Gwithian Farm Camping Site, Cornwall

I went to the campsite at Gwithian with a group of friends; our soul purpose was to surf for which the setting is perfect. The campsite is very reasonably priced and quite basic, a far cry from many of the over developed 'holiday camp' style campsites which crowd the Cornish North Coast. Prices start at £9 per night for 2 persons, tent and car, unserviced pitch, low season; up to £18 per night for 2 persons, serviced pitch, high season. The facilities are again basic but clean although there are only a few showers and wash basins. There is a small shop but don't rely on it for all your ... more

Clair and Mike Hancock and their family make you feel very welcome the moment you arrive at their campsite, just at the back of Gwithian Towans - a huge sandy beach which is a real favourite with families and surfers. The campsite has some Electric pitches available, although most are just Standard pitches. It's a fairly traditional Cornish campsite so there are only a few, but good quality, facilities; Hot Showers, Nice Clean Toilets and a small shop. Clair also does a lovely Cornish Cream Tea and her garden cafe is open from 2pm until 6pm in the summer season, from Easter to September. Just ... more