Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
View prices & book
/-4.97860000000001,50.50779999999999,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Pitches across 27 acres of parkland in Cornwall
- Within walking distance of St Merryn; a couple miles from beaches
- Well-stocked licensed shop and a bar-café on site
Campground type
20
20
25
25
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- Bookings from groups of 3 or more people under the age of 25 are not accepted via Pitchup.com. Pup tents can be used for storage or dogs only. Barbecues are permitted in designated areas only. The food shop is seasonal.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum 
8.1/10
20 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £13.50 (£13.50)
View prices & book
Powered grass tent campsite
6 people maximum 8/10
41 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 5m depth (35m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17.10 (£17.10)
View prices & book
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 7.5/10
117 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8.5m depth (42.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22.50 (£22.50)
View prices & book
FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum 9.4/10
8 reviews Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Min 1m width × 1m depth (1m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25.20 (£25.20)
View prices & book
Reviews
73% would recommend this campground to a friend
67% would stay here again
What customers say
Pristine campsite with spacious, level pitches & helpful staff. Gorgeous location, ideal for exploring Cornwall. Clean, well-equipped washrooms. Peaceful stay. Minor Wi-Fi/drainage issues noted, some closures due to storms. Guests would return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
A good 3 night stay, had a great time and very lucky with weather.
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Location was excellent, close to Padstow and several brilliant beaches.
Had a good bar on site and Showers and toilets kept in clean condition.
Pitches were ok and didn't feel cramped together,
Disliked WiFi was poor, and had t pay extra, not a huge cost but still feel it's wrong in 2025
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
Really lovely staff, quiet area on…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked Really lovely staff, quiet area on the electric hook ups, lovely space for our tent. Toilets and shower blocks only a short walk away. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
Clean, comfortable, decent showers, a bar and wkend takeaway food
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Facilities
Disliked Too many kids for me. Pitches quite close together
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, sorry but we are quite busy at this time of year if you visit out of seasons we can be a bit quieter, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
Showers were cleaned regularly…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Showers were cleaned regularly
Disliked Need more facilities. Only had a park for the kids and it was all broken.
Derelict building on the way in.
Pitch wasn't clearly marked out
Recommend to friends Visit again
I love it the staff were…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked I love it the staff were very friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
Great location…
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked Great location
Disliked Wasn’t clean, showers are very dirty.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your kind review, we are sorry about the showers it may have been as we were so busy with lots of people but we do try to keep them very clean. we hope to see you again soon. Thanks Becky
Would there be a possibility a dog field being available at some point
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked The whole park was a lovely site, very clean and level pitch, toilets and shower blocks were clean and tidy to a very good condition every day.
Loved watching the different aircraft flying really low over our tent.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review, we hope to see you again soon. We do plan to have a designated dog walk area in place soon.
Kind wishes.
Becky
Great site, but struggle with high numbers and hygiene needs improving
Powered grass tent campsite
Liked So when we arrived, we found that our pitch (grass EHU) had been given to someone else and we had been given a gravel (we were in a tent, hence wanting grass) pitch that was too small..!!
After much panicking that we were going to have to book somewhere else, which would have been a nightmare on a Friday evening, the chap at reception (sorry didn’t get your name) found a solution and moved us to a much quieter pitch with electric… he’s a credit to the site, huge thanks for pulling a rabbit out of the bag!
The shop has all the essentials you could need, plus the new bar is lovely.
Disliked The showers were very grotty, the toilets never had any toilet roll in, were filthy and the bins were overflowing and STANK in the summer heat!!!
The above issues can be attributed to the high amount of bookings, but the site should be aware of the bookings they are taking and account for this with cleaning rotas/ bin emptying.
Evening entertainment would be a good addition.
However… My biggest annoyance…? The 10AM checkout time!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Will definitely be returning
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely lovely place, such friendly staff and facilities
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your very kind review, we hope to see you again son.
Kind wishes.
Becky
Could b a good site needs…
Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Could b a good site needs refurb swimming pool and lots of other thing to many to list
Disliked Not clean was a problem for us as our granddaughter has CF I wouldn't let my dog use the toilets or showers manager did wat he could wouldn't go back again
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
St Merryn
Padstow
Cornwall
England
PL28 8PY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.5078°N
4.9786°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthcothan | 2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Treyarnon Bay | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Constantine Bay | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 2.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 2.5 mi
Rock Beach 3.7 mi
Newquay Zoo 7.8 mi
Blue Reef Aquarium 7.9 mi
Fistral Beach 8 mi
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 2.9 mi
Trerice 8.9 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 14.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 20.3 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 23.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 2.3 mi
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 2.6 mi
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 2.8 mi
PRIDEAUX PLACE 2.9 mi
Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 3 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.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Atlantic Bays Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Atlantic Bays Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? Gourmets will want to make a beeline for the fishing village of Padstow three miles away, famous for its concentration of Rick Stein eateries and shops, and a pretty place to visit … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Atlantic Bays Holiday Park?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park? From $18.23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.