Best for: Families wanting a facility led inland park with fishing and activities on site.
Accommodation Types: Lodges, villas and bungalows, some with hot tubs and multi bedroom layouts.
Highlights: Indoor pool, gym, tennis court, three escape rooms, three fishing lakes, bar and restaurant.

Bodmin Holiday Park is set across around 96 acres of woodland near Lanivet, just off the A30 and around 5 minutes from Bodmin. The park includes three separate fishing lakes covering around three acres, stocked with 12 species including carp up to around 25lb, tench, bream, roach and perch. 

The park is around 10 minutes from Lanhydrock Estate and the Camel Trail, an 18 mile traffic free route running from Bodmin to Padstow. The Eden Project is about 20 minutes away, and both the north and south coasts can be reached in roughly 30 minutes due to the central location. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 96 acre inland park with three fishing lakes stocked with carp to 25lb, indoor leisure facilities and quick access to the A30 for reaching both coasts.

Best for: Families wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Bude.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges with kitchens, decking and pet friendly options.
Highlights: Heated outdoor pool, bar and eatery, access to South West Coast Path, play area, dog friendly.

Bude Holiday Resort is set just outside the centre of Bude, around a 15 minute walk from Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool. The park sits just inland from the clifftop, with direct access onto the South West Coast Path leading towards Northcott Mouth.

Bude is one of the few Cornish towns where the main beach, sea pool, canal and town centre are all within walking distance of each other. Crooklets Beach is just beyond Summerleaze, making it easy to move between surf beaches without needing to drive.

Why it’s a top pick: A well kept coastal park within walking distance of Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool, with direct access onto the coast path, offering a more practical and walkable alternative to larger, more spread out parks in the area.

Best for: Couples and small families wanting a quiet lodge stay in central Cornwall.
Accommodation Types: Two and three bedroom lodges with full kitchens, outdoor decking and private hot tubs.
Highlights: 12 lodge site, hot tubs on most units, wildflower area, children’s play park, no on site entertainment.

Caddy’s Corner Lodges is a small site with just 12 lodges set in Carnmenellis, around 10 minutes from Redruth and 15 minutes from Falmouth. Each lodge includes a private hot tub and south facing decking, with open countryside views across a World Heritage mining landscape. 

The location sits almost equidistant between Cornwall’s north and south coasts, with Portreath Beach and Gyllyngvase Beach both around 20 minutes away. Stithians Lake is under 10 minutes from the site for watersports and walking, while St Michael’s Mount is roughly 25 minutes by car. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 12 lodge site in central Cornwall with private hot tubs, 20 minute access to both coasts and open views towards the Lizard Peninsula.

Best for: Families wanting a mid sized park with strong on site facilities near St Ives Bay.
Accommodation Types: Holiday caravans, lodges, touring pitches and glamping pods.
Highlights: Heated outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, three acre fishing lake, tennis court, arcade, play park, dog field.

Calloose Holiday Park is a family run site set across around 8.5 acres in a sheltered valley near Leedstown, with a stream running through the centre and accommodation laid out on terraced levels. The park includes around 36 holiday homes, three lodges and over 100 touring and camping pitches, alongside a heated outdoor pool, games room and evening entertainment in peak season. 

The location puts you about 10 to 15 minutes from beaches at Hayle and St Ives Bay, including Gwithian Towans, which stretches for around three miles. St Ives is roughly 20 minutes away, while Paradise Park and JungleBarn is under 10 minutes from the site. 

Why it’s a top pick: An 8.5 acre family run park with over 100 pitches, a heated outdoor pool and a 10 to 15 minute drive to the beaches at Hayle and St Ives Bay.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quieter park near Hayle and St Ives.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, safari tents and glamping pods, some with hot tubs.
Highlights: Outdoor heated pool, mini golf, dog agility area, small shop, play area.

Cornish Meadows Holiday Park is set near Gwinear, around 10 minutes from Hayle and just off the A30. The park covers around 16 acres and includes an outdoor heated pool and a themed mini golf course on site.

Gwithian Towans is around 5 to 10 minutes away, with over 3 miles of beach along St Ives Bay. St Ives is about 20 to 25 minutes by car, while St Michael’s Mount near Marazion is around 20 minutes from the park.

Why it’s a top pick: A 16 acre park near Hayle with an outdoor pool, 5 to 10 minutes from Gwithian Towans and within 25 minutes of St Ives.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a woodland cabin stay with privacy and hot tubs.
Accommodation Types: Log cabins and treehouse lodges sleeping 2 to 8 people, all with private hot tubs.
Highlights: 45 cabin site, millpond setting, Forest Retreat café and shop, ranger activities, woodland trails.

Deerpark Forest Holidays is set in a wooded valley near Liskeard, with 45 cabins positioned around a central millpond and along the sides of the valley. All cabins include private hot tubs, with options ranging from Silver Birch lodges to Golden Oak treehouse lodges connected by rope bridge walkways. 

The site is around 15 minutes from Looe and Polperro on the south coast, with beaches, harbour towns and coastal walks all close by. The Eden Project is within driving distance, and the Plough Inn at Duloe is about 10 minutes away, making it one of the nearest pubs to the site. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 45 cabin woodland site with private hot tubs, set around a millpond and within 15 minutes of Looe and the south Cornwall coast.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a large, quiet park with space and on site activities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and chalets, some with hot tubs and pet friendly options.
Highlights: 64 acre park, 9 hole golf course, tennis court, games room, nature trail, River Fowey access.

