Higher Penderleath Resort
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Add your business details- Back-to-basics camping five minutes’ drive from St Ives in Cornwall
- Marazion and St Michael’s Mount 20 minutes’ drive; 35 to Land’s End
- Dark skies site with spectacular rural views; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
20
15Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 01 Apr to
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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
D. of E. 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 Peaceful Remote location 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 nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Higher Penderleath Resort
Towednack
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR26 3AF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50,18391°N
5,50904°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 3,6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthminster | 3,6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Porthmeor | 3,9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthgwidden | 4,4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 5,1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 3,9 km
St Michael's Mount 7,7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 18,1 km
Land's End 19,6 km
National Seal Sanctuary 23,7 km
National Trust
Trengwainton Garden 7,7 km
St Michael's Mount 7,7 km
Godrevy 10 km
Godolphin 12,4 km
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 13,1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 3,8 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 3,9 km
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 5,3 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 6 km
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 6,1 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, England 43,6 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.
Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful campsite with stunning views. Friendly staff, generally clean facilities and ample space for kids. Good base for exploring. Some noted small pitches, a hill, or minor cleaning issues.
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Last updated 2026/07/07
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Was very quiet when we stayed.…
Electric grass campervan or tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Was very quiet when we stayed.
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peaceful location , level pitch, easy…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked peaceful location , level pitch, easy check in
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Fabulous
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Absolutely recommend not far out from all attractions site in itself shower block and toilet very well maintained. Entering and exiting of the site amazing addition with barrier.
Disliked Just a little light towards them toilet block. Plus other toilet block to be opened. But did look like it was in progress.
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Beautiful camping get away! Everything we wanted!
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Beautiful quiet campsite. Perfect for the bank holiday weekend. Brilliant shower, water and toilet facilities! Felt safe and private. Short and cheap taxis into St Ives. Perfect camping experience, can't wait to come back☀️
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Beautiful and highly recommended site!
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked The campsite lies in beautiful lush green surroundings, with wide views in all directions. The pitch we had was overlooking the hills and we had stunning sunsets every night. It's quiet and peaceful. Super friendly and helpful staff. Toilets and showers are a bit dated but functioning fine and plenty of them. Harry (staff) helped us out with how to get around in the area, which was much appreciated. It's only a 10 mins drive to St. Ives.
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We are a family of five.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked We are a family of five. We also brought our little Shih Tzu with us. We love the facilities, 3 toilet each for male and female, and likewise with the shower cubicles. The longest queue I had to wait for was 3 minutes.
The allocated plot was very spacious, with wooden picnic table that you could borrow.
The view was just the breathtaking part of the site. It changes as the day goes by. Sunrise and sunset was just amazing.
Staff, well.. I don't know how to start. They were just flawless. One day my van drained it's battery. I had to brave it up and had to ask Richard (one of the great caretakers) if they have a jumper lead. Long and behold! Tom, the superman came. He was very helpful, brought his truck and pulled it in front of my van. Connected the leads and 'voila' it started. He even offered to call them up if my van will do the same outside the camp site, so he can help me. Thankfully, it was fine then.
Distance, to 10 minutes drive to Carbis bay and 15 minutes to St Ives town. Brilliant location and distance. Oh, don't forget the Trink Farm. Best fresh milk ever you can get, only 3 minutes drive down the road.
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Cramped, dirty, overall not a good experience
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Nothing, really, well, the washing-up aren was ok.
Disliked Very small pitches, very loud environment, dirty facilities at all times, and to get to the female toilets and showers you have to walk through the men’s showers.
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Very clean and staff were friendly…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Very clean and staff were friendly
Disliked Although there seem to be many facilities there they are mostly closed ( this is June not Nov). One male shower and toilet for the whole site!!
Two female showers and a toilet for the whole site. Recptn is never manned and you have to call to check in or get anything from them.
Although there are local pubs within walking distance they don't serve food much and are mostly empty.
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Very peaceful, very good field and…
Non-electric grass tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Very peaceful, very good field and pitch.
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Friendly staff. Excellent clean facilities Beautiful views Lovely…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (pet friendly, sloping)
Liked Friendly staff.
Excellent clean facilities
Beautiful views
Lovely garden areas
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Higher Penderleath Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Higher Penderleath Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Higher Penderleath Resort? Most lovers of contemporary art will probably want to spend a day at Tate St Ives (five minutes’ drive). For an alfresco arty experience, check out the eccentric installations on sculpture trails … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Higher Penderleath Resort?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.