Lower Harlyn Sights

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Plenty of room on site
Plenty of room on site
Level pitches
View to the sea from the field
Lower harlyn sights field and the view
Camping field
Pitches
Spectacular sunset
Beautiful views from the field
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Level pitches
View to the sea from the field
Lower harlyn sights field and the view

  • Quiet Cornwall family campsite 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes’ drive; Camel Creek Family Theme Park 15 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches; 10 minutes’ walk to pubs, shops and takeaways
Love the idea of a Cornish seaside holiday and also rather fancy eating well? Well, here’s your chance, for a holiday under canvas at Lower Harlyn Sights puts you within 15 minutes’ walk of Harlyn Bay, and 10 minutes’ drive of several other sandy beaches as well as the gourmet hotspot that is Padstow. If surfing, swimming, hiking and theme-parking with the kids are likely to fill your days, it’s good to know you should have plenty of peace and quiet on the spacious (and level) camping field, which has plenty of distance between pitches for extra privacy. Kids and well-behaved dogs are welcome on site – there’s lots of room for having a kick around with a ball – but single-sex groups are not allowed, so this is not the place for you if you’re looking for a party vibe and late-night music. Simple facilities amount to shower and toilet blocks as well as washing-up sinks. As far as catering goes, you're welcome to bring barbecues from home – but please keep them off the ground so you don’t damage the grass. You can replenish food supplies in the convenience stores at St Merryn (about 10 minutes’ walk), where there are also a couple of takeaways and pubs. And of course, you’ve got all the temptations of Padstow’s dining scene, ranging from fish and chip shops to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 25 July
Please note
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Jul to

Reviews

9.9

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What customers say

Great site with lovely grounds and sea views. Toilets are spotless & modern. Perfect location for walking to Harlyn Bay, beaches & shops. Owner James is super welcoming. Peaceful and dog-friendly, definitely worth another visit!

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Emily M.

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Liked Loved it here! Really close to beaches, places to eat and a shop. It was really quiet and peaceful. Toilets and showers were really clean.

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Anonymous

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Liked The sight had all the necessities, clean showers, toilets and washing up areas. Public footpath just outside the entrance which keeps you off the roads, leading you to the beaches. Sea view from the field.

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James is very welcoming and friendly, would definitely recommend!

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Taylor T.

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Liked The lay out was really good! Lots of space!!
Toilets and showers were very clean with not a far walk!
Very good location for beaches!

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Incredible facilities and cracking location.

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Harvey L.

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Liked The site was beautiful very well kept grounds and the view over the hedges of the sea was very nice. Not to mention the facilities which were unbelievable for a campsite and by far the best I’ve seen. Could not recommend lower Harlyn sights anymore. Also it’s amazing just how close it is located to Harlyn bay, merely a 10 minute walk down to the bay from the site. Also to note, owner James was an absolute gentleman and a great chap very welcoming and helpful. (Perfect place to catch some stars too, weather dependant of course)

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Harvey G.

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Amazing Campsite, very peaceful with friendly owner

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Matthew J.

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Liked The owner was very welcoming and friendly. Toilet and shower facilities were very clean. Very peaceful and Dog friendly. Short walk to the village for groceries and 10 a minute walk to Harlyn beach which you can also walk to the to the other surrounding beaches via the coastal paths. Stayed for a couple of days but was well worth the travel. The dog loved it! Will we be definitely coming back soon!

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Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff

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Ella G.

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Liked Super welcoming and friendly host, offered help when it was raining. Newly done up showers and toilets very clean and tidy! Couldn’t ask for more, would recommend and would stay again

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Anonymous

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Liked The campsite was extremely quiet and peaceful with views of the sea, incredible sunset and a short walk to the beach! The facilities on site were also lovely with several nice toilets and the most incredible working hot showers! BBQs are allowed so that was very lovely in the evening and the campsite owner James was very friendly, welcoming and helpful!

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing 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 nearby

Location

Lower Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.52689°N
4.99204°W

Route directions

What3words: acted.faded.galloping

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Lidl Superstore
10.9 km Lidl Superstore
12.8 km Shop Corner
Rail
13.8 km Newquay Rail Station
13.9 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
14.7 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.3 km Padstow Ferry Landing
5.1 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
32.3 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
8.9 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

Ready to hit the beach(es)? Gather the family up for the 15-minute stroll to horseshoe-shaped Harlyn Bay, where you can kayak, take the kids rockpooling or go surfing, or venture a little further afield for consistent surf at Porthcothan, Trevone and Constantine bays (all less than 10 minutes’ drive). And when you’ve ticked off as many beaches as possible, amble the coast path to the landmark white tower of Trevose Head Lighthouse (40 minutes’ walk) in bracing sea air. For other expeditions, pick up the Camel Trail at Padstow (10 minutes) to follow the spectacular section of the Camel Estuary from Padstow to Wadebridge (two hours on foot, half an hour by bike). More ambitious hikes can be found along the South West Coast Path (10 minutes), where you’ll be rewarded with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean from soaring headlands. Turning inland, you can let younger kids loose on the fairground rides at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (15 minutes), or scare yourselves all witless during guided ghost walks of the creepy prison cells at the Bodmin Jail Attraction (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlyn Bay 1.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 2.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mother Ivey`S Bay 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rock Beach 5.2 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.1 km

Newquay Zoo 14 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14 km

Fistral Beach 14.1 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 5.8 km

Trerice 16.1 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 22.7 km

Trelissick Garden 34.6 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 38.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 1.4 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.3 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.9 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 4 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 5.8 km

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 10.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Harlyn Sights? Ready to hit the beach(es)? Gather the family up for the 15-minute stroll to horseshoe-shaped Harlyn Bay, where you can kayak, take the kids rockpooling or go surfing, or venture a little … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Harlyn Sights?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Harlyn Sights? From R593,76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.