Doublebois Holiday Park is set across around 64 acres near Dobwalls, about 3 miles from Liskeard, with accommodation spread across a large countryside site. The park includes its own 9 hole par 3 golf course, along with a tennis court, games room and walking routes through woodland down towards the River Fowey. 

The location sits just off the A38, around 15 minutes from Looe and the south coast, with beaches like Millendreath and Seaton within reach. Golitha Falls is about 10 minutes away, while the Eden Project is roughly 20 minutes by car. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 64 acre park with its own 9 hole golf course, 15 minutes from Looe and close to Golitha Falls and the Eden Project.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a small, quiet glamping site near Bude.
Accommodation Types: Glamping pods, cottages and lodges with kitchens, some with hot tubs.
Highlights: Around 8 unit site, shared courtyard, fire pits, BBQ areas, small play area, dog friendly.

East Thorne Glamping Park is a small site with around 8 units set around a central courtyard near Kilkhampton, about 5 minutes from Bude. The park focuses on simple, low density accommodation, with shared outdoor space including fire pits and seating areas rather than on site entertainment or facilities.

Sandymouth Bay is around 5 minutes away, with a steep path down to the beach, while Summerleaze Beach and the Bude Sea Pool are about 10 minutes by car. The Bush Inn in Morwenstow is also nearby, around 5 minutes away and is one of the closest pubs to the site.

Why it’s a top pick: A small 8 unit glamping site 5 minutes from Sandymouth Bay and 10 minutes from Bude, with shared outdoor space and a quieter setting than larger parks.

Best for: Families wanting a large holiday park with extensive on site facilities near Newquay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Oasis indoor pool complex with three flumes, outdoor pool, 115 metre waterslide, ten pin bowling, soft play, arcade, restaurants and bars.

Hendra Holiday Park is a large, family run site set about 1 mile from Newquay town centre, with over 80 acres of parkland and a wide range of accommodation and touring pitches. The main draw is the Oasis Fun Pools complex, which includes three indoor flumes, a 115 metre outdoor waterslide, rapids and a toddlers’ pool, alongside a bowling alley, soft play and multiple food and drink venues.

Newquay’s main beaches are all within a short drive, with Fistral Beach around 10 minutes away and Towan Beach slightly closer near the town centre. Newquay Zoo is around 5 minutes from the park, while the town itself offers restaurants, surf schools and easy access to the north Cornwall coast.

Why it’s a top pick: An 80 acre park with the Oasis pool complex, bowling alley and multiple restaurants, located 1 mile from Newquay and within 10 minutes of Fistral Beach.

Best for: Families wanting a large inland park with a wide range of on site facilities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, villas, bungalows and manor house apartments.
Highlights: 25 metre indoor pool, four coarse fishing lakes, 9 hole pitch and putt golf course, tennis court, clubhouse with entertainment.

Hengar Manor Holiday Park is set within a 35 acre country estate near St Tudy, around 15 minutes from the north Cornwall coast. The park is built around the grounds of a manor house, with facilities including a 25 metre indoor swimming pool and a clubhouse with restaurant and bar.

There are four fishing lakes on site stocked with carp, tench, bream and roach, along with a pitch and putt golf course and tennis courts. Polzeath and Daymer Bay are around 9 miles away, while Tintagel Castle is roughly 8 miles from the park.

Why it’s a top pick: A 35 acre inland park with four fishing lakes, a 25 metre pool and a 9 hole golf course within 9 miles of north Cornwall beaches.

Best for: Families wanting a facility-led coastal park within walking distance of Holywell Bay Beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, touring and camping pitches and glamping.
Highlights: Heated outdoor pool, 300 foot waterslide, toddler pool, soft play, sports court, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Holywell Bay Holiday Park sits in Ellenglaze Valley, with Holywell Bay Beach around a 10 minute walk from the park. The outdoor pool complex includes a heated pool, a 300 foot waterslide and a separate toddler pool, alongside soft play and an entertainment venue.

Perranporth is around 4 miles away, roughly a 10 minute drive, with a long sandy beach and seafront cafés. Newquay is about 6 miles from the park, around 15 minutes by car, with beaches like Fistral and a wider range of restaurants and surf schools.

Why it’s a top pick: A Parkdean park with a heated outdoor pool and 300 foot waterslide, 10 minutes’ walk from Holywell Bay Beach, 4 miles from Perranporth and 6 miles from Newquay.

Best for: Families wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Talland Bay and close to Polperro.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and manor house apartments.
Highlights: Indoor pool with toddler pool, gym, tennis court, crazy golf, entertainment, coastal path access.

Killigarth Manor Holiday Park is set on the hillside above Talland Bay, with a public footpath from the park down to the beach, around a 10 to 15 minute walk. The park includes an indoor heated pool with a separate toddler pool, a gym, tennis court and clubhouse with entertainment. 

Polperro is around 1.5 miles away, roughly a 5 minute drive, with a small harbour, narrow streets and several pubs and restaurants. Looe is about 2 miles from the park along the coast, with a larger beach and seafront, while the South West Coast Path runs directly past the area linking all three locations. 

Why it’s a top pick: A coastal park with direct access to Talland Bay, around 1.5 miles from Polperro and 2 miles from Looe, with indoor leisure facilities on site.

Best for: Families wanting a large activity-led park on the Lizard Peninsula close to multiple beaches.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and bungalows sleeping up to 8 with pet friendly options.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, 300 foot waterslide, high ropes course, soft play, sports dome, restaurant and bar.

Lizard Point Holiday Park is set near Ruan Minor on the Lizard Peninsula, with over 40 on site activities including indoor and outdoor pools, a high ropes course and a sports dome. The main complex includes the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant alongside indoor soft play and activity areas.

