Sconner Down
Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall
Sconner Down is a tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. If you'd like to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world and awake to the sound of birdsong then Sconner Down is the place to stay.
Why you'll love it at Sconner Down
About the site
With pitches amongst the trees on a Christmas tree farm, or on open green areas, Sconner Down is the perfect place to stay, relax and escape from the busy modern world. It's a tranquil hillside site (though with plenty of level pitches), with spectacular views towards Plymouth and the sea. Sconner Down was established to let children enjoy the outdoor environment safely and camping has developed from there. The site is a magical space where noisy kids can learn to be free range children - with lots of woodland space to explore and make dens. The site is also available for sole hire to stage magical outdoor weddings and events.
Open all year
There are 23 accommodation options on-site
4 x Top Green
Nearest to the entrance and facilities, and this green can host four family tents.
6 x Bottom Green
The bottom green, next to communal camping barn, accommodates six large family tents.
5 x Woodland Glades
The grassy glades between the trees accommodate family tents.
8 x Woodland Pitches
Pitches amongst the trees, further from the camping barn and toilets, but close to the woodland campfire for more of a wilderness camp.
Site tariff
Site rules and policies
The site doesn't allow open fires by tents, but has a woodland campfire site, and a large fire dish that you are welcome to make use of.
Dogs to be kept on leads.
The site operates on a respect rule book. If you have respect for yourself, others, and the environment around you, then that just about covers everything.
Things to do on site and in the Torpoint area
On site there is a woodland camp fire area, and a large fire dish, ideal for toasting marshmallows in the evening while watching the stars.
Whitsand Bay (15 minutes) is a large bay of white sand, with Tregantle providing good surfing conditions. Adventure Bay surf school offers tuition for novice surfers.
Kingsand, Cawsand, Portwrinkle, Looe and Polperroe are just a few of the local fishing villages with a wealth of pubs and places to eat.
Plymouth (30 minutes) hosts the National Marine Aquarium - and the Eden Project is just an hour from Sconner Down.
Interested in staying at Sconner Down?
Call 01503 230897 / 07771 655958 to book.
Unfortunately Sconner Down doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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