Penwarne Campsite
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- Quiet Cornish farm site with spectacular sea views
- A mile from Mawnan Smith; 15 minutes' drive from Falmouth
- Play area; footpath to the beach, 1.5 miles away
Site type
80
80
80Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
- A medium tent (6m x 5.5m) or VW-style campervan is included in the rate. If you are bringing a different unit, please select the applicable extra.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £31 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 73% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very basic facilities - would describe as no frills.
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Liked: Location and friendly hosts. Nice views and pleasant walk to nearest beach. Great place to stay if you want to visit Trebah gardens.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike if you expect very basic facilities and remote-ish location. But it is expensive
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It was lovely, views of the sea, a relaxing vibe.…
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Liked: It was lovely, views of the sea, a relaxing vibe.
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Relaxed. Peaceful. Lovely views. No-one bothering you. Parking with the sheep on…
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Liked: Relaxed. Peaceful. Lovely views. No-one bothering you. Parking with the sheep on the field.
Nice place to be🙂
Disliked: The toilet and shower cubicles have a gap at the bottom and no door on the block. Was expecting small animals to run under my feet. (Mouse, squirrel etc) wellington boots would solve this or a door to the block 😉
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Our second visit, although a couple of negatives we would return
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Liked: Ability to choose own pitch, quiet site, fabulous views. Very close to various options for excursions. Wonderful beaches close by. Easy interaction with site owners, always very helpful.
Disliked: Can be very windy at times due to location (just be forewarned) if you plan for this isn’t a problem. The shower and toilet block has all the facilities….however a little disappointed at the cleanliness….no toilet roll on a number of occasions. Such a shame as otherwise I would give this site 100% The attention to detail is a little lacking in places.
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Lots of poo but nice views
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Liked: Lovely view, nice and open space. Choice of wherever to go and not many people. Ok facilities
Disliked: We weren’t aware we’d be camping in a sheep field as on the website it said they may escape. There was so much sheep poo everywhere. Our tent got covered and clothes and car
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Great view from the field of the sea in the distance. Site…
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Liked: Great view from the field of the sea in the distance. Site remained well drained despite torrential rain!! Good breakfast at on site cafe and also work up appetite for breakfast/lunch at Maenporth via a shortish walk across the fields and through the wood.
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It was so beautiful and the facilities are amazing. The staff at…
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Liked: It was so beautiful and the facilities are amazing. The staff at the cafe are welcoming and accommodating. We will be making this an annual camping trip! It’s 10 minutes away from basically anywhere you would want to go in Falmouth. The most insane and wholesome trip for a group of friends 19+
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Excellent site nothing to big or small or an ask
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Liked: Everything they were amazing
Disliked: Nothing
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Would recommend and would 100% book again
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Liked: Our stay was fantastic, lovely amount of space, great facilities, I have seen a few bad reviews on this place but for the money they charge I thought it was brilliant, toilets and showers where all clean and well kept. Yes a couple of cobwebs but it was a cheap camping site I think some people are expecting to much but unwilling to pay the extra. My opinion was this place is fantastic and I would definitely book here again.
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They had horses, cows and sheep locally which the kids loved. The…
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Liked: They had horses, cows and sheep locally which the kids loved. The cafe on site was lovely.
The owners was lovely and understanding.
Disliked: There was animal poop everywhere even on the tent pitches so the kids couldn't really run around freely because the open grass was full of it.
There isn't much around locally for kids and the park onside was a little wooden park that was rotten and broken with rusty nails that my little boy cut his leg open on. (This needs fixing isn't safe for kids)
The owners daughter is abit of a bully she goes round telling all the kids she will get her mom to chuck them off the farm (heard by an adult so isn't hearsay) she hovers alot at the park an by the horses and is mean to smaller children.
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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 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 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 Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Penwarne Campsite
Penwarne Barton Farm
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
England
TR11 5PH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12926°N
-5.11548°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 |
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| Maenporth | 1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swanpool | 1.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gyllyngvase | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthallow | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 5.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 1.6 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 2.8 mi
Pendennis Castle 3.2 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 4.7 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.5 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 1.6 mi
St Anthony Head 5.5 mi
Trelissick Garden 7 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.7 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 9.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENJERRICK 0.5 mi
GLENDURGAN 1.5 mi
TREBAH 1.8 mi
FALMOUTH GENERAL CEMETERY 2 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 2.7 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 21.4 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 22.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Penwarne Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Penwarne Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Penwarne Campsite? It's a pretty place, is Penwarne. Located in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, this site has plenty of choice for excursions around and about. Sticking locally, you might like to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Penwarne Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Penwarne Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.