Visitor Reviews - Sennen Cove Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Sennen Cove Camping And Caravanning Club Site 
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Higher Tregiffian Farm
St Buryan
Penzance
Cornwall (West) (Browse area)
TR19 6JB See Map
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Tel: 01736 871588
Pitches: 72
Open: 24th April To 24th September 2012
Rating: 
8/10 from 17 Reviews
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| Date of Visit: September 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Chelsea girl |
54 reviews from this member |
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Arrived late September in glorious sunny weather. We didn't book and turned up to find site quite busy, very popular with motorhomers.
As soon as we pulled up we fell in love with this site, just our sort of place - not too big with stunning sea views. Mixture of grass and hardstanding pitches. Site is very well looked after, so much so that you would never have thought it was coming to the end of their season - even the stone chippings were like new and the 4 wardens were constantly milling around doing things. Received a very warm welcome and everything explained thoroughly, given a choice of pitches. We opted for a hardstanding, but even the grass was immaculate so no problems for motorhomes getting stuck here.
Toilets & showers - small blcok near reception. They are a little dated but extremely clean and coated with fresh white paint, they were kept clean for the duration of our stay.
We were very lucky with the weather - blessed with blue skies & sunshine every day and this site offers the most wonderful sunrises and sunsets as the coast is so narrow down here. From our pitch we had distant views of the Scilly Isles and at night you could hear the distant crashing of waves down on the beach. You do get some aircraft noise from Land's End airport (which you can see from the site) but this is not constant & they are only light aircraft.
Lovely big dog walk. Small play area on site.
St Just up the road ideal for small shops - has butchers, bakers, chip shop, co-op. Penzance a few miles away has Tesco on the outskirts & ideal for motorhome owners as no overhead barrier.
To sum up - really nice little site that is lovingly cared for by the resident wardens. If you want peace & quiet with panoramic sea views then this is the site for you (bear in mind we had beautiful weather, site exposed so in wet/wind it may be different) We are definitely returning, perfection for us.
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| Date of Visit: August 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: TEFKAS |
18 reviews from this member |
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This site is ideally situated to explore Western Cornwall and that is why we stayed here! After a friendly welcome we were escorted to our pitch in the lee of the overgrown wall at the furthest end of the site. This is quite a small site so the furthest end is not too far from the facilities.
The reception is also a small shop which stocks essentials and will order fresh bread and newspapers.
The toilet / shower facilities are in the same block and are clean and adequate. I disagree with some other reviewers comments that the quantity is not sufficient. This is a small site and the ratio of toilets / showers to units compares favourably with other sites. The washing up area is undercover, next door to the laundry.
The main field is generally flat and level and well groomed. There appears to be 2 overspill camping areas (no EHU) which are less groomed but OK nonetheless. The ground is firm and appears to be well drained. Pegs went in easily. There is a small play area near the centre of the field. Some children having a kick around in the camping field were politely told to go into an adjacent play field.
The fish & chip van mentioned in the C&CC book made an appearance on Monday and Thursday, but was not tried. Did not see the visiting butcher or strawberry man mentioned in the book. One inaccuracy in the book is that they don't freeze ice blocks. Their freezer is too small (yes it is a small freezer) but they will sell you a frozen block. This was the only slight irk. We got around this problem with a daily bag of ice from Morrisons in Penzance, about 15 minutes away. There is also a 24 hour Tesco which was not used.
Lands End is an obvious attraction and there are plenty of other sights worth a look. National Trust or English Heritage members will not be short of something to do. A less obvious attraction is the Minack Theatre - this is well worth seeking out. We were lucky enough to get tickets for a sell out play. Superb venue if theatre is your thing.
In summary, the site and the area lived up to expectations. 7 hours drive and not ending up somewhere in France was a novel experience but we are glad we made the effort.
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| Date of Visit: July 2012 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Db195 |
4 reviews from this member |
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This was my second visit to Sennen Cove, the last being by motorcycle in 2006. Both times I've been blessed with good weather - bonus!
I have no negative comments about the site at all, welcome is good, staff are good, bus stop is handy, a small Costcutter shop is only one mile away (30 minute round trip on foot) and the twice-weekly fish & chip van serves really good fare, especially the locally-caught hake - it's to die for!
