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Atlantic Bays Holiday Park

84%

would recommend

Padstow, Cornwall

HIGHLY RATED

+ 19 photos

Atlantic Bays is beautifully located for you to explore all of Cornwall's gems, with sea views and only 10 minutes from the nearest beach. Superb family attractions, sparkling bays and pretty coastal villages - they're all nearby! See it all from this 5 star, dog friendly park with excellent touring and camping. There is even a selection of modern cabins to keep you cosy. Winner of a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award.

Why you'll love it at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park


Family and dog friendly site with an onsite shop, playground and space to play ball games!

Just a ten minute drive to the sandy shores of Porthcothan Beach and Treyarnon Bay

A great base for exploring Cornwall, with the fishing port of Padstow a 15 minute drive away

About the site


Just under 15 minutes from the picturesque town of Padstow and its harbour, this park delivers on that all-important access to the coastline - and yet is very easy to access from the main A30. Camp on well maintained grass pitches with all the electric you need or choose a hard-standing pitch for your tourer. Seasonal pitches are also available. There are also a selection of modern and well equipped cabins and lodges on site to suit any budget.

Atlantic Bays Holiday Park is open all year round.

Tripadvisor Travellers' ChoiceAA Pennants (5 Star)Camping & Caravanning Club

Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Electric hookups

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

W.C. disposal

Water hookups

Site facilities include a pristine shower block and toilets, plus a self-service laundry room and a licensed onsite shop (open 9am to 5pm). For kids, there is a play park and field for ball games.

There is a bakery, Chinese and pub less than a five minute drive away.


A note from the site themselves...

We aim to provide anything you will possibly need for your Cornish holiday right onsite here at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park. Whether you're needing to pick up the daily essentials, morning papers or an ice cold beer after a long day at the beach, we have got you covered. There is plenty to see and do to keep the whole family entertained!


Map and address

Park address

Atlantic Bays Holiday Park,

Atlantic Bays Holiday Park, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8PY

Coordinates

50.5080, -4.9786 | SW 88 71

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Atlantic Bays Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 70 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass tent pitches

18 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches measuring 5m x 6m for tents only.

10 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches for tents or trailer tents only with 16 amp electric hookup. Pitches are 7m x 5m.

28 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding pitches suitable for caravans and motorhomes with 16 amp electric hookup. Pitches are 5m x 8.5m.

Fully serviced hardstanding pitches

5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Luxury hard standing pitches with their own electric, water and drainage available . Pitches are 8.5m.


Deluxe cabins

2 x Deluxe Cabins

Max 4 people

Including two bedrooms, one double and one bunk bed with double on the bottom and single on the top as well as a full bathroom. These are stylish and immaculately finished.

Three Sun cabins

3 x Sun Cabins

Max 5 people

Sleeping up to five people in two bedrooms and one shower room, these are a comfy and affordable option for a Cornish break.

Luxury lodges

4 x Luxury Lodges

Max 8 people

Spacious and comfortable, these are great for couples and families with open plan living areas, self contained bathrooms, modern kitchens and sleeping for up to 6 people. Many come with outside decking space.


Atlantic Bays Holiday Park reviews

4.55 /5

62 reviews

84%

would recommend

Overall
4.55
Location
4.56
Value for money
4.63
Service
4.63
Facilities
4.31
Cleanliness
4.61

"The peace and quiet of a relaxing campsite with friendly staff"

Lee P - Jul 2023


Not as described

Dave D

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesMar 2025

There was no laundry facilities or bar/restaurant as described in site details.

No thrills

Kate M

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Large Tent - Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

Was an okay site, but we only booked here over some others as it advertised as having a park. Unfortunately it was closed. The field we camped in was close to a fairly busy road which wasn't ideal for our aged kids, was also a fair walk to the wash facilities. Football pitch was cool but unfortunately shared with dogs and owners that didn't pick up the mess. On the whole a nice site, but wouldn't recommend for a family with young children until the park re-opens. Most of the staff were helpful and friendly.

Nice place that we could book at the last minute

Ricardo P

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0

Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesAug 2024

We booked it at the last minute and could self check-in after 6pm. Smooth process without issues.

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FAQ

Requests from groups of unaccompanied under 18s are considered on a case-by-case basis, with parental consent and contact details required.

Check-in is from noon till 9pm and you must vacate your pitch by 10am on day of departure.

Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome here provided they are kept on a lead whilst onsite, and there are a number of dog friendly beaches nearby including Harlyn (2.9 miles), Constantine Bay (3 miles), Mawgan Porth (5.5 miles) and Daymer Bay (15.4 miles).

The park has its own outdoor kids playground as well as a games room equipped with pool table and arcade machines, plus a kids club runs during the summer. The spacious field here is also ideal for ball games, kite flying and, during peak season, there is a variety of live entertainment on the park including karaoke nights, bingo and more. You're also just ten minutes from the nearest beach and conveniently placed for walks along the South West Coast Path.

BBQs are welcome provided they are kept raised off the ground and used within the designated BBQ area onsite - campfires are not permitted.

The Conservatory Bar and Restaurant onsite cooks up delicious homemade food and local drinks, from light lunches to their popular Sunday roasts, with sun-trap decking outside when you want to laze under the sun.

An awning may be brought with you if you are staying on a hardstanding pitch. Pup tents and gazebos are not allowed.

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In high season the site has a cracking range of entertainment every evening: bingo, karaoke, live music, themed nights and more to get everyone letting their hair down.

Once you're out and about, you'll discover why North Cornwall's beaches are so famous, with long day on the silky sand at Porthcothan Beach, Mother Ivey's Bay and many more.

Itchy feet? This park has plenty to cure you, handily placed for the South West Coast Path and the unbeatable Camel Trail. Or why not tour the sights of TV sensations, from Poldark and Doc Martin, each as beautiful as it appears on screen.

Other great options include:

  • Newquay
  • Camel Estaury boat rides
  • Rick Stein's Fish and Chips
  • The Eden Project
The listing for Atlantic Bays Holiday Park was last updated on March 24th, 2025 at 11:36 AM

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