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.
St Agnes, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and touring site with spectactular sea views. On a working Cornish family farm.
Praa Sands, Penzance, Cornwall
Camping in a CS along with two beautiful handmade shepherd's huts with stunning sea views across to Praa Sands.
Bude, Cornwall
A quiet and picturesque venue, with onsite café, play area, lake footpath and water sports.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
Trevaylor is located just 500 metres from the coastal path and some of the most dramatic coastline in Cornwall.
Perranporth, Cornwall
A quiet countryside touring/camping site in Cornwall close to Perranporth Beach and the St Agnes Heritage Coast.
St Clether, Launceston, Cornwall
Unique glamping site set in wildflower meadows and woodland by Bodmin Moor and close to the beaches of Bude.
Gweek, Helston, Cornwall
A green-focused camping and glamping site, ideal for families exploring Cornwall.
Camelford, Cornwall
Small and peaceful camping and glamping in the stunning Cornish countryside, ten minutes from local beaches.
Looe, Cornwall
Traditional Glamping, set in beautiful countryside 15 minutes from Polperro Beach.
St Ives, Cornwall
Small, peaceful, friendly back-to-basics camping close to the beach. Dogs welcome.
Cambrose, Portreath, Cornwall
A small family camping and touring park, situated in the unspoilt Portreath Valley 1.5 miles from Portreath.
North Cornwall , Camelford, Cornwall
Peaceful, family run campsite for tent campers and caravanners on the outskirts of Camelford. Open all year.
Bude, Cornwall
Small, friendly, family run site for tents and tourers. Set close to the beach on the North Cornwall coast.
Stithians Lake, Redruth, Cornwall
Set on the edge of Stithians Lake, The Golden Lion, offers an outstanding location to pitch up and camp.
Helston, Cornwall
A dog friendly and family friendly site set on a working farm in Cornwall, less than ten minutes from the beach.
St Ives, Cornwall
Grass and hardstanding pitches available for tents or tourers, just a mile from St Ives town centre and the beach.
Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall
A quiet and friendly family-run park close to beautiful surfing beaches at Perranporth and Newquay and the coast.
Falmouth, Cornwall
A peaceful, family-run park for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Dog friendly.
Helston, Cornwall
Back-to-basics dog friendly camping on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula, with easy access to the beach.
Nancegollan, Helston, Cornwall
This site is on a small working farm in Cornwall, and offers back to basics holidays perfect for families.
Ruthvoes, St Columb Major, Cornwall
Tranquil, friendly tent and tourer camping site set close to Newquay and access to A30 and A39. Pet friendly.
Camborne, Cornwall
Certificated campsite in West Cornwall with grass pitches close to sandy beaches and cycling trails. Dog friendly.
Summercourt, Newquay, Cornwall
Adult only and dog friendly touring campsite located just off the A30 in the centre of Cornwall.
Liskeard, Cornwall
Pitch up at a family-friendly lakeside campsite and activity centre, set in the beautiful Cornish countryside.
Mawgan, Helston, Cornwall
A small, quiet and tranquil site ideally situated for Lizard Point's beaches and the Eden Project
St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall
Trethias is just a 5 minute walk to the nearest beach, Treyarnon Bay, which is dog friendly even during summer.
Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall
A quiet, family run park right by the A30, in easy reach of Perranporth, beaches and the St Agnes Heritage Coast.
Padstow , Cornwall
Peaceful, dog friendly camping and touring on a family run park near Padstow and Cornwall's stunning beaches.
Polruan, Fowey, Cornwall
Located within outstanding natural beauty with the most fantastic panoramic breath-taking sea views.
St Columb Major, Cornwall
New site in quiet and rural surroundings, offering small site atmosphere with big site facilities.
Helston, Cornwall
This small Cornish family-run campsite is perfect for nature lovers. They even have their own foster farm animals.
Bude, Cornwall
Family friendly site with a rustic feel perfect for admiring the stretching sea views with an onsite fishing lake.
Crowlas, Cornwall
Arch Lane Camping is a laid back farm Campsite in beautiful West Cornwall.
St Agnes, Isles Of Scilly, Cornwall
At the very edge of England, on the tiny island of St Agnes, enjoy great views right by the beach.
Feock, Truro, Cornwall
Pitches tucked away in a quiet Cornish hamlet, with friendly farm animals and rural views. Fantastic local walks.
Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall
A quiet, 4 star, family run campsite on the edge of Bodmin Moor, centrally located in rural Cornwall.
Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall
Just a walk from Mullion, stay in reach of the lovely Cornish Coast electric pitches or a static van pets welcome.
Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth, Cornwall
Camping with waterside views, ideal for sailing / watersports. Based near beaches, on the Trefusis Headland.
Stithians, Truro, Cornwall
Small back to basics site with camping and bell tents. Scenic views from your pitch, just 20 minutes to beaches.
Liskeard, Cornwall
Glamping pods with private facilities on an organic, pet-friendly farm in rural South East Cornwall just by Looe.
Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall
Luxury family/dog friendly glamping site with all facilities, campfires and spectacular Views, 10 mins to Beaches.
Liskeard, Cornwall
A small and peaceful site for camping or glamping in a yurt. In reach of the coast and nestled in wild flowers.
St Austell, Cornwall
A quiet, dog friendly rural campsite set in the beautiful south Cornish landscape, near safe, sandy beaches.
Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall
On the Rame Peninsula with panoramic views over the Tamar River. Delicious cafe and bike hire on site!
Falmouth, Cornwall
A unique and tranquil eco-camping location with compost loos and solar showers.
Tintagel, Cornwall
Small private hire campsite for sole use by groups/families, set in Tintagel. Near beaches and Tintagel Castle.
St Neot, Liskeard, Cornwall
With exclusive views across Colliford Lake immerse yourself in nature and experience wild camping on Bodmin Moor.
Polbathic, Torpoint, Cornwall
A tranquil campsite set amongst woodland on a Christmas tree farm. Great for woodland pitches and making dens!
Helston, Cornwall
Small and peaceful off-grid camping and glamping site with complimentary fire pits in The Lizard Heritage Coast.
Bugle, St Austell, Cornwall
Friendly and off grid campsite for tents only, set on a working farm just ten minutes from the Eden Project.
Helston, Cornwall
Go back to basics on this rural farm! Bell tents available. Close to Flambard's Theme Park and Swanpool Beach.
St Just, Penzance, Cornwall
A small site rich in nature with six grass pitches. Family and dog friendly just 15 minutes from the beach.
Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall
A quiet and rural adult only site with large fully serviced pitches and outstanding rural views.
Launceston, Cornwall
A peaceful small site offering access to all of Devon and Cornwall, nestled by the banks of a local river.
Trebarwith Strand, Tintagel, Cornwall
By the Cornish Coast and Tintagel, sleep in unique eco glamping units, a bar cabin or quirky tree tents.
Merrymeet, Liskeard, Cornwall
Glamping in three luxury yurts nestled within a secluded three acre paddock. Family friendly. Hot tub onsite.
Widegates, Looe, Cornwall
Stylish and quirky luxury glamping with stunning Cornish sea views. Family friendly and ten minutes from beaches.
Saltash, Cornwall
Glamping garden spa retreat with three luxury pods for adults only and an onsite hot tub and sauna.
Fowey, Cornwall
A set of chic glamping yurts with a fabulous hot tub, on a family run farm close to the Polperro Heritage Coast.