Higher Penderleath Resort

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  • Back-to-basics camping five minutes’ drive from St Ives in Cornwall
  • Marazion and St Michael’s Mount 20 minutes’ drive; 35 to Land’s End
  • Dark skies site with spectacular rural views; pub 10 minutes’ walk
When you’re looking for a base close to big-hitting attractions in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (and there are plenty, after all), consider settling yourselves down at Higher Penderleath Resort. In 10 acres of landscaped parkland with spectacular views over hills and valleys, the park is close to St Ives (five minutes’ drive), Land’s End (35 minutes) and Marazion (20 minutes). What could be handier for Cornish jaunts? So you’re all set for a nearly-wild camping adventure – ‘nearly wild’ because there are hot showers and toilets on site, but otherwise it’s down to you and your tent. Find your favourite spot on the level and tree-sheltered camping field, and get on with pitching up. Parking is allowed right next to your tent, so you won’t be needing to lug heavy gear across the field. Please bear in mind that there is no electricity on site, but there are phone-charging facilities available nearby. Barbecues are allowed on the pitches – but if you’re not into outdoor cooking, the local pub is roughly 10 minutes’ walk away. And – thanks to the zero light pollution in these parts – it's likely you’ll be amazed by the after-dark display of stars on clear nights.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Units longer than 5.5 metres are not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 22 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

77% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers friendly staff, excellent, clean facilities and beautiful views, ideal for a peaceful getaway. Pitches are spacious, suitable for children. However, some guests found facilities limited, particularly during busy periods, and the price was considered expensive by some for basic camping.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very clean and staff were friendly…

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Stephen B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Very clean and staff were friendly

Disliked Although there seem to be many facilities there they are mostly closed ( this is June not Nov). One male shower and toilet for the whole site!!
Two female showers and a toilet for the whole site. Recptn is never manned and you have to call to check in or get anything from them.
Although there are local pubs within walking distance they don't serve food much and are mostly empty.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful, very good field and pitch.…

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10 out of 10
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Emma S.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Very peaceful, very good field and pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Excellent clean facilities Beautiful views Lovely garden areas…

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Shirley I.

Primitive grass campervan campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Friendly staff.
Excellent clean facilities
Beautiful views
Lovely garden areas

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite Great facilities and very friendly staff! Close to st Ives…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Lovely campsite
Great facilities and very friendly staff!
Close to st Ives we did the walk in about 45 minutes
Would definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle.

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Wifi
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Rebecca H.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked That the place was quiet, had all the amenities that you need to enjoy your stay, clean and good quality services such as hot showers and toilets
Plenty of space for our two children to run and play without being in other campers way
Staff were super friendly, when we arrived we got put on a pitch that wasn't suitable for our needs, but once we spoke to a member of staff it was quickly sorted and we moved instantly to a better pitch
Park was great for our 2 children to enjoy themselves while the sun was out

But overall such a good site to unwind, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet

Great views

Disliked Not a big fan of being on a hill, but we made it work, if we go again we will try and ask to be put on a flatter pitch, but it didn't make our stay any less enjoyable

My partner did mention that if the place was busy there wasn't enough services for men (showers and toilets) and couldn't find another toilet block for me, so it meant one shower, a urinal and shower for the whole camp site.

We understand they had only just opened so the shop and bigger toilet block was not open so we couldn't use them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

View and location Staff Aminities…

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jessica D.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked View and location
Staff
Aminities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the confort of the place, there was everything you can possibly…

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sabina T.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Loved the confort of the place, there was everything you can possibly ask for, showers, laundry room (there was laundry detergent as well omg), a small canteen where to wash your dishes and store frozen food.
The view it’s amazing. Can’t wait till next summer, will definitely go back there and stay longer as this time was 3 nights only.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent service

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Sophie H.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Showers/toilets, scenery, park, friendly staff, flat surfaces

Disliked Coffee machine, burger wan never open

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location and friendly staff.…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Good location and friendly staff.

Disliked Faulty laundry machines.
Decommissioned toilet facilities near the tent pitch meaning we were a bit too far from the main toilet facilities.
The man's washing/toilet facilities could do with more regular cleaning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place with good facilities not to far from anywhere

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Pamela B.

Primitive grass tent campsite (pet friendly, sloping)

Liked Loved the peaceful atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Scouts 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 Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Higher Penderleath Resort

Towednack

St Ives

Cornwall

England

TR26 3AF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.18391°N
5.50904°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.1 mi Richmond Way
2.2 mi Longstone Cross
2.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.2 mi St Ives (Cornwall) Rail Station
2.2 mi Carbis Bay Rail Station
3 mi St Erth Rail Station
Ferry
4.7 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
17.7 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
17.9 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
3.8 mi Penzance Airport
9 mi Land's End St Just Airport
28.8 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

Most lovers of contemporary art will probably want to spend a day at Tate St Ives (five minutes’ drive). For an alfresco arty experience, check out the eccentric installations on sculpture trails at Tanglewood Wild Garden (20 minutes) or Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (15 minutes), with its dramatic views over the sea to medieval St Michael’s Mount. To see St Michael’s Mount close up, head for pretty Marazion (20 minutes) and walk across the sands at low tide to climb up cobbled streets to the hilltop castle and wander around the sub-tropical gardens. When you’re done exploring, don’t miss the chance to potter around the boutiques and arty shops of Marazion itself. Keen hikers can access the South West Coast Path at sheltered Carbis Bay beach (10 minutes), while those of you who prefer less energetic activities can linger on the sands and splash around in the sea. Other local beaches include popular Porthgwidden (15 minutes), backed by a fishing harbour and lots of cafés, or – for a change of vibe – the near-deserted sandy expanse at Hayle (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Carbis Bay 2.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthminster 2.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porthmeor 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthgwidden 2.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthkidney Sands 3.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 2.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 11.2 mi

Land's End 12.2 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 14.7 mi

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 4.8 mi

St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi

Godrevy 6.2 mi

Godolphin 7.7 mi

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 8.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 2.4 mi

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 2.4 mi

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.3 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.7 mi

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 3.8 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)

    Newquay, England 27.1 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Higher Penderleath Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Penderleath Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Penderleath Resort? Most lovers of contemporary art will probably want to spend a day at Tate St Ives (five minutes’ drive). For an alfresco arty experience, check out the eccentric installations on sculpture trails … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Penderleath Resort?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Higher Penderleath Resort? From $42.87 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.