When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping?

From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Cadgwith Camping

From £10 For 1 night, 4 adults Last booked 2 days ago 9.7 123 reviews

Our camp looking towards the sea. Fire pits and logs were available (added by manager 17 Aug 2022)

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View across site to the coast (added by manager 17 aug 2022)

Epic views (added by manager 17 aug 2022)

View across field to the coast (added by manager 18 may 2021)

Back to basics dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm
A 10-minute drive to Kynance Cove; access the South West Coast Path
Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub within 15 minutes’ walk

If hiking all around the Lizard Peninsula has long been on your bucket list – or even if it’s your first time hearing of its sweet coves and southwesterly sea views – Cadgwith Camping will let you crack the coastal code. From this dog-friendly site on a working dairy farm with naturally splendid seaside scenery, you’ll be well set to forge your way towards nearby beaches, try local seafood specialities and snorkel over the busy reedbed (or dive into the deeper sea from the rockside) at the National Trust's Kynance Cove, 10 minutes’ drive away. Follow the sea breeze to the South West Coast Path, easily accessed just five minutes’ walk from the site. From here, you can hike to the lighthouse at Lizard Point (another National Trust site and the most southerly spot in the UK). En route, drop into Lizard village (also five minutes’ drive and a good shortcut to Lizard Point) for pubs/restaurants, cafés and food shops. For some of the most scrumptious crab sandwiches around, stroll in the opposite direction through peaceful country lanes to Cadgwith (15 minutes’ walk or five minutes’ drive), where the food you’ll eat is caught pretty much straight from the sea. Let the staff point you towards a local who will take you out yourself, so you can see what you can reel in too. And afterwards, you can nurse a pint in the pub or browse the seafood market. Take your catch back to the grill with an on-site barbecue or perhaps end the day beside the campfire, as they’re allowed on site too. Things are kept pretty basic here, as the site's geared towards wild camping with with just composting toilets and handmade portable shower cubicles – simply lay back and take in the sea views.

Site type

Opens 25 May

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 25 May to Tue, 3 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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beautiful clean campsite friendly staff, with fantastic wiews around…

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	2

Artis S. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: beautiful clean campsite friendly staff, with fantastic wiews around

Disliked: can't get straight down to sea, need walk for good while to one or another side

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Everything from the scenery to seeing the free roaming cows how spacious…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Katrina M. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything from the scenery to seeing the free roaming cows how spacious the site is clean toilets and showers amazing hosts and not to forget the amazing coastal foot path 😁

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Wonderful Sit

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Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely friendly hosts, beautiful views, peace and tranquillity, cleanliness. Nothing was too much trouble and they had lots of ideas and suggestions about what was on locally

Disliked: Nothing

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Fantastic friendly hosts Beautiful sea views Perfect in every way…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Fantastic friendly hosts Beautiful sea views Perfect in every way

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike

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Just brilliant

Overall	10/10
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Susan S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Everything! The warmest & smiliest of welcomes that I've ever experienced from campsite owners (thank you Kathy & Will!) who went above and beyond to look after everyone. The amazing setting with far reaching sea views. The back to basics camping in a field of clover. The added luxury of hot outdoor showers, compost toilets & a catering van. Stunning night skies. Easy access to the coastal path & within walking distance of Cadgwith. Within short drives of many outstandingly beautiful beaches and coves. I only stayed 2 nights but will be back!

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schimmel.heike@gmx.de

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Heike S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: - very friendly - super clean - food truck on site - good location along the coast path - very spacious - sea view

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Extremely friendly and beautiful location

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

kevin m. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very welcoming and goes out of their way to be helpful. Genuinely lovely people

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Natur pur und beste Lage nahe einem Fischerdorf

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Locher A. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Wir waren für 4 Nächte auf diesem wunderschönen Campingplatz mit gigantischer Sicht auf das Meer. Der Platz liegt direkt am Coast Path. Die Inhaber sind super freundlich. Alles zu unserer besten Zufriedenheit. Wer Outdoor mag wird diesen Campingplatz lieben. Jederzeit würden wir an diesen schönen Ort zurückkehren.

Disliked: Nichts

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Alles Top

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Thomas Z. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: Sehr schöne Lage, viel Platz, sehr freundliche Besitzer, kleiner Wohnwagenrestaurant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camping site, would recommend.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Nigel R. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: A gorgeous position overlooking the sea. Wonderful welcome from Will and his family and we felt very welcome. Toilets although rustic were well maintained. Showers excellent with hot water. Lovely touches such as providing wood for fires at an extra cost. Would definitely recommend if you like wildish camping without electric.

Disliked: Very little.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Cadgwith Camping

Gwavas Farm

Lizard

Cornwall

England

TR12 7LQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

49.98266°N
-5.1892°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9 mi Blue Anchor

9 mi Seven Stars

9.1 mi Bus Shelter

Rail

12.5 mi Penmere Rail Station

12.7 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station

13 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station

Ferry

8.2 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing

8.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing

13 mi Falmouth Ntl Maritime Museum Ferry Landing

Airport

17.8 mi Penzance Airport

22.8 mi Land's End St Just Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or just a slightly more challenging dip, the local activity centre (10 minutes) will introduce you to the sea through coasteering, kayaking and paddleboarding. There are walks and bays all around the Lizard Peninsula, but if you want something a little different, you can stroll through botanical gardens at Trebah Garden (35 minutes). Head a little further into Falmouth for Pendennis Castle (45 minutes), a pretty mighty fortress looking out to sea. Big or small, kids are likely to find one of their favourite rides at Flambards Theme Park (20 minutes). If you’re willing to travel a little further, The Eden Project (an hour and 20 minutes) also makes an intriguing day out, as the domes are home to rather huge tropical gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Kennack Sands	1.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Polurrian Cove	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Poldhu Cove	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Coverack	5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Church Cove	5.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 7.8 mi

Flambards 8.1 mi

Trebah Garden 9.1 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 13 mi

Pendennis Castle 13 mi

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.5 mi

Glendurgan Garden 9 mi

Godolphin 12.8 mi

St Anthony Head 14.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 15.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Church Cove and Lizard Point 1.7 mi

Royal Anne Galley 2.1 mi

Rill Cove 2.3 mi

Schiedam 5.4 mi

TRELOWARREN 6.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 5 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m..
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Does Cadgwith Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Cadgwith Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Cadgwith Camping? If you’re still hankering after more sea and sand, there are two beaches (with pretty cool seaside cafés too) at Kennack Sands (10 minutes’ drive). And if you fancy a plunge or … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Cadgwith Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 12 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Cadgwith Camping? From £10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.