Chy Carne Holiday Park

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  • Relaxed family park 10 minutes' walk from Kennack Sands
  • Licensed shop, pizza takeaway, fire baskets and chimeneas on site
  • Three amenities blocks with well-kept toilets and hot showers
If your holiday checklist includes gorgeous Cornish sea views, quick access to golden beaches and so much to do for mini campers that you can fine the kids if anyone dares utter the phrase ‘I’m bored’, seasidey Chy Carne Holiday Park should tick all boxes for your break. This is a relaxed, spacious and spankingly clean site with a strong family focus, dog-friendly and close to acclaimed beaches like Kennack Sands (10 minutes' walk) as well as many of the main attractions and towns of Cornwall. Helston, Falmouth and St Austell are all within easy reach, and spectacular Kynance Cove is five minutes' drive away. The kids can go 'Aaaarrr' and clamber around the play pirate ship, get competitive at the outdoor games or kick a ball around the grassy open space, while the bigger folk can sit back and prepare the barbecue, have a campfire on one of the Chy Carne chimeneas or fire baskets, or sit back with a snack or drink from the licensed shop (opening times and stock limited out of season). There’s a pizza takeaway on site too (open during the May half term and school summer holidays only, until 9pm), so you can polish off a pepperoni if you don't feel like cooking. The first-class facilities here have plenty of hot showers (extra charge applies), toilets, washbasins and washing-up sinks (four, to be exact) so queues are unlikely even in peak season. The main amenity block is open at all times, with two more opening up to cope with extra demand in high season (May half term and school summer holidays). There’s a launderette on site too with two commercial washing machines and two driers. Chy Carne welcomes well-behaved pets.

Campground type

Tent sites 90
Camper sites 50
RV sites 50
Mobile homes for rent 24
Open now
Opens May 10
Please note
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Group bookings, single-sex groups and under 18s accepted. For static bookings by under 18s, a parent must book the caravan and provide emergency contact details. No loud parties are permitted. A charge of 50p for 5 minutes with 10p for extra minutes applies for the use of the shower.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, May 10 to

AA 4 pennants

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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91% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept site offers lovely sea views. Guests love the friendly staff, 10-15 min beach walk, and clean, well-equipped facilities, including multiple shower blocks. On-site shop/pizza are handy. Minor notes on shower cost, sloping pitches, or noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great to be together with friends, close to the fire pit where…

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Andrew H.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Great to be together with friends, close to the fire pit where we could toast marshmallows!
Campsite was clean and tidy and walking distance to the beach😉

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and close to the sea.

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Very close to beaches.

Disliked Toilet block a little basic, but clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, clean facilities and I had a nice sea view pitch…

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Danny G.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Fantastic site, clean facilities and I had a nice sea view pitch which was a bonus! I will be returning in the future

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing site, clean facilities, great location, lovely staff

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Samantha B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Everything about this site was wonderful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic holiday park, perfectly located for local sights.

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Rosy F.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked I absolutely love this holiday park. It is beautifully kept and the the facilities are all super keen. From the touring pitches you can see down to Kennack Sands which is a 10 min walk away or 4 mins to drive. Lovely little beach there and you can walk over to the other side of the rocks. Really really pleased I found this gem and will definitely be back. Perfectly positioned for Lizard Point and Kynance Cove etc.

Disliked My only tiny complaint (and it's not really a complaint anyway as I get the reasons why) is just the need for a LOT of 50ps to operate the showers etc

The shop and pizza takeaway is only open for the summer hols which is a bit of a shame.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean site, nicely maintained.

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Amanda H.

Willerby 2 bedroom mobile home (deluxe)

Liked Caravan was clean, bed was comfortable. Great location

Disliked Very basic equipment. Was described as deluxe?

Recommend to friends Visit again

The spacious pitch, cleanliness of facilities, friendly staff.…

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Wifi
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Samantha J.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The spacious pitch, cleanliness of facilities, friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, good clean facilities, amazing beaches down the rather steep road!!…

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Mark W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely views, good clean facilities, amazing beaches down the rather steep road!! Definitely would go back again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful and huge campingsite. Shower and toilet tidy . Big camping patch.…

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Andras T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Beautiful and huge campingsite. Shower and toilet tidy . Big camping patch. Nice , helpful staff.
Strong wifi .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would def stay here again

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8 out of 10
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ALI M.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The location, beautiful walk through woods to the beach and SW coast path. Toilet and shower block clean. Sea views from some pitches and picnic benches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking 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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Chy Carne Holiday Park

Kuggar

Ruan Minor

The Lizard

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.0041°N
5.1763°W

Nearest transport

Bus
8 mi Seven Stars
8 mi Blue Anchor
8.4 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
10.9 mi Penmere Rail Station
11.1 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
11.5 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
17.5 mi Penzance Airport
22.9 mi 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

The clean, safe and award-winning Kennack Sands (with lifeguards on duty during the summer months) is a 10-minute walk from Chy Carne, and has shops and cafés as well as a dog-friendly stretch on one side: hum the theme from Jaws as you spot a basking shark, or clamber up the coastal path for scenic walks in both directions. A short drive away is Kynance Cove, which is one of the most photographed spots in Cornwall: fool folk that you’re in the Med by snapping a pic here or at postcard-perfect Mullion Cove on a sunny day. The Site of Special Scientific Interest Goonhilly Downs is on the doorstep, best known for its Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, once the biggest in the world and still with satellite dishes that can be seen for miles: the building of a new space science centre on the site was announced in 2011. Let the kids loose too at the Lizard Point Lighthouse, the last manned lighthouse before automation and now with a heritage centre with exhibits, displays and some of the original engines, or take them to drool over the dromedaries at Cornish Camels. As it’s Cornwall, holidaymakers of an amphibious disposition will be in heaven with top sailing, surfing, scuba diving and other watersports along this stretch of Cornish coast, and several surf and scuba schools in the area for both newbies and water experts. Landlubbers will find plenty to do too: horse riding, bird (and shark) spotting, golf, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and more are all within reach. Day trips include squawking at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, flying at the thrill rides of The Flambards Experience and Crealy Great Adventure Park, or browsing around the towns of Falmouth, St Ives, Penzance and Truro for seafood, shopping, more beautiful beaches and a boat ride to the ancient harbour at Marizion’s St Michael’s Mount. Finally, round off your trip with an afternoon or evening at Penzance’s clifftop open-air Minack Theatre – squint a little bit at the amphitheatre and you could almost imagine you’re in Roman Britain…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 0.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 4.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 6.4 mi

Trebah Garden 7.5 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.4 mi

Pendennis Castle 11.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.5 mi

National Trust

Glendurgan Garden 7.5 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7.7 mi

Godolphin 12 mi

St Anthony Head 12.9 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 3.3 mi

Rill Cove 3.5 mi

Royal Anne Galley 3.7 mi

TRELOWARREN 4.9 mi

Schiedam 5 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Chy Carne Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Chy Carne Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Chy Carne Holiday Park? The clean, safe and award-winning Kennack Sands (with lifeguards on duty during the summer months) is a 10-minute walk from Chy Carne, and has shops and cafés as well as a dog-friendly … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Chy Carne Holiday Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Camping and touring can arrive from 2pm from 21st July to 1st September. For early arrivals during the rest of the year, please contact the campsite with the details provided with your booking confirmation.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Chy Carne Holiday Park? From $28.17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.