Porthcothan Clifftop Camping

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  • Clifftop eco camping in Cornwall with stunning sea views
  • A five-minute walk from Porthcothan Bay via the South West Coast Path
  • Back to basics site on a working farm by the coast path; dogs welcome
Based on a working beef and sheep farm just off the South West Coast Path, Porthcothan Clifftop Camping likes to keep things simple. After all, why would you want to complicate life when you have a spacious grassy field, spectacular views out to sea and a top Cornwall location? This friendly and laidback pop-up site crosses the cliffs and looks out over the golden sands of Porthcothan Bay (roughly five minutes' walk away via the coast path). Sea views are visible all around the site, not to mention the gorgeous sunsets that light up the sky on regular occasions. This is a spot for those with an adventurous side – facilities include three hot showers, four composting toilets and multiple water points. You'll need to be fairly self-sufficient in bringing all your own food and equipment, but it's not far to a feed or a hot drink as there are cafés that can be reached within a mile's walk. The sizeable village of Saint Merryn (five minutes' drive) has more amenities, and the larger town of Padstow (a renowned foodie spot) is an easy 15 minute-drive down the road. Those of you who never leave your dogs behind for an adventure will also be happy to find that well-behaved dogs are also welcome at Porthcothan Clifftop Camping.

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  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

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9.5

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97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Awesome clifftop campsite with epic sea views & coastal path access. Jeff the owner's a legend, facilities are clean & basic (hot showers, compost loos). Chill vibes, heaps of space, perfect for dogs & wild camping fans. Exposed to wind, facilities are basic for some, but most love it and wanna come back.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We spent the long Aug bank holiday weekend at the camp with our two young boys and a dog and we absolutely loved it! The host Jeff was superb, very welcoming and friendly. The views from the clifftop were stunning, the nearby beaches sandy with clear water. We felt as if we were abroad. The camp is very spacious and clean. No WiFi by the cliff but that's a good thing! We could finally disconnect and fully recharge away from the stress of everyday emails and social media. Facilities were very limited and basic- no hot water to wash the dishes so paper plates can be useful. Only 3 showers and 6 eco toilets which surprisingly turned out to be fine. And it all gave us a good lesson on how little we need to have a great time with family and friends, to recharge and create memories. It was very peaceful. Oh and lots of tracks for hiking in a breathtaking scenery. We'll be back for sure!

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Beautiful camp site with incredible views.…

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Soraya C.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful camp site with incredible views. Jeff was very friendly and helpful.
Great location, right on the coastal path. Beaches were incredible. Will come again!

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Dinah W.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location and Geoff very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Showers - I have always had a cold shower here.

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Marta M.

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Liked Lovely scenery and great location within walking distance to the beach. Peaceful and quite with plenty space for a tent, and the facilities were clean. Overall an amazing place to stay and perfect for reconnecting with nature.

Disliked The road to the campsite was a bit tricky, but once you there it is wort it.

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Exceptionally friendly and helpful site owner, Jeff.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Vibe, views and easy access to beaches and coast path.

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Gareth H.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful location

Disliked More toilets would be nice and the showers were cold and too few.

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Robert F.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely campsite with an incredible view, all the facilities were kept super clean even over a busy bank holiday. Jeff is lovely and is always around if there are any questions

There was no reception but it was a nice detox from the world!

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Everything about the site. Excellent views,…

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Neil M.

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Liked Everything about the site. Excellent views, close to beach and clean facilities. We had the benefit of warm dry weather and light wind! Jeff was a very good site manager.

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Cracking spot let down by far to campers for facilities provided

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Richard K.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely location ,right on the coast path close to stunning coastline and close to beaches .

Disliked Facilities not great for the amount that's charged with freezing cold showers ,bins overflowing hand cleaner running out and compost toilets stinking with flies around. Very slow running water ,trying to fill a 20L container took nearly 5 minutes . I think there were far to many campers there for the facilities hence alot of the issues ,bit of a shame as has potential.

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Amazing camping spot, simple but great facilities and lovely owner.

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Lara J.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked The best camping spot EVER! Jeff was super friendly too.

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Porthcothan Clifftop Camping

Carnevas Farm

Porthcothan Bay

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8PN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.51236°N
5.01721°W

Route directions

Please do not follow Google Maps, as it will take you down a dead-end road. Use the following instructions (or what3words: postcard.pacifist.tortoises). The gateway for the site is 20 yards along on the left just past a grey cottage (on the right) called Carnavis Cottage. It is clearly marked with the logo and the name Porthcothan Clifftop Camping. Please do not continue up to Carnevas Holiday Park, which is a separate business.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 km Shop Corner
10.8 km Porth Four Turns
12.1 km Bus Station
Rail
11.6 km Newquay Rail Station
12.1 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
13.8 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 km Padstow Ferry Landing
7.4 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
31.8 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
7.3 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

With direct access to the South West Coast Path, reaching Cornwall’s coves on foot has never been easier. Once you’ve ticked off seeing beaches like Porthcohan Bay and Treyarnon Bay a short walk along the coast, further afield are the bigger towns. Padstow (15 minutes’ drive), in particular, has lots to like: access to the Camel Trail, a busy harbour, a ferry to Rock and Prideaux Palace. To the south of Padstow is Trevibban Mill Vineyard (15 minutes) and its Cornish cider and wine tasting activities. Wadebridge (25 minutes) also has bicycle hire for the Camel Trail if you want to end your route in Padstow. Port Isaac (40 minutes), further afield, is a historic place with rows of cottages, a historic harbour and kayaking, coasteering or speed boat trips. If you’re looking for more entertainment of the active sort, Newquay Activity Centre (30 minutes) runs surf lessons, paddleboarding and other watersports. Kids are also likely to enjoy Newquay Zoo (30 minutes) and near Wadebridge, the Camel Creek Adventure Park (15 minutes), which has rides, small animals and a 5D cinema.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthcothan 0.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 1.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Booby’S Bay 3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Harlyn Bay 3.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.7 km

Rock Beach 7.6 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 11.8 km

Fistral Beach 11.8 km

Newquay Zoo 11.8 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 3.6 km

Trerice 14.2 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 25.1 km

Trelissick Garden 32.9 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 36.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 3.4 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 3.6 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 4.6 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 6.3 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 6.3 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 Porthcothan Clifftop Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Porthcothan Clifftop Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Porthcothan Clifftop Camping? With direct access to the South West Coast Path, reaching Cornwall’s coves on foot has never been easier. Once you’ve ticked off seeing beaches like Porthcohan Bay and Treyarnon Bay a short … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Porthcothan Clifftop Camping?
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    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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