Proper Camping
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Back to basics Cornwall family campsite just off the A39
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Port Isaac and Tintagel
- Friendly dogs welcome; open campfires allowed
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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See nearby bookable sitesBell tent
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 10.0m width x 10.0m length (32.8ft width x 32.8ft length) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our siteNon-electric grass and sand campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and sand
Pitch size: Min 15.0m width x 15.0m depth (49.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 225.0m² (2421.9ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our siteNon-electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
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Lovely people, peaceful place ,despite being close to the main road would visit…
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Liked: Lovely people, peaceful place ,despite being close to the main road
would visit again .
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Basic but lovely, would definitely go back
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Liked: Lovely site and the chickens were great to watch!!
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Liked: Before we arrived the owners sent instructions to get to the campsite, good clean bell tent, hot showers and drinking water, places to charge devices and campsite rules in a communal area. A fire bin outside to have your own fire and a picnic bench so you have somewhere to sit. Our first family camping trip as a family of 2 adults a 6 year old and 1 year old. Very hot weekend but such a brilliant experience and the children loved watching the chickens roam around!
Very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend and will be back!
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Lovely small site. Owners very friendly
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Liked: Very clean bell tent
Very quiet
Facilities very clean
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Views from the car park were amazing, not so great from where…
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Liked: Views from the car park were amazing, not so great from where the tent was but the site itself was clean and had everything we needed for one nights stay.
Disliked: Freezing cold showers, which weren’t bad on such a hot day but if you’re not lucky with the weather it wouldn’t be great. We were also the only people staying which was a bit odd for august, it’s right next to the A38 but the traffic noise didn’t bother us that much
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What isn’t there to like! One of the cleanest sites I’ve ever…
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Liked: What isn’t there to like! One of the cleanest sites I’ve ever stayed at, the owners are very welcoming and clearly have a passion for this!
The owner took our children around to collect eggs and look at the bee hives. Location is perfect for venturing out to the main attractions. Local shops within a few minutes drive.
With a few pitches it keeps the site very enjoyable, no cramped camping, no loud pitches etc
Disliked: Not being able to have enough annual leave to stay longer
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Proper Camping
Pool Cottage
Helstone
Camelford
Cornwall
England
PL32 9RW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.59785°N
-4.70985°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Trebarwith Strand | 6.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Polzeath | 14.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Daymer Bay | 15.8 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Crackington Haven | 16.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trevone Bay | 19.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 8.7 km
Rock Beach 16.3 km
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.6 km
Eden Project 25.6 km
Newquay Zoo 32.8 km
National Trust
Tintagel Old Post Office 7.8 km
Lawrence House 24.9 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 26 km
Trerice 33.2 km
Cotehele Mill 36.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Camelford Town and River 3.5 km
Camelford and Countryside 3.6 km
Camelford Country 3.6 km
LAMELLEN 4.8 km
Trebarwith Strand 6.2 km
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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Proper Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Proper Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Proper Camping?
Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.