Kynance Cove is around 2.5 miles away, roughly a 5 to 10 minute drive, with parking at the National Trust car park above the beach followed by a steep walk down. Access to the main beach is tide dependent, with parts of the sand cut off at high tide. Kennack Sands and Mullion Cove are both within about 10 minutes, while Helston is around 20 minutes from the park.

Why it’s a top pick: A large activity focused park with indoor and outdoor pools, over 40 activities and within 2.5 miles of Kynance Cove and multiple Lizard Peninsula beaches.

Best for: Families wanting a busy park with lots on site and easy access to Looe.
Accommodation Types: Caravans sleeping up to 8, with pet friendly options.
Highlights: Indoor pool, kids clubs, mini golf, arcade, multi sports court, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Looe Bay Holiday Park is set inland just outside Looe, around 1 to 2 miles from the town and harbour. The park centres around its main complex with an indoor heated pool, Polperro Bar and Grill, arcade and a full programme of kids clubs and evening entertainment. 

Looe town and beach are about a 10 minute drive away, with the route down into the town steep if walking, although there is a bus stop directly outside the park.  East Looe Beach is the main sandy beach, with the harbour, Banjo Pier and a range of pubs and restaurants all centred around the waterfront. 

Why it’s a top pick: A busy inland park with an indoor pool and full entertainment programme, around 10 minutes from Looe harbour and beach.

Best for: Families, anglers and dog owners wanting a countryside park with fishing lakes, touring pitches and space around the site.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring pitches and glamping cabins.
Highlights: 56 acre park, four coarse fishing lakes, outdoor heated pool, café, indoor and outdoor play areas, pets corner.

Meadow Lakes Holiday Park is set across 56 acres near Hewas Water, around 10 minutes from St Austell, with a mix of caravans, lodges and touring pitches spread across a large countryside site. The park includes four coarse fishing lakes stocked with species such as carp, tench, bream, roach and rudd, along with an outdoor heated pool open in season. 

The nearest beaches are on the south coast, with Carlyon Bay and Portmellon both around 6 to 7 miles away, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive. Porthpean Beach is about 15 minutes away, while Mevagissey harbour is also within 15 minutes, with pubs, cafés and access to the coastal path. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 56 acre countryside park with four fishing lakes, around 15 minutes from south coast beaches and close to Mevagissey and St Austell.

Best for: Families wanting a large activity-led park close to Perranporth and Newquay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Outdoor pool complex, 18 hole crazy golf, multi sports court, skate park, BMX track, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Monkey Tree Holiday Park is set just off the A3075 between Newquay and Perranporth, around 3 miles from Perranporth and about 5 miles from Newquay. The park is built around its outdoor pool complex, with additional facilities including an 18 hole crazy golf course, skate park, BMX track and a large entertainment venue with daily activities.

Perranporth Beach is around a 5 to 10 minute drive away, stretching for around 2 miles at low tide with a wide, flat shoreline. Newquay is about 10 to 15 minutes by car, with beaches like Fistral and Watergate Bay. There is no direct walking route to the beach from the park, so most visits are done by car.

Why it’s a top pick: A large activity focused park with outdoor pool, BMX track and entertainment, 3 miles from Perranporth and 5 miles from Newquay.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quiet lodge retreat close to the coast on the Lizard Peninsula.
Accommodation Types: Lodges sleeping 2 to 8, many with private hot tubs and outdoor decking.
Highlights: Around 28 lodge site, hot tubs on selected units, coastal setting above Mullion Cove, no on site entertainment.

Mullion Cove Coastal Retreat is a small lodge site set above Mullion Cove, with around 28 lodges positioned in a quiet, low density layout overlooking the coastline. The focus is on self catering accommodation rather than facilities, with open plan lodges, private decking and hot tubs on selected units. 

Mullion Cove harbour is just over 1 mile away, around a 5 minute drive, with a small working harbour and access to the South West Coast Path. Poldhu Cove is about 1.2 miles from the site, while Kynance Cove is around 6 miles away, one of the most well known beaches on the Lizard Peninsula. 

Why it’s a top pick: A small lodge retreat above Mullion Cove with hot tubs, around 1 mile from the harbour and 1.2 miles from Poldhu Cove.

Best for: Families wanting a well-kept park with modern facilities between Perranporth and Newquay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor pool with retractable roof, outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, arcade, play areas, wildlife lake.

Newperran Holiday Resort is set just off the A3075 near Goonhavern, around 3 miles from Perranporth and about 5 miles from Newquay. The park centres around its indoor pool with a retractable roof, alongside an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and family facilities.

Goonhavern village is just over a mile away and has a pub called The New Inn, along with a village shop and post office.  Perranporth Beach is around a 5 to 10 minute drive, stretching for around 2 miles at low tide, while Newquay is about 10 to 15 minutes by car with beaches including Fistral and Crantock.

Why it’s a top pick: A well-kept park with indoor and outdoor pools, 3 miles from Perranporth and 5 miles from Newquay, with a pub and village shop just over a mile away in Goonhavern.

Best for: Families wanting a well-equipped park within walking distance of Porth Beach and close to Newquay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam room, bar and restaurant, soft play, shop, seasonal entertainment.

Newquay Bay Resort is set in Porth Valley, around 2 miles from Newquay town centre, with a mix of caravans, lodges and touring pitches across a sheltered site. The park includes both indoor and outdoor heated pools, plus a sauna and steam room, alongside a bar, café and family entertainment. 

