Blackthorn Campsite

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  • Peaceful and dog-friendly family-run site in the village of Delabole
  • Port Isaac and Trebarwith beach 10 minutes' drive; 20 mins to Polzeath
  • Two local pubs, a shop and bus services within a short walk
Cornwall’s countryside is just as lovely as its coastline, and you’ll be in prime position to explore both when you stay at Blackthorn Campsite, a family-run site in the village of Delabole. This lovely location is both peaceful and convenient – there are farm animals to meet on site, and the place is surrounded by rural footpaths where you (and your dog, if you’ve got a well-behaved one that you’d like to bring) can get out for a walk. It’s not a remote place though, as it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the village’s shop, two pubs and bus stop (for services to all sorts of places including Bodmin, Wadebridge and Port Isaac). Getting out to explore north Cornwall is easy from this location as lots of top coastal spots are a short drive away, including Boscastle, Tintagel Castle and the fabulous Polzeath beach, a surfers’ hotspot, and the wild landscapes of Bodmin Moor are close by as well. Back at base, things have been kept nice and simple with just the essential facilities in place – you’ll have access to drinking water, toilets, showers, a washing-up area and a grey water/chemical toilet disposal point. Barbecues and firepits are permitted as long as they’re kept off the ground.

Campground type

Tent sites 17
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 8

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A ripper little spot, this quiet campsite has all you need, with clean facilities and farm animals. Great for exploring the North Cornish coast, it's a peaceful escape close to good roads and Port Isaac. A few booking/pricing hiccups were noted.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A nice peaceful site with farm animals close by

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8 out of 10
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Jill T.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Rural site with good quality shower / toilet facilities and dishwashing area. All perfectly clean. Within walking distance to a local pub, The Bettle and Chissel.

Disliked Pitches a little close together as caravans and awnings spread out, so it feels a tad claustrophobic. No off-lead dog walk on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful country site

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8 out of 10
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 10
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Helen A.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Peace and quiet, very clean facilities, large pitches.

Disliked Tiny, if spotlessly clean, toilet facility. Shower gave a choice of a hot dribble or cold with decent pressure. (I opted for lukewarm.)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice flat pitches. Tidy and clean,…

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9 out of 10
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Fergus D.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Nice flat pitches. Tidy and clean, with good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and well kept camp site with plenty of space.

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10 out of 10
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 10
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Mike F.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Very peaceful campsite with plenty to do in the area. Lots of walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great choice would definitely return

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9 out of 10
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Donna E.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Great site, quite peaceful good sized pitch, water on the pitch.
Immaculately clean toilet and shower.
Lovely friendly staff.

Disliked Not the sites problem but buses are only every 2 hrs

Recommend to friends Visit again

What they have at the moment is clean and well maintained

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8 out of 10
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Lee J.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Lovely campsite that will get better as the seasons go by
Lovely hosts (John & Heidi) who are just starting out in their new business and I wish them all the best and I will be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely place to stay, very clean and tidy

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Matt c.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked What a lovely campsite, really well maintained, the grass field was cut and looking so green. The facilities were prefect, very clean and tidy. There was also animals to see too. Goats/ donkeys and chickens

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a fabulous no frills campsite. Great location, recommend!

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9 out of 10
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Nikki F.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful location; peaceful; helpful owners; beautiful field and excellent by basic facilities. We loved our stay!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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10 out of 10
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Angie D.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Bloody marvelous
What a gem of a site
Lovely owners friendly and approachable
Spotlessly clean shower and toilet facilities throughout the whole of stay
Thanks had a lovely time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate, lovely quiet, peaceful site. Local pub & chippy great!

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Paul B.

Queen powered gravel motorhome site

Liked Our first time in a motor home! So, new to all of this!
Peaceful, and secluded site. Immaculate toilets/shower, and washing up facilities.
Hosts, on hand if needed. Loved the goats, donkeys and chickens.

Disliked Missed out on the eggs! 😩

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Blackthorn Campsite

Vell Lane

Delabole

Delabole

Cornwall

England

PL22 9EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.61896°N
4.7298°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 km Lidl Superstore
13.7 km Lidl Superstore
16.3 km Car Park
Rail
19.8 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
23.4 km Roche Rail Station
24 km Lostwithiel Rail Station
Ferry
16.2 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
16.9 km Padstow Ferry Landing
31.7 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
27.3 km 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

Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), a family-friendly spot with plenty of sandy space and rockpools to poke around in. After that, maybe over to Daymer Bay (25 minutes) to stroll through the sand dunes or to Polzeath (20 minutes) to give your surfboard some action. Elsewhere along the coast, you could visit popular Port Isaac (10 minutes), which found fame as the setting for the TV series Doc Martin, or learn about all sorts of intriguing goings-on at The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic in Boscastle (20 minutes). There’s also Tintagel Castle (20 minutes), an English Heritage site with a stunning clifftop location and links to Arthurian legend. Turning inland, you’d be wise to spend some time exploring Bodmin Moor, perhaps climbing Brown Willy (35 minutes) for views from the highest point in Cornwall, or visiting Bodmin Jail Attraction (half an hour) for an insight into the prisons of the past (and their ghostly inhabitants…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Trebarwith Strand 3.7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Polzeath 14.1 km Estuary N/AExcellentGoodExcellent
Crackington Haven 15.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Daymer Bay 15.3 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 19.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 6 km

Rock Beach 15.9 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 20.1 km

Eden Project 27.7 km

Newquay Zoo 33.3 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 5.1 km

Lawrence House 26 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 26.1 km

Trerice 34 km

Cotehele 38.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trebarwith Strand 3.4 km

Camelford Town and River 3.6 km

Camelford and Countryside 3.6 km

Camelford Country 3.7 km

Tintagel and Trebarwith - Coast and Country 5.4 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 Blackthorn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackthorn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackthorn Campsite? Which way first? The coast is a big draw for most visitors here – and rightly so, as it’s rather spectacular. Perhaps start with a trip to Trebarwith beach (10 minutes’ drive), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackthorn Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Blackthorn Campsite? From $44.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.