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East Crinnis Holiday Park

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East Crinnis, Par, Cornwall

Aerial view of East Crinnis Holiday Park, towards the coast and Carlyon Bay
Aerial of East Crinnis camping and glamping area with privacy hedging
Geodome interior with a king size bed, sofa bed and large windows
Aerial view of East Crinnis Holiday Park, towards the coast and Carlyon Bay
Large tent on a grass pitch with surrounding planting
Grass pitches with hedging for privacy
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Electric hardstanding pitches with hedges for privacy
Electric hardstanding pitches with hedges for privacy
Geodome exterior with surrounding planting
Geodome exterior
Geodome exterior
Nare Yurt exterior with a footpath and surrounding planting
Nare Yurt exterior
Nare Yurt interior
Nare Yurt interior
Nare Yurt log burner and kitchen equipment
Log cabins
Facilities block with roof solar pannels
Facilities block with male and female bathrooms, plus an outdoor washing up sink
Interior of toilets
Interior of showers
Family wetroom with baby changing facilities
Sheltered outdoor washing up area
Laundry room with coin-operated washing machines and tumble dryers
Kitchen area with access to a freezer and microwave
Onsite shop with outdoor seating
Shop stocking local produce, essentials, toys and gifts
Shack with beach toys, plus a food hut available in peak times
Fresh pizzas from The Shack, open during peak times
Play area with a climbing frame, slide and swing
Giant chess
Dog friendly
Dog friendly
Wildlife pond
Nearby dog friendly beaches
Nearby boating coves
Nearby St Austell Bay
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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.

"One of the best sites I have stayed at in many years of camping ... I am now in my 80s"

Norman H

"Facilities are always spotlessly clean"

Nicola G

"Perfect base for a Cornish getaway"

Charlotte M

"The most beautiful campsite I've ever seen"

Slavka L

"Staff are absolutely amazing! So friendly and helpful"

Marine E

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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Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

(Included)

Baby changing facilities

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Fires allowed

Freezer

Glamping

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

Wash up area

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 family/accessible bathrooms with baby changing. 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 offers takeaway cooked breakfast, evening food like pizza and burgers, live music and quizzes. Free WiFi is available, though signal strength cannot be guaranteed.

Great for beach holidays

A 25 minute walk to the golden sands of Carlyon Bay Beach. You can also hire bodyboards and buy other beach essentials at the onsite shack!

Great for everyone

From a takeaway shack to private-style pitches and a communal kitchen, the site has thought of it all. Also, it is just a short walk to the beach!

A note from the site themselves...

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

During the 1920s, 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.

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.

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

Large tent on a grass pitch with surrounding planting
Grass pitches with hedging for privacy
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Facilities block with roof solar pannels
Facilities block with male and female bathrooms, plus an outdoor washing up sink
Family wetroom with baby changing facilities
Interior of toilets
Interior of showers
Sheltered outdoor washing up area

12 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches without electric and hedging around the site for privacy. For tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Grass pitches with hedging for privacy
Large tent on a grass pitch with surrounding planting
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Grass pitches
Facilities block with roof solar pannels
Facilities block with male and female bathrooms, plus an outdoor washing up sink
Family wetroom with baby changing facilities
Interior of toilets
Interior of showers
Sheltered outdoor washing up area

38 x Electric Grass Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric and hedging around the site for privacy. For tents, trailer tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

Electric hardstanding pitches with hedges for privacy
Electric hardstanding pitches with hedges for privacy
Facilities block with roof solar pannels
Facilities block with male and female bathrooms, plus an outdoor washing up sink
Family wetroom with baby changing facilities
Interior of toilets
Interior of showers
Sheltered outdoor washing up area
Laundry room with coin-operated washing machines and tumble dryers
Kitchen area with access to a freezer and microwave

11 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Max 6 people

Hardstanding 8m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric and hedging around the site for privacy. For campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

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.

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My first stay ay East Crinnis.

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Norman H

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Single Axle Caravan - Electric Hardstanding PitchesSep 2025

First time at this site. I extended for an extra 2 nights. It is without doubt one of the best sites I have stayed at in many years of camping and caravanning. I am now in my 80s so many years under my belt! YES I thoroughly recommend this site. The staff are so helpful and friendly.

