Beachside Holiday Park

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Aerial view of the setting
Touring pitches by the beach
Outdoor heated swimming pool
Looking across the site and beach

  • Family-run holiday park right by the beach in Hayle, with sea views
  • St Ives and St Michael’s Mount both within a 20-minute drive
  • Heated outdoor pool, games room and family restaurant/bar on site
Staying right by the beach in Cornwall… that’s something of a holiday dream, right? There’s a way to make it a reality, though – and that’s to pick a pitch at Beachside Holiday Park. As the name suggests, this family-friendly site is right next to the beach, tucked away among the sand dunes of St Ives Bay. It’s a lovely spot for family holidays on Hayle beach, and there’s a surf shop a couple of minutes’ walk away if you fancy learning the art of standing up on water. This park has been family run for more than 60 years, and over that time the owners have learnt a thing or two about what makes Cornwall holidays tick. It isn’t a place that relies purely on its stunning coastal location to attract guests – it’s also got a fine collection of facilities. These include a heated outdoor swimming pool (open May to September), an adventure playground, a games room and a fast wifi connection to help you plan days out/send pics to your jealous pals back home. There’s a food shop on site if you’d like to do self-catering suppers (and barbecues are allowed too). Otherwise, make for Coast restaurant/bar, which serves up a range of food and drinks throughout the day and has a glorious sea-view terrace. And if you like the sound of a relaxed alfresco pint or two, the Dune bar overlooks the beach (opening times vary seasonally).

Site type

Tent pitches 87
Touring caravan pitches 87
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 113
Motorhome pitches 87
Open now
Opens 5 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 26/04 et 26/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 26/04 et 26/09.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 05 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

Reviews

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95% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Views, walks, Clean, Level pitch, friendly staff.

Overall 10/10

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Mags M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Beautiful views, pop up Bar overlooking the beach, Restaurant with sea views, Clean Amenities, Helpful friendly staff and Reception was really informative on arrival. We will definitely come here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site - well organised, friendly and with spectacular views!

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked The location was excellent and the views spectacular. Shower block was spotless and with plenty of hot water. We didn’t use the restaurant this time but had some great coffees from the bar.
The pool and the arcade looked good & nice to see there was space for kids to play football. Will bring the grandchildren next time.
There were all sorts of insects on the dunes that we hadn’t seen before. The best bit was the beach - wow what a beach that is.
I loved this site and am looking forward to a return visit.

Disliked We were pleased to be on the upper touring field which had a bit more space. However, the turn driving up to that area was a little tight with the caravan in tow although obviously achievable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great reception staff. Close to the fantastic beach. Level pitch…

Overall 8/10

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Christine R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Great reception staff. Close to the fantastic beach. Level pitch and good size.

Disliked Bit of a walk to the shower/toilet facilities.
Shop a little sparse of everyday essentials.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site if a view of the sea is what you seek.

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked The location…… right on the coast with a short walk down to the beach…. steep sandy descent but totally worth it.
Reception open even though it’s ’out of season’. Very friendly and welcoming. Restaurant and bar still open throughout the day but shop and take away closed. Laundrette on site and other facilities well kept and clean.
Pitch was spacious and close to facilities. Well kept and clearly marked up.

The beach spanned as far as the ye could see and to the left you could see St Ives.

Easy to locate as just a 5 min drive from the A30.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site close to local shops for supplies, would go again.

Overall 10/10

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Stephen H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Good location very close to the beach, good clean facilities, launderette, showers, waste and chemical water disposal, pot washing facilities electric pitches, onsite restaurant and pub.

Disliked Some pitches are a little uneven

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great view, clean toilets/ showers, helpful staff and ground was level

Overall 10/10

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David C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Really enjoyed the location, great views, very clean and staff very helpful definitely recommending site

Disliked The 16amp supply seemed to be loose on a metal pole

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clubhouse was very nice and also the pool

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked View and access to the beach

Disliked Where we weren't was a fair distance from the facilities couldn't understand why they puf us there site was very quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful site is a fantastic location close to a beautiful beach

Overall 10/10

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Terry G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Fantastic location next to beautiful beach, great facilities, friendly helpful staff

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely site clean and views amazing…

Overall 10/10

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Lauren L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked lovely site clean and views amazing

Disliked quite long walk and limited shower blocks on site

Recommend to friends Visit again

pitches uneven but it is in the dunes so expect that. Use levellers

Overall 10/10

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Marcine T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch (maximum 7 metres)

Liked Very clean facilities
Lovely outdoor pool open in September.
Very quiet site
Bar and restaurant looked very nice but didn’t use as no food on Monday and Tuesday (which were the days we stayed)
Sea views were beautiful

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding 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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Beachside Holiday Park

12 Lethlean Lane

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5AW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.20175°N
-5.41465°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 km War Memorial
1.4 km War Memorial
1.9 km Viaduct
Rail
1.8 km Hayle Rail Station
2.5 km Lelant Rail Station
3.2 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
23.3 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
23.4 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
11 km Penzance Airport
21.2 km Land's End St Just Airport
40 km 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

Hayle beach may be right on your doorstep for sandcastle building and surfing adventures, but there are other spectacular St Ives Bay beaches to try out too. Gwithian Towans (10 minutes’ drive) is another spot popular with surfers and kite surfers, while sheltered Carbis Bay (15 minutes) has calm waters suitable for swimmers and paddleboarders. If the kids ever tire of the sea and sand, Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary (10 minutes) should keep them enthralled with otter pups, chatty parrots and raptor displays. Helston Railway (20 minutes) fits the bill for quiet afternoons out, offering a short circular potter through pretty Cornish countryside on a steam train. For all things arty, head for the cute seaside town of St Ives (20 minutes) for ever-changing exhibitions of contemporary art at Tate St Ives and vast abstract sculptures at the Barbara Hepworth Museum. It’s an adventure all of its own getting to St Michael’s Mount (20 minutes) across the tidal causeway, but well worth it to admire the cliffside gardens and tour the castle full of historic bits and bobs like Napoleon’s coat.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hayle Towans 0.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mexico Towans 0.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Upton Towans 1.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthkidney Sands 2 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gwithian Towans 3.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 5 km

St Michael's Mount 10.4 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 11.1 km

National Seal Sanctuary 19 km

Trebah Garden 23.4 km

National Trust

Godrevy 3.7 km

Godolphin 8.6 km

St Michael's Mount 10.3 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 11.1 km

Trengwainton Garden 13.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 2.1 km

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 2.5 km

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 4.8 km

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 5.1 km

Hell's Mouth 7.3 km

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 37.3 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Beachside Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Beachside Holiday Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Beachside Holiday Park? Hayle beach may be right on your doorstep for sandcastle building and surfing adventures, but there are other spectacular St Ives Bay beaches to try out too. Gwithian Towans (10 minutes’ drive) … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beachside Holiday Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  9 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Beachside Holiday Park? From R760,42 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.