Little Penstraze Certificated Location
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- Peaceful CAMC member-only site on a smallholding in West Cornwall
- Chapel Porth Beach 15 minutes’ drive; St Michael’s Mount half an hour
- Rural walks from site; Truro restaurants and pubs 15 minutes’ drive
They say that small is best, and when you arrive at Little Penstraze Certificated Location, you’ll surely agree. This miniscule CAMC member-only site is on a Cornwall smallholding that has only a handful of caravan pitches with gorgeous views all around. Owners John and Sally will also be happy to introduce you to their small (but ever-growing) menagerie of 10 calves, one dog and two peripatetic cats.
The historic cathedral city of Truro is but 15 minutes’ drive away, packed with historic streets, indie shops and cosy pubs – it’s also the place to pick up supplies from the major supermarkets. Little Penstraze is also central to both the south and north coasts of Cornwall, with their array of spectacular beaches and dramatic coastlines.
If you can tear yourselves away from the peace and quiet on site, walkers can get out on rural footpaths straight from the pitches and cyclists can head for the Bissoe Trail (10 minutes) between Devoran and Portreath. Surfers make a beeline for Newquay’s waves (25 minutes), and you can hire boats for pottering around the Carrick Roads estuary from Mylor Yacht Harbour (also 25 minutes).
Site type
5
5Opens 17 April 2025
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- This site only accepts bookings from existing Caravan and Motorhome Club members: please provide your membership number in the 'Special requests' box when booking.
- If you require electric vehicle charging, please select the optional extra when booking. Usage is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 17 Apr to
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Little Penstraze Certificated Location
Chacewater
Truro
Cornwall
England
TR4 8GB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.26653°N
-5.14869°W
Nearest transport
Coach
1.2 km Kings Head
1.2 km Kings Head
4 km Lay By
Rail
6 km Truro Rail Station
6.1 km Perranwell Rail Station
6.6 km Redruth Rail Station
Ferry
10.2 km Trelisick Ferry Landing
10.3 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
10.4 km Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
22.6 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
30.5 km Penzance Airport
41.3 km Land's End St Just 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
Local attractions and activities include:
- The Bissoe Trail: 10 minutes’ drive
- Truro (shops and restaurants): 15 minutes
- Chapel Porth Beach: 15 minutes
- National Trust - Trelissick Gardens: 15 minutes
- Newquay (surfing): 25 minutes
- Mylor Yacht Harbour (boat hire and trips): 25 minutes
- St Michael’s Mount: half an hour
- Porthleven: 35 minutes
- The Minack Theatre: 55 minutes
- Land’s End: an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthtowan | 7.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 7.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 7.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 9.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 10.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Truro Cathedral 6.9 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 13.4 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 14.2 km
Pendennis Castle 15.1 km
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 9.3 km
Trelissick Garden 9.8 km
Trerice 15.3 km
St Anthony Head 16.8 km
Godrevy 17.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 6.9 km
CHYVERTON PARK 7.2 km
Hanover 8 km
CARCLEW 8 km
St Agnes Beacon 8.2 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 Little Penstraze Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Little Penstraze Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Little Penstraze Certificated Location? Local attractions and activities include: - The Bissoe Trail: 10 minutes’ drive - Truro (shops and restaurants): 15 minutes - Chapel Porth Beach: 15 minutes - National Trust - Trelissick Gardens: 15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Little Penstraze Certificated Location?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Little Penstraze Certificated Location? From $39.07 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.