Porth Beach is around a 10 to 15 minute walk from the park, with a wide sandy bay and easy access for families.  Watergate Bay is about 5 minutes by car, while Newquay town centre is around 2 miles away with beaches including Fistral and Towan. 

Why it’s a top pick: A well-equipped park with indoor and outdoor pools, around a 10 to 15 minute walk to Porth Beach and 2 miles from Newquay town centre.

Best for: Families wanting a large park with multiple pools and on site activities near Newquay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Three outdoor pools, waterslide, high ropes course, bungee trampolines, crazy golf, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Newquay Holiday Park is set around 3 miles from Newquay town centre in a countryside location, with a large site layout and a wide range of facilities. The park includes three heated outdoor pools and a waterslide, along with a high ropes course, bungee trampolines and a pirate themed crazy golf course.

The nearest beaches are around 3 to 4 miles away, including Porth Beach and Watergate Bay, typically a 5 to 10 minute drive. Newquay town centre is about 3 to 5 miles away depending on route, and a car is usually needed to reach the beach or town.

Why it’s a top pick: A large park with three outdoor pools, a waterslide and high ropes course, around 3 miles from Newquay and 5 to 10 minutes from nearby beaches.

Best for: Families wanting a beachfront park with direct access to Par Beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges with decking and pet friendly options.
Highlights: Direct beach access, indoor pool, tennis court, mini golf, wildlife lake, café, play area.

Par Sands Coastal Holiday Park is set directly behind the sand dunes at Par Beach, with a flat walk from the park onto the beach in under 2 minutes. The park sits on the south coast near St Austell, with caravans and lodges set across a flat coastal site close to the shoreline.

Par Beach runs for around 0.75 miles along St Austell Bay and is dog friendly year round, with shallow water and a wide, flat shoreline at low tide. Polkerris Beach is about 5 minutes by car, with Sam’s on the Beach restaurant and The Rashleigh Inn right on the sand, while Par village is within walking distance with shops and a pub. 

Why it’s a top pick: A beachfront park set behind the dunes at Par Beach with direct access onto the sand, plus on site facilities including an indoor pool and sports courts.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quieter lodge site with estuary views near Fowey.
Accommodation Types: Lodges sleeping 2 to 6, many with private hot tubs and decking.
Highlights: Around 20 lodge site, elevated setting, views over the River Fowey, small play area, no entertainment facilities.

Penmarlam Lodge Retreat is set on a hillside above the River Fowey near Bodinnick, with a small collection of lodges arranged across a quiet hillside site.. The park focuses on self catering accommodation, with open plan lodges, private decking and hot tubs on selected units with the focus on self catering comfort, river views and access to Fowey rather than a busy facilities programme.

The Bodinnick ferry to Fowey is about 1 mile away, taking just a few minutes to cross the river into the town. Readymoney Cove is around 5 minutes from Fowey on the opposite side, while Polkerris Beach is about 10 minutes by car, with Sam’s on the Beach and The Rashleigh Inn on the waterfront.

Why it’s a top pick: A small hillside lodge site with estuary views, around 1 mile from the Bodinnick ferry and minutes from Fowey and nearby south coast beaches.

Best for: Families and couples wanting a quieter coastal park close to Bude and nearby beaches.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and glamping pods.
Highlights: 44 acre site, large dog walking fields, adventure playground, coastal and countryside views, pet friendly.

Pentire Coastal Holiday Park is set near Stibb just outside Bude, around 5 to 10 minutes by car from the town and coastline. The park covers around 44 acres, including over 20 acres of dedicated dog walking fields, with caravans, lodges and pods spread across a spacious, low density site. 

Sandymouth Beach is around 3 miles away, a National Trust beach with cliffs and over a mile of sand at low tide, while Summerleaze Beach in Bude is about 5 minutes by car with the sea pool and town centre nearby. Kilkhampton village is around a 15 minute walk, with pubs including The London Inn and local shops. 

Why it’s a top pick: A spacious 44 acre coastal park with large dog walking areas, around 5 minutes from Bude and within 3 miles of Sandymouth Beach.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quiet countryside base close to Perranporth, with hot tub options and fewer on site distractions.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges, including options with hot tubs.
Highlights: Small countryside site, hot tubs on selected units, dog friendly options and Perranporth Beach around 5 minutes by car.

Perran Heights Holiday Park is set in Penhallow, around a 5 minute drive from Perranporth, with a small number of caravans and lodges spread across a quiet countryside site. The focus is on accommodation rather than facilities, with no pool, restaurant or entertainment on site. 

Perranporth Beach is around 2 to 3 miles away, typically a 5 minute drive, stretching for around 2 miles at low tide. Healeys Cyder Farm is about 2.5 miles from the park, while Truro is around 15 minutes by car for shops, restaurants and train links. 

Why it’s a top pick: A small, quiet park with hot tub accommodation, around 5 minutes from Perranporth and close to Healeys Cyder Farm.

Best for: Families wanting a large beachfront park with direct access to Perranporth Beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, chalets, touring pitches and glamping options.
Highlights: Direct beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, lazy river, flumes, surf school, entertainment venue, multiple activity areas.

Perran Sands Holiday Park is set above the dunes at Perranporth, with direct access onto the beach via a path from the park, typically around a 10 to 15 minute walk depending on location. The park is one of the largest in Cornwall, with a full leisure complex including indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river and flumes, alongside a surf school and entertainment venues. 

