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Good campsite. Mrs MG and I stayed here for a week in August 2009. It ticks most of the boxes: spacious pitches, owners are very friendly and helpful, site is nice and quiet (although it's family friendly it's all pretty civilised), fabulous coastline nearby. The only points that make it a little bit off being perfect are the fields are sloping (I gather this is the norm for South Cornwall near the coast) and I'd ideally choose a site that was easy walking distance from an idyllic beach - but given that there are wonderful beaches all around within a few miles this is hardly a grumble. I usually try and book campsites right on the coast but that's just me. There is also a bit of a battle for the showers in the morning - could do with a couple more - and the lights in the showers go out without warning. Overall, very good.
We spent two fantastic weeks at this site. It must be the best site I've ever stayed at! The owners are very nice and friendly, everywhere was spotless. Hot showers, laundry room had microwave and fridge for campers to use. Shop was well stocked, next to it is a information room with internet. Polruan is a very pretty village, two pubs that sell food, a small supermarket and a tea room. But no takeaway which we would have found useful. We very often used the ferry over to fowey
This has got to be one of the best campsites in Cornwall,Its on a hill above Polruan,views of the sea from both tent fields,nice roomy pitchs.
The Showers were soooooo clean,and kept that way all and every day,as were the toilets,even the wash up sinks where kept clean.There is a Laundry room,with a hot drinks machine,all kept clean and very tidy.In fact the 'whole' site was kept neat and tidy.
There is a shop with most things you would want food wise,even a few camping goods etc.
The owners and there sons are all very nice and helpful people.
There is a no noise rule from 10.30pm till 8.00 which is upheld by ALL (if not you will be asked too)even the few dogs where quiet ! No radios that all can hear to.This together makes a very nice relaxing Holiday.
We had booked well in advance as we have a large tent. The owners couldn't have been more accommodating to get us a pitch. We stayed for a week but would loved to have had more holiday from work to have stayed for longer!
Pitch was large enough for us which was a good start but on a gentle slope - after purchasing some sticky matting for our table it wasn't a problem! The ground was fairly stony and we bent quite a few pegs. Also ensure your guy lines are tight - we experienced a gale or two - ok nothing to do with the campsite and just the good old british weather putting our tent through it's paces.
Toilet block is the cleanest I have ever seen and constantly being kept clean and tidy. Showers are worked by a push button timer outside your cubicle but gave ample time for shower and hair wash and the water was lovely and warm (no need for the Caution Very Hot Water signs) it was a perfect temperature.
The children's playground consists of 2 swings. These were a little high for our 6 and 4 year old. But there was space beside it for playing with the frisbee etc. However there is a nearby playpark instead if this doesn't suit your needs. Note that children are not allowed anywhere on site unaccompanied by an adult - even going to the toilet. We were unaware of this on arrival but were soon informed.
There is a good shop on site and a vegetable van came round 3 or 4 times a week with fresh fruit and vegetables etc. Ice packs could be frozen here if you made a donation to local charities. Also they were more than happy to charge camera or phone batteries again for a charity donation.
Washing machine and tumble drier, this is in a lovely room with a communal fridge which is for everyone's use.
There was a great information room with loads of leaflets on surrounding area and also books to borrow.
The tent fields both had amazing views.
It was also so quiet. Most campsites have a no noise after 1030 rule and this one is no exception. After 1030 you could have heard a pin drop on site which was great - we had such a week of brilliant sleep (apart from the night of the gale already mentioned!)
The owners work really hard to keep the site in good condition, extremely clean and tidy and go out of their way to help you.
Polruan village is a short walk and is breathtakingly beautiful. It consists of a harbour, small shop, post office, 2 pubs and a tea-room and foot passenger ferry to Fowey. It is an extremely steep hill down into Polruan and even steeper on the way back up!
Nearest beach is Lantic Bay - not for the faint hearted. It's down a very steep cliff which was such a hike to get back again. However we had a lovely time there so worth the visit.
Trips out to amazing coastlines, single track roads, fantastic scenery. Car ferry from Bodinnick to Fowey cuts a long drive if you are going in the St Austell direction. Passenger ferry to Fowey good if you looking for more shops or restaurants than the tiny Polruan can offer.
