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
Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping is a small family-run park among Cornish countryside and hills, well placed for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: it’s set back from the county's rugged coastline, half a mile from spectacular Porthcothan Bay on the north Cornish coast between Padstow and Newquay, and is award-winning too. This is the place for you if you fancy sleeping under the Cornish stars, eating top-notch local food in the farm garden (open at specific times for breakfast, lunch and dinner during high season, but closed on Mondays), riding ponies and meeting friendly animals (alpacas and rabbits live on site) – perhaps followed by a drink or two from the site's Sundowner Bar (also shut on Mondays). Your booking entitles you to exclusive access to the garden, animals, playground and activities, plus the bar and pop-up food nights. Spacious pitches are set among four small bays on grass at the top of a valley, on a gentle slope, and have excellent far-reaching views. Site amenities include free showers and toilets, disabled facilities, washing-up facilities, a laundry room and baby changing.

Campground type

Camper sites 70
Rent a tent 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 70
RV sites 70
Opens March 28, 2026
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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 04/01 and 10/04.
  • The grocery shop is open between 04/01 and 10/04.
  • 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.
  • The bar is open between 04/01 and 10/04.
  • Admission to farm park attractions is included in the rate. Please note 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 Sat, Mar 28 to

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96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly rated, family-friendly spot with great, clean facilities & a farm park. Staff are praised as friendly and helpful. Good bar/restaurant. Convenient location near beaches & buses. Minor mentions of Wi-Fi, shower/toilet availability during peak times, and food prices.

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Good facilities- showers, toilets and cafe.…

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Adrian B.

Powered grass campsite (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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Clean,tidy facilities. Good food and drink…

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Andrew P.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Clean,tidy facilities. Good food and drink at clubhouse including small shop for essentials.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice clean campsite with great…

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robert c.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Really nice clean campsite with great amenities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean facilities, nice pitches, no issues with electricity

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Aaron H.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Amazing location , really cosy feel, lovely friendly staff, and cute little farm, food was nice to

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay. Clean facilities, spacious level pitch.

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Kathryn J.

Powered grass campsite (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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A gem of a place

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Linda V.

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite (small)

Liked Location. Buses stop outside going to Padstow and Newquay.
Easy walk to great beach
Friendly, helpful staff
Lovely bar/restaurant offering good food
Great for children: play areas and animals
Clean toilets/shower areas
Well maintained grounds

Disliked Not a dislike but wondered if there would be enough showers/toilets at busy times?

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Top campsite and staff

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite (XL)

Liked Loved everything about it and would 100% come back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for Padstow & some great beaches.

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Martin R.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Reception, Bar. Staff.
Location.
Bus connection.

Disliked Insufficient room in showers for clothes etc.
Wi-Fi barely working where our pitch was.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, short walk to the…

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Tom W.

Powered grass campervan or tent campsite (small)

Liked Great location, short walk to the beach. The amenities on site were great too, lovely bar and dining area with plenty of space for families and dogs too. Staff were all very friendly too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and fantastic location. Some great places to visit.

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Steve W.

Powered grass campsite (large)

Liked Everything, the site was lovely with fantastic amenities and immaculately kept. Clubhouse was exceptional, very comfortable and extremely cosy with the log burning fires.

Disliked Nothing

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 On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites

Location

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

Bus
5.9 mi Shop Corner
5.9 mi Porth Four Turns
6.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.4 mi Newquay Rail Station
6.7 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
7.8 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.6 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
5.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
19.1 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
3.7 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

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 a little stream running down to the sea all combine to make it an idyllic place for children. The South West Coast Path is easily accessed from here too, for hikes to Newquay eight and a half miles to the south. By road, it’s five and a half miles from the farm to Padstow; a bus running from Padstow to Newquay stops outside the site if you’d rather leave the car behind. Other outdoor activities close by include surfing at Watergate Bay within 15 minutes’ drive or zipping around St Eval Kart Circuit within five minutes’ drive. For food, try the local pub with its spectacular views over Porthcothan Bay, or the Rick Stein seafood restaurant at Padstow. Heading towards the south coast, the Eden Project is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthcothan 0.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mawgan Porth 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Booby’S Bay 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 4 mi

Rock Beach 5.2 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 6.6 mi

Newquay Zoo 6.6 mi

Fistral Beach 6.6 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 1.5 mi

Trerice 8 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 16.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 19.6 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 1.4 mi

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.9 mi

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 3.5 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 4.4 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 4.4 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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