East Crinnis Holiday Park

4.85 /5 143 reviews

97%

would recommend

East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall

Nare Yurt log burner and kitchen equipment

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4.85 /5

143 reviews

Perfectly positioned for reaching the South West Coast Path and glorious St Austell Bay, East Crinnis Holiday Park offers a family and dog friendly break. The park boasts well kept pitches, stylish glamping domes and yurts. You can walk to Carlyon Bay in under 30 minutes, or drive to Spit Beach in two. You're also a handy distance from the Eden Project. During the holidays, there are a range of family friendly activities onsite!

Why choose East Crinnis Holiday Park

Winner of Best Campsite South West England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Featured in our 2025 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites

Peaceful and family friendly camping and glamping near St. Austell Bay, Cornwall

Private, spacious pitches with great facilities, including a kitchen, shop and activities for kids!

Close to the South West Coast Path, beaches and just five minutes from the Eden Project

About the site

This family run site is it a top location for exploring the Cornwall coast, just a five minute drive from Carlyon Bay Beach. The Eden Project is also only five minutes away, perfect for days out! Large pitches are provided, at least 8m x 8m in size, and you'll have the choice of hardstanding or grass, with optional 16 amp electric. All pitches are level, with hedging and shrubbery to allow pitches to have some privacy. If glamping is more your style, there are two geodomes, one sleeping four and one sleeping six. All feature a king size bed and futons for extra guests, plus all the bedding you will need. You can also opt for the cosy yurt which comes with a double bed and two roll mats instead. Electric, a fridge, cooking pans, plates, glasses and crockery are provided. There is also lockable storage cupboard, bedside tables, a dining table with four chairs, shoe rack and coat stand. Outside you will also find a BBQ and picnic bench for al fresco dining. A welcome pack with a Cornish cream tea and basket of logs and kindling are included. Camping guests can also bring along their own fire pit, chimenea, BBQ or fire basket, just please ensure it is raised from the ground. Dogs are more than welcome too, with up to two pups permitted per pitch and in the glamping units.

"Amazing facilities that were kept the cleanest of any campsite I've ever been to"

Tierney S

"Staff are absolutely amazing! So friendly and helpful... we'll definitely come back"

Marine E

"The facilities are clean and excellent, all you would need"

Fiona W

"I can not fault it. It was lovely and quiet and you can hear the birds/owls"

Naomi N

"Perfect site with great connections to everything you'd need or want"

James B

"The staff were all amazing and friendly with 5* customer service"

Becky T

Pitches are available from March to October. Yurts and geodomes open between April and September. The log cabins are open all year round.

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Fires allowed

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Kids playground

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Near beach

Near pub

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Site facilities shared between campers and glampers include excellent showers and toilets and a play park for children. There are separate female and male toilet and shower facilities, as well as two unisex toilets and a family room. There is also a kitchen for washing up, which offers a microwave, kettle and freezer.

A coin operated laundry is provided and a small shop is located inside The Shack (open mornings in April, May and Sept and then mornings and evenings late May until early Sept) and also offers a takeaway, live music and quizzes. Free WiFi is available, though signal strength cannot be guaranteed.

It's just over a mile to the Par Inn and a selection of restaurants.

A note from the site themselves...

East Crinnis Farm was originally established by my great granddad William Olford in the late 1800's. Prior, East Crinnis had been a thriving mining community with the 19th century being the peak of production from Tin and Copper.

During the 1920's, the farm expanded and gained productivity especially leading up to and during the Second World War.

During the second half of the 20th century, my grandfather, Roger Olford, farmed with the arrival of holidaymakers staying in the farmhouse. In 1989, Glyn and Betty (mum) started a small certified location campsite beginning with just five pitches.

Year after year they added to it and by 2005 they had built three log cabins. In 2010 I came back to run the site and now with my family, we are developing the site every year.

Following on from University, I travelled and worked in various hospitality environments from the USA to Holland, Austria and South America before returning to my beloved Cornwall and spending ten years as an operational manager at the Eden Project.

We run the site how we would like to holiday ourselves and we like to maintain a friendly, peaceful, safe, extremely clean site which respects the habitat and environment around it.

Map and address

Park address

East Crinnis Holiday Park,

Par Moor Road, East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ

Coordinates

50.3438, -4.7251 | SX 6 52

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East Crinnis Holiday Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children

There are 67 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches without electric for tents and tourers.

38 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches with 16-Amp electric for tents and tourers.

11 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding pitches for tourers with 16-Amp electric.

Other accommodation

Lerryn Log Cabin

Spacious cabin which is hand crafted from pine, including an open plan area and lovely balcony. Inside Lerryn sleeps six with one double, one twin room with an ensuite toilet and a bunk bed room. Separate family bathroom. Pets welcome.

Crinnis Log Cabin

Spacious cabin which is hand crafted from pine, including an open plan area and lovely balcony. Inside Crinnis sleeps four with one double with ensuite toilet and one twin room. Separate family bathroom. Pets welcome.

Polkerris Log Cabin

Max 4 people

Spacious cabin which is hand crafted from pine, including an open plan area and lovely balcony. Inside Polkerris sleeps four with one double and one twin room. Family bathroom and toilet with separate shower room. Pets welcome.

