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Used our ACSI card at this site with no problems, nice discount but then we paid a bit more to upgrade our pitch. Check in gave us lots of info, had a lovely view high up on the site of the sea. Showers were lovely. We had electric bikes and managed to get them over the 2 little styles on the far side of the site without too much of a problem.
Porthmeor Beach Cafe for a blow out tapas lunch (have the monkfish) and then the barbara hepworth gardens. It was my first time to st ives loved it.
It was out of season so we had a drink in the bar all very quiet, but the pub just down the road in Halestown did superb food and had a lovely atmosphere, so good we ate here twice.
Visited for 2 night stay during our motorhome tour.
Make sure you follow the site's directions and not satnav. Roads to the site (if directions followed) are easy and wide.
Smooth check in and initially we were given pitch 12 which was about 2 pitches away from the toilet block, we didn't like it as it had no sea view so asked if we could move which was absoultely fine and we moved to one of the top tiers overlooking the bay on a multi serviced pitch.
Site is large but in different areas so doesn't appear overbearing. Plenty of toilet blocks. We preferred the multi serviced pitches along the top area rather than the bottom pitches. Serviced pitches very large and level. The hardstanding non serviced pitches seemed quite a lot smaller.
The toilets were amazing. Probably one of the best toilet blocks during our whole 17 day tour. Always clean & fresh. Lovely and modern with white and blue mosaic tiles. Spacious toilet cubicles and shower cubicles. Hairdrying area. As the site was very quiet I used the private bathrooms (family room) for the duration of our stay and again it was spacious with a really handy (and sturdy) bench to sit on.
The only slight niggle was the shop and bar had both just closed prior to our arrival. We arrived 2 days after they had closed. Not so much the bar, but the shop was really missed by us as being in a motorhome we didn't want to drive into St Ives and there was no close shop unless you wanted to walk the 30 minute walk into St Ives. Think maybe reception could stock a few essentials when the shop closes.
Good dog walking area at the top of the site.
Motorhome service point.
We did treat ourselves to a meal out during our stay, on the Hayle to Penzance road there is a traditional Inn called the Lamb & Flag - if you're looking for a good steak at reasonable prices this is the place to go. Fish & chips at the Tudor Chippy on the road opposite St Michaels Mount at Marazion also recommended.
To sum up - very nice site. Amazing views if you can get a good pitch, so choose carefully. Fab shower blocks. We will return.
Just come back from 4 nts, originally booked two, but loved it so much could not leave. This is how every campsite should be - well run, spacious pitches, wonderful facilities, cannot wait to return, but all other campsites will not compare now ! - well done to all staff there - you are doing a great job.
The site is at Halsetown, which is a 25 min stroll from St Ives, the campsite run a bus on the hour for those who don, t fancy walking. Access is really good - no narrow lanes to negotiate. I would have to say the price is slightly eye-watering, but is a 5 star campsite and the price reflects this - the food on offer in the lovely stable bar was excellent, and there is a small take-away on site. Did not use the pool, but is looked lovely.
Just returned from 5 nights at Polmanter, our second visit this year. This is real Glamping, such a well manicured site with plenty of toilet and shower blocks to ensure you never have to queue and they are always kept very clean. The on site shop has most basic needs with some chilled lines and nice fresh baked baguettes. There is an on site bar and restaurant but we didn't use it however it looks very nice and overlooks a lovely swimming pool.
Its such a lovely walk into St Ives, about a mile on easy terrain with lovely country views. The walk back is a bit harder going as uphill but there is a very regular bus from Royal Sq to the site for only £1. 40 a bargain.
We paid £23 a night and worth every penny, so will see you again as so central for all parts of West Cornwall.
We love this campsite and have just returned from our sixth visit there. Quite honestly we have stopped trying elsewhere, why bother when everything at polmanter is just perfect. Location ( we love walking but there's a bus into town every 30 mis for £1. 40)
Showers to die for that are warm and spotless, never ever had to wait for one, heated outdoor pool, bar that serves food and allows dogs in to the conservatory area which has loads of tables. The campsite is well cared for all the time yet you are unaware of the staff, they leave you alone to enjoy your stay, just a cheery hello as they pass. Reception great and a dog excessive field too.
St Ives itself is the most beautiful town, loads of local quaint shops pubs and restaurants, and the beaches, wow, you could be in the med ! Dog restrictions apply to all bar one beach which is dog friendly all the time.
With sea and countryside views, Tregarton Park is ideal for couples or families with younger children, given its relaxed seclusion and proximity to so many of Cornwall's fine safe sandy beaches. Large grass and hardstanding pitches with electric, divided by hedging and shrubs, perfect for tents and tourers. No statics! Superb toilet and shower block with large glass shower cubicles operated by motion sensors with ceiling mounted shower heads, laundry room, baby changing station.
