Little Clifden Campsite

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A view of the campsite. (added by manager 16 Jul 2021)
A view of the campsite.
Sea view from pitch.
Never get bored of the views
Sea views
Sunset
Plenty of space
View of tintagel from campsite
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Sea view from pitch.
Never get bored of the views
Sea views

  • Frill-free site with sea views on a Cornish dairy farm
  • A mile and a half from Tintagel; Boscastle 10 minutes' drive
  • Spacious pitches with basic amenities; dogs on leads allowed
Dawdling on a dairy farm on the north coast of Cornwall is all the nicer when there are fetching sea views to take in… If you're seeking a spell of country strolling, dips at the beach and open-air chilling, Little Clifden Campsite near Tintagel should be just the job. Guests are (depending on availability) able to pick their own pitches at this low-key Cornish spot. Wherever you end up settling down, you'll be a short stroll from handy facilities like two coin-operated showers, unisex toilets, a shower block, washing-up facilities, a cold water tap and rubbish disposal points. There aren't an awful lot of rules here, but those bringing four-legged friends need to keep them on leads at all times when on site and be mindful of the livestock grazing in neighbouring fields. Away from base, it's under half a mile to St Nectan's Glen, a gorgeous woodland on the banks of the Trevillet river with walks, a 60-foot waterfall and a café for drinks and light bites (a path to this scenic spot runs adjacent to the site). You can also give your legs a gentle stretch by taking the half-hour wander down into Tintagel village, where there are lots of food options, a small supermarket, laundry facilities and an assortment of independent shops.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Opens 12 June 2025
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 (R23.28) applies for the use of the shower.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • The shower meter accepts 50p coins only. Please bring the correct change as none is available on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 12 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating based on 318 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

Voted 74% of visitors View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Spectacular views. Walking distance to costal paths, coves and Tintagel.…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
caroline p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Spectacular views. Walking distance to costal paths, coves and Tintagel.

Disliked: Nothing

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Excellents no frills site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: The location has an incredible view of the coast. If, like us, you are self sufficient, it's a perfect base for access to Tintagel and coastal walks. There is a toilet and shower block on site that was very clean, also recycling bins, drinking and waste water facilities. Sally introduced herself, and was available if anything was needed.

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I wouldn't choose to use this site again

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Plenty of space in the field. Pleasant staff.

Disliked: The field hadn't been cut and the weather was bad, which meant the grass was very wet walking to and from the amenities. The views were not as stunning as the advertised photos. The toilet/shower block was ok as not busy at the time of year we went, but as the main door was kept open the shower/toilet cubicles were filled with daddy long legs (unfortunately my pet hate). Pitches not level.

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Great campsite with showers and loos, Sally the host was very friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Sam L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The view out to sea was nice, the location was great - close to St Nectan’s Glen waterfall and the South West Coast Path and the campsite was quiet (only 4-6 other tents at most in mid-Sept).

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Really enjoyed our stay…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Lee B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Really enjoyed our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mega toll

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Fabian Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Ein sehr sehr schöner Platz mit direktem Blick auf das Meer.Toiletten und duschen sauber. Die Besitzerin war auch super freundlich. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort hin.

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Can not fault one thing

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Layla S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: I booked very last minute at 5am the same day needing to get away for some peace and quiet in my camper van with my cat.. very accommodating and happy for the cat to come as woken be on a lead. Sally was so kind and polite and helpful assuring me I would have a sea view so I didn’t need to leave the campsite. Soon as I parked up and opened the back doors and sat on my bed ans looked at the stunning view I knew I needed to stay another night. Sally popped up to say hello and said it was fine to stay another night. I can not recommend this place enough and I will be a frequent visitor and have already told fellow van friends to book asap. Thank you for providing a safe happy peaceful environment for me and my cat this weekend

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Free to choose where you want to set up. The view was…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Kirsty C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Free to choose where you want to set up. The view was incredible from most angles. Fantastic location for being walking distance to everything we went to see. Well looked after facilities.

Disliked: Check out time could be a little later, say 11 am.

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Basic, great views. Pitch where you want . Nice friendly atmosphere.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Heidi C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Could pick your own pitch, basically go where you want. I was sent a message the day before advising me we needed 2x 50p coins for the showers. This was very helpful. Shower was hot and long enough. Rubbish point and somehere to wash dishes . The site has some very good views and you can easily walk into Tintagel via the footpath adjacent to the site.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Great site clean and affordable

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Scott H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Great amount of space, amazing views. Sally was helpful and friendly Great site, we will be back

Disliked: Having to gonhome

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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 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Little Clifden Campsite

Halgabron

Tintagel

Cornwall

England

PL34 0BD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.6651°N
-4.72823°W

Route directions

If approaching the site from Boscastle on the B3263, do not attempt to go left onto the U6138 after Rocky Valley. Instead, continue towards Tintagel and take the second left onto the C0138 before turning left at the next crossroads onto the U6138, where signs will be in place. Please ignore your satnav for this final part of the journey.

Nearest transport

Coach
18.1 km Lidl Superstore
18.2 km Lidl Superstore
21.5 km Car Park
Rail
24.8 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
28.4 km Roche Rail Station
29 km Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
19.4 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
20.1 km Padstow Ferry Landing
36.7 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
31.2 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

Walks? Yes indeed. This site is roughly a mile from the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route that becomes particularly pretty in this part of Cornwall. After a few days on the trot you might want to stop off at a spa to soothe aching muscles – there's one in Bude (30 minutes' drive) if you're heading east and Trebetherick (30 minutes) if you're wending your way westwards to Land's End. If you'd rather save your poor feet, perhaps a one-mile stroll around the National Trust's Rocky Valley (five minutes' drive) will be a better fit. Tiddlers not amused by the prospect of such active jaunts? Tintagel Toy Museum and the village's historic castle (30 minutes' walk/five minutes' drive) should provide sufficient amusement if you're sticking close to base. Need more? The brill town of Boscastle (10 minutes) has opportunities for crabbing off the harbour wall, plus a museum all about witchcraft that's recommended for kids who aren't too easily spooked. Days likely to please tots and grownups alike are to be found in Trethorne (25 minutes), where there's a hands-on indoor play centre, bowling and a well-kept 18-hole golf course. The Eden Project (50 minutes), an uncontested must-see when visiting these parts, is also within reach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Trebarwith Strand 3.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Crackington Haven 10.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Polzeath 16.6 km Estuary N/A Excellent Good Excellent
Daymer Bay 18.1 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Widemouth Sand 18.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 2.4 km

Rock Beach 19 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 24.1 km

Eden Project 32.9 km

Newquay Zoo 37.1 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 1.7 km

Lawrence House 25.9 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 29.5 km

Trerice 38.1 km

Cotehele 40.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Tintagel Castle and Coast 0.7 km

Rocky Valley 0.7 km

St Nectern's Glen 0.7 km

Tintagel and Trebarwith - Coast and Country 2.3 km

Tintagel - Trebarwith - Barras Nose - Tintagel 2.3 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Little Clifden Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Little Clifden Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Little Clifden Campsite? Walks? Yes indeed. This site is roughly a mile from the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route that becomes particularly pretty in this part of Cornwall. After a few days on … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Little Clifden Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Little Clifden Campsite? From R462.79 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.