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Atlantic Bays Holiday Park

83%

would recommend

Padstow, Cornwall

HIGHLY RATED

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Located ten minutes from Padstow and sandy beaches, Atlantic Bays Holiday Park offers a great base for a seaside Cornwall getaway. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including a shop, laundry room, large play park and optional WiFi. For tent campers, there are grass pitches with the option of electric, whilst tourers can park up on electric and fully serviced hardstanding pitches. Camel Creek Family Adventure Park is also ten minutes away!

Why you'll love it at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park


Family and dog friendly site with a shop, large children's playground and space to play ball games!

Just a ten minute drive to the sandy shores of North Cornwall's most beautiful surfing beaches

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

About the site


This 27 acre park offers a relaxing, family and dog friendly getaway within easy reach of the coast. It is within ten minutes of Padstow's charming harbour and hidden sandy beaches like Harlyn Bay, with the attractions of Newquay within 25 minutes too. For tent campers, there are 5m x 6m non electric grass pitches, or larger 7m x 5m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. The electric pitches also welcome trailer tents. Campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs can park up on a range of hardstanding pitches. The 16 amp electric pitches measure 5m x 8.5m, whilst the fully serviced pitches come with the addition of a water tap and grey waste drainage. If you want to cook up a delicious dinner, BBQs are permitted in the designated areas marked onsite. Do note, open fires are not permitted. There is also a restaurant within a ten minute walk! Dogs can join you for your stay, with up to three canine companions allowed per pitch. The site is also home to a selection of lodges and cabins, with some for hire and some privately owned.

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

Lee P

Atlantic Bays Holiday Park is open all year round.

Tripadvisor Travellers' ChoiceAA Pennants (5 Star)

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Caravan storage

Communal BBQ

Dog exercise area

Electric hookups

Freezer

Fridge

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

W.C. disposal

Wash up area

Water hookups

Site facilities include a shower block and toilets, plus a self-service laundry room and a licensed onsite shop (open 9am to 5pm). For kids, there is a large play park and field for ball games. A BBQ area, payable WiFi, washing up area, communal fridge and freezer are available too.

There is a bakery, fish and chip shop, Chinese and pub less than a five minute drive away. The Venue St Merryn is also within a ten minute walk.


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,

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

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 70 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

18 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass 5m x 6m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents only.

10 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass 7m x 5m pitches 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for tents and trailer tents.

28 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Hardstanding 5m x 8.5m pitches with 16 amp electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans, caravans, motorhomes and RVs.

5 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Max 8 people

Harstanding pitches with 16 amp electric, water and drainage available. Pitches are 8.5m. Suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and RVs.


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

4.54 /5

59 reviews

83%

would recommend

Overall
4.54
Location
4.56
Value for money
4.61
Service
4.63
Facilities
4.29
Cleanliness
4.59

Very nice and large place, with lots of space for kids to play

Reyffer S

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding PitchesApr 2025

The largest of the campsites we've been to on our trip. Some amenities were being refurbished, but structure was top notch. Lots of space for kids to ride their bikes, etc. Shower rooms were big and heated - We recommend

Site's response

Hello and thank you for your very kind review. we do hope to see you all again soon. Becky

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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1

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.

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Offers and discounts

Valid From

01/01/2025

Until

31/12/2025

Details

Children and dogs stay free of charge in 2025.

Terms

New bookings only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

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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Things to do on site and in the Padstow area

Just ten minutes away, Padstow is a lovely harbour town full of charm. Families will love watching the fishing boats, trying delicious ice cream or fish and chips, and wandering around the cute shops and cafés. You can also take a boat trip out to sea, or enjoy a gentle walk along the coast path.

Also ten minutes away, Camel Creek Family Adventure Park is great for a fun day out. There are lots of rides for all ages, animal encounters, and even indoor play areas for rainy days. Whether your kids like fast rides or gentler adventures, there's plenty to keep the whole family smiling.

Newquay (25 minutes) is a lively seaside town that's packed with things to do. There are lots of sandy beaches where you can build sandcastles, splash in the waves, or even try surfing together.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Harlyn Bay Beach (10 minutes)
  • National Trust - Carnewas at Bedruthan (10 minutes)
  • Screech Owl Sanctuary and Animal Park (15 minutes)
  • Newquay Zoo (25 minutes)
  • Lappa Valley (25 minutes)
The listing for Atlantic Bays Holiday Park was last updated on April 29th, 2025 at 11:52 AM

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