This peaceful park is home to an outdoor heated swimming pool with waiter service, tennis court, adventure playground, outdoor football table, table tennis, pool table, large shop and take away service. FREE WiFi, dog walking meadow. Pentewan Beach is just five minutes away! Find out more here
Wow what a lovely site, we were heading for another site in St Ives but didn't like what we found, so found this by following a road sign, and weren't disappointed. Friendly reception, given a nice pitch at the back of the site, high up with great sea views. Electric, water, TV point and drain on a flat spacious pitch.
All grass areas short and neat, shower and toilet blocks are up to date with spacious showers, and hairdryers (free) and never less than spotless, best I’ve seen. Nice shop and laundrette. Good restaurant on site, rustic but smart and modern, and dogs welcome in the conservatory, which is a nice touch. Lovely pool (adult only session in the morning), tennis courts, play area and games room for the kids, everything you could want really.
The dog walk was a field, which was great for him to have a run around. But lovely walks locally, and a nice half hour walk down hill via a local quiet lane into St Ives, which is a beautiful fishing village and artists centre with a stunning harbour and quaint shops, you could spent a good couple of days just exploring the village.
A very convenient bus service from the campsite to the village and back, every half hour early till late, which is great if you want an evening out. All in all it was the best site we've ever found and the only down side is that we won't want to stay anywhere else.
Great site, 5* so that is to be expected. Very secure site, welcomed on site by very helpful staff. The bad weather of recent weeks had unfortunately taken its toll on our pitch which was muddy and had little grass left but this wasn't the sites fault. The toilets and showers were clean and the showers had curtains and benchs to put your things and keep them dry. Hairdryers and plenty of hot water. There was a lovely bar that served food and drinks and overlooked the swimming pool. The take away pizza was nice although a little expensive.
There was a launderette, one added bonus due to being near to the beach would have been a shower for washing out wetsuits as this was a bit of hassle to wash them out.
The location was great and there was a bus into st ives, you can walk it inside about 30mins. St Ives is beautiful and plenty of places to eat.
We spent a lot of time travelling to perranporth to surf which was a bit of a drive but well worth it. Reccomended campsite, there was heaps to do inc free golf but we never seemed to have the time as we were always out and about enjoying the local area. Healeys cider farm is well worth a visit as well even if just for the tasting!
Just to echo previous comments and reviews absolutely fantastic site. Extra large pitches. Excellent toilet /shower facilities immaculately clean. Fabulous pool and enjoyed a morning adults only swim. Wonderful staff couldn't do enough for you.
Shop good for necessities but also morrisons and lidl not far away. Warning all service gravel pitches difficult to get even rock pegs in and very windy pitches resulting in the light weight awning being taken down at 1 am, so perhaps canvas awning with storm strap more appropriate although we did have some torrential weather!
had brilliant meal in bar off special board seafood of the day starter and main.
Lovely walk into St. Ives did it 3 times and caught bus back ideal so you don't have to use car, must try pasties in St. Ives and seafood restaurant is recommended.
The highlight of the holiday was seeing seals in st. Ives bay so lovely. Lands end well worth visiting. Mousehole nice little old harbour and village.
Would definitely recommend excellent facilities for children, despite site being full didn't appear loud or overcrowded. Well done polmanter keep up the excellent work.
Just back from a week at Polmanter, what a lovely site! The park, although large does not feel it as individual pitches are large and divided by hedges for privacy. The whole park is very well kept.
Wahrooms and toilets spotless. The clubhouse is a very pleasant place to meet up with friends and make new ones. The food was very good although a little expensive.
The bus to st. Ives from the site is an excellent idea, especially for us being in a large motorhome. The pool looked lovely but didn't actually see anyone use it as the weather was too cold for outdoor pool. Wish they would put a roof on it then we could have all used it.
The site being high up, was very windy but St Ives always seemed warm and sheltered. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit (our second year) definitely be back.
My view hasn't changed since my review in 2011. Wonderful site and I can't think of anywhere I would rather camp in Cornwall now. The weather was hideous the two weeks we were there but there's not much the site can do about that.
I sincerely hope that anyone following us in the next few weeks gets a good turn in the weather.
Don't be deterred though, there's always plenty to do minus the sunshine.
With sea and countryside views, Tregarton Park is ideal for couples or families with younger children, given its relaxed seclusion and proximity to so many of Cornwall's fine safe sandy beaches. Large grass and hardstanding pitches with electric, divided by hedging and shrubs, perfect for tents and tourers. No statics! Superb toilet and shower block with large glass shower cubicles operated by motion sensors with ceiling mounted shower heads, laundry room, baby changing station.
