Macdonald's Farm

Check-in at Macdonald's Farm is available between 1pm until 9:30pm for camping and 3pm until 9:30pm for glamping. Please advise the site if you are delayed. If reception is closed on arrival, please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation. Departure is due before 10:30am on your last day.

When you arrive at Macdonald's Farm, guests will need to head to reception to check-in. If reception is closed on arrival, please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation. Reception is open from 9am to 6pm. When glamping guests check-in, a refundable 'deposit' of £200 will be taken and held until check out, which covers loss, theft and damage. On the day of your departure, you will just need to make sure you leave no rubbish behind and check out by the allocated time.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm is dog friendly, with up to two allowed per pitch or dog friendly glamping unit. There is also a dog exercise area as well as a washing station, making it easy to keep muddy paws clean after a day at the beach.

BBQs and fire pits are welcome at Macdonald's Farm, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Ground campfires are not permitted.

No, Macdonald's Farm does not allow group bookings as the site is aimed at couples and families.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 7am.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm does allow day visitors/guests but they will need to check-in at reception. If your visitors are entering the farm area, they will need to pay the daily entrance fee at reception.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm allows awnings, gazebos and pup tents, just add these as an optional extra when you make your booking. Please note, only one is allowed per booking, pup tents must only be used for storage, and a breathable ground sheet must be used in your awning.

Yes, you are welcome to park on your pitch at Macdonald's Farm. Extra vehicles can be added as a bookable extra, but all vehicles need to be able to fit on your pitch as there are no additional parking areas.

The electric hook ups at Macdonald's Farm are 16 amp.

The glamping units at Macdonald's Farm each include bedding. The cabins will include towels, but safari tent guests will need to bring their own.

You can find a copy of Macdonald's Farm's map here.

All of the electric pitches at Macdonald's Farm have your usage included in the price of your booking.

At Macdonald's Farm, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm does offer free WiFi access in the farm garden area.

Yes, Macdonald's Farm does have an onsite shop which stocks a variety of food and drink, including barista coffee, and even breakfast baps during peak season. Gas bottle purchase and replacement are available.

Yes, there is an onsite bar and restaurant at Macdonald's Farm. From March to October, food is available throughout the day with different options available depending on the day. This includes a full English breakfast, wood-fired pizzas and BBQ nights.

No, Macdonald's Farm does not offer EV charging. The closest electric vehicle charging point is a PoGo Charge Charging Station a two minute drive away in the Porthcothan Bay Car Park.

Macdonald's Farm offers a shared freezer for ice packs. There is not a communal camping fridge, so bringing a cool box is recommended. Safari tent guests will have a shared kitchen, which does have individual fridges.

Due to the location of Macdonald's Farm, some providers will struggle with signal (mainly O2 and Three customers). However, there is WiFi available in the farm garden area.

Tourers should have no issue with access at Macdonald's Farm. However, some of the roads leading to the site are more rural/narrow, so you may need to let vehicles pass at points.

The nearest train station to Macdonald's Farm is Newquay which is a 20 minute drive away. The closest bus stop is Old MacDonalds Farm which is just a minutes' stroll down the road. From here, you can pick up the 56 service to Newquay (around once per hour), with stops in Padstow, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth.

Local taxi companies to Macdonald's Farm include Mid Cornwall Taxis (07785 233777) and Padstow Cabs (07732 372780).

The nearest bus stop to Macdonald's Farm is Old MacDonalds Farm which is just a minute's stroll down the road. From here, you can pick up the 56 service to Newquay (around once per hour), with stops in Padstow, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth.

The nearest pubs to Macdonald's Farm are the Farmers Arms Inn (5 minutes) and The Cornish Arms (10 minutes).

The nearest beaches to Macdonald's Farm are Porthcothan Bay (a ten minute walk from the campsite) or Mawgan Porth Beach and Harlyn Bay, both around a ten minute drive away.

Within a 20 walk of Macdonald's Farm, there are bus stops with services to Newquay and Padstow, Porthcothan Beach, Porthcothan Bay Stores, Park Head - National Trust Car Park and the South West Coast Path.

Local walking routes to Macdonald's Farm include a popular section of the South West Coast Path from Porthcothan to Newquay. It begins at Porthcothan Bay Car Park (a ten minute walk away) with a 17.5km loop taking you to the heart of Newquay, ideal for a lunch stop off. Pentire Steps Beach is also a 35 minute walk from the site, offering amazing coastal views.