Why come to the South West, if not for its wide open beaches beneath the warm sky, secluded bays and acres of countryside, crossed only by winding lanes? There are more quaint fishing villages than urban jungles and heaving traffic jams. To match that sense of calm, try these sites with the same cosy and petite vibe. There's a real village feel, and you'll pitch by just a few friendly neighbours at these delightfully small campsites in Cornwall.
Redruth, Cornwall
Tranquil and idyllic site with a small range of grass pitches, an onsite sauna and easy access to the coast.
4.53 /5
St Ives, Cornwall
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
5 /5
Torpoint, Cornwall
Eco glamping site with fully furnished safari tents and one bell tent. Just a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.
Cadgwith, Helston, Cornwall
A small and friendly campsite on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall with glamping bell tents and animals.
4.47 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
4.67 /5
St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall
Family, dog friendly glamping cabins with ensuites and private hot tubs. Two minutes from Crackington Haven Beach.
4.78 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall
Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.
4.84 /5
Wadebridge, Cornwall
A tiny, secluded and sheltered glamping site in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty in fabulous North Cornwall.
Helston, Cornwall
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
4.87 /5
St Mawgan, Cornwall
Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.
4.97 /5
St Martin, Looe, Cornwall
Luxury, dog friendly yurts with countryside views and BBQs. Set just 250 yards from the South West Coastal Path.
Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.
Wadebridge, Cornwall
Relax and unwind in cosy glamping accommodation with private hot tubs, 15 minutes from Port Issac.
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall
Spacious eco friendly yurts ideal for families and couples just 15 minutes from Fistral Beach! Pet friendly.
Bude, Cornwall
Peaceful coastal site, five minutes from Bude town centre. Family and dog friendly with campfires and BBQs allowed!
Camelford, Cornwall
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
Gorgeous yurts and shepherd's hut with log burners set in a peaceful location. Just a short walk from Polperro.
4.74 /5
Mullion, Cornwall
Tranquil, off-grid camping and glamping site for adults only. Just ten minutes from the beach and Lizard Point.
Bude, Cornwall
Remote pod and treehouse glamping on Cornish farmland just an arm's reach from the beach. Open all year.
Liskeard, Cornwall
A small and dog friendly campsite, set in the Fowey Valley and ideally located as a gateway to Cornwall.
4.08 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Close to Flambard's Theme Park and Swanpool Beach.
Fowey, Cornwall
Breathtaking sea views towards St Austell Bay, set on a working family farm.
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
Saltash, Cornwall
Peaceful glamping yurts set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty by Saltash, on the River Tamar.
Truro, Cornwall
Surrounded by countryside, an ideal site for a romantic escapes or spending time with family and friends.
Perranporth, Cornwall
Proper camping and stunning views across the Cornish landscape just two minutes from Perranporth Beach.
Port Isaac, St Kew, Cornwall
Set in a quiet rural position this member only site is away from hectic daily life. Near the Cornish Coast beaches.
Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
A beautiful, laid back coastal site on the tiny island of Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Family friendly and by a beach.
Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Small, peaceful and eco-friendly back to basics camping on a small range of grass pitches and canvas bell tents.
Pentewan, Cornwall
A 5 star, dog friendly park open year round, set right by the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Short drive from the beach.
St Breward, Cornwall
Friendly camping and glamping site with stunning views, at the start of the Camel Trail and near Bodmin Moor.
Falmouth, Cornwall
Idyllic two acre site with well spaced grass pitches for tents, vans, motorhomes and tourers. Glamping pods too.
Menherion, Redruth, Cornwall
Family friendly campsite by a 275 acre lake with incredible watersports, in the Cornish countryside.
St Agnes, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and touring site with spectactular sea views. On a working Cornish family farm.
Praa Sands, Penzance, Cornwall
Camping in a CS along with two beautiful handmade shepherd's huts with stunning sea views across to Praa Sands.
Bude, Cornwall
A quiet and picturesque venue, with onsite café, play area, lake footpath and water sports.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
Trevaylor is located just 500 metres from the coastal path and some of the most dramatic coastline in Cornwall.
Perranporth, Cornwall
A quiet countryside touring/camping site in Cornwall close to Perranporth Beach and the St Agnes Heritage Coast.
St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall
Unique glamping site set in wildflower meadows and woodland by Bodmin Moor and close to the beaches of Bude.
Gweek, Helston, Cornwall
A green-focused camping and glamping site, ideal for families exploring Cornwall.
Camelford, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and glamping in the stunning Cornish countryside, ten minutes from local beaches.
Looe, Cornwall
Traditional Glamping, set in beautiful countryside 15 minutes from Polperro Beach.
St Ives, Cornwall
Small, peaceful, friendly back-to-basics camping close to the beach. Dogs welcome.
Cambrose, Portreath, Cornwall
A small family camping and touring park, situated in the unspoilt Portreath Valley 1.5 miles from Portreath.
North Cornwall , Camelford, Cornwall
Peaceful, family run campsite for tent campers and caravanners on the outskirts of Camelford. Open all year.
Bude, Cornwall
Small, friendly, family run site for tents and tourers. Set close to the beach on the North Cornwall coast.
Stithians Lake, Redruth, Cornwall
Set on the edge of Stithians Lake, The Golden Lion, offers an outstanding location to pitch up and camp.
St Ives, Cornwall
Grass and hardstanding pitches available for tents or tourers, just a mile from St Ives town centre and the beach.
Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall
A quiet and friendly family-run park close to beautiful surfing beaches at Perranporth and Newquay and the coast.
Falmouth, Cornwall
A peaceful, family-run park for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Dog friendly.
Helston, Cornwall
Back-to-basics dog friendly camping on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula, with easy access to the beach.
Nancegollan, Helston, Cornwall
This site is on a small working farm in Cornwall, and offers back to basics holidays perfect for families.
Ruthvoes, St Columb Major, Cornwall
Tranquil, friendly tent and tourer camping site set close to Newquay and access to A30 and A39. Pet friendly.
Camborne, Cornwall
Certificated campsite in West Cornwall with grass pitches close to sandy beaches and cycling trails. Dog friendly.
Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall
Adult only and dog friendly touring campsite located just off the A30 in the centre of Cornwall.
Liskeard, Cornwall
Pitch up at a family-friendly lakeside campsite and activity centre, set in the beautiful Cornish countryside.
Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall
A small, quiet and tranquil site ideally situated for Lizard Point's beaches and the Eden Project
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall
Trethias is just a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach, Treyarnon Bay, which is dog friendly even during summer.