This peaceful park is home to an outdoor heated swimming pool with waiter service, tennis court, adventure playground, outdoor football table, table tennis, pool table, large shop and take away service. FREE WiFi, dog walking meadow. Pentewan Beach is just five minutes away! Find out more here
Like others have said, this is probably one of the best sites I have ever been to. I usually go for quite basic sites and am happy if there are clean shower/toilet blocks, but I wish I could pick this site up and drop it in several other locations.
The site is immaculate, fantastic size pitches with hedging to separate them, so people will never be crammed in. We were there when the rain and floods were bashing the area, yet the pitch didn't become waterlogged. We had a fully serviced pitch, well worth the small amount extra it added to the cost of the stay. TV plugged straight into the ariel and perfect picture. Not that we actually watched much TV, despite the bad weather.
The bathrooms were the best I have ever used on a campsite. There are 3 shower blocks and I didn't see more than 2 cubicles being used in any of the blocks I used. It probably helps that there are baby rooms and family shower rooms in addition to the 4 or 5 single shower cubicles in each block. The floors were always pristine, no mud was brought in from outside because of the way the blocks are laid out with a long entrance corridor with the shower/changing rooms off this main corridor.
I had tried to get on a different site that was allegedly in St Ives itself. I am glad I didn't. There is a bus to and from Polmanter every half hour up to 7 - 7. 20pm. St Ives is literally 5 minutes on the bus and a 20 minute walk. There are 2 paths from the campsite to St Ives, we took the muddy field route twice (we had very heavy rain) before we realised the best path to take was at the back of the site. A taxi from St Ives, if you want to come back after the 7. 20 bus costs £6. 20. If catching the bus back ignore the timetable that says it leaves St Ives at 20 past or 10 to because you will miss it. Be there a couple of minutes early.
We ate in the site restaurant/ bar one night and the food was really good (though the banoffe pie was never properly defrosted, sounds picky but that's how tiny the faults are here)! This is a very family friendly site, something I usually avoid as we're a couple with no children. Here though it didn't matter, it was a peaceful site that I will return to again and again. Shame it's so far away.
Fantastic site. Stayed at the end of June and the weather was horrible - gale force winds and rain. Previous reviews had mentioned that it can get windy here but I don't think we were prepared for just how windy it gets - at one point we thought there was a poltergeist in our tent! Fortunately we have steel poles so the tent stood firm but some had to leave early with tent damage!
Despite the weather we still had a fantastic time here - the facilities are second to none - various toilet/shower blocks - all first class. The pitches are huge with small hedges separating most and the grass and grounds well maintained. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, pitch and put and a small children's play area. The bar is fantastic with a huge conservatory attached which overlooks the swimming pool area, and serves good value meals and also offers a takeaway service. There is a site shop selling all the basic food stuff and more. You can walk into St. Ives from the site and there is also a regular bus service that runs from the site to the town centre.
We loved the site and St. Ives and met some really nice people - you've probably gathered - we can't wait to go back.
This campsite was fantastic. Very dog friendly allowing our dog to eat in the conservatory with us. The children loved the heated pool and despite the awful weather (gale force winds and heavy rain) managed a dip or two. We had to abandon ship on the last day because of the weather - no fault of the site.
More about the site - well laid out, very clean, warm showers that you do not have to pay extra for, helpful staff, pitches were of good size and there were hedges for extra privacy, and a good pub and restaurant on site. There is another lovely pub and restaurant very close by for extra variety. There is a lovely (bit slightly hilly ) walk into St Ives. Would love to return to this site.
This is a lovely site in a picturesque and convenient location close to St Ives. It is approx a 30 min downhill walk over fields and down relatively quiet lanes into St Ives.
The staff on site were very friendly, the pitches well laid out and divided by hedges, outdoor swimming pool and large bar/conservatory area which was busy and atmospheric.
We stayed over Whitson week but the facilities seemed to cope with the number of people on site. St Ives itself is gorgeous with it's beautiful, sandy beaches, lanes of lovely shops and lots of good places to eat and of course Tate St Ives.
Both Polmanter and St Ives are thoroughly recommended - would definitely return.
This has to be the best site we have visited. This was our second visit and this time the weather was glorious which made the site even better.
Beautifully clean and well appointed, friendly staff, huge pitches. Chose our pitch in advance using previous knowledge and the website. Toilets and showers are spotless whatever time of day and the pool area is also spotless.
The walk into St Ives is around half and hour and is tough on the way back but there is a bus right to the site. Walk into town in the evening and eat at the Captains Table in the Sloop Inn, the food is amazing, best puds ever.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
Horse Riding <1 mile 
No Cycle Hire 
Golf <1 mile 
Tennis On Site 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
No Boat Launch 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Used our ACSI card at this site with no problems, nice discount but then we paid a bit more to upgrade our pitch. Check in gave us lots of info, had a lovely view high up on the site of the sea. Showers were lovely. We had electric bikes and managed to get them over the 2 little styles on the far side of the site without too much of a problem. 
