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Penwarne Campsite

Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall

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Penwarne Farm is conveniently located for exploring Cornwall, located between the Helford River and 15 minutes from Falmouth. Overlooking panoramic views of Falmouth Bay and Pendennis Castle, choose from spacious non electric or electric grass pitches for tents and tourers beside an adventure playground. With eight local beaches, plenty of walks and attractions nearby, there's something for everyone! Dogs are welcome to join your coastal stay.

Why choose Penwarne Campsite


Spacious electric and non electric pitches overlooking Falmouth Bay with an adventure playground

One of Cornwall's oldest campsites, welcoming campers since 1920 overlooking Falmouth Bay

Close to eight local beaches, including Meanporth Beach, a 30 minute walk away

About the site


Nestled amongst the Cornish countryside, with sea views out to Falmouth Bay and inland to Pendennis Castle, Penwarne is one of Cornwall's oldest campsites. The Mann family has worked the land since 1886 and has been welcoming campers since the 1920s. If you want camping on the coast, this Cornish farm offers a setting positioned on a footpath to Meanporth Beach (30 minute walk away). It overlooks the sea with views across Falmouth Bay, plus there are over eight beaches less than a ten minute drive away. You'll be pitching up on a working farm, with plenty of room for the children to run around, as well as couples or groups who want to explore the coastline. During high season, the pitches are marked out for 16 amp electric hook-ups. If electric is not required, there is plenty of room for grass pitching in the front of the field. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including pheasants, bats, kestrels and buzzards. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a lead at all times, as the site sometimes has their friendly cattle grazing in the field.

Penwarne Campsite is open from 18/04 to 31/10 in 2025 and from 03/04 to 31/10 in 2026. Pitches from £20/night for 2 people.


What facilities are at Penwarne Campsite?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Electric hookups

Fires allowed

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

Guests have access to a facilities block, including separate female and male toilets and warm showers. An accessible bathroom is available as well as a washing up and laundry area.

There is an adventure playground onsite. EV charging is not available unless prior arrangements have been made.

For essentials, The Village Shop is a 20 minute walk away, or Sainsbury's is a ten minute drive away in Falmouth. The Red Lion is a 25 minute walk away, serving food and drinks.



There are 80 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass pitches at Penwarne Campsite
Non electric grass pitches for tents and touring at Penwarne Campsite
Non electric grass pitches with Falmouth Bay views and communal picnic benches

40 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass pitches without electric, suitable for tents, roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Pets welcome. One gazebo, awning or pup tent is included.

Electric grass pitches overlooking Falmouth Bay (16 amp hook up)
Electric grass pitches near communal picnic benches
Caravans on electric grass pitches with awning and gazebo space (16 amp hook up)

40 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Spacious, elevated pitches located at the top of the field, with views over Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle. Pitches are mostly flat with 16A electric hook-ups. Pets welcome. One gazebo, awning or pup tent is included.


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Poor facilities and overpriced

Elliot S

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Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesOct 2025

Expensive compared to others and toilets and showers shocking - dirty and cold, men's toilets closed. Worst site on our trip.

Excellent 4 night stay

Bertie R

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Medium Tent - Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

Me and 7 friends came here to celebrate finishing our a-levels and it was perfect! We stayed for 4 nights and all had an amazing time. The owners of the campsite were very welcoming and were willing to help out in any way they could. Overall it was a great vibe and would definitely recommend this to any group of friends!

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Georgia M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2025

My boyfriend and I stayed here over the August bank holiday weekend and were delighted to find there were still non-electric camping plots available. We had an absolutely fantastic stay and would highly recommend it. The camping area was peaceful and quiet, with plenty of space between us and the other campers. Facilities included toilets, showers, sinks with mirrors, and even a washing machine — all of which were kept to a good standard and more than met our needs. The location is stunning. Each morning we woke up to sea views, with a forest just to the side of us. At night the sky was full of stars, which made it feel magical. One evening we drove into Falmouth for dinner, which was only about 25 minutes away and very convenient. There’s also a lovely walk from the campsite to Maenporth Beach (around 30 minutes through fields) — a beautiful spot that’s well worth the trip on a sunny day. We loved our stay, would definitely recommend this site to others, and can’t wait to return.

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Site rules

Check-in is available between noon and 7pm at Penwarne Campsite. Please let the site know if you are likely to be delayed. Departure is due before 11am on your last day.

Before you arrive at Penwarne Campsite, you'll receive a text message with instructions for check-in.

Yes, Penwarne Campsite is dog friendly, allowing up to three per pitch. Please keep them on a lead at all times as this is a working farm.

Yes, BBQs and campfires are permitted at Penwarne Campsite if they are raised off the ground and well-supervised.

Penwarne Campsite will always try to pitch group bookings together. For non electric pitches, that's rarely a problem. Due to the layout (see the site plan) with hook up pitches at the top of the field and the rest of the field used for non electric, where there is a mix of the two, groups will be pitched close by but not side by side.

