Chy Carne Holiday Park
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- Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
- Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
- Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
Site type
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A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Group bookings, single-sex groups and under 18s accepted. For static bookings by under 18s, a parent must book the caravan and provide emergency contact details. No loud parties are permitted. A charge of 50p for 5 minutes with 10p for extra minutes applies for the use of the shower.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 10 May to
Pitch types & availability
Willerby 2 bedroom static caravan (deluxe)
4 people maximum 
9.4/10
20 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsDimensions: 9.8ft width × 35.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £240 (£240)
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Festival 3 bedroom static caravan (no pets)
6 people maximum 9.3/10
8 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsDimensions: 10ft width × 36ft length
Arrival daysFrom £255 (£255)
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Tebay Platinum 3 bedroom static caravan
6 people maximum 8/10
6 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch 3 bedroomsDimensions: 9.8ft width × 35.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £255 (£255)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Great sea views, short walk to beach. Staff friendly, facilities clean & well-equipped. Pitches can be sloped. Overall, a positive, peaceful, family-friendly stay. Shower charge and Wi-Fi issues noted.
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Pizza shop onsite, nice toilets and…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Pizza shop onsite, nice toilets and showers
Disliked Slopey pitches (it is on the description but we couldn’t even it out with our ramps for the van so worth noting).
Quite expensive to say there’s not a lot near by, spent a lot on food, showers, electricity and laundry as it all adds up having to pay.
Noisy at night too even after the 10pm cut off.
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I will be back
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked It was nice and clean and very friendly good staff very helpful
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Very dated / old toilet block,…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Very dated / old toilet block, but clean.
Disliked The pitches are very small, we had trouble erecting our tent, our poles kept hitting the camper vans next to us. We were completely surrounded by camper vans on all sides of our pitch. The site was extremely noisy till around 11pm most nights by older children in the park shouting and screaming. The park is open 24 hrs a day. It was stated in the information that the site was patrolled by wardens? never saw one.
We will never camp / holiday on this site again and will not recommend to friends.
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From the manager: Thank you for your recent visit
We must confess we are at a complete loss at your comments
and your rating
Chycarne is a well maintain clean tidy site that is both family friendly and dog friendly
At Chycarne we have many camping areas situated throughout the park All pitches at Chycarne are a minimum of 10 x 8 metres, However we always happy to change your pitch subject to availability.
Chycarne is a campsite and we have many visitors, some in camper vans some in touring caravans and others in tents I guess that's the way it is in all campsites unless I am mistaken and we are no different
Noise can be an issue especially at night and despite your claim wardens are and do respond to excessive noise after 10pm Wardens have intervene on a few occasions with screaming kids in the play areas. All child's play areas are closed at 10pm
If of course you were unhappy with your pitch and the children playing then its much easier for us to deal with whilst you were on site and if you had reported it to reception then these issues could have been dealt with but we are not aware of any issues only in this review
We hope to see you again soon
Chycarne
At Chycarne we have three toilet and shower blocks Not sure they are dated or even that old but that's your opinion but they are clean, safe and functional and well maintain. They are simple but We are not looking to win any awards for our shower blocks
Close proximity to beach 20 minute…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Close proximity to beach 20 minute woodland walk was a hit. Showers and toilets were clean tidy and functional. Pizzas were amazing. Shop also great for most things you need. Pitches were large and well spaced out.
Disliked WiFi was not great when campsite busy!
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Relatively quiet site with good facilities.…
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Liked Relatively quiet site with good facilities.
Toilets and showers always accessible and clean.
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A lovely welcoming family friendly campsite…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked A lovely welcoming family friendly campsite with all you need on the site and everything else you may need is a short drive anyway!
Lovely location and within walking distance to some amazing views.
Regular cleaning, the facilities are always lovely and clean.
Would definitely come back if travelling in the area again 👍🏻
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Probably wouldn’t return mainly due to dog charges
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Great views, friendly atmosphere
Disliked Never any hand soap in men’s loos, dog poo bins not emptied in 5 days
Charge a lot for dogs, but no where for them to be let off on site
Free WiFi but it’s not great
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Incredible views, peaceful location, great facilities.…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Incredible views, peaceful location, great facilities. Pizza was good too!
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Good site but pitches are not level at all!
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Lovely view of the sea, good facilities, very quiet, good shop on sight. Good value for money.
Disliked Pitches are very slanted so unless you have bought the ramp parts for your campervan/motor home/ caravan, you will be sleeping at an angle.
Our pitch didn't have a view of the sea which is a shame, because there were other pitches free, but you have to park on the pitch you're allocated.
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From the manager: Thank you for recent visit
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the amazing location.
Chycarne camping areas are divided up in to three different areas situated throughout the 14 acre campsite. Well over half of all the pitches are level and the remaining are on a gentle slope, not generally to much bother for most campers. we are always happy to help and provide additional blocks/ ramps if needed. Pitches are allocated but if one would like to change their pitch then we are always to happy to oblige providing we have the availability and the pitches are not pre booked. so pitches may seem empty but if they are pre booked then they can not be reallocated. Generally all sea view pitches are booked early We do not make any charge for these pitches.
We much appreciate your comments
Chycarne
Really great place, but lack of fridge space was a bit too hard!
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Lovely atmosphere, clean shower and toilets, great little play area for 2 year old and on-site pizza and shop. Staff were helpful and friendly, and instructions were clear!
Disliked The marquee arms were gone - something me and my husband particularly liked about Chy Carne so that was a shame. Also we’ve been on campsites before that have fridge space - I think we realised this was quite difficult for us this time round to not have any access to a fridge!
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Features
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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Kuggar
Ruan Minor
The Lizard
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 7LX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.0041°N
5.1763°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennack Sands | 0.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 6.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 6.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 7.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 10.3 km
Trebah Garden 12.1 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 18.3 km
Pendennis Castle 18.4 km
St Michael's Mount 24.9 km
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 12 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 12.4 km
Godolphin 19.3 km
St Anthony Head 20.8 km
St Michael's Mount 25 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Church Cove and Lizard Point 5.2 km
Rill Cove 5.6 km
Royal Anne Galley 5.9 km
TRELOWARREN 7.8 km
Schiedam 8 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Chy Carne Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Chy Carne Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Chy Carne Holiday Park? The clean, safe and award-winning Kennack Sands (with lifeguards on duty during the summer months) is a 10-minute walk from Chy Carne, and has shops and cafés as well as a dog-friendly … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Chy Carne Holiday Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Camping and touring can arrive from 2pm from 21st July to 1st September. For early arrivals during the rest of the year, please contact the campsite with the details provided with your booking confirmation.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Chy Carne Holiday Park? From R500,27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.