East Crinnis Holiday Park reviews

4.85 /5

143 reviews

97%

would recommend

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Nicola G

Sprinter-Type Campervan - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

Beautiful site with friendly, helpful staff. Great little shop serving awesome coffee. The pitches are spacious, feeling peaceful, and with great views of the sunset. Facilities are always spotlessly clean. This is my second visit. I always stay here if attending a gig in the Eden Project. Would thoroughly recommend.

Excellent campsite

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Katharine K

Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesJul 2025

First time of visiting and we will be back. So friendly and helpful. Lovely site. Nice beach walkable and an indoor soft play for rainy days.

Unbelievable!

Recommends site

Slavka L

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJun 2025

The most beautiful campsite I've ever seen. It has a feel as if you camped in a garden. The staff is very lovely, friendly and welcoming. Facilities spotless clean. Beautifully maintained and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It's obviously run with care and love. Highly recommend!

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FAQ

What time is check-in/out at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Check-in for camping and touring is from 12:30pm-6pm and between 2:30pm-8:30pm for glamping. On day of departure, you must vacate your pitch by 11:30am for camping/touring, and by 10am for glamping.

Are dogs allowed at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Up to two dogs are welcome to join you on your stay, provided they are well behaved and kept on a lead whilst onsite. A two acre field is located above the pond area here and is ideal for dog walks, and it's just a short stroll onto the South West Coast Path and 25 minutes by foot to Spit Beach, the closest dog friendly beach.

Are BBQs and campfires allowed at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Campfires are permitted on your pitch provided they are in a fire pit, metal fire basket, or chiminea, and prevent damage to the ground - BBQs are also welcome, as long as they are kept raised off the grass, and the site can supply bricks if required.

Is East Crinnis Holiday Park family friendly?

Youngsters can enjoy a runaround in the handcrafted play area here equipped with a tower slide, climbing frames, swings, see-saws, and the sports area onsite is ideal for ball games. Challenge yourselves on the giant chessboard or take a walk and discover a range of secret trails here too - free fishing is also available (rod licence required) and you can also enjoy seasonal entertainment from live music to quizzes, with prizes to be won too.

What attractions are nearby East Crinnis Holiday Park?

One of Cornwall's most famous attractions, the Eden Project, is just a five minute drive from the site and well worth a visit to explore the tropical Rainforest Biome, while a short 20 minute stroll takes you to sandy Crinnis beach, and the South West Coast Path is a mere 15/20 minutes away. Wander through Charlestown's vibrant harbour and soak up the naval history at the town's Shipwreck Treasure Museum or admire the ships from a bygone era, used for many film/TV sets including Poldark. Other attractions nearby include: *The Lost Gardens of Heligan (9.4 miles), explore its outdoor jungle before a picnic on the Pleasure Grounds. *Tintagel Castle (29.4 miles), rich with Arthurian legend, this English Heritage Site overlooks Cornwall's breathtaking coastline.

Does East Crinnis Holiday Park allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Pup tents and gazebos are allowed for a small nightly charge. Sorry, awnings are not permitted.

Does East Crinnis Holiday Park allow groups or pitches being booked together?

The site only accepts same-sex group bookings of up to three people. Schools and affiliated groups/organisations are permitted outside of peak holiday periods.

Can I park near my pitch at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Yes, you can park by your pitch for convenience. Please note, only one car is permitted per pitch, please notify the site if extra parking is required.

What amp is the electric hook up at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

All electric pitches have a 16 amp electric hook up.

Are bedding and towels included at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

All bedding is included when staying in the glamping accommodation. Please bring your own towels.

Is there WiFi at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Yes, there is WiFi available onsite to help you stay connected.

Is there a restaurant or cafe at East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Yes, The Shack offers local sausage, bacon and eggs, fresh milk and award winning coffee in the mornings and takeaway with live music and quizzes in the evening. The Shack is open in the mornings and evenings during peak season, closed entirely during the winter, and open only in the mornings for the rest of the year.

Where can I find East Crinnis Holiday Park's map?

A copy of the site's map can be found here.

Does East Crinnis Holiday Park have a quiet time or noise policy?

Guests are expected to respect their noise levels to their neighbours throughout the day and the site operates a sleep zone/very quiet noise policy between 11pm and 7:30am.

Have another question about East Crinnis Holiday Park?

Things to do on site and in the Par area

During the summer holidays there are a range of activities onsite to keep children entertained! Every Tuesday there is magical storytelling around the campfire, there is live music every Wednesday for all of the family to enjoy, and Sunday is treasure hunt night!

The Shack also sells cooked breakfasts and evening takeaways during the school holidays so everything you need is catered for!

Also in the school holidays is Carlyon Beach's pop up bar and food which is just a 20 minute walk from site and offers some more activities. Or, you can take part in water sports at Polkerris Beach!

Beaches along the Cornish Coast are in easy reach and the unmissable coastal path is just 15-20 mins away. Plus you can nip to the harbour of Charlestown and watch the lazy bobbing of the boats.

One of the most famous attractions in the county, the Eden Project is only 40 minutes from your base, or an easy drive will also take you to the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

If you fancy exploring the coastline, the northern coastline is a handy 16 miles away or half hour away from the park.

The listing for East Crinnis Holiday Park was last updated on July 15th, 2025 at 12:10 AM

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A note from the site themselves...

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East Crinnis Holiday Park is ideal for...

There are 67 accommodation options on-site