The facilities I found to be perfectly adequate and clean although this seems to be a bone of contention with other reviewers. (Most of these 'moaners' already have a shower and a toilet in their motorhome, touring caravan or campervan - why don't they use them?)
All-in-all a thoroughly pleasant site and I shall return as soon as possible.
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| Date of Visit: June 2012 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Nic green |
5 reviews from this member |
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My wife and I stayed here for 8 nights over the bank holiday, Queens jubilee period. The meet and greet on arrival from Simon and Keith was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were extremely helpful at all times.
The only thing that stops this site getting a higher rating from us is that it needs more shower, toilet, washing up facilities at busy times.
If you want a traditional quality site without bars, clubhouses, hoards of screaming kids etc, then this is the place to come.
The tourist bus that stops right outside the campsite entrance is ideal for getting around all the attractions. In fact if you want to walk the coast path it will drop you off or pick you up anywhere which is ideal.
We loved this informal, traditional campsite very much and would recommend it to anyone.
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| Date of Visit: August 2011 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Bramhall72 |
3 reviews from this member |
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In my opinion, this site is not good value for its position and in comparison to other C&C club sites.
The site needs a new/additional facilities complex big enough for the number of pitches on site. They're not that clean either compared to other sites.
The site assistant was really helpful. OK for a few nights but not enough on offer in the locality if the weather turns.
The road to St Ives is nice, as is St Ives but I would advise on the park and ride by train.
Coastal walks are good but not suitable for small children.
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| Date of Visit: July 2011 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: P90tac |
7 reviews from this member |
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When we arrived we were greeted by the site managers, very friendly and helpful. We had a choice of pitch. The site had a small shop selling bacon sausage, bread, papers, milk etc, those little things you always run out of. Bread and papers you had to order night before.
Facilities were very clean, lots of hot water. They closed daily for cleaning around 11. 30 for about an hour or so, but disabled was left open to use. Washing up area was clean and lots of hot water. Queues at busy times, so avoid washing up when everyone else is!
There were only 3 showers which others have pointed out. We stayed here for 2 weeks and I never queued once and the campsite was very busy.
Slide and swing play area for kids, dog exercise area, but the have to stay on the lead, but the beach is around 15 min walk where dogs are allowed and after 7. 30pm they can have a good run there. Beautiful views all round. Also ball area for kids.
The open top bus stops outside on the road of the site, both ways, check out the information area for latest deals, we had a family ticket unlimited travel for the day for less than £20, they had other offers on also.
A burger van calls Monday and Thursday, sells fish and chips, bacon butties, burgers etc. Not the best but it is a burger van and it was always busy, the kids enjoyed it. Butcher and strawberry man call round but the site manager lets you know if they are coming.
There is a post office with a shop and a costcutter about a mile away, 10 minutes drive in car. We had a lovely meal at the first and last pub in England, just a down the road from the post office, friendly pub. Menus are available on site just ask them.
A family day out to Lands End is recommended, there is plenty to do there for a day attractions, famous picture next to sign post you have to pay for, but once he's taken his you can take a few of your own. Play area for kids.
7 mile drive to Penzance shops and Tesco and Morrisons. Also from Penzance harbour they did daily fishing trips from £15 pp, bait and tackle included and coastal cruises. The Minack Theatre / Basking Shark cruise was excellent value for money, adult £18 pp child £12 for a 3 hour cruise. The Dolphin Tavern was a very nice place to eat.
You can also get the train to St Ives which is a lot quicker than the bus. The train station is next to the bus station.
At Sennon harbour there is the surf school and the RNLI.
Another good family day out and value for money was Porthcurno telegraph museum, it was £15 for a family ticket and lots of activities for the kids to do, well worth a visit.
We really enjoyed our stay on this site, it was a good location for a family holiday, stunning view of the sea and sun setting at night. We will be visiting this site again. The staff very approachable and friendly. Would recommend this site. Water points in easy access and chemical disposal point, motorhome service area, plenty of rubbish bins and also for dog waste. We could not find a fault with this site or the service we received, excellent value for money.
One recommendation is use a map not a sat nav to get places and for you members, read the hand book for finding the site, our tom tom took us on a wild DE-tour for an hour!
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