Mount Pleasant Eco Park is a laid-back site with incredible sea views and just a 30 minute walk to Porthtowan Beach via a footpath. Offering a beautiful, eco place to stay with pitches for tents and campervans, plus stylish shepherd's huts and cosy eco pods. Onsite pizza oven, plant-based cafe serving produce grown onsite and during summer there are events and workshops in the amphitheatre. Enjoy stunning sunsets over the horizon too!

Overall runner up of Greener Site Award in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Eco camping and glamping with sea views and a footpath to Porthtowan Beach

Communal fire pit and pizza oven with summer events and workshops in the ampitheatre

Onsite plant-based cafe serving fresh produce grown onsite or from local suppliers

About Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Whether you're after a relaxing family holiday, attending a celebration, participating in a course or volunteering on one of the site's environmental projects, camping and glamping here offer a memorable place to stay. Expect breathtaking views down to the beach at Porthtowan and over the Atlantic, as well as to St Agnes Beacon and the historic mining valley of Tywarnhayle. Plus, a cleared mule track leads down the valley towards the beach below (a 20 minute walk). Spacious grass and hardstanding pitches are available on a huge field with optional electric, ideal for campers and tourers. Even in summer at maximum capacity, there is plenty of space to get away from it all. The simplistic, handcrafted eco pods sleep up to two guests and include a double bed, bedding, towels, solar lights and USB charging ports. A selection of shepherd huts also offers a cosy glamping choice for your Cornish adventure. Small Woods and Ty View sleep up to two, Allotment 2 sleeps up to three, while Beacon and Allotment 1 sleep up to four. All are beautifully furnished with beds and cooking facilities, and three shepherd's huts even have the luxury of an ensuite (Tywarnhayle, Allotment 1 and Allotment 2). Well behaved dogs are very welcome on the park, and pets are welcome across the grounds. Campfires are encouraged in the cob courtyard (communal area), and fire pits and barbecues are welcome as long as they are kept off the grass.

Camping is available from March to October, with hardstanding pitches and glamping available from end of January to December.

Greener Site AwardGreener Site Award

Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include toilet and shower blocks with mains water toilets, compost toilets, and gas and solar-powered showers. A washroom provides plug sockets, a mirror and a kettle. There is also a freezer for ice blocks. The social space (Cob Courtyard) has a communal fire and cob pizza oven. Firepits can be hired onsite (subject to availability), and firewood is for sale.

A café serves breakfasts and lunches, specialising in freshly prepared, plant-based food. All ingredients are grown onsite or sourced from local and ethical suppliers. The site also has an outdoor amphitheatre with events/shows/workshops throughout the Summer.

Porthtowan nearby has a small local shop, a health food shop and a few pubs, including The Unicorn on the Beach. The nearest supermarkets are Aldi and Tesco in Redruth.

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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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TV room

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Vineyard

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Watersports

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A note from the site themselves...

There's always something exciting happening at our eco park, from campouts and singing sessions to tree planting events and markets. The energy here is contagious!

We're passionate about our community and the environment, which is why we also run the Down to Earth Foundation. We work hand in hand with the community to increase biodiversity and create corridors for wildlife to move around the park.

Since 2017, we've planted thousands of trees, carefully choosing species that thrive in our soil and can withstand the powerful winds that drive our on site wind turbine. We also have our Community Garden for us and locals to grow plenty of fruit and vegetables. The produce is also used in our canteen so that you can enjoy the taste of local, homegrown goodness too.

We love having an eclectic mix of people visiting our site, from campers, band members, wedding guests to cafe goers. There's something for everyone here. So, come and visit us, stroll on the beach, breathe in the fresh air and connect with nature in the heart of Cornwall. Jess and the Mount Pleasant Eco Park team


Map and address

Park address

Mount Pleasant Eco Park,

Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Cornwall, TR4 8HL

Coordinates

50.2765, -5.2346 | SW 69 46

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Mount Pleasant Eco Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 87 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

25 x Wild Grass Camping Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches looking across to Tywarnhayle Mine. Space for a tent, campervan with awning or a motorhome. No electric.

