Harlyn Sights

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Sunset over the pitches
Pitches on a hot summer day
Shower shacks, toilet shacks, sinks and wheelie bins
Views from the lower harlyn sights out to sea
View from the field looking out to gulland rock
Another view of the field, overlooking the lush green landscape & sea beyond
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Sunset over the pitches
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  • Small family-run Cornwall campsite 15 minutes' walk from Harlyn Bay
  • Padstow 10 minutes' drive away; walk/bike to several beaches
  • Level pitches with well-kept facilities; dogs and kids welcome
Beach types – take a look at this for a base for your Cornwall break. Harlyn Sights is a family-run campsite about 15 minutes’ walk from Harlyn Bay and with a lengthy list of other glorious Cornwall beaches within easy reach too (this is the place to stay if you'd like to tick off Trevone Bay, Porthcothan Bay, Mother Ivey’s Bay, Constantine Bay…) As well as all those lovely stretches of sand, you’ll also be within easy reach of the local village of St Merryn, which is about 10 minutes' walk away for a convenience store, a bakery, a couple of pubs and that all-important fish and chip shop. There are plenty more eating options 10 minutes' drive away in foodie hotspot Padstow, and that’s the place to pick up the ferry to Rock as well. Surfing, swims, watersports, coast path hikes and various family attractions are likely to fill your days here, so it’s good to know that a hot shower and a decent night’s sleep beckon back at base. Those showers are in individual shower shacks, and there are other facilities here including individual mains flushing toilets, washing-up sinks and recycling/rubbish facilities. Kids and dogs are welcome at this small and well-kept site, which is aimed at peaceful stays and doesn't accept stag/hen parties or large single-sex groups. Pitches are pleasingly level and generously sized, with space for kids to run about and play games. You’re welcome to bring barbecues and small firepits, but please keep them off the ground to avoid damage to the grass.

Site type

Tent sites 15
Open now
Opens July 25
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 25 to

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Reviews

9.7

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite earns top marks for its super clean facilities, especially showers and washrooms. Many praise friendly, helpful host James. Pitches are roomy and the location is ace, close to beaches and shops. A basic but brilliant spot for exploring the area. A little hot water for washing dishes and plugs would be nice.

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Ruth A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We loved our stay at Harlyn Sights, we were originally planned to stay for one night, but extended for a second night. I would have stayed a lot longer if I could have! A beautiful field, with views of the sea, so many stars, easy access to the coastal path, to discover lots of fabulous beaches! A short walk to St Merryn with its bars & restaurants and fabulous chippy!
The site was spectacularly clean, the toilets & showers spotless. James was very helpful and always available for a chat!
We will definitely be back, thank you ☺️

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Jemma F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing campsite! Easy to find, friendly owners and clean facilities. 10/10, would recommend to friends & family :)

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Wayne L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We have stayed here previously, and will do so again!
Lovely flat pitches, plenty of space per pitch and site amazingly welcoming.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Super location, really enjoy the outdoor covered showers, always very clean facilities, very helpful and attentive site owner.

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Glenn H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing find..... just perfect without the hustle and bustle of the busier sites in the vacinity. Simplicity of the site which was absolutley immaculate albeit a field with shower and toilette facilities. 5 starts given to facilities as what was there was spotless and great showers. Communication with James was excellent and will definitely use Harlyn Sights again. Good value for money which was the main attraction.

Disliked Access to the field and the walk along the road if you wanted to visit the local beach etc. Would benefit from access point in the lower corner of the upper site to cut off the walk around the vulnerable bend.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, clean facilities, convenient location for Harlyn Bay and St Merryn. Site staff so helpful and friendly and loads of space in the field for children to play. Enjoyed staying here two years in a row.

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Anonymous

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Liked Immaculate campsite
Friendly & helpful owner / help
Beautiful area

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This site is perfect. Seriously, book now.

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Anonymous

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Liked Showers. Decent temperature, spacious, and quirky.

Size of the pitches.

Price is ao good for what you get.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location and super, clean facilities.

Disliked The err are no drawbacks to this campsite.

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Lovely well-run site in fabulous location

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Alice C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful field in fabulous location. Toilets and showers lovely and clean. Size of pitches really good. Very well run and lovely warm welcome from James who was extremely kind and flexible when we needed to change our booking dates.

Disliked Would have loved to have a safer footpath down to the sea or back to St Merryn - any chance of persuading other landowners to allow pedestrians to walk across land alongside hedges. Walking along the road is slightly terrifying!

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Harlyn Sights

Harlyn Road

St Merryn

Padstow

Cornwall

England

PL28 8SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.53224°N
4.9942°W

Route directions

What3words: could.fiery.handyman

Nearest transport

Coach
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
11.1 km Lidl Superstore
13.3 km Shop Corner
Rail
14.3 km Newquay Rail Station
14.5 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station
15.3 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
4.2 km Padstow Ferry Landing
5 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
32.9 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
9.5 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

Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for novice surfers and lifeguards on duty in summer to keep everyone safe. From there you can take scenic walks to Trevose Head Lighthouse or pick one of the other beaches in the area – Trevone Bay, Treyarnon Bay, Mother Ivey's Bay, Booby’s Bay and Constantine Bay are all within sensible walking distance along the coast path, or you can drive/bike to each one in a few minutes. For other outings, head into Padstow for wildlife-watching boat trips, crazy golf and a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, plus some top-notch eats. Away from the coast, kids can meet farm animals, ride ponies and have a go on the go-karts at MacDonald’s Farm and there are bigger rides and a 5D cinema at Camel Creek Family Theme Park (all about 10 minutes' drive).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlyn Bay 0.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevone Bay 1.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mother Ivey`S Bay 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Constantine Bay 2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Treyarnon Bay 2.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rock Beach 5.1 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 6.6 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 14.4 km

Newquay Zoo 14.4 km

Fistral Beach 14.5 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.2 km

Trerice 16.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 22.4 km

Trelissick Garden 35.2 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 38.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 0.8 km

Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 1.8 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.8 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 3.9 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 6.2 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 Harlyn Sights have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Harlyn Sights dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Harlyn Sights? Get set for a seaside break stuffed with variety – the nearest beach is Harlyn Bay (15 minutes’ walk), a lovely sandy stretch with rockpools to poke about in, good waves for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Harlyn Sights?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Harlyn Sights? From $46.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.