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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park

Heligan Caravan and Camping Park ****

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Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is a campsite in St Austell, Cornwall, located in a wood.This terraced camp site and camp site with sloping grounds has which are marked out, pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Heligan Caravan and Camping Park is located close to a sandy beach. It is possible to rent mobile homes.

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The following rules apply to pets at (Heligan Caravan and Camping Park):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

The camp site also supplies fresh bread.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

E. Raaijmakers-Liebregts

"Terraced campsite possibly for families. Views over lands, with the sea in the distance, almost everywhere because of its location. 'The Lost Gardens of Heligan' adjoin the campsite."

- Inspector Ms E. Raaijmakers-Liebregts

Inspector Ms E. Raaijmakers-Liebregts

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Average rating: 9.0

Toilet facilities
9.0
Staff
9.0
Price - quality comparison
9.0
Child friendliness
9.0
 
 

Phillip Bentham, on this campsite in August 2023

9.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Probably the best campsite we have ever stayed at. The toilet and shower facilities are by far the best. A new block was built in 2020. The Wardens and staff are excellent; friendly, helpful and manage the place superbly. Thank you to all the staff.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€64.04
Guide price 2
€71.16
Period of opening
07-01-2025 till 12-11-2025
Area
8 ha
Altitude
71m
Number of touring pitches
81 (80 - 120m2)
Number of camper pitches
24
Number of permanent pitches
7
Number of accommodation units for hire
17
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Mobile homes
    • total:17
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:English
Pitch amenities
  • Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:16 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:2
  • Dog walking area
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Heated toilet facilities
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Family shower
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Baby room
  • Tap without push control
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Marked pitches
  • grass
  • Terraced site
  • Hard standing pitches
  • Hard ground
  • Sloping site
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
    • period:01-03/30-10
  • Groceries: limited selection
    • period:01-03/30-10
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Ice available
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Rental accommodations
  • Mobile homes
    • total:17
Beach
  • Sandy beach
For children
  • Children's playground: small
  • Baby room
  • No entertainment programme
Situation of campsite
  • Distance to the sea (max. 10 km)
    • distance:1.5 km
  • Located in the woods
  • Panorama
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:1.5 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • water refill
    • grey water discharge
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère)
  • Special pitches for motorhomes
    • Surface area:80 m2
    • Amount:24
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Tap without push control
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm)
Jan 84% 133
Feb 83% 82
Mar 84% 98
Apr 82% 61
May 81% 50
Jun 83% 61
Jul 83% 46
Aug 85% 68
Sep 85% 79
Oct 85% 118
Nov 82% 107
Dec 83% 132

Average temperature

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  • Heligan Caravan and Camping Park
    Pentewan
    PL26 6EL / St. Austell
    United Kingdom
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    50°17'19"N 4°48'45"W

  • A390 Truro-St. Austell. On the double roundabout B3273 direction Mevagissey. After London App. follow the campsite signs, also the brown signs of Heligan Gardens. Campsite is just before the entrance to the gardens.

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