Gunwalloe Caravan Park
4.75 /5
Gunwalloe Caravan Park is a dog friendly and family friendly site set on a working farm in Helston, Cornwall. The site offers a mixture of electric and non electric grass pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with plenty of shade thanks to wide trees dotted around the site. There are sandy beaches within a 35 minute stroll, along with many popular attractions within a ten minute drive. Lizard Point is also only 20 minutes away!
Family and dog friendly camping and touring park in the Cornish countryside
Within a five minute drive of the coast, sandy beaches, a charming pub and the costal path
Just a ten minute drive to Helston, a variety of attractions and local harbours and coves
About Gunwalloe Caravan Park
This family run and family friendly site offers an ideal spot for a peaceful getaway near the sea. You can find the sandy Gunwalloe Beach only a 35 minute walk away, with top attractions like Flambards Theme Park and Cornish Seal Sanctuary also within a ten minute drive for days out. The site offers 29 electric and non electric grass pitches with the option of electric hook up for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs. The electric pitches range in size from small, medium and large, starting at 5m x 12m up to 15m x 17m. The ancient town of Helston is only ten minutes away, full of pubs, shops, restaurants and more. A short walk from Helston is Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall - a must-visit! The site is well placed for coastal walks, being just ten minutes from the South West Coast Path. Keen hikers should tackle the walk to Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, which takes roughly three hours. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads and supervised at all times. BBQs are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended at all times.
Gunwalloe Caravan Park is open from 01/04 to 31/12 in 2024 and all year round in 2025.
There are 28 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Grass pitches suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring approximately 9m x 13m.
3 x Small Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Small grass pitches offering 16 amp electric hook up for tents, trailer tents, campervans and caravans. Measuring approximately 5m x 12m.
8 x Medium Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Medium grass pitches offering 16 amp electric hook up for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Measuring approximately 9m x 13m.
2 x Large Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Large grass pitches offering 16 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs. Measuring approximately 15m x 17m.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Helston area
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to days out. With a sandy beach just a 35 minute walk away, you can enjoy days of swimming or sunbathing before enjoying a BBQ at your pitch.
For wildlife lovers, a trip to Cornish Seal Sanctuary (10 minutes) is a must. The seal and sea lion rescue centre rears these adorable animals back to health, offering feeding and education sessions too.
If holidaying with the family, Flambards Theme Park is only a ten minute drive away and great for some family fun. Enjoy thrilling rollercoasters for all ages, an indoor play area, Victorian village and much more!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Helston Railway (15 minutes)
- Lizard Point (20 minutes)
- Falmouth (30 minutes)
- Trebah Garden - National Trust (30 minutes)
- St Ives (35 minutes)
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