Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

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Electric grass pitch
The bell tent
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  • Quiet adults-only site in the middle of the Land's End peninsula
  • Spacious pitches marked with hedges; smart modern bathroom block
  • A 10-minute drive from Sennen Cove and the Land's End viewpoint
Want to run away from it all but avoid the crowds of Cornwall in clement weather? Head to the end of the country and pitch up near smashingly scenic Land's End at family-run Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park. This is a site for those into their scenery: the four and three-quarter acres of grounds have been carefully landscaped to be filled with flowers, trees and shrubs, alongside roomy pitches that are thoughtfully laid out and individually marked with hedges. Award-winning Sennen Cove – full of surfing spots, wildlife watching and stunningly scenic sands – is less than three miles away. Cardinney's facilities include a well-stocked shop that sells Calor gas alongside grocery essentials. It's also got a fully equipped launderette and a smart luxury bathroom block (newly opened for the 2021 season).

Campground type

Camper sites 56
Rent a tent 2
Tent sites 62
RV sites 2
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Any tent larger than 7m x 4m will require an extra large pitch. Motorhomes longer than 6m will require a hardstanding pitch. 5 kWh are included per day. Additional usage is metered on site at £0.36 per kWh and must be paid on-site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
9

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park is an adults-only, peaceful site with immaculately clean facilities. Visitors praise the spacious, level pitches, often separated by hedges for privacy. The site offers easy access, automated barriers, and friendly, helpful staff. Its location is ideal for exploring West Cornwall's attractions. Minor criticisms include limited shop stock and occasional issues with WiFi. Overall, it is highly recommended for a quiet, well-maintained stay.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

The pitch was perfect, staff etc…

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10 out of 10
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Robin M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The pitch was perfect, staff etc were very welcoming and helpful. Shop and facilities were clean, tidy etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely stay again when next in cornwall

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Andrew E.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Ease of getting on and around site, great showers. Nice and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stay

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7 out of 10
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7
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10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Good sized pitches and very quiet

Disliked Upkeep of toilets and lack of

Recommend to friends Visit again

Poor

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2 out of 10
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Andrew R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked No acknowledgment of our complaint.
G23 pitch smelt like a sewer soaking wet pitch on arrival
Not disabled friendly at all dosnt cater for whheel chair user
Should make it clear on website
I think we should have a refund arrived left next day no officials to be had. Angry

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was clean only seen one member of staff on are stay

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4 out of 10
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Maria H.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch size was ok ground very hard to get pegs in but ok
We left early as not for use

Disliked The smell of the rubbish bins every day and grey waste
The toilet and shower block dirty every day nothing to do on site
Dog field was ok but dog poo all over the place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site and location

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Graham M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely sight well looked after and friendly loved spending a week there 👌

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site perfect for mature…

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MICHELLE W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site perfect for mature couples
Dog friendly
The best bit no children or teenagers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Totally recommend this site.

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Sarah H.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Loved this site and had all the amenities you could wish for. Communication was really good, as well as directions and access details.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice small quiet site good facilities…

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Roy E.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice small quiet site good facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet campsite with everything you need.

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10 out of 10
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10
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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Just come back from a lovely stay at Cardinney campsite. It was lovely and peaceful. Very close to near by villages of sennen, st just and lands end. The bathroom were clean and modern. There was even a dog exercise field to let the dogs stench their legs which was great. Everyone was friendly and can’t fault the campsite.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park

Crows-an-Wra

St. Buryan

Penzance

Cornwall

England

TR19 6HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.09327°N
5.63642°W

Route directions

Follow the signs to Land's End on the main A30 trunk road. Cardinney is 5 miles west of Penzance on the right side of the road. The No1 bus from Penzance station and the open-top number 300 to Land's End stop at the crossroads further along the A30. Local taxi firms have a fixed tariff for the journey from Penzance.

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Bus Station
7.9 mi The Star Inn
8 mi The Star Inn
Rail
5 mi Penzance Rail Station
10.1 mi St Erth Rail Station
10.5 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
5.1 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
22.3 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
22.6 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
1.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
5.8 mi Penzance 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

Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within five miles. Land's End first, of course… of all the scenic spots in Cornwall, this is among the most spectacular, and you'll probably need a couple of days at least roaming around the beaches, coves and cliffs here... Secluded Sennen Cove and its sparkling sands are a first stopoff for many, who come to soak up the sun on its sands or tackle the waves on its surf. Whitesands Beach is also well regarded for surf and joins up with the mile of beach at Gwenver where the waves are a bit stronger (all three beaches are lifeguarded in summer). On the cliffs, many suggest that one of the best Land's End occupations is just to sit and watch the waves crashing below, but if you're itching for a hike, visit the visitors' centre for a list of walks around the area, or the RSPB Wildlife Discovery Centre just below the famous Land's End signpost to find out what species you can see. In the evening, the famed open-air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is probably one of this area's best-known manmade things, set into the cliffs and listed as one of the most spectacular theatres in the world. The season runs from May to September, but tickets are available to look around the theatre and gardens during the day. Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park is an obliging base for other much-visited Cornish attractions like National Trust houses and gardens and yet more spectacular beaches: try Godolphin at Helston, Flambards theme park, or lying on the sands at Marazion, Mousehole or along the coast at St Ives.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Gwynver 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Sennen 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthcurno 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wherry Town 4.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Penzance 4.7 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Land's End 3.9 mi

St Michael's Mount 7.2 mi

Tate St Ives 10.8 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 18.9 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 19.1 mi

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 3.8 mi

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 4.3 mi

St Michael's Mount 7.2 mi

Godolphin 13 mi

Godrevy 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sancreed - Carn Euny - Boscawen-Un 1.6 mi

Sennen Cove - Land's End - Nanjizal Bay 2.7 mi

Treen and the Minack Theatre 3 mi

Around Chun 3.5 mi

TRENGWAINTON 3.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? Have a look at the leaflets in Cardinney's information hut to see the best of what's nearby: sandy beaches, surfing, golf, fishing, horse riding and seaside towns and villages are all within … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cardinney Caravan and Camping Park? From $56.50 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.