Bay View Camping

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  • Off-grid camping on the Cornish coast two miles from Falmouth
  • Walk to Maenporth or Swanpool beach within 20 minutes
  • Sea views; direct access to the South West Coast Path and a beach
Getting out on the South West Coast Path could barely be easier than it is from Bay View Camping – this Cornwall site is right by the shoreline between Falmouth and Maenporth, and it has its own private access gate to the coast path and a path leading to a private beach. That means you can get out for short or long seaside strolls whenever you like. The South West Coast Path can be used to reach local beaches like Maenporth and Swanpool, at about 15 minutes and 20 minutes’ walk respectively. There are places to eat at both spots, so you could leave the car behind for several days here and simply get about on foot easily enough. Alternatively, set out along the private path to Newporth Beach below a lovely clifftop picnic meadow. When the tide is low, it's possible to stroll right out onto the neighbouring Sunny Corner Beach, a clothing-optional stretch of sand. And there’s no need to leave the coast behind once you’re done with outings for the day, because this field is close enough to the shore to have gorgeous sea views from the pitches. They look out to the east, so it’s worth being up for sunrise, but they’re still splendid of an evening. Off-grid, the site has flushing toilets and hot showers. It’s all very laidback in vibe, so kids and dogs are welcome and there aren’t any real restrictions on arrival and departure times.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 20
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 29 May
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).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 29 May to

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Reviews

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Spectacular scenery

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning bay views and direct access to the South West Coast Path, ideal for exploring Falmouth and local beaches. Pitches are spacious and the site is described as quiet and peaceful. Facilities are generally clean, with hot showers available, though some guests found the toilet and shower cubicles to be small. The access road is noted as bumpy and potentially difficult for low-clearance vehicles. Some reviewers felt the site was slightly overpriced for the basic facilities.

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Richard K.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The views are honestly next-level, you get a sweeping panorama of the ocean that’s perfect for photos or just chilling after a long day on the South West Coastal Path. The team are great too, super quick replies and an easy booking process, which makes life a lot simpler when you’re on the move.

Disliked The facilities are very bare-bones, and the pitches aren’t really tent-friendly since it’s very uneven & sloped almost everywhere. There’s also nothing to break the wind, except for the perimeter hedge. With no internal hedges or fences, you’re very exposed to the elements. With some levelled, terraced tent specific spots and a bit of extra infrastructure planning, this place could easily become one of the best stopovers on the coast path!

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One of the best pitches I’ve…

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Anonymous

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Liked One of the best pitches I’ve ever stayed at. The location was stunning! Facilities were clean and Alice met us on our first day to inform us of our stay. Excellent value for money , will definitely be returning!

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Great location. Fab views. Clean and well maintained.

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Rachel H.

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Liked Fabulous view, toilets clean and well stocked with loo roll and emergency sanitary products in the ladies. Liked the basket of bath mats for use when getting out of the shower!

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Decent site with excellent views and clean facilities

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Ewan A.

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Liked The view was amazing, combined with easy access to the coast path and the beaches that allows access to. For the price, the facilities were decent (well kept but visibly a bit tired), and it is evident that improvements are being made year on year. I look forward to seeing how Bay View progresses and improves with the years to come!

Alice, the host, is very welcoming, accommodating, and easily contactable. She provided some recommendations of local eateries and beaches, and had solid advice on pitch choice with the weather.

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Beautiful area and well-located above the…

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Ed M.

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Liked Beautiful area and well-located above the SW coastal path & close to Falmouth and its beaches. Easy to find and check in

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Definitely a site that we will return to

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Alex B.

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Liked Location was secluded and perfect, it was quiet, spacious, had a great view and easy to go walking. The host was most welcoming, enjoyable to talk to and importantly: accessible, participative and responsive.

Disliked Nothing really, the site would benefit from hot water taps in the future and perhaps improvements to the facilities but as it is, it's how I like camping to be i.e., more about the camping and lest about the glamping.

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10/10 I highly recommend this site.

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Heather B.

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Liked The site was very professionally run. The toilets and showers were very clean. Alice, who runs the campsite, was friendly and helpful...bringing us a large stone upon which we could have our instant BBQ.

The view was amazing and such a wide panorama of the coast line and sea.

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Stunning views - right next to…

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Anonymous

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Liked Stunning views - right next to the coast path!

Disliked Very expensive per night unless you’re going as a large group. The pitches are big so great for groups but not ideal for couples cost-wise. The facilities are basic but clean.

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Ataa A.

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Liked The views are absolutely stunning! The owner is kind and welcoming, and the toilets and showers are spotless.
We received a lovely, welcoming message from the owner before our arrival, which was such a thoughtful touch.
During our stay she went out of her way to help us, even charging our power bank and freezing our ice packs. The whole experience was wonderful – my daughter and I have already recommended the site to friends, and we can’t wait to come back next year!

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Jennie E.

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Liked Our second stay at this lovely campsite. Beautiful views, well kept pitches, nice and quiet and relaxing, a short walk to the beach. The facilities are kept really clean at all times by the owner. A gem of a campsite.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Leave the car at home 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

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 Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Bay View Camping

Penrose Farm

Maenporth

Falmouth

Cornwall

England

TR11 5HL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.13052°N
5.08579°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.8 mi The Moor B
2.6 mi Bridge
4.8 mi Post Office and Stores
Rail
1.4 mi Penmere Rail Station
1.5 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
1.9 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
1.8 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
1.8 mi Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing
1.9 mi Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
19.2 mi Penzance Airport
22.2 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
25.9 mi Land's End St Just 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

The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could continue from either of these for a splendid day’s walking along the South West Coast Path – perhaps as far as Durgan (an hour and a half’s walk), where you can turn inland to explore Glendurgan Garden or Trebah Garden. Alternatively you can drive to either within 15 minutes. Spotted any seals as you walk? It’s perhaps unlikely, so you may need to pay a visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (25 minutes’ drive). To meet equally cute four-legged rescue animals, aim for the Flicka Foundation donkey sanctuary (10 minutes). Some time in Falmouth (five minutes’ drive/40 minutes’ walk) is also a fine idea, to peruse Pendennis Castle, visit the art galleries and take a boat to St Mawes, a lovely little fishing village across the estuary with a beach, castle and a network of winding streets to wander through.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Maenporth 0.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Swanpool 0.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gyllyngvase 1.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthallow 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthoustock 5.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 1.8 mi

Pendennis Castle 2 mi

Trebah Garden 2.3 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 5.9 mi

Truro Cathedral 9.4 mi

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 2.3 mi

St Anthony Head 4.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 6.4 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 9.9 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 10.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

PENJERRICK 0.9 mi

FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 1 mi

GLENDURGAN 2.1 mi

TREBAH 2.4 mi

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 3.4 mi

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 Bay View Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bay View Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bay View Camping? The coast is the big draw around here, of course – and no doubt you’ll start with outings to Maenporth and Swanpool beach, which are both within 20 minutes’ walk. You could … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bay View Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bay View Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.