Perranporth Beach runs for around 2 miles at low tide, with the park positioned roughly midway along the sand. The walk back up to the park is steep through the dunes, which is a key consideration for families. Perranporth village is around 2 miles away, while Newquay is about a 20 minute drive. 

Why it’s a top pick: A large dune-backed park with direct access to a 2 mile beach, plus indoor and outdoor pools with flumes and a lazy river on site.

Best for: Families wanting a quieter park with on site facilities close to Perranporth.
Accommodation Types: Apartments, bungalows and caravans.
Highlights: Indoor pool, sauna, tennis court, crazy golf, games room, pub style venue, play areas.

Perran View Holiday Park is set between Perranporth and St Agnes, around 2 miles from the beach and about a 5 minute drive into Perranporth. The park has a mix of apartments, bungalows and caravans, with facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, tennis courts and a small clubhouse, giving families useful on site extras without making the park feel like a large resort.

Perranporth Beach is around 2 miles away, stretching for about 2 miles at low tide, while Newquay is roughly 9 miles from the park. There is a bus route from nearby stops into Perranporth taking around 10 minutes, with St Agnes about 2 miles in the opposite direction. 

Why it’s a top pick: A smaller park with indoor pool and sports facilities, around 2 miles from Perranporth and within easy reach of both St Agnes and Newquay.

Best for: Families wanting a park with on site facilities close to Polperro and Talland Bay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, chalets and bungalows.
Highlights: Indoor pool, outdoor pool, crazy golf, arcade, entertainment venue, bar and restaurant.

Polperro Holiday Park is set on a hillside between Polperro and Looe, with accommodation spread across a sloping site overlooking Talland Bay. The park includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse with entertainment, arcade and family facilities. 

Polperro village is around 1 mile away, typically a 5 minute drive, with a small harbour and narrow streets where parking is limited.  Talland Bay is the nearest beach, around 5 minutes by car, with a small cove and café, while Looe is about 4 miles away with a larger sandy beach and town centre. 

Why it’s a top pick: A hillside park with indoor and outdoor pools, around 1 mile from Polperro and 5 minutes from Talland Bay.

Best for: Families wanting a large inland resort with water based activities and spa facilities.
Accommodation Types: Lodges and holiday homes, many with hot tubs.
Highlights: Aqua park, FlowRider surf simulator, indoor pool, spa, gym, fishing lakes, restaurant and bar.

Retallack Resort and Spa is set near St Columb Major, around 7.5 miles from Padstow and about 10 miles from Newquay, on a large inland site of roughly 100 acres. The park is built around its central lakes and activity areas, with the aqua park and FlowRider surf simulator as the main attractions, alongside a spa, indoor pool and gym. 

The nearest beaches are around 15 to 20 minutes away by car, including Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay, and the site is not walkable to the coast. Padstow is about a 10 to 15 minute drive, with Newquay around 15 to 20 minutes, making a car essential for most stays. 

Why it’s a top pick: A 100 acre inland resort with an aqua park, FlowRider and spa facilities, around 15 minutes from Padstow and 20 minutes from north coast beaches.

Best for: Quiet countryside setting with access to both north and south Cornwall
Accommodation Types: Lodges and static caravans
Highlights: Riverside setting, 23 acre site, central west Cornwall base

River Valley Country Park is set near Relubbus in a wooded valley alongside the River Hayle, with accommodation spaced across open grass clearings and tree-lined sections rather than arranged in rows. The river runs through the park itself, and the layout feels enclosed and sheltered compared to more exposed coastal sites.

The location works well for exploring west Cornwall, with Marazion and St Michael’s Mount around 10 minutes away, Hayle’s beaches within 15 minutes, and St Ives reachable in around 20 minutes. It is noticeably quieter than coastal resorts, with more space between units and very little through traffic, so the focus is on the setting rather than on-site facilities.

Why it’s a top pick: A quiet, well-located inland park with easy access to St Ives, Hayle and Marazion without the traffic and noise of staying on the coast.

Best for: Families wanting direct beach access with on site activities including a surf school.
Accommodation Types: Caravans with sea view options.
Highlights: Direct beach access, indoor and outdoor pools with flumes, surf and paddle school, crazy golf, kids clubs, restaurant and bar.

Riviere Sands Holiday Park is set on the clifftop above Hayle Towans, with direct access down to the beach via a steep sand path through the dunes. The park is smaller than nearby Perran Sands, but includes indoor and outdoor heated pools connected together, along with flume slides and family facilities. 

The park has its own surf and paddle school offering lessons on the beach below, which is a key part of the experience here.  Hayle Towans stretches for around 3 miles, with wide sand and dunes, while Hayle town is about 1 mile away and walkable. The return walk from the beach up to the park is steep and worth factoring in.

Why it’s a top pick: A clifftop park with direct access to a 3 mile beach, on site surf school and indoor and outdoor pools, positioned just 1 mile from Hayle.

Best for: Lodge stays beside Roadford Lake with direct access to outdoor activity
Accommodation Types: Luxury lodges sleeping up to 8, many with private hot tubs and outdoor decking
Highlights: 250 acre lakeside setting, hot tubs, walking and cycling routes, water sports access

Roadford Lake Lodges sits on the edge of Roadford Lake near Lifton, within a 250 acre setting of woodland, meadow and protected wildlife areas. The site is lodge-only rather than a traditional holiday park, with lodges spaced out and many including private hot tubs, large terraces and open-plan living areas.

Roadford Lake itself is around 100 metres from some lodges and is one of the largest inland waters in the South West, with sailing, kayaking and cycling routes running around the shoreline. The activity centre and café are on the lake, while Launceston is around 8 miles away and Bude is roughly 25 minutes for the nearest beaches.

