Sandy Acres Campsite
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- Dog-friendly site five minutes’ walk from a surfing beach in Hayle
- St Ives 20 minutes’s drive; Minack Theatre 35 minutes
- On-site surf school and equipment hire; yoga sessions; café
Sea, surf and spectacular views – the deal at Sandy Acres Campsite sounds pretty good already, right? But there’s another element that might make it extra sweet, and that’s its dog-friendly nature. Four-legged guests (on a lead) are welcome – and not just on site, but also at the nearby beach, a vast expanse of golden sand also named Sandy Acres (five minutes’ walk, just beyond the Hayle Sand Dunes).
Besides its splendid and convenient location, this pleasant site has a relaxed, low-key vibe. That doesn’t mean, however, that there are no perks here. True, there is no electric hook-up (though the owners will be happy to charge your mobile phone in the office), but there are several toilets, hot-water showers and a washing-up area (no hot water there, though). And while there is no fridge to store your grillable items, there is a freezer for your ice packs, plus a small café serving drinks and smoothies. For anything else, the nearest shop is just under a mile away, or you can head into Hayle town (10 minutes’ drive) for supermarkets, restaurants and pubs.
With the practical aspects of your holiday taken care of, all you need to do is relax and take advantage of the site’s facilities, which include a surf school (catering to all levels) and equipment hire (from body- and surfboards to wetsuits), plus yoga sessions, which take place on the beach (or in a wooden hut if the weather takes a turn).
Site type
25
4Opens 21 May
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
French
German
Open from Thu, 21 May to
Pitch types & availability
7 
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (classic)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 7m width × 9m depth (63m²)
Arrival daysFrom £56 (£56)
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Beach Track non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.5m width × 6.5m depth (55.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £60 (£60)
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (super)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 9m depth (99m²)
Arrival daysFrom £76 (£76)
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Beach cabin (four person)
4 people maximum Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 19.7ft length
Arrival daysFrom £86 (£86)
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Beach cabin (two person)
2 people maximum Dimensions: 9.8ft width × 11.5ft length
Arrival daysFrom £174 (£174)
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available 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 yearCamping 2.0
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Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Sandy Acres Campsite
22 Sandyacres Road
Hayle
Cornwall
England
TR27 5BA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50,20382°N
5,41131°W
Nearest transport
Coach1,7 km War Memorial
1,7 km War Memorial
2,2 km Viaduct
Rail2,1 km Hayle Rail Station
2,8 km Lelant Rail Station
3,5 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry12,8 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
23,2 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
23,3 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport11,3 km Penzance Airport
21,5 km Land's End St Just Airport
39,6 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
On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful parrots, flamingoes and a penguin colony. If birding is your jam, continue on to RSPB Hayle Estuary (10 minutes), inhabited by wetland birds.
In St Ives (20 minutes by car, or take a 25-minute train ride from Hayle), the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden and Tate St Ives (the latter overlooking sandy Porthmeor Beach) ought to satisfy your art cravings. Then take a stroll through the town’s cobbled streets or along the harbour, stopping for ice cream or fish and chips.
Head west to Porthcurno (35 minutes), where the Minack Theatre puts on plays and concerts in a most spectacular setting. The seating is carved right out of the granite cliff, and the stage has the waters of Porthcurno Bay as its dramatic backdrop.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle Towans | 0,4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 0,9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Upton Towans | 1,4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Porthkidney Sands | 2,3 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gwithian Towans | 3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 5,2 km
St Michael's Mount 10,7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 10,8 km
National Seal Sanctuary 19 km
Trebah Garden 23,3 km
National Trust
Godrevy 3,3 km
Godolphin 8,7 km
St Michael's Mount 10,7 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 10,8 km
Trengwainton Garden 14,1 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) 2,5 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 2,8 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 5 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 5,3 km
Hell's Mouth 7 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.
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- Does Sandy Acres Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sandy Acres Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sandy Acres Campsite? On the outskirts of Hayle, Paradise Park and JungleBarn Cornwall (10 minutes’ drive) is home to small mammals such as otters and red pandas, plus dozens of species of birds, including colourful … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sandy Acres Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Acres Campsite? From R1 275,84 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.