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River Valley Holiday Park
London Apprentice
St Austell
Cornwall (East) (Browse area)
PL26 7AP
Tel: 01726 73533
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Pitches: 45
Open: 19/04/2026 to 10/10/2026
30/04/2027 to 08/10/2027
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 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Aliw |
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 Having been to many camp sites whether staying in static caravans or chalets from Wales to Devon to Cornwall we have never found a site as well placed for our needs. It was a brilliant site for being dog friendly despite this, was not noisy with dogs around.
Site was a nice size if you don't won't all the activities many have on them. Although we did not use the pool on site it looked very clean and useable. Toilet block was kept very clean and lovely hot showers whatever time of day you chose to use them.
Found all staff to be very helpful and friendly.
All in all would recommend this site 100% look forward to staying there again soon. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Dennis blatherwick |
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We stayed at river valley for two weeks. The site and facilities are of 5 star quality. Very clean neat and tidy. Toilets and showers were always clean. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. We will be returning for another two week stay in 2016. Well done alison and paddy. We look forward to staying at your site again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: CazRiyadh |
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We have just returned from a fabulous 4 day break at the River Valley Holiday Park. The holiday park is family run and Alison was very helpful and friendly. We stayed in a static caravan which was very comfortable, well equipped and clean. The site is immaculate and well maintained. There is plenty of space between the static caravans and similarly with the camping area. There is a nice playground for children and an indoor swimming pool. This site is smaller than others in St Austell but we liked that as it gave more of a personal feel.
The holiday park is located a short drive from St Austell and a 15 minute walk from the Pologoth Inn which serves delicious food. There are plenty of things to see and do in the immediate area.
Would recommnend for families and couples that want a relaxed and quiet break.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lexiee82 |
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We recently came back from an 11 night holiday at the River Valley Holiday park in London Apprentice. It was our second visit, we'd enjoyed ourselves that much the year before that we persuaded another family to join us this time. Our first visit had been outside of school holidays, but due to some older children coming with us this year we ended up booking for the middle of the 6 week holidays. Although the sit was fully booked we were by no means crammed in, the pitches are well thought out with plenty of room to spread out. And although the pea gravel can seem unappealing when you are pitching your tent, it actually make for one of the better pitches we've stayed on, as the ground is more level and you have no chance of wonky chairs etc. It also meant that despite torrential rain (typical British weather!) the ground sheets and tent were kept dry as the pitches were able to drain the rain water well. We were prepared on both our visits and brought a sheet of visqueen to put under our ground sheet as we were initially worried about the gravel damaging the tents ground sheet, but the site owners are well prepared for this and have extra ground sheets on offer to guests to borrow.
They facilities are some of the best we have come across. I actually rave to most people about the fact that you have piped the radio throughout the toilet, shower and washing up areas! I think it's marvelous! Most people I have spoken to about camping have been put off by the prospect of sharing the toilet blocks etc with strangers but this seems to help persuade them! And everything is spotlessly clean! Even leaving a floor squeegee available for the guests to sweep away their water for the next user is genius.
The indoor heated pool is a welcome addition to any UK campsite as far as we are concerned, meaning that no matter what the weather we always had something to do. And the kids loved the playground and being able to cycle around the site on their bikes and scooters. The park also asked that children are back at their own tents/vans by 10. 30 and the warden cycled around to check that all was well, we thought this was great as it meant our smaller ones could be persuaded to bed early enough to enjoy the next days activities.
Lastly the location for us is a winner! It's a good 6hrs from home but once you are there you are within easy react of all that Cornwall has to offer. Newquay, Padstow, Truro, the Eden project, the Lost gardens of heligan, Lizard, Lands End etc etc. We got every where! And the local villages and towns are definitely worth a visit, including Mevagissey, Pentewan, Gorran Haven, Fowey and Charlestown.
We will be definitely booking again next year, 14 nights this time for our 10th wedding anniversary, as we can't get enough! The owners are lovely and are extremely helpful (we love the board that is put out everyday with the weather, high tide times and suggestions for the days activities). Love the Marsdens!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tanya Watt |
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We have visited this site for several years now and will go back again! The staff are always friendly and really helpful. The toilet block is always clean and fresh. Each pitch has an electric hook-up. The pitches haven't been squeezed tightly together so there is a feeling of space and lots of grass for the children to play. There is a playground for small children and a zip wire which the older children love. The Pentewan Valley Cycle path runs from the back of the site so you can cycle from the site to Pentewan village off-road (about 4 miles). We took a picnic lunch there on a grey day and wheeled the bikes the last little bit to the beach. There is a laundry room, a games room and an indoor swimming pool (which we tend to use on rainy days as it gets very bright and hot on sunny days - tinted goggles would be helpful!).