Now for the bad points - I can only think of one - and that is too many notices. There are notices everywhere in the toilet & showers saying caution hot water, slippery floor, mind the step, beware of traffic, no unaccompanied children, framed park rules in different languages, etc etc. OK I know I'm nit picking but it is the only thing which annoyed us.
And a handy hint is take a torch, some areas of the site obviously get quite dark at night.
All in all this is a complete gem of a site, just wish it wasn't so far for us to travel to it!
First time we had visited this site and will definitely be back! The whole site is kept clean and tidy and whilst we were there the grass was cut almost every day. The showers/toilet blocks were always clean, although as a female with long hair I did struggle to wash my hair with the 7 minute shower. The owners were very pleasant, helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this site to anyone.
A small south facing camping and caravanning site situated on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor near Liskeard, Cornwall with views over surrounding countryside. Two areas for tents, caravans and motorhomes with hardstanding or grass pitches, with or without electric hook ups. Glamping at Fursdon includes 3 stunning Pods, an authentic Shepherds Hut, as well as a fantastic communal cooking and social area.
Superb facilities including toilets, showers and laundry, site wide WIFI, designated dog-walking area, reception area and small shop and an electric vehicle charging point. Ideally situated for access to beaches and moorland in Cornwall and west Devon! Find out more here
We have visited this superb site many times over many years and despite changing hands since our first visits 10 years ago, standards are still exemplary. However, it is busier than it used to be and because we hadn't booked we had to pitch for a couple of nights on the hardstandings in front of the caravans which wasn't the same without the views! The facilities are immaculate and constantly being cleaned - but becoming small with a full campsite, especially when one of the three ladies' toilets became out of use! Notwithstanding the owners could not be more cheery and helpful, with an excellent little shop on site (and a fresh veg van visiting in the morning) and good local information room. Previous reviews say everything else! Good meal in The Lugger in the village in the evening and ideal for lovely walks out to the stunning coastline and around the peninsular. Beautiful location and will visit again no doubt for the above and it is handy for the ferry across to Fowey despite the stiff climb back up the hill. The onsite caravans looked immaculately kept too for when we get tired of camping!
We visited this site for the fourth time in early June and as usual the standard of all the facilities was very high indeed. We rang on spec to check availability and the man on the phone was friendly and very helpful.
The view of the channel and Fowey estuary from the bottom field(which is tents only) is what brings us back year after year and we cannot recommend it enough. Once it was a little bit windy at the front of the field, but this was the exception and we have never been bothered by it any other time. Our 4 year old boy Tommy spends his time running around the field and on the swings, there are only 2 swings on site(well, you wouldn't want enormous climbing frames spoiling the vista) but the park at the top of the hill is a lovely stroll and is a spectacular place for the young ones to play.
The toilet block is always immaculate and the communal fridge in the washing room is a godsend if you like a cold beer. Our only reservation on recommending it too highly is that everyone else will discover our favorite site and we wont be able to book in the future.
This is an excellent small, quiet campsite with seaviews for many pitches, and seems better located for classy Fowey (via foot ferry) than its rivals. The walk back involves a good calf stretch but equally so for rival campsites and it's made easier by a pint or two of St. Austell brewery's Tribute in Polruan. The campsite is clean and well-equipped, with very helpful manager Kevin.
With good weather all week we never got bored of the out-of-the-way beach at Lantic Bay a mile to the east (fitness required) - a real treat although a wetsuit is desirable for extended swims in June.
When dining in Polruan's pubs give the Lugger a wide berth and head straight for the Russell Inn.
Just wanted to tell everybody and to say thank you to the owners for making our stay so enjoyable.
In over 25 years of enthusiastic caravanning, Polruan is the best site we’ve ever stayed on. The constant dedication from the owners to keep this site in tip-top condition deserves every success.
Toilets, showers and everywhere immaculate. Good laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, and ironing facilities, also a nice little touch, a drinks machine with fridge and a microwave for the campers. Superb information room with internet, reading books, and a payphone. Sheep and cows in the surrounding fields, fantastic sea views from the camping field, but not from the touring field, still all superb. This park should be 5 stars we will be back thanks again.
