When can I check in and check out of Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site?

From £25.99 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site

View prices & book Last booked one day ago 9.2 67 reviews

Stunning views across praa sands and the beach below

The site is a few fields from the stunning south cornish coastline

Relaxed, back to basics camping overlooking Praa Sands beach
Beach pub serving food five minutes' walk away
Shower and toilet block, washing machine, phone and laptop charging

As family-friendly and back to basics activities go, building sandcastles on the beach is at the top of many lists. And what could be better than the beach being a gorgeous mile-long stretch of golden Cornish sand, in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and less than five minutes' walk from a family-friendly rural campsite overlooking it all? A few minutes' walk above the beach at Praa Sands, between Penzance and Helston on Cornwall’s south coast, is Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site, which prides itself as a park offering camping – and memory making – as it used to be. It’s a spacious park that’s been family-run since the 1950s and the committed team prides itself on keeping guests relaxed – probably not too difficult on a park overlooking Praa Sands… Higher Pentreath has space aplenty for kids to run around, and a shop on site for basics (and ice cream). Facilities include a toilet and shower block with free hairdryer, washing machine (small charge applies), covered washing up area, phone and laptop charging at reception, and ice pack freezing or supplying. A garage is half a mile away and a 24-hour supermarket within 10 minutes’ drive; there's also a pub, the Sandbar, right on Praa Sands, serving home-cooked Mediterranean-style meals and Sunday carvery alongside food theme and regular music nights.

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).
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 10.0m depth (19.7ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 60.0m² (645.8ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Car 1 included, unlimited max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3.50 (£3.50) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£4 (£4) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25.99 (£25.99) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Breakfast view from out the van! loved it.

Awesome view

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

Craig L. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing views, showers and toilet really clean,
Highly recommended site to stay at,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely love this campsite. We booked really last minute just needed a…

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

Bec W. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Absolutely love this campsite. We booked really last minute just needed a night stay and it was absolutely perfect!
Such a beautiful location overlooking the sea we stayed in the top field which had amazing views and it was really quiet as well, which was really lovely!

Showers block was Clean and practical for everything that we needed. Super easy check-in and also you didn’t have to leave until 12 the next day, which was nice if you just wanna have a lazy morning!
I would definitely stay here again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Close to Praa Sands beach and pub…

Overall	8/10
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Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Close to Praa Sands beach and pub

Disliked: Steep site not really clear on site pictures steep hill to Praa Sands
Toilets dated some cubicles out of order

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position, nice and quiet…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Great position, nice and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, but too expensive for hikers

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	2
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Mark T. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Flat pitch, views, quiet,wifi,

Disliked: Way too expensive for an overnight hiking stay :-(

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site well looked after and a lovely vibe, very friendly

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

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Gorgeous site, very clean and well looked after. Loved the inspirational quotes on the bathroom doors and the QR trail was fun. Has a lovely vibe and beautiful views. The short trip to the beach was a great bonus.lots of water points too which was very handy

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very close to the sea. Hot showers Clean toilets Really relaxed atmosphere and perfect positioned…

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

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Very close to the sea.
Hot showers
Clean toilets
Really relaxed atmosphere and perfect positioned to visit local towns.
Very well priced.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Amazing view! Easy to find and convenient location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything especially the farm shop…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Garry W. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything especially the farm shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

How open and free it was. No body pestered you…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: How open and free it was. No body pestered you

Disliked: No freezer to freeze ice blocks has it had broken one of the gent toilets was put out of use and the shower I believe need a bit of maintenance

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/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

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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

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

Location

Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site

Praa Sands

Penzance

Cornwall

England

TR20 9TL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.106°N
-5.3942°W

Route directions

Satnav: please note that the site postcode will bring you closer to the area rather than to the site itself. You will need to look for the Higher Pentreath signposts on the side of the road.

Nearest transport

Coach

3.7 mi Bus Shelter

4.7 mi The Star Inn

Rail

5 mi St Erth Rail Station

5.4 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station

5.6 mi Hayle Rail Station

Ferry

6 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal

11.6 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing

11.8 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing

Airport

5.7 mi Penzance Airport

12.1 mi Land's End St Just Airport

29.2 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

This is such a lovely part of Cornwall, on the south coast with the pristine beaches of Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula, but also close to the big family attractions: the theme park Flambards and the National Seal Sanctuary are both within 10 to 15 minutes’ drive. Praa Sands West is the closest of the two Praa Sands beaches to Higher Pentreath – within a third of a mile – but the other, Praa Sands East, is still well under a mile’s walk away and very doable even if you’re carrying your surfboard. Nearby Prussia Cove and Kenneggy Sands are quieter coves, Kennack Sands has a nature reserve to its east, and a must is Marazion, sheltered by the National Trust-managed island of St Michael's Mount 10 minutes’ drive from Higher Pentreath and looking over stupendously good-looking Mounts Bay. Take a boat from here to the island or go around the harbour and village on a guided tour (held on Tuesdays and Fridays). Once off the beach, the towns and villages of Cornwall are close to hand: the nearest to Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site is the ancient market town of Penzance (about 15 minutes' drive), home of the Penzance pirates in Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera (try and sing their shanties after a scrumpy).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Praa Sands West	0.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Praa Sands East	0.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Perranuthnoe	2.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porthleven Sands	3.9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Marazion	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 3.8 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 8.4 mi

Tate St Ives 8.5 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 10.2 mi

Trebah Garden 12.1 mi

National Trust

Godolphin 2.8 mi

St Michael's Mount 3.8 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 4.6 mi

Trengwainton Garden 7.9 mi

Godrevy 8.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 1.4 mi

GODOLPHIN 2.5 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 3.7 mi

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 4.2 mi

LISMORE 5.3 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 27.7 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.
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.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Bungalow instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
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.
Public areas are non-smoking.
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.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 6:30 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

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.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site? This is such a lovely part of Cornwall, on the south coast with the pristine beaches of Land’s End and the Lizard Peninsula, but also close to the big family attractions: the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Higher Pentreath Farm Camp Site? From £25.99 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.