Heligan Caravan and Camping Park in Pentewan, Cornwall

Heligan Caravan and Camping Park

Pentewan, Cornwall

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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is a 5 star, dog friendly park set in stunning countryside just above beautiful Mevagissey Bay. Woodland surroundings provide plenty of shelter and the acclaimed Lost Gardens of Heligan are a short stroll away. Open year round and mere moments from the South Cornwall coast, this site is an idyllic spot whatever the season.

About Heligan Caravan and Camping Park

Set in the heart of the Cornish countryside, the park is perfectly positioned for the world-famous Lost Gardens of Heligan. Simply stroll through the gate onsite and escape into the hidden grounds and trails of these enchanted gardens. Guests staying at the site are eligible for an exclusive discount, plus your dog is welcome to join you too! Surrounded by tranquil woodland, far reaching fields and glimpses of the sea, Heligan is the ideal destination for hitting the reset button on hectic daily life. Immerse yourself in the peaceful sounds of nature, and find solace in the picturesque surroundings. Thinking of bringing your little ones? Kids love the family friendly atmosphere - and getting stuck into searching for birds, bees and bugs around the park. The camping and touring pitches are well maintained, surrounded by attractive shrubs and wildflowers with fantastic views of the Cornish coast. Water points can be found around the park and electric is available on many pitches. For touring vans, gravel hardstanding pitches are provided. Many of the pitches and holiday homes also include their own EV charging points. Nestled below ancient trees and flowering foliage, the park has a selection of spacious two and three bedroom holiday homes, each with a balcony or veranda. These are fully equipped with all the home comforts and wheelchair friendly options are also available, plus dogs are welcome in some of these too. Your furry family members will love exploring local woodland walks, beaches, and the South West Coast Path. The specialist dog-washing area and indoor drying room will be waiting for you when you get back.

Open from 5 January to 10 November

Facilities and amenities

The modern and heated amenity block includes showers, toilets, dog shower and drying room plus there's an onsite launderette. There's also numerous dog walks nearby and the children's play area is perfect for little ones.

You can get all your essentials from the well-stocked shop on site. Guests also have access to the facilities at the park's sister site, Pentewan Sands, which has a private beach with a watersports centre, a small supermarket shop selling fresh bakery goodies and a top of the range indoor pool inside The Seahorse (charges apply).

The Crown Inn is just 1.5 miles from site or there are more in Mevagissey, two miles from site. Pentewan Beach is just a seven minute drive.

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

Map and address

Park address

Heligan Caravan and Camping Park,

Pengrugla, Pentewan, Cornwall, PL26 6EL

Coordinates

50.2892, -4.8125 | SW 99 47

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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Rallies

Young children

There are 68 accommodation options on-site

11 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches for tents and tourers with no electric.

28 x Electric Grass Pitches

Standard grass pitches with electric available for tents and tourers.

27 x Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches for tourers only with optional electric.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Heligan Caravan and Camping Park?

Call 01726 842714 to book.

9am - 5pm

Unfortunately Heligan Caravan and Camping 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.

Site rules and policies

This is a family and dog-friendly campsite.

Camping and touring guests are welcome to check-in between 12pm - 8pm and must check out by 10:30am on departure day

For holiday homes, all bookings for a week or more are subject to a £8.25 booking fee and £2.50 cancellation fee per night. For camping and touring pitches will be charged a booking fee of £8.25 and a cancellation fee of £1.20 per night for bookings over seven nights.

Things to do on site and in the Pentewan area

Set on the south coast of Cornwall, the site is surrounded by gorgeous beaches, the only difficulty will be choosing which to visit. There are seasonal dog bans in operation on some so please check before visiting.

For those keen to lace up their boots and get walking, there are plenty of fabulous trails and footpaths accessible directly from the site, cycleways, and an entrance to the world-renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan, for which guests receive an exclusive discount.

Head to the pretty fishing village of Mevagissey for a taste of Cornwall. Wander through the narrow alleyways, browse gift shops and art galleries before indulging in a tempting Cornish pasty.

If action is your thing, head down to the sister site, Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, where you can get active in all manner of activities, from surfing to sailing, water skiing, and kayaking.

If you prefer a slower pace of life, you may find that sitting with a book, relaxing and soaking up the peaceful Cornish countryside is a more preferable way to spend your break.