Overview

Dennis Cove Campsite is the closest campsite to Padstow with just a short, pushchair-friendly walk to Padstow Harbour via private access to the Camel Trail. This traditional family campsite has been cared for since 1987. Families will experience all the nostalgia of traditional camping fun while enjoying modern facilities.

Activities

Located in a tranquil rural area with stunning views of the Estuary, this campsite is perfect for young families as there is a vast field where children can run around and play. Guests can also explore the local area and enjoy various activities within walking distance, allowing them to get back to nature. Whether visitors wish to relax at the campsite, go cycling, enjoy a beach day, or spend time with their family, Dennis Cove Campsite is ideal for a peaceful and rejuvenating stay.

Food

There are several bakeries and delicatessens in the area, as well as a Spar Supermarket and Padstow Farm Shop, which means guests will find everything they need nearby. For a bigger grocery shop, there is a Tesco in Padstow which is just a short walk or drive away. On Thursday evenings, enjoy amazing pizzas from Wildbake. The Little Coffee Wagon is usually around in the mornings, serving coffee, tea and, pastries.

Accommodation

Dennis Cove Campsite offers excellent facilities for camping enthusiasts, including tents, campervans, smaller motorhomes, and touring caravans. The site has a total of 100 pitches spread across 5 different fields, which also includes their sister site, The Foreshore. All of the pitches are grass, with a third of them offering Electric Hook-up.

Recently refurbished in 2020/21, the Old Pig Sheds have been designed with the health and well-being of campers in mind. The site provides fully enclosed showers, toilets, wash cubicles, and sinks. The rooms are well-ventilated, and there are numerous hand sanitising stations.

Furthermore, there are, charging points for mobile devices, washing-up facilities, laundry, a drying room, a family shower room, and a dedicated shower/washroom for those with health impairments.

Nearby

Dennis Cove Campsite is an ideal location to explore all that Cornwall has to offer, including charming harbour towns, captivating moorlands, enchanting gardens, ancient castles, mining heritage, and beach life.

The nearby town of Padstow provides an array of amenities such as cafes, restaurants, pubs, convenience stores, fishmongers, delicatessens, bakeries, fishing trips, cycle hire, and more.

Within a short drive from the campsite, families can enjoy some of the best surfing beaches in the UK. The Camel Estuary is just a stone’s throw away, offering kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, and more.

Located less than a mile from the irresistible South West Coast Path and the historic Saints Way, and situated on the Camel Trail/National Cycle Route 32, there are plenty of picturesque walking and cycling routes to explore throughout the week.

Summary

Dennis Cove Campsite is the closest campsite to Padstow, just a 10-minute, pushchair-friendly walk from Padstow Harbour via private access to the Camel Trail. This traditional campsite has been in the owner’s family’s home since 1987 and welcomes families and couples from April to the end of September.

Dennis Cove Campsite is perfect for Tents and Campervans, smaller Motorhomes, and Touring Caravans. Spread across five different fields (including the sister site, The Foreshore) there are a total of 100 grass pitches with a third offering electric hook-up.