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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park

Pentewan, Cornwall

Pentewan, Cornwall

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Tucked between rolling hills and the coastline, Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is just a few steps away from Britain's most romantic garden, the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, spend your days wandering the South West Coast Path, exploring nearby harbour towns or the coast. Located in a rural setting with undisturbed surroundings, enjoy waking up to the sounds of birdsong and falling asleep under the stars.

About the site


Set in the heart of the Cornish countryside, the park is perfectly positioned for the world-famous Lost Gardens of Heligan. Stroll through the gate onsite and escape into the hidden grounds and trails of these enchanted gardens. Guests staying at the site receive a generous discount, plus your dog is welcome to join you too! Surrounded by tranquil woodland, far-reaching fields and glimpses of the sea, Heligan is the ideal destination for hitting the reset button on hectic daily life. Immerse yourself in the peaceful sounds of nature, and find solace in the picturesque surroundings. Thinking of bringing your little ones? Escape from the digital noise at this peaceful park, and switch video games for exploring local wildlife. Kids will love the self-guided 'Nature Explorers' trail, searching for birds, bees and bugs around the park. The touring pitches cater for all kinds of tents, caravans and motorhomes, all with ample space and beautiful shrubs to make your holiday feel like a home from home, surrounded by wildflowers and with fantastic views of the Cornish countryside and coast. Water points can be found around the park, and electric is available on many pitches. For touring vans, gravel hardstanding pitches are provided. Many of the pitches and holiday homes also include their own EV charging points. For a more luxurious escape, the site also offers holiday homes and lodges with home comforts, sea views, your own parking space and an outside sundeck. This family run park has 5-star facilities, including a drying room for coats and hiking boots, a dog shower, on-pitch electric vehicle charging points, and an award-winning amenity block. Your furry family members will love exploring local woodland walks, beaches, and the South West Coast Path. The outdoor dog-washing area and indoor drying room will be waiting for you when you get back! All guests receive discounts to Cornwall's top attractions when staying at this peaceful park, where you can slow down and reconnect with nature.

Open from 5 January to 10 November.


What facilities are at Heligan Caravan and Camping Park?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Dog exercise area

Dog wash

Electric hookups

EV charging

Fires allowed

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Peaceful

Wash up area

The modern and heated amenity block includes showers, toilets, a dog shower and drying room, with underfloor heating. Plus, there's an onsite launderette and washing up area, as well as a children's play area. WiFi and EV charging are also available, and there are numerous dog walks nearby, too.

Staying here, you'll have direct access to the South West Coast Path, as well as discounted entry to top attractions, including The Lost Gardens of Heligan next door. There's also a bus stop close to the site entrance, with links all over Cornwall.

You can get all your essentials from the well-stocked shop on site. Guests also have access to the facilities at the park's sister site, Pentewan Sands, which has a private beach with a watersports centre, a small supermarket shop selling fresh bakery treats and a top of the range indoor pool inside The Seahorse (charges apply).

The Crown Inn is less than a five minute drive from site, or there are more pubs and restaurants in Mevagissey, five minutes away. Pentewan Beach is just over a five minute drive away.



There are 68 accommodation options on-site

11 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches for tents and tourers with no electric.

28 x Electric Grass Pitches

Standard grass pitches with electric available for tents and tourers.

27 x Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches for tourers only with optional electric.


Interested in staying at Heligan Caravan and Camping Park?

Unfortunately Heligan Caravan and Camping Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


*A family and dog-friendly campsite.

*Camping and touring guests are welcome to check-in between 12pm - dusk and must check out by 10:30am on departure day.

*For holiday homes, all bookings for a week or more are subject to a £8.45 booking fee and £2.55 cancellation fee per night. Camping and touring pitches will be charged a booking fee of £8.45 and a cancellation fee of £1.25 per night for bookings over seven nights.


Things to do on site and in the Pentewan area

Set on the south coast of Cornwall, the park is surrounded by picturesque harbour towns, beautiful beaches and some of Cornwall's top attractions.

For those keen to lace up their boots and get walking, there are plenty of fabulous trails and footpaths accessible directly from the site, including the South West Coast Path, cycleways, and an entrance to the world-renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan, for which guests receive an exclusive discount.

Head to the pretty fishing village of Mevagissey for a taste of Cornwall. Wander through the narrow alleyways, browse gift shops and art galleries before indulging in a tempting Cornish pasty.

If action is your thing, head down to sister site Pentewan Sands Holiday Park (just a 5 minute drive away) where you can get active in all manner of activities, including swimming, tennis, adventure golf, surfing, sailing, water skiing, and kayaking on their privately owned beach.

If you prefer a slower pace of life, you may find that sitting with a book, relaxing and soaking up the peaceful Cornish countryside, is the perfect way to holiday at this park!

Things to do nearby:

  • Caerhays Castle and Beach (10 minutes)
  • St Austell Brewery (15 minutes)
  • The Eden Project (20 minutes)
  • National Trust Lanhydrock House and gardens (30 minutes)
  • Bodmin Jail (35 minutes)

Interested in staying at Heligan Caravan and Camping Park?

Unfortunately Heligan Caravan and Camping Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Heligan Caravan and Camping Park was last updated on January 15th, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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