3 day camping trip

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Shaun T

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Trailer Tent - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

We decided to go to Cornwall and discover some of its breathtaking views and scenery. This campsite was nice and quiet. Well maintained and very clean. Easy access to plan days out and visit some beautiful places. Highlight was Port Isaac where Doc Martin was filmed and then off to Lands end. Plenty of privacy on site with individual pitches. Highly recommend this site for a perfect base.

Newbie motorhomers

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Mark E

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Motorhome - Electric Grass PitchesSep 2025

We had two nights in a motorhome here, we found Paul very informative about the local area and things to. The owners were really helpful too. Very clean amenities. A nice quiet site and dog friendly.

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Site rules

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.
Yes, East Crinnis Holiday Park is dog friendly, with two dogs 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.
Yes, campfires are permitted on your pitch at East Crinnis Holiday Park, 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.
Yes, kids will have a great time at East Crinnis Holiday Park. 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.
East Crinnis Holiday Park only accepts same-sex group bookings of up to three people. Schools and affiliated groups/organisations are permitted outside of peak holiday periods.
Yes, at East Crinnis Holiday Park, 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.

Pitches

Yes, pup tents and gazebos are allowed for a small nightly charge at East Crinnis Holiday Park. Sorry, awnings are not permitted.
Yes, you can park by your pitch at East Crinnis Holiday Park. Please note, only one car is permitted per pitch, please notify the site if extra parking is required.
At East Crinnis Holiday Park, all electric pitches have a 16 amp hook up.
Yes, all bedding is included when staying in the glamping accommodation at East Crinnis Holiday Park. Please bring your own towels.
A copy of East Crinnis Holiday Park's map can be found here.
Yes, if you book an electric pitch at East Crinnis Holiday Park, your usage will be included in the price of your booking.
At East Crinnis Holiday Park, there is just one tent or touring unit allowed per pitch.

Facilities

Yes, there is WiFi available at East Crinnis Holiday Park. Please note, the signal may vary across the park, but there is a hotspot in the information room.
Yes, The Shack at East Crinnis Holiday Park 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.
Yes, at East Crinnis Holiday Park, there is The Shack shop open daily (may vary outside of peak season). This is a licensed shop which stocks essentials, toiletries, groceries, toys and gifts.
No, there is no EV charging at East Crinnis Holiday Park. However, just a minute around the corner at Rustic House, there is a charging point.
At East Crinnis Holiday Park, there is access to a shared freezer, kettle and microwave. Please note, there is no shared fridge.
At East Crinnis Holiday Park, phone signal may vary, especially for O2 customers. However, the site does have access to WiFi so you can still stay connected.

Getting there

Access for tourers at East Crinnis Holiday Park should be nice and simple. It is located off the A3082 with a wide entrance point.
At East Crinnis Holiday Park, the nearest train station is Par, a five minute drive away. The closest bus stop is Par Market, a ten minute walk away, with services to St Austell, the Eden Project, St Blazey and Lostwithiel.
Local taxi companies to East Crinnis Holiday Park include Yeo's Taxis (01726 984241) and KP Cabs (07857 636881).
The closest bus stop to East Crinnis Holiday Park is Par Market, a ten minute walk away, with services to St Austell, the Eden Project, St Blazey and Lostwithiel.

What's nearby

At East Crinnis Holiday Park, 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.
The nearest pubs to East Crinnis Holiday Park are the Britannia Inn (a 15 minute walk) and The Four Lords (a 20 minute walk).
East Crinnis Holiday Park is a 20 minute walk from Carlyon Bay Beach.
East Crinnis Holiday Park is within a 15-20 minute walk of the coast, Par Garden Centre, Kidzworld Adventure Play, Par Market and Food Hall, Stadium Retail Park, Britannia Inn and the The Four Lords, St Blazey Gate.
East Crinnis Holiday Park is a 20 minute walk from the South West Coast Path, a popular seaside trail.

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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 October 2nd, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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