How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.5 206 reviews

Family-run park halfway between Padstow and Newquay
Half a mile from the South West Coast Path and Porthcothan Bay beach
Animals, pony rides, playground, bar and pop-up food nights on site

Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping is a small family-run park among Cornish countryside and hills, well placed for exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: it’s set back from the county's rugged coastline, half a mile from spectacular Porthcothan Bay on the north Cornish coast between Padstow and Newquay, and is award-winning too. This is the place for you if you fancy sleeping under the Cornish stars, eating top-notch local food in the farm garden (open at specific times for breakfast, lunch and dinner during high season, but closed on Mondays), riding ponies and meeting friendly animals (alpacas and rabbits live on site) – perhaps followed by a drink or two from the site's Sundowner Bar (also shut on Mondays). Your booking entitles you to exclusive access to the garden, animals, playground and activities, plus the bar and pop-up food nights. Spacious pitches are set among four small bays on grass at the top of a valley, on a gentle slope, and have excellent far-reaching views. Site amenities include free showers and toilets, disabled facilities, washing-up facilities, a laundry room and baby changing.

Site type

Open now

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).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/04 and 04/10.
The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
Bookings must not be for more than 90 consecutive nights.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
The bar is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission to farm park attractions is included in the rate. Please note you can only bring either one gazebo, awning or pup tent. During high season, the bar/café and restaurant are closed on Mondays. The restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner; opening hours vary depending upon the season.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to Sat, 4 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing site, really clean, not too far from beaches / towns /shops!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Ella M. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: So much attention to detail!!! The staff who worked there were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. Amazing site. Super clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and so glad you had such a lovely time with us :)

Hope we see you again soon

Excellent family site. Very well kept, very clean and well equipped.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Reception staff charming and informative. Nothing too much trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review e are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay!

All of it…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Donna d. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: All of it

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review

Excellent site for families!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Steven C. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Absolutely fantastic site for a young family! Great food and drink, friendly staff, a wonderful beach a short walk from site, a petting zoo for the children and a great play area. Even the WiFi was better than most sites we’ve stopped at! Facilities are good and cleaned regularly. Pitches are laid out in several bays so feels like a smaller site. Would visit again :)

Disliked: Being really picky but the non family washrooms are “portacabin” type (although wood clad so they look in keeping with the rest of the site) so are rather small with not a lot of space to get dressed.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you had a fantastic time with your family—especially that you enjoyed the food, play areas, petting zoo, and nearby beach. It’s great to know the WiFi and facilities hit the mark too!
We also really appreciate your honest feedback about the non-family washrooms. While we’ve done our best to make them blend in visually, we understand they can feel a bit compact, and it’s something we’ll definitely keep in mind as we continue to improve the site.

We’d love to welcome you all back again soon!

Good overall but would be concerned in height of summer for example.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Quality, location, staff and site as a whole very good indeed.

Disliked: It is heavily used by locals and day visitors so new dining facilities can be overrun by kids. An adult area would be beneficial and care needed that campers aren’t pushed out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. We are a family friendly site here and welcome everyone of all ages!

Service, welcome, pitch, entertainment. All beautiful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

David T. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Loved it all!!

Disliked: Nothing!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great food and drink Clean facilities Well maintained pitches and grounds Friendly and helpful staff Will…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Graham H. Oct 2024

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Great food and drink
Clean facilities
Well maintained pitches and grounds
Friendly and helpful staff
Will stay again

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, excellent location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Jeanette M. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: Location amazing, great facilities. Bar and coffee shop and shop well stocked. Friendly staff. Great place to explore cornwall. Would recommend to others and would stay again.

Disliked: Pitch on a slight incline made difficult to put the awning against the Van. Pitch big enough though and the rest of the site more than made up for it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, well equipped site, close to the beach.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, well equipped site, close to the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fabulous time away - an excellent site in a beautiful location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch (large)

Liked: The campsite was beautifully maintained. Showers and toilets clean, dog washing area a great facility. Staff friendly and food excellent. Beautiful location with a handy bus service on the doorstep. The farm animals and children's play area were both great additions and we plan to return with grandchildren in tow when they are a little older.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches

Location

Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping

Porthcothan Bay

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8LT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.50068°N
-5.01802°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.9 mi Shop Corner

5.9 mi Porth Four Turns

6.8 mi Bus Station

Rail

6.4 mi Newquay Rail Station

6.7 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station

7.8 mi St Columb Road Rail Station

Ferry

4.6 mi Padstow Ferry Landing

5.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing

19.1 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing

Airport

3.7 mi 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

The nearest beach, Porthcothan, is a small bay popular with families and an excellent spot for bathing and surfing. It’s made up of a narrow inlet with cliffs, sand dunes, rockpools and a little stream running down to the sea all combine to make it an idyllic place for children. The South West Coast Path is easily accessed from here too, for hikes to Newquay eight and a half miles to the south. By road, it’s five and a half miles from the farm to Padstow; a bus running from Padstow to Newquay stops outside the site if you’d rather leave the car behind. Other outdoor activities close by include surfing at Watergate Bay within 15 minutes’ drive or zipping around St Eval Kart Circuit within five minutes’ drive. For food, try the local pub with its spectacular views over Porthcothan Bay, or the Rick Stein seafood restaurant at Padstow. Heading towards the south coast, the Eden Project is 35 minutes’ drive away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porthcothan	0.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Treyarnon Bay	1.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Constantine Bay	2.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Mawgan Porth	2.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Booby’S Bay	2.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 4 mi

Rock Beach 5.2 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 6.6 mi

Newquay Zoo 6.6 mi

Fistral Beach 6.6 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 1.5 mi

Trerice 8 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 16.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 19.6 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 21.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 1.4 mi

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.9 mi

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 3.5 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 4.4 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 4.4 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 4.6 mi
Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 15.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 14 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 90 consecutive nights.
Drones, kites, bicycles and balls are not permitted.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/04 and 04/10.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
The grocery shop is open between 01/04 and 04/10.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

Hired accommodation: £200.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 01/04 and 04/10.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

Visitors

Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Admission to farm park attractions is included in the rate.

Please note you can only bring either one gazebo, awning or pup tent.

Payment terms

Offers

Harlyn 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Porthcothan 2 bedroom safari tent

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

The Potting Barn cabin

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Trevone 2 bedroom safari tent (no pets)

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Treyarnon 2 bedroom safari tent

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Mawgies 1 bedroom cabin (hot tub)

10% off Late April Availability Wed 16 April 2025 –
Thu 1 May 2025

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping? The nearest beach, Porthcothan, is a small bay popular with families and an excellent spot for bathing and surfing. It’s made up of a narrow inlet with cliffs, sand dunes, rockpools and … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	1 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	10:30 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald's Farm Touring and Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.