What a lovely site - it's immaculate, the owners are friendly and do not stop. Facilities all kept very clean.
Lovely quiet site so relaxing when we were here -nice pitch with the added bonus of a sea view.
Polruan is small but you can use the pedestrian ferry over to Fowey if you want more selection of bars shops etc. Cost of ferry is £1.20 and the last ferry from Fowey is 11pm.
A small south facing camping and caravanning site situated on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor near Liskeard, Cornwall with views over surrounding countryside. Two areas for tents, caravans and motorhomes with hardstanding or grass pitches, with or without electric hook ups. Glamping at Fursdon includes 3 stunning Pods, an authentic Shepherds Hut, as well as a fantastic communal cooking and social area.
Superb facilities including toilets, showers and laundry, site wide WIFI, designated dog-walking area, reception area and small shop and an electric vehicle charging point. Ideally situated for access to beaches and moorland in Cornwall and west Devon! Find out more here
This is a wonderful campsite. We do plan to return, as unfortunately our stay was cut short by the terrible British weather!
The toilet and shower block were immaculate at all times and there is a well stocked shop on site and an information room where you can access the internet (for a small fee) and pick up leaflets which detail local attractions.
The village itself is lovely, especially the harbour area. A day trip to Fowey on the ferry is a must. We took the passenger ferry to Fowey and the car ferry back to Bodinnick and returned to Polruan via the fields.
The only negative aspect of the site are the timed showers which I've never before encountered at a campsite. Perhaps they are commonplace elsewhere? You get seven minutes, which if you've got a lot of hair to wash like me can be a challenge!
The site is family run and is situated high above the cliffs giving sea views from most of the pitches. On arrival we were warmly greeted by the owner Kevin who emphasized their (the family) commitment to make our holiday an enjoyable one, which, they clearly did. The friendly atmosphere, which we feel, is part of a camping holiday was very evident and this to some extent reflects the smooth running of the site. We met a couple from Holland who for the last 20 years have travelled to this site for their annual camping holidays.
The site is clean and tidy with nice touches like bird feeders, loads of flowering plant containers and flower beds. There is a well stocked shop at reception, which stocks most needed food items, fresh milk etc. and camping items. There is a pay phone, hot drinks machine and computer for internet hire - for geeks like me there are plans to introduce site Wi-Fi in the next couple of months.
All facilities were kept very clean and Trudy was always nearby with her tray of cleaning equipment at the ready. Showers are free and give a very generous 7 mins.
Close by is the costal path with fantastic walks. We did research some walks before leaving but found there is a free leaflet at reception detailing the local walks. We did walk to Polperro and then caught the bus back to Polruan. (Free time-table leaflet in reception.) The bus passes the camp site and the driver was quite happy to stop there.
Not too much more to add because previous reviews say it all. This is another gem of a site which UKCampsite.co.uk helped us find.
Whilst travelling to the campsite we wondered what we had let ourselves in for as we manoevered down many narrow single track roads but it was well worth it all once we got there. The campsite is reasonably small and saves the best views for the campers which makes a refreshing change! The site has a well stocked shop selling all that you could need at very reasonable prices. The toilet and shower blocks are code protected and were cleaned several times a day.
Location is perfect for visiting Fowey, Looe and St Austell with both pedestrian and car ferries taking you accross the harbor, at very reasonable prices.
We can only think of 2 downfalls to our stay. 1. The hill back up to the campsite is not for the unfit! and 2. That our stay hadn't been longer.
We have recently stayed at this gorgeous campsite, and just had to tell everyone how GORGEOUS it is. We were down visiting relatives who live nearby (lucky devils) and we were blown away by this truly gorgeous part of Cornwall, which we visited for the first time. Forget Newquay, it is a dump, compared to this lovely area, and this campsite is just fantastic, and cost us a lot less than another site we stayed at in Perranporth, last year. Everything about this site is fantastic. It's clean, comfortable, quiet, it has a play area for the kids, and gorgeous views. We will DEFINITELY BE BACK! Thankyou Polruan for giