Enjoy a family friendly break at River Valley Holiday Park, boasting a fantastic setting in South Cornwall, just five minutes from St Austell and beaches and 15 minutes from the Eden Project. Offering tents and tourers across all weather pitches the site caters for all ages with a play area, games room and heated swimming pool. Set beside the coastal path, this dog friendly site is within easy reach of Pentewan Beach, a farm shop and a great pub!

Family friendly camping and touring with a playground, swimming pool and games room!

Ideally situated to explore Cornwall's top attractions, ten minutes to beaches and St Austell

Set next to the South West Coast Path with spacious pitches - 15 minutes to the Eden Project

About River Valley Holiday Park

Nestled next to the River Wendick and within a ten minute drive from a sandy beach and St Austell, this site offers a family friendly getaway within easy reach of all of Cornwall's top attractions. With plenty onsite to keep all ages occupied, plus the South West Coast Path running past the site, there is plenty to keep you occupied! The site offers 43 pitches for both tents and tourers across level all weather pitches, each has an electric hook up and is made up of grass and hardstanding area. Please note that tents must be pitched on the hardstanding. There are also a range of static caravans on offer that boast modern interiors and can sleep up to six guests. Facilities to cater for all ages with a playground for the little ones and a games room with arcade games, a pool table and air hockey for the older ones! There is also an indoor heated swimming pool that is the perfect way to end a busy day of sightseeing. Owned and run by a Cornish family, friendly owners are on hand to offer out local advice and tips for your days out. St Austell is a ten minute drive from the site with a range of shops and restaurants as well as Pentewan Beach and Porthpean Beach for a day of surfing or sun tanning. The Eden Project is also only 15 minutes away. Dogs are welcome onsite, and with the South West Coast Path running past the site there are plenty of walking routes to explore! BBQs are permitted but fire pits are not allowed, sorry.

Open from 27 April to 5 October

AA Pennants (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Facilities include toilets and showers as well as a fully accessible bathroom. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool, a children's play area with a zip wire and a games room with an air hockey and pool table. There is also a library packed with books and a laundry room with washers and dryers. There is WiFi across the site.

The nearest pub is the Polgooth Inn which is a 20 minute walk away and for picking up any essentials there is Trevithick and Trays Farm Shop and Cafe a ten minute walk from site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

River Valley Holiday Park,

London Apprentice, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7AP

Coordinates

50.3161, -4.7991 | SX 0 50

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River Valley Holiday Park is ideal for...

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 43 accommodation options on-site

Standard electric all weather pitches

25 x Standard Electric All Weather Pitches

Max 6 people

All weather pitches measuring 9m x 9m made up of grass with a hardstanding area, all with electric hook-up. Maximum tent size is 6m x 6m and tents must be pitched on the hardstanding.

17 x Large Electric All Weather Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass and hardstanding pitches measuring 9m x 12m pitches, each with electric hook up. Maximum tent size is 6m x 6m and tents must be pitched on the hardstanding.



Interested in staying at River Valley Holiday Park?

Call 01726 73533 to book.

Unfortunately River Valley Holiday Park 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.


Please note that pets must be kept on a lead at all times and walked outside the park on the adjoining trails or in the neighbouring woods.


First on everyone's list is usually the long, sandy Pentewan Beach which is just minutes from the park and an ideal spot for your family. Pack the bucket and spade and head out for a day of surf lessons and sun tanning!

Mevagissey is only ten minutes from the site and is one of the county's prettiest fishing harbours, a place to wander little shops and get to know the slower Cornish pace of life. There is also a local bus route that can take you here and to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, if you don't want to take the car!

Another stellar attraction, the Eden Project, is only 15 minutes away and makes for an unmissable and unique day out. Explore the botanical gardens and admire the beautiful collection of plants and flowers, there is even a playground for the little ones!

Other top attractions include:

  • Fowey (15 minutes)
  • Truro (30 minutes)
  • Watergate Bay (30 minutes)
  • Padstow (45 minutes)
  • St Ives (1 hour)

Interested in staying at River Valley Holiday Park?

Call 01726 73533 to book.

Unfortunately River Valley Holiday Park 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.

The listing for River Valley Holiday Park was last updated on November 1st, 2024 at 6:23 AM

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