Why come to the South West, if not for its wide open beaches beneath the warm sky, secluded bays and acres of countryside, crossed only by winding lanes? There are more quaint fishing villages than urban jungles and heaving traffic jams. To match that sense of calm, try these sites with the same cosy and petite vibe. There's a real village feel, and you'll pitch by just a few friendly neighbours at these delightfully small campsites in Cornwall.
Ashton, Cornwall
Family-run campsite set in picturesque countryside, two miles from Porthleven and golden sand beaches.
4.86 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and touring site close to The Lost Gardens Heligan, five minutes from Mevagissey. Dog friendly.
4.84 /5
No Man's Land, Looe, Cornwall
Small and peaceful caravan and camping park with cosy glamping pods, five minutes from the South West Coast Path.
4.79 /5
Breage, Helston, Cornwall
Small family friendly campsite with private fire pits and great sea views. Five minutes to Praa Sands Beach!
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family-friendly campsite set in 4 acres with fantastic country views. 20 minutes from the Eden Project.
4.9 /5
St Austell, Cornwall
A peaceful, family run site with a bar and dog run. Surrounded by Cornish countryside close to Porthpean Beach.
4.85 /5
Penzance, Cornwall
Family run holiday park five minutes from the coast at Penzance with great facilities. Peaceful and dog friendly.
4.57 /5
Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Award winning, family friendly camping and glamping, nestled by Watergate Bay. Campfires and dogs welcome.
4.83 /5
Eastcott, Bude, Cornwall
Countryside glamping and camping, with bell tents, a tipi, shepherd's hut and more. Close to Bude and beaches.
4.75 /5
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco-friendly site nestled in the peaceful countryside in the heart of Cornwall. Ten minutes to the Eden Project.
4.84 /5
No Mans Land, Looe, Cornwall
Peaceful, family run holiday park near Looe, with touring pitches and glamping in bell tents or ensuite pods.
4.85 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Spacious 200 acre organic family farm on Bodmin Moor with eco-facilities and onsite cafe. 30 minutes to beaches!
5 /5
Redruth, Cornwall
Tranquil site in four acres of gardens and meadows with spacious grass pitches. Just 20 minutes to Falmouth.
5 /5
Marhamchurch, Bude, Cornwall
Thirty acres managed for biodiversity with two exclusive camping fields and a glamping cabin. Ten minutes to Bude.
4.93 /5
Camelford, Cornwall
Peaceful, family and dog friendly glamping pods with views of Rough Tor and optional hot tubs available.
4.9 /5
Helston, Cornwall
Dog friendly glamping pods with hot tubs, 20 minutes from the coast and beaches such as Porthleven.
4.87 /5
Mitchell, Newquay, Cornwall
Luxury ensuite glamping pods with kitchens and hot tubs. Just 15 minutes from Newquay with dog friendly options!
Helston, Cornwall
Rural, off grid pitches with beautiful facilities in the South Cornwall countryside. 10 mins from Flambards.
4.97 /5
Padstow, Cornwall
Quiet, family friendly site with pretty views of Cornish countryside. Ten minutes from Padstow and Harlyn Bay.
Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall
Located on an outdoor pursuits centre with watersports, climbing, zip wires and more! Onsite cafe and dog friendly.
4.72 /5
St Day, Redruth, Cornwall
A small and family-friendly park in rural surroundings. Just 15 minutes to the stunning Cornish coast!
4.75 /5
Launceston, Cornwall
Small eco campsite with large pitches and distant sea views. Just 15 minutes to the beach, 20 minutes to Tintagel!
Gulval, Penzance, Cornwall
Tiny site with fully serviced hardstanding pitches, close to great woodland walks and five minutes to Penzance.
4.38 /5
Crackington Haven, Bude, Cornwall
A peaceful farm with two luxury shepherd's huts each with their own hot tub. Just five minutes from the beach.
4.91 /5
St Ives, Cornwall
Fantastic woodland glamping near St Ives Bay and top beaches. Cosy, comfortable Landpods with private facilities.
5 /5
Bodmin, Cornwall
Family camping, touring and glamping site. Ten minutes to Bodmin and a five minute ride from the Camel Trail.
4.97 /5
Bude, Cornwall
Luxury glamping roundhouses with hot tubs and fire pits. Onsite animals to feed, ten minutes to Bude and the beach!