Why it’s a top pick: A lodge-only setting beside one of the South West’s largest lakes, with direct access to walking, cycling and water-based activity.

Best for: Families wanting a park with an indoor pool close to Sandymouth Bay and Bude.
Accommodation Types: Beach shacks, caravans, lodges and holiday homes.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, outdoor splash area, bistro and bar, entertainment, play areas, 24 acre site.

Sandymouth Holiday Resort is set near Stibb just outside Bude across around 24 acres, with accommodation spread across a coastal site rather than tightly packed rows. The park includes an indoor heated pool, bistro and bar and a small entertainment programme, with a quieter feel than larger parks in the area.

Sandymouth Bay is around 0.75 miles away, roughly a 5 minute drive or a 15 to 20 minute walk, with a steep climb back up from the beach. Bude is about 3 miles away, around 10 minutes by car, with beaches including Summerleaze and Crooklets and access to shops, restaurants and the sea pool.

Why it’s a top pick: A 24 acre coastal park with an indoor pool and on site dining, within 1 mile of Sandymouth Bay and around 10 minutes from Bude.

Best for: Families wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Kennack Sands with on site activities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges with sea view options.
Highlights: Indoor pool, PADI scuba diving centre, 9 hole pitch and putt, soft play, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Sea Acres Holiday Park is set on the cliffs above Kennack Sands on the Lizard Peninsula, with a path from the park down to the beach, typically around a 10 minute walk. The park includes an indoor heated pool, a PADI scuba diving centre based on site and a 9 hole pitch and putt course, alongside a clubhouse and family facilities. 

Kennack Sands is around 500 metres long with a gently sloping shoreline and rock pools, split into two sections by a rocky outcrop.  The South West Coast Path runs directly past the park, with places like Kynance Cove and the Lizard Lighthouse within a short drive across the peninsula. 

Why it’s a top pick: A cliff-top park with direct access to Kennack Sands, plus on site scuba diving, indoor pool and pitch and putt within a coastal setting.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quiet coastal park within walking distance of Kennack Sands.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, glamping pods, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Woodland path to the beach, South West Coast Path access, dog friendly, play areas, open parkland setting, no indoor pool.

Silver Sands Holiday Park is a family run park near Ruan Minor on the Lizard Peninsula, set within mature parkland rather than a built-up resort. Accommodation is spread across a quieter site with caravans, lodges and camping areas, with a focus on space and outdoor surroundings rather than large scale facilities. 

Kennack Sands is around a 10 to 15 minute walk from the park via a woodland path, with the beach stretching around 500 metres and split by a rocky outcrop.  The South West Coast Path runs nearby, while Kynance Cove and Lizard Point are within a 10 to 15 minute drive. There is no indoor pool on site, and facilities are limited compared to larger parks. 

Why it’s a top pick: A quiet, family run park with a woodland walk to Kennack Sands, set on the Lizard Peninsula with direct access to coastal paths and open countryside.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a small, quiet park with hot tub accommodation near Perranporth.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and holiday homes, many with private hot tubs.
Highlights: Around 50 unit site, gym, sauna and steam room, dog wash and exercise area, small shop, no pool or entertainment.

St Agnes Holiday Park is set in Three Burrows near Blackwater, around 5 miles from Truro, with a small, well-kept layout of roughly 50 caravans and holiday homes. The park is designed as a quieter, accommodation-focused site, with facilities including a gym, sauna and steam room rather than a pool or large entertainment offering. 

Perranporth Beach is around a 10 minute drive, stretching for about 3 miles, while St Agnes village and Trevaunance Cove are around 5 minutes away by car. The A30 is close by, making it easy to reach both north coast beaches and locations like Newquay and St Ives within 30 to 40 minutes. 

Why it’s a top pick: A small, well-kept park with hot tub accommodation and spa style facilities, around 10 minutes from Perranporth and close to the north coast.

Best for: Families wanting a large coastal park with direct access to a long sandy beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, chalets, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Direct beach access, indoor pool, crazy golf, surf school, arcade, restaurant and bar.

St Ives Bay Holiday Park is set above Hayle Towans with direct access onto the beach through the dunes, typically a 5 to 10 minute walk depending on where you are staying. The park is large, with accommodation set across the dunes rather than flat rows, so the distance to the beach and main facilities varies depending on where you stay.

Hayle Towans stretches for around 3 miles along St Ives Bay, with wide sand and shallow water. Hayle is about 1 mile away with supermarkets and shops, while St Ives is around 20 minutes by car. The size of the park means some areas are a longer walk to the beach, but access is more gradual than steeper clifftop parks nearby.

Why it’s a top pick: A large beach focused park on Hayle Towans, with dune access to the sand, an indoor pool, surf school and touring options.

Best for: Families wanting a large woodland park close to St Ives with on site facilities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and chalets.
Highlights: Around 100 acre woodland site, indoor heated pool, entertainment venue, arcade, restaurant and bar, play areas.

St Ives Holiday Village is set in woodland at Lelant Downs, around 3 miles from St Ives, with accommodation spread across a large, hilly site with winding roads rather than open plots. The park includes an indoor heated pool, clubhouse with entertainment, arcade and family facilities, giving it a more traditional family holiday park feel than the beach based parks around the bay.

St Ives is around a 10 minute drive, with beaches including Porthminster and Porthmeor, while Carbis Bay is slightly closer at around 2.5 miles. The site is not a beachside park, so a car is useful for most beach days and trips into St Ives, although the St Erth to St Ives branch line runs nearby.

