Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Nestled in North Cornish countryside, Proper Camping is the perfect base for a seaside family retreat. The site offers just seven camping pitches and a campervan pitch, so you can be sure to enjoy a peaceful stay. Save the hassle of pitching a tent and stay in one of the cosy bell tents, which sleeps four and is ideal for families. Relax around the campfire or head just 15 minutes to Tintagel and local dog friendly beaches.
Small, family friendly site with stunning countryside views
Spacious grass tent pitches and cosy bell tents, campfires allowed!
Ideally situated, 15 minutes from Port Isaac and Tintagel
About Proper Camping
Sit back and relax at this small, family friendly site. Set just 15 minutes from Tintagel and Port Isaac, you can be sure of a peaceful stay in the Cornish countryside. The site offers just seven non electric grass pitches suitable for tents in a spacious meadow, measuring 10m x 10m. There is also a non electric campervan pitch with stunning valley views which includes a firepit and picnic table. If glamping is more your thing, there are three cosy bell tents perfect for families. Each bell tent is equipped with a double bed and two blow-up single beds are available on request (all bedding included). Outside there is also a fire pit and picnic bench, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings. You will need to bring your own cooking equipment but freezer blocks are available. The site is a great base for exploring the rest of Cornwall, being on the A39 it has great access to local attractions and beaches. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay. Please note, dogs are not permitted in the bell tents.
Open from 27 July to 24 August
Onsite facilities include composting toilets, hot showers and a barn with seating. There is also a firepit with some of the accommodation, ice block freezing and phone charging.
There is a Londis just five minutes from the site and for a bite to eat the White Hart Inn is also just five minutes away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 11 accommodation options on-site
7 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches
Non electric grass pitches suitable for tents in a spacious meadow, measuring 10m x 10m.
Non Electric Campervan Pitch
Non electric pitch suitable for campervans, set on a raised area with valley views. Includes a firepit and seating area.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Proper Camping?
Call 07594 760894 to book.
9am to 8pm
Unfortunately Proper Camping 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.
Site rules and policies
*Dogs to be kept under control at all times
*Campfires allowed but must be off the floor
*Quiet time is 10pm to 7am
*No vehicles allowed on the grass - you will get stuck
*No cooking or smoking in the bell tents
*When exiting the site Turn Left Only this is due to a blind bend and for your safety
*Please call the site if you have an issue
*The chicken pen and outbuilding are not to be entered this is for health and safety as well as keeping a safe space for the chickens
Things to do on site and in the Camelford area
The nearest local beach Trebarwith Strand is just ten minutes away, relax on the beach, go rock pooling or go for a swim. Head to Port Isaac and try coasteering or paddleboarding.
The Camel Trail at Wadebridge is just 15 minutes away which is a great way to spend an afternoon, you can cycle to Padstow and enjoy an ice cream at the harbour.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Tintagel Castle (20 minutes)
- Bodmin Jail Attraction (20 minutes)
- Polzeath Beach (25 minutes)
- Padstow (35 minutes)
- Eden Project (40 minutes)
Interested in staying at Proper Camping?
Call 07594 760894 to book.
9am to 8pm
Unfortunately Proper Camping 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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