28 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches without electric. Stunning views across to the Atlantic Ocean.

14 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 5 people

Grass pitches with 16 amp electric hook up and views across to the Atlantic Ocean. For either a tent and car (tent up to 5m x 9m), campervan with awning or a motorhome.

9 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 5 people

Hardstanding pitches with views across to the Atlantic Ocean. Includes 16 amp electric hook ups. These suit tents and car (tent up to 5m x 9m), campervans with awnings or motorhomes.


Mount Pleasant Eco Park reviews

4.68 /5

34 reviews

97%

would recommend

Overall
4.68
Location
4.71
Value for money
4.71
Service
4.74
Facilities
4.62
Cleanliness
4.62

"Vegan cafe served delicious food, and especially delicious are the cinnamon buns!"

Vivienne C - Sep 2024

"Completely above and beyond customer service"

Caitlin B - Feb 2024

"Absolutely loved this site. The vibe was chilled out, the people it attracts were the same"

Jordan R - Aug 2023

"The most beautiful view of the sea (and sunset)"

Sophie D - Aug 2023

"Really enjoyed walking down to the beach and watching the surfers and even the dolphins"

Florence P - Feb 2023


My stay

Gary R

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Camping Pod - Tywarnhayle Mars PodNov 2024

The only negative I have is that the Mars Pod bed mattress is very lumpy and has a roll off area.

Loved it!

Vivienne C

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2024

Absolutely loved this site. People very friendly, from manager helping us with the electricity hook up not working to the staff in the lovely vegan cafe to the residential staff. Vegan cafe served delicious food, and especially delicious are the cinnamon buns! Short walk to Porthtowan then onto the coastal path - what's not to like? 😊

Mount pleasant stay

James P

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Camping Pod - Tywarnhayle Mars PodSep 2024

Lovely stay, a quiet, calm and relaxing holiday.

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FAQ

For camping, check-in is between noon - 10pm. For glamping, check-in is between 3pm - 10pm. Check out is at 11am for both camping and glamping.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Mount Pleasant Eco Park! However, you must keep dogs on a lead at all times. Two fields on either side of the park can be used for free running. Please clean up after your dog and use the dog bin provided. While dogs are allowed in the shepherd's huts, there is a cleaning charge.

Yes, but BBQs and campfires must stay off the grass and not leave any burn marks.

The only way to guarantee pitches next to one another is to book numerous pitches under one booking. If not, the site will try their best to camp you next to friends. As there are set pitches, this is not always possible.

Yes, there is an onsite cafe serving delicious vegan breakfasts and lunches. Opening times vary throughout the season.

Yes, there is a strong 4G signal across the park. However, there is no WiFi on the campsite. The café and atrium have free wifi available to use.

No, the site cannot accommodate large groups. Pitches are for one family/group of up to six people. However, the site does understand if you have a large family and need to book more than one pitch.

Yes, you can bring one of each with you, free of charge!


The eco park has a host of events planned throughout the summer. From outdoor theatre and family gigs to Roots Culture Markets and sustainable workshops - there is always lots going on to keep you busy.

Every Wednesday to Saturday are nights of fantastic music from across the globe, food from Canteen Cornwall and fun activities.

The Mineral Tramway cycle path is just down the road, offering a great day out exploring the mining heritage of this stunning part of the world from the north to the south coast at Devoran.

You'll be just minutes away from some of the best surfing spots in the UK, with stunning beaches and scenic coastal paths to explore. The closest is Porthtowan Beach (a 20 minute walk away) along an old mining footpath. Popular with surfers and families!

Kayaking, surfing and plenty of walks are nearby too.

Other attractions include:

  • Porthtowan Surf School (20 minute walk)
  • Chapel Porth beach (5 minute drive)
  • Trevaunance Cove (5 minute drive)
The listing for Mount Pleasant Eco Park was last updated on November 27th, 2024 at 2:53 AM

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