Why it’s a top pick: A large woodland park with indoor pool and entertainment, set 3 miles from St Ives and close to the north coast beaches.

Best for: Families wanting a quieter park with an indoor pool close to Rock and Polzeath.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, crazy golf, tennis court, play areas, restaurant and bar, woodland setting.

St Minver Holiday Park is set in a wooded valley near St Minver village, around 3 miles from Rock and about 4 miles from Polzeath. The park has a more sheltered, tree-lined layout rather than open coastal plots, with caravans and lodges spread across a medium sized site. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, restaurant, bar and family activities without the scale of larger resort parks.

Rock is around a 10 minute drive with access to the Camel Estuary and ferry crossings to Padstow, while Polzeath is about 10 to 15 minutes away with a wide sandy beach popular for surfing. Daymer Bay is slightly closer at around 3 miles, with calmer water and a more sheltered beach.

Why it’s a top pick: A woodland park with an indoor pool, set around 3 miles from Rock and within 15 minutes of Polzeath and Daymer Bay.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a small, quiet park close to Mawgan Porth Beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges and holiday homes, many with hot tubs.
Highlights: Around 25 acre site, wooded valley setting, stream running through the park, small shop, no pool or entertainment.

Sun Haven Holiday Park is set in a wooded valley near Mawgan Porth, with accommodation spread across a quiet 25 acre site rather than a built-up resort layout. The park is designed around a stream that runs through the site, with a focus on space and a quieter environment rather than on site facilities.

Mawgan Porth Beach is around 1.5 miles away, typically a 5 minute drive, with a sandy beach and places to eat including The Merrymoor Inn and Catch Seafood Bar and Grill. Newquay is about 5 miles away, around 10 to 15 minutes by car, with access to beaches such as Fistral and Watergate Bay.

Why it’s a top pick: A small, quiet park set across 25 acres with a stream running through it, just 1.5 miles from Mawgan Porth Beach.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quiet park with countryside views near the Tamar Valley.
Accommodation Types: Caravans and lodges, including options with hot tubs.
Highlights: Elevated hillside setting, views across the Tamar Valley, small site, shop and reception, no pool or entertainment.

Tamar View Holiday Park is set near St Ann’s Chapel close to Callington, positioned on a hillside overlooking the Tamar Valley. The park is relatively small, with caravans and lodges spaced across a sloping site, focusing on views and a quieter environment rather than facilities.

The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is directly on the doorstep, with walking routes and viewpoints nearby. Callington is around 2 miles away with shops and pubs, while Kit Hill Country Park is about 1 mile from the site with panoramic views across Cornwall and into Devon. Plymouth is around 30 minutes by car.

Why it’s a top pick: A small hillside park with views across the Tamar Valley, set around 2 miles from Callington and close to Kit Hill Country Park.

Best for: Families wanting a large park with indoor pool and entertainment close to Looe.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, clubhouse with evening entertainment, arcade, restaurant and bar, shop, hillside setting.

Tencreek Holiday Park is set on a hillside above Looe, around 1 mile from the town and coastline, with accommodation spread across a large, sloping site. The park includes an indoor heated pool, a clubhouse with live entertainment and a games arcade, along with a restaurant, bar and on site shop.

Looe is around a 5 minute drive or a longer walk downhill, with a sandy beach, harbour and town centre. The return journey to the park is steep. Polperro is about 5 miles away, while Talland Bay is around 10 minutes by car.

Why it’s a top pick: A large hillside park with an indoor pool and clubhouse entertainment, set around 1 mile from Looe and close to south coast beaches.

Best for: Families wanting value accommodation with indoor facilities close to Hayle beaches.
Accommodation Types: Chalets, bungalows and holiday houses sleeping up to 10.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, tennis court, squash court, crazy golf, sauna, clubhouse, shop and takeaway.

Tolroy Manor Holiday Park is set on a hillside above Hayle around the grounds of a historic Cornish manor, with accommodation spread across areas like Strawberry Hill and Tudor Court rather than standard caravan rows. The park includes an indoor heated pool, tennis and squash courts, crazy golf and a clubhouse with food and drink. 

Hayle Towans Beach is just over 1 mile away and stretches for around 3 miles at low tide.  Hayle town is a short drive with supermarkets and shops, while St Ives is around 20 minutes away by car across the bay.

Why it’s a top pick: A value-focused park with indoor pool and sports facilities, set just over 1 mile from Hayle Towans and within easy reach of St Ives.

Best for: Families wanting a park with indoor and outdoor pools close to Looe and Polperro.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, apartments and touring pitches.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, waterslide, crazy golf, tennis court, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

Trelawne Manor Holiday Park is set near Pelynt between Looe and Polperro, around 3 miles from Looe, within the grounds of a former manor house. The park is spread across a gently sloping site, with a mix of accommodation and facilities including both indoor and outdoor pools, a waterslide and a clubhouse with entertainment.

Looe is around a 5 to 10 minute drive with a sandy beach and harbour, while Polperro is about 4 miles away with a smaller cove and narrow streets. Talland Bay sits between the two, around 10 minutes by car, with a café on the beach and a more sheltered setting.

Why it’s a top pick: A well-equipped park with indoor and outdoor pools and a waterslide, set around 3 miles from Looe and close to Polperro and Talland Bay.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a quieter, high-spec lodge park close to Looe and Polperro.
Accommodation Types: Lodges and holiday homes, many with private hot tubs and outdoor decking.
Highlights: Boutique park setting, hot tubs, landscaped grounds, dog agility area, EV charging, village within walking distance.

Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park is set near Pelynt between Looe and Polperro, with a smaller, well-presented layout focused on lodge accommodation rather than large-scale holiday park facilities. The park is designed around space and finish, with modern lodges, private terraces and hot tubs positioned across landscaped grounds.

Pelynt village is within walking distance, with a local shop and The Jubilee Inn pub. Looe and Polperro are both around a 10 minute drive, with access to the south coast’s smaller coves and harbours rather than large open beaches.

Why it’s a top pick: A boutique lodge park with hot tubs and well-spaced accommodation, set near Pelynt within easy reach of Looe and Polperro.

Best for: Families and couples wanting a park with fishing lakes close to Crantock Beach.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches, glamping pods.
Highlights: Two fishing lakes, outdoor heated pool, crazy golf, play areas, shop, open parkland setting.

Trevella Holiday Park is set just outside Crantock near Newquay, with two on site fishing lakes that are stocked with coarse fish including carp. The park includes an outdoor heated pool, crazy golf and a small shop, with a layout centred around the lakes rather than large entertainment facilities.

Crantock village is around 1 mile away, with pubs including The Albion Inn and The Cornishman, plus a village shop. Crantock Beach can be reached in around 20 minutes on foot via the Gannel, although the route is uneven and tide dependent in places. Newquay is about 2 miles away, around a 5 minute drive, with access to Fistral Beach and town facilities.

Why it’s a top pick: A park centred around two stocked fishing lakes, set around 1 mile from Crantock village and within 5 minutes of Newquay.

Best for: Families wanting a large coastal park with golf, fishing lakes and strong on site facilities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, cottages, touring and camping pitches, glamping tents.
Highlights: Outdoor heated pool, three golf courses (Par 3, pitch and putt and mini golf), two fishing lakes, spa, multiple restaurants and bars, arcade, soft play.

Trevornick Holiday Park is set at Holywell Bay just outside Newquay, within a large coastal site that sits behind the dunes and overlooks Gull Rocks. The park includes an outdoor heated pool, spa, arcade, soft play and multiple places to eat and drink, with facilities spread across a sizeable site rather than a single central complex. 

The park has two fishing lakes stocked with carp, bream, perch and roach, along with three on site golf options including a Par 3 course.  Holywell Bay Beach is around a 15 to 20 minute walk via a direct path, with wide sand, dunes and views towards Gull Rocks.  Nearby pubs include The Treguth Inn within walking distance and The Bowgie Inn at West Pentire around 5 minutes by car, overlooking Crantock Beach. 

Why it’s a top pick: A large coastal park with golf courses, stocked fishing lakes and direct access to Holywell Bay, all within 10 minutes of Newquay.

Best for: Couples and families wanting a modern lodge resort with spa facilities near St Ives.
Accommodation Types: Contemporary lodges and apartments, many with hot tubs, terraces and modern interiors.
Highlights: Outdoor lido, indoor pool, spa and wellness centre, gym, on site restaurant, design-led accommodation.

Una St Ives Lodges is set at Carbis Bay just outside St Ives, built as a modern resort with architect-designed lodges and apartments rather than a traditional holiday park layout. The site centres around its leisure complex, including an outdoor lido, indoor pool, spa and gym, with a focus on high-spec accommodation and on site facilities.

Carbis Bay Beach is around 1 mile away, with a sheltered sandy beach and calm water, while St Ives is about 1.5 miles away, typically a 5 to 10 minute drive or a short train journey from nearby St Erth. Restaurants in Carbis Bay and St Ives include Porthminster Beach Café and The Rum and Crab Shack, both within easy reach.

Why it’s a top pick: A modern lodge resort near Carbis Bay, with spa facilities, an outdoor lido and good access towards St Ives.

Best for: Families and fishermen wanting a large holiday park with multiple fishing lakes and on site facilities.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: 13 fishing lakes, carp, bream, tench and roach, match fishing venue, indoor and outdoor pools, entertainment venue, restaurant and bar.

White Acres Holiday Park is set inland near Newquay across a large site built around 13 coarse fishing lakes, making it one of the best known fishing holiday parks in the South West. The lakes are stocked with species including carp, bream, tench and roach, with dedicated pegs, tackle shop and regular match fishing events held on site.

The park also includes indoor and outdoor heated pools, a clubhouse with entertainment, arcade and on site dining, but the layout and experience are centred around the lakes rather than a single leisure complex. Newquay is around 5 miles away, around a 10 to 15 minute drive, with access to beaches including Fistral and Watergate Bay.

Why it’s a top pick: A large inland park built around 13 stocked fishing lakes with match fishing facilities, set around 5 miles from Newquay.

Best for: Families and couples wanting a coastal park within walking distance of Widemouth Bay.
Accommodation Types: Caravans, lodges, touring and camping pitches.
Highlights: Indoor heated pool, bar and restaurant, shop, play areas, coastal setting.

Widemouth Bay Caravan Park is set just inland from the coast above Widemouth Bay, around 0.5 miles from the beach, with accommodation spread across a sloping site. The park includes an indoor heated pool, bar and restaurant and a small range of family facilities, with a more relaxed feel than larger parks around Bude.

Widemouth Bay is around a 10 to 15 minute walk, with a long sandy beach popular for surfing. The return walk to the park is steep. Bude is about 2 miles away, around a 5 to 10 minute drive, with beaches including Summerleaze and Crooklets and access to shops and restaurants.

Why it’s a top pick: A coastal park set around 0.5 miles from Widemouth Bay with an indoor pool and easy access to Bude.