4.9 /5
Cadgwith, Helston, Cornwall
A small and friendly campsite on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall with glamping bell tents and animals.
4.47 /5
Redruth, Cornwall
Tranquil and idyllic site with a small range of grass pitches, an onsite sauna and easy access to the coast.
4.53 /5
Liskeard, Cornwall
Two luxury shepherd's huts with private bathrooms and a hot tub, set on a secluded farm with a swimming pool!
4.76 /5
St Agnes, Cornwall
Peaceful caravan site with amazing coastal views, two miles from Cornish beaches.
4.84 /5
Torpoint, Cornwall
Eco glamping site with fully furnished safari tents and one bell tent. Just a ten minute walk from a sandy beach.
St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall
Family, dog friendly glamping cabins with ensuites and private hot tubs. Two minutes from Crackington Haven Beach.
4.76 /5
Wadebridge, Cornwall
A tiny, secluded and sheltered glamping site in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty in fabulous North Cornwall.
Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful camping and bell tent pop up site. Five minutes to the beach and ten minutes from Mounts Bay.
4.67 /5
St Mawgan, Cornwall
Small bell tent campsite in a meadow near to the gorgeous beaches of the North Coast of Cornwall.
Helston, Cornwall
Spacious camping, glamping and touring with luxury ensuite pitches. Just 20 minutes from the beach!
Mullion, Helston, Cornwall
Peaceful touring site on the idyllic Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, three miles from the South West Coastal Path.
4.97 /5
Gorran Churchtown, St Austell, Cornwall
Eco friendly glamping nestled on the peaceful Cornish Roseland Peninsula, ten minutes from beaches.
Wadebridge, Cornwall
Relax and unwind in cosy glamping accommodation with private hot tubs, 15 minutes from Port Issac.
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall
Spacious eco friendly yurts ideal for families and couples just 15 minutes from Fistral Beach! Pet friendly.
Bude, Cornwall
Peaceful coastal site, five minutes from Bude town centre. Family and dog friendly with campfires and BBQs allowed!
Camelford, Cornwall
Family-friendly pods and tents on an idyllic hands-on farm, 15 minutes from the coast. Campfires welcome.
Lansallos, Looe, Cornwall
Gorgeous yurts and shepherd's hut with log burners set in a peaceful location. Just a short walk from Polperro.
4.74 /5
Mullion, Cornwall
Tranquil, off-grid camping and glamping site for adults only. Just ten minutes from the beach and Lizard Point.
Bude, Cornwall
Remote pod and treehouse glamping on Cornish farmland just an arm's reach from the beach. Open all year.
Liskeard, Cornwall
A small and dog friendly campsite, set in the Fowey Valley and ideally located as a gateway to Cornwall.
4.08 /5
Fowey, Cornwall
Breathtaking sea views towards St Austell Bay, set on a working family farm.
Laity Moor, Redruth, Cornwall
Small, peaceful adult only touring site with 20 acres of farmland. Five minutes from Portreath Beach. Dog friendly.
4.9 /5
Troon, Camborne, Cornwall
Small off-grid glamping site with fully furnished bell tents, just 15-30 minutes from sandy beaches.
Saltash, Cornwall
Peaceful glamping yurts set within an Area of Outstanding National Beauty by Saltash, on the River Tamar.
Truro, Cornwall
Surrounded by countryside, an ideal site for a romantic escapes or spending time with family and friends.
Perranporth, Cornwall
Proper camping and stunning views across the Cornish landscape just two minutes from Perranporth Beach.
Port Isaac, St Kew, Cornwall
Set in a quiet rural position this member only site is away from hectic daily life. Near the Cornish Coast beaches.
Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
A beautiful, laid back coastal site on the tiny island of Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Family friendly and by a beach.
Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Cornwall
Small, peaceful and eco-friendly back to basics camping on a small range of grass pitches and canvas bell tents.
Pentewan, Cornwall
A 5 star, dog friendly park open year round, set right by the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Short drive from the beach.
St Breward, Cornwall
Friendly camping and glamping site with stunning views, at the start of the Camel Trail and near Bodmin Moor.
Falmouth, Cornwall
Idyllic two acre site with well spaced grass pitches for tents, vans, motorhomes and tourers. Glamping pods too.
Menherion, Redruth, Cornwall
Family friendly campsite by a 275 acre lake with incredible watersports, in the Cornish countryside.