There are lots of beaches nearby - we would recommend Porthpean which has rock pools at low tide and nice sand as well as fish and chips and a toilet block on the beach. We also like Caerhays which is a bit further away, but worth the drive.
The Eden Project is worth a visit, especially on wet days.
Our only suggestion is that the hot water for the washing up could be fixed - it is regularly cold or intermittently hot.
Overall this is a fantastic site and perfect for those who enjoy peace and serenity.
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| Date of Visit: April 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Beerandtools |
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WOW.
What an absolutely fantastic site.
The wife, the pooch and I spent a marvellous Ester Weekend here. We have used other sites in the Pentewan Valley, but this was our first visit to this gem of a site.
On arrival you need to have a £10 note at the ready as a security deposit for entry barrier card. This will be received by some of the friendliest reception staff I have ever met.
All the pitches are generously sized, level, and gravelled with a coarse shingle so good stout pegs are required for your awning or tent.
The grounds are very well maintained and you can tell that the staff take immense pride in their work.
The site, although quite close to a road is peaceful and enjoys all day exposure to the sunshine. (YES WE HAD SUNSHINE. AT EASTER. AMAZING)
The swimming pool, which is under cover is a great facility, included in the pitch fees.
SHOP: A small table in the reception sells a few basic items but there is no shop to speak of. However; do not fear, Queenie's here. Across the road from the main entrance, is a great little shop called Queenie's. It is a proper Aladdin's cave of produce selling everything from Alcohol to soft toys. Fresh baked pies, pasties and cakes etc. And Newspapers, should you really want to stay abreast of the outside world.
BAR / RESTAURANT: None. But there are some great drinking houses not too far away. My favourite is the Ship Inn, at Pentewan Village, which is a 5 minute drive away r a relaxing 50 minute walk along the river bank. Can also recommend very highly The Polgooth Inn which is a one mile walk along a wooded road. The Kingswood Bar and Restaurant is only a 2 minute walk away.
TOILET / SHOWERS: Immaculate. I would fear, however, that inn busy times there would be a queue.
ELSAN DISPOSAL: Perfectly situated at the Shower block.
PLAYGROUND: BRILLIANT, safe play surfaces with swings and slides and a zip wire.
BEACH: Pentewan Sands is a 50 minute walk or 5 min car trip down the road. It is a beautiful beach attached to the Pentewan Sands Caravan Park.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON PENTEWAN BEACH
LOCAL AREA: You are situated in the heart of some of the most picturesque places in Kernow. The Village of Pentewan is stunning with the Ship Inn, and a great Ice Cream / Gift shop and Tea room. There is also a Petrol Station on the main road as you turn toward the village.
I can recommend a visit to Gorran Haven, which has a lovely Dog friendly beach a and a superb array of quaint shops and cafes
Mevagissey is always worth a visit. Fantastic Bars, shops and fresh fish stalls.
St. Austell Town is only a short journey away, and I can recommend using the buses t get there.
ASDA TESCO ALDI all in St. Austell.
SUMMARY: A great Dog friendly site, with some lovely walks and plenty of things to see and do. AND IN MY OPINION ONE OF THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY SITES ANYWHERE
WE WILL RETURN
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: PatriciaM |
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We stayed here for 3 nights last week. Pitches are well laid out and kept immaculate. Plenty of waterpoints around the site. Showers and toilets kept very clean and loads of hot water. The site was very busy, but everyone was so friendly. We cycled to Mevagissy but its not for the faint hearted. Two massive hills there and back, but Mevagissy is very pretty. We also cycled to Pentewan. There's a couple of nice pubs for eating and drinking. A lovely beach but the day we visited it was really windy, so there were only a few kite surfers. We could also cycle to St Austell town centre which we did a couple of times. Only one massive hill to contend with. Wheal Martyn clay mine is in cycling distance but again a few hills to tackle but great on the cycle back. A lovely campsite and very cheap. Certainly one to go back to. We spoke to a couple of people who used the site regularly and you could see why they keep returning
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| Date of Visit: August 2014 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Claydoncamper |
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This is an excellent camp site. It is easily accessed from the main road between St Austell and Mevagissey. The pitches are level and of a good size and the hard standings and surrounding grass are kept in tip top condition. There are plenty of taps around for water. The site has a real safe feel to it and has a small and intimate feel to it also. Entry is by a key card operated barrier that you pay a £10 deposit for and returned on departure. Most cars obey the speed limits – there are the inevitable exceptions to this, but were rare – and the kids can play on their bikes and scooters safely. There is also a small playground but the big hit with the kids is the zip wire and the swimming pool. There is also a small games room and laundry. The pool is indoor but can be ‘aired’ on warm days by a series of moveable glass panels. There is seating for parents who would rather supervise from the side than the pool itself. The pool is lovely and warm too. The toilets and showers were always clean and warm, though on one occasion the shower did decide to alternate with hot and cold blasts every time the water button was pressed. Like all camp sites the shower units are designed by a person who will never use them but that’s hardly the fault of the campsite nor is it unique. As campsite facilities go, they are some of the best I’ve come across. There are loads of things to do including a nice cycle trail from the site to Pentewan beach. The key questions are always, would I recommend it and would I go back again and the answer to both these questions in this case are an emphatic YES!
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Webboss |
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We have been to this site 5 or 6 times and every time has been great.
The toilets and showers are always clean with hot water for showers. The swimming pool is warm and clean and is a good size and safe for children with it not being to deep. The children's playground is really nice with swings, slide and a zip rope.
The campsite has a security barrier to enter which you have a key card to enter which you pay a small depoist for, The campsite at night is nice and quiet never had any problems with noise.
Out the back of the campsite is a nice bike track you can cycle down to Pentewan or if you don't mind the hill climb all the way to the lost gardens of heliagan. You are also within 10 mins of Mevagissey and about 20mins of local beaches.
Overall the campsite is excellent in every way.
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| Date of Visit: September 2013 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Tommytorets |
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This was our forth time at River valley and it was as excellent as ever.
I have posted four reviews about this site since 2009 and there's not much to add except that this still has to be the best site in Cornwall.
The static caravans are immaculate, the staff are absolutely brilliant, in fact 10 out of 10 for everything.
Caravan number 13 this year, swimming pool brilliant, grounds lovely, location excellent, what more can I say.
The only down side was that the pigs and chickens in the field next door have now been moved, we used to love meeting them and going into the field with them but this is only a minor downer.
To the family, keep up the good work and never change a thing.
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| Date of Visit: August 2013 |
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| Reviewer: N88dle |
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Had the most amazing time at this fab campsite, wished we had booked a fortnight as there is so much to see and do. The campsite has great facilities including a play park for my two sons (2 and 5) and a swimming pool which was brilliant. There is a small shop nearby and an Asda within a 5 minute drive. The site is fairly small and quiet at night and the static we stayed in was immaculate and had everything we needed.
We visited several nearby beaches, cycled along the camel trail to padstow, visited the lost gardens of helligan, took a boat trip from Megavissey to Fowley and cycled from the campsite to Pentewan bay and to the local pub.
Would definitely return again although took us 7 and 1/2 hours to return home to Nottingham so would suggest leave early if travelling in school holidays!
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Only one stasia |
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We stayed here for a week at the begining of July 2013. We booked the site some weeks before but due to a change of cicumstances had to change our day of arrival, this wasn't a problem in fact they couldn't have been more helpful. The site is well placed for touring, and visiting Helligan and the Eden Project.
Things we loved about the site
Lovely large pitches
Excellent shower/bathroom facilities
Peaceful and not crowded.
(Would loved a go on the zip wire)wished I was 10??
Walkes along the river
Walk/cycle to Petewan
Friendly staff
Information and advice updated daily
Cleanliness of facilities and site
Pool was a nice size and well cared for, but not a priority for us.
A big thank you for a great stay
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| Date of Visit: July 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jimth |
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We spent 10 cracking nights at this well run campsite.
The site manager runs a really tight ship and is only too happy to help in any way she can.
The on-site facilities comprised a really well kept shower/toilet block, 2 washing up stations with a freezer for cool blocks, laundrette, kids playroom (pool, air hockey, arcade), kids adventure playground and reception.
This campsite is brilliantly situated in a quiet spot. 10 mins drive in one direction there are several beaches and 10 mins drive in the other is St Austell centre (Asda, B&Q, KFC, Mcdonalds, Halfords etc).
If you want to explore Cornwall this is a brilliant central location. Ideal for camping as we could regularly stock up or eat out just down the road.
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| Date of Visit: June 2013 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Boppa |
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We stayed at River Valley for 8 nights and I can honestly say this is the best campsite we have ever stayed on. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the site was clean and well looked after. The swimming pool was lovely and the temperature just right. River Valley is perfectly situated for visiting the local area with some fantastic little fishing villages nearby. Mevagissey is a most beautiful place for food and a drink with plenty of bars and restaurants. Visit Charlestown for nice relaxing day out or go for a stroll along the Pentewan way and visit the beach.
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| Date of Visit: May 2013 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Lin123 |
1 review from this member |
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This gem of a campsite was fabulous. Good location next to cycle trail, beach close by. Walking distance to a pub and restaurant. Public transport close by.
Good indoor pool and children's play area.
No clubhouse - so peaceful, quiet park.
All the staff we encountered in reception/shop very helpful and a wealth of local information provided.
Tourist guides provided in abundance with additional info.
Good for motorhomes but no motorhome service point.
Clean, tidy peaceful site definitely one of the best.
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