Prosper House Camping
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- Family-run campsite in the small village of Gwithian
- Under a mile from the South West Coast Path; Hayle four miles
- Utility corner with charging facilities and a communal fridge
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
A small, chill campsite with a quiet vibe, friendly hosts and an intimate feel. Spacious pitches, hot showers, clean loos and a handy pub/shop. Lots of birds and free-roaming chickens! Basic but with a communal fridge/freezer and charging. Limited phone signal and some rustic facilities, but a lovely back-to-basics gem that guests would revisit.
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Great hot water showers, laidback atmosphere, sound of the sea through the night (when it wasn't raining), lots of birdlife, convenient pub, and camp shop and coffee bar over the road on a different site but open to anybody.
Disliked Kitchen area (fridge, freezer, kettle and phone charging sockets) neglected and a bit grubby, though toilets and shower huts were maintained to a reasonable level.
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Pitch size Hot showers Near the beach The chickens…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Pitch size
Hot showers
Near the beach
The chickens were friendly
Good communication from owner
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Basic, cleanish amenities; owner next door if needed; great location.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked The site is very quiet and secluded, only the odd pleasant neigh from a horse in the field next door penetrated the silence.
Before my arrival, Ruth did clearly state that the amenities were fairly rustic. This is immediately evident, but the cleanliness was generally good and the left hand shower was always hot. Each of my cool mornings, I found it very hard to leave.
It is also in an ideal position to explore the natural beauty around Gwithian, and the beach is just a short walk away.
A pub serving lovely food is almost ‘on site’ and the close proximity to the ‘Horse Box’ mobile cafe is a bonus too!!
Disliked It would have been of great help if the owner had been far more proactive before my arrival. I felt communication was very ‘hit and miss’ with answers to queries taking too long to get a reply. This was very frustrating when facing difficult planning decisions at home.
Onto more physical matters, the shower on the right was very temperamental, so much so that I used it once and gave up.
The ‘fridge and food prep’ shed was extremely basic and smelt a little unsavoury. The contents (not anything supplied by owner) of the fridge were questionable as to age and whether they had been just dumped and left to deteriorate by previous campers.
Finally, the phone signal is a bit ify and I usually had to leave the campsite to get hooked up. Saying that, in many situations, though not ideal, this can be seen as a positive too!
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Really great little campsite
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Small with limited pitches making the site very quiet and intimate.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The location, the facilities, the chickens…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked The location, the facilities, the chickens and most importantly the cuddly black cat!
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Size of the campsite. Simplicity. Space…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Size of the campsite. Simplicity. Space between pitches. Easy going and very kind host. Really great comms no matter the medium! Location perfect too.
Disliked Nothing.
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Chilled, quiet, cosy site. Only did…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Chilled, quiet, cosy site. Only did one night but would definitely stay again. Thank you :)
Disliked No signal but that’s Cornwall for ya! ;)
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Excellent site, friendly and approachable owners.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Clean facilities, family friendly, great showers, onsite fridge, close to Gwithian beach, close to excellent pub.
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Small site with basic amenities. Nice…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch (pet friendly)
Liked Small site with basic amenities. Nice local pub (dog friendly) a few minutes from the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Location. Ease of check in. Ease…
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Disliked Size of bed. If over 6 foot or close tou will struggle to be comfortable
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Features
No 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 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 Picnic table 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 year No dogs allowedUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Prosper House Camping
Prosper House
Gwithian
Cornwall
England
TR27 5BW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.22041°N
5.38482°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwithian Towans | 1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Upton Towans | 1.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Godrevy Towans | 1.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Hayle Towans | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 3.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.6 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
National Seal Sanctuary 18.9 km
Trebah Garden 22.6 km
National Trust
Godrevy 1.1 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 8.6 km
Godolphin 9.7 km
St Michael's Mount 13.2 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 16.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 4.4 km
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 5.1 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 5.3 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 6.8 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Prosper House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Prosper House Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Prosper House Camping? If you like surfing or fancy trying it out, get in touch with staff on site who can recommend a local kit hire company and surf school operating in St Ives Bay. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Prosper House Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.