Yes, Penwarne Campsite is family friendly. There is a playpark, including a slide, climbing frame and swings to keep the little ones entertained. The farm café sells a variety of food and drinks for the whole family to enjoy. There are eight beaches within a ten minute drive, and a footpath from the campsite takes you straight to Meanporth Beach, plus there's a variety of other family attractions nearby.

Yes, Penwarne Campsite does operate a quiet policy between 10pm and 8am.

Pitches

No, awnings are not permitted at Penwarne Campsite. Gazebos and pup tents can be brought for a small nightly charge.

The electric hook ups at Penwarne Campsite are 16 amp.

All of the electric pitches at Penwarne Campsite have your usage included in the price of your booking.

At Penwarne Campsite, it is just one tent/touring unit per pitch.

Facilities

No, there is not a shop at Penwarne Campsite. For picking up essentials, The Village Shop is a 20 minute walk away, or Sainsbury's is a ten minute drive away in Falmouth.

No, there is not a restaurant or café at Penwarne Campsite. For dining out, The Red Lion is a 25 minute walk away, serving food and drinks.

No, Penwarne Campsite does not offer EV charging unless prior arrangements have been made. The closest electric vehicle charging point is InstaVolt Charging Station, a ten minute drive away.

Most phone service providers should be able to access a phone and 4G signal at Penwarne Campsite.

Getting there

The nearest train station to Penwarne Campsite is Penryn which is a ten minute drive away. The closest bus stop is Woodcroft which is a ten minute walk away and offers regular services to Falmouth and Helston.

Local taxi companies to Penwarne Campsite include Treble One Taxis (01326 210111), Abacus and Falmouth Taxis (01326 212141) and Falmouth and Penryn Radio Taxis (01326 313131).

The nearest bus stop to Penwarne Campsite is Woodcroft which is a ten minute walk away and offers regular services to Falmouth and Helston.

What's nearby

There are several beaches close to Penwarne Campsite, with direct access to Maenporth Beach from the site via a footpath, taking 30 minutes.

The nearest pub to Penwarne Campsite is The Red Lion, a 20 minute walk away. Falmouth is 15 minutes away with plenty more options, including The Shed, Quayside Inn, and Fives Cyderhouse.

Local walking routes to Penwarne Campsite include National Trust - Glendurgan Garden and Trebah Garden, both a five minute drive away.

Penwarne Campsite has direct access to Maenporth Beach via a footpath, just 30 minutes away. The Red Lion and The Village Shop can both be reached within a 25 minute stroll, and Woodcroft bus stop is ten minutes away with services to Falmouth and Helston.

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A note from the site themselves...

Penwarne Barton is a working farm, where we have cows, sheep, chickens, pheasants and peafowl on the farm. You may also see our working cats, Bayley and Guinness.

We love animals and we know that your pets need a holiday too! Cornwall is a fantastic destination if you are planning on bringing the whole family, including four legged friends, and we look forward to welcoming you soon, Paul

Penwarne Campsite is ideal for...

Couples
Large same-sex groups
Older children (13+)
Young children

Things to do on site and in the Falmouth area

The site is close to Falmouth and the North Helford AONB. Visit Falmouth for the Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle for history, or take a boat trip down the Fal River.

In the summer, Falmouth welcomes the Oyster Festival, the Sea Shanty Festival and the Tall Ships, all sure to keep guests entertained. Perhaps the most impressive is Falmouth Week, during August, when the Red Arrows usually visit.

You will find a selection of local boat trips and charters that can take you and the family out to see the local seals, dolphins and seabirds. Minky Whales have also been spotted off the coast of Falmouth.

The South West Coast Path is only ten minutes away, as are the gardens of Trebah and Glendurgan. Explore the local creek-side villages of Port Navas and Gweek, which is home to a seal sanctuary.

You can eat out in the numerous restaurants in Falmouth or explore the local village pubs. Grab a pasty and eat it on one of the quays while you watch a hive of water activities go on.

Cornwall is famous for its beautiful beaches for good reason. Visit Gyllyngvase and Swanpool, where paddleboards can be hired. Alternatively, if you are feeling energetic, walk to Meanporth, the closest beach to the site, and hire out a kayak to explore the clear blue Cornish waters.

Helford Passage is a must-see, so hire a boat to explore the river, go crabbing off the pontoon or take the ferry to the other side.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Trebah Gardens (5 minutes)
  • Glendurgan Gardens (5 minutes)
  • Pendennis Castle (15 minutes)
  • National Maritime Museum (15 minutes)
  • Orca Sea Safaris (15 minutes)
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary (20 minutes)
  • Paradise Park (40 minutes)
  • Kynance Cove (45 minutes)
  • St Michael's Mount (45 minutes)
  • The Lost Gardens of Heligan (50 minutes)
  • The Eden Project (60 minutes)
  • The Tate Gallery (60 minutes)

The listing for Penwarne Campsite was last updated on November 26th, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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