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Am new to this but have read the posts over the last couple of weeks with much interest.  Would really like to get your opinions.

This will be our 2nd camping trip.  The first was over 7years ago and without children, so we are novices.  We have a 3yr old and 1yr old and are hoping it will be fine and that they will love it (But will I).  But aside from that, where the heck do we go.  Really like the look of Seaview International at Gorran Haven nr Mevagissy, however they only allow 1 windbreak.  This may be a prob as I was hoping to use a few windbeaks to create a barrier to stop the kids running off!!  Can those of you with young children advise on whether this is essential or not!!!  Also I have very fond memories of St Ives, Hayle etc and so I am torn between the two areas.  Is one better then the other.  This is driving us crazy, we have spent every night for the past week deciding where to go, and I think we have just about read every review going.  At least we got the tent sorted (Gelert lokon vario 6), so feel at peace about something!!!!!

Thanks for your help!! 

We've stayed at both Tregarton and Polmanter in the past.  Of the two Tregarton is the better in as much as it is in a comparatively sheltered position and with trees etc, whereas Polmanter is on Halsetown Moor and is quite exposed.  Both have swimming pools and good facilities.  If it comes down to beaches IMHO St Ives area is the nicer of the two areas with more choice.  I don't envy you having to make the choice, my wife and I came to an agreement of alternating between the two!  If the weather appears a bit iffy then Tregarton every time for me.

Toss a coin!!

Thank you for your replies.

Will look at Tregarton, Polmanter & St Ives AGAIN - yes I have already looked at them, but I think I have looked at so many they all start to blend into one big campsite with every facility going!!!!   Better decide soon, we hope to go first 2 weeks of September.

Hi All, thanks for your replies.  We have now booked somewhere - in ilfracombe, north Devon - I know - How the hell did that happen.

Well to be honest I think we spent so long looking at sites in Cornwall and getting nowhere close to making a decision, we then ended up looking at Devon & Dorset.

Prob is, this is our first camping trip, and with 3yr old and 17month old, were trying to look for sites to meet ALL their needs (a bit too much really).  Anyhow we are going to Stowford Farm on a special £39.90 for one week in Sept (the price was a big selling point too).  They have a mini zoo and indoor pool and woodland walks so think it will be ideal for our little ones.  I still keep thinking about Cornwall though, so will def make that the location for the next trip. (providing we don't get put off)  I'll leave a review on our return.

Thanks again

Definitely St Ives, There is a site in Gwithian (About 3 miles from Hayle) I think its called Gwithian farm (Right opposite the red river inn pub!) I have been going to the area since I was born and we still go every year and never get bored! Highly recommend it, Mevagissey is nice but IMO St ives area wins for me!

Hi basic. We are off to Stowford 8th September and cant wait! We have been there so many times now it like a home from home. The kids will love the petorama, parks, pool etc. Also Stowford doesn,t mind how many windbreaks you use, so long as they are all on your pitch and not encroaching anyone else, you can surround your pitch to help keep an eye on the kids.

Every time we go, we always make a trip to Bude in Cornwall, so we get to do both counties! takes about 1 hour 20 mins.

Hope you have a wonderful time.

We would highly recommend a visit to BUDE - we live here and love it and you will too!  Well worth a visit from Ilracombe (easy to get to on the A39).  We stay up in Ilfracombe from time to time coz it's so quick and easy to get to!

Kernow Camper