
Groceries
- Tesco Supermarket 2.1 mi
- Cornish Spirit Off-licence 2.5 mi
- Tarquin's Gin School & Shop Off-licence 2.5 mi
- Spar Supermarket 4.7 mi
- Sharp's Brewery Shop Off-licence 4.8 mi
- Tesco Supermarket 6 mi
- Aldi Supermarket 6.1 mi
Parks and play
- Wheal Jubilee Parc (Millennium Green) park 2 mi
- Willow Croft park 2.9 mi
- St Mawgan Playing Field Play Area Playground 5 mi
Family days out
- Tidal Pool 1.4 mi
- Tidal pool 1.9 mi
- Old MacDonalds Farm 2.1 mi
- Prideaux Place 2.3 mi
- Porth Mear Cove 2.5 mi
- Park Head 3.1 mi
- Bedruthan Steps 3.4 mi
- Kernow Chocolate Cafe 3.5 mi
- Raging Rivers 3.7 mi
- Morgawr 3.7 mi
Public transport
- St Merryn's Shop 0.05 mi
- Chip Shop 0.05 mi
- St Merryn 0.1 mi
- St Merryn, Constantine Turn 0.2 mi
- Higher Harlyn Caravan Park 0.3 mi
- Playing Field 0.3 mi
- Jentle Jane Cottage 0.5 mi
- Mother Iveys Corner 0.7 mi
- Treyarnon Turn 0.7 mi
- Harlyn Bridge 0.9 mi
Beaches
- Harlyn Bay 1.1 mi
- Trevone Beach 1.4 mi
- Treyarnon Beach 1.4 mi
- Trevone Beach 1.4 mi
- Constantine Bay 1.5 mi
- Pepper Cove 1.6 mi
- Fox Cove 1.6 mi
- Mother Ivy's Bay 1.7 mi
- Booby's Bay 1.7 mi
- Porthcothan Beach 2 mi
What’s nearby
- The Alps Fishery Fishing 0.6 mi
- Trevose Golf & Country Club Golf course 1.2 mi
- St Enodoc Golf Club Golf course 3.6 mi
- Mawgan Porth Golf Club Golf course 4.1 mi
- Pitch and Putt Golf course 4.6 mi
- Point at Polzeath Golf Course 4.7 mi
- hawksfield cornwall Shopping centre 5 mi
- Retallack Resort Pitch and Putt Golf Course 5.9 mi
Local services
- Gulf Fuel station 0.09 mi
- Tesla Destination Charger Charging station 1 mi
- PodPoint Charging Station 1.2 mi
- PoGo charge Charging Station 1.8 mi
- Padstow Petrol Station Fuel station 1.8 mi
- InstaVolt Charging Station 1.9 mi
- Pod Point Charging Station 1.9 mi
- Pod Point Charging station 2.1 mi
- Petroc Group Practice Doctors 2.3 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 2.5 mi
Must see
Rock Beach 3.2 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.8 mi
Newquay Zoo 8.7 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 8.7 mi
Fistral Beach 8.8 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 3.6 mi
Trerice 10 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.1 mi
Trelissick Garden 21.5 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 23.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 0.9 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 1.4 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 2.4 mi
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 2.5 mi
Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 3.6 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.
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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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lower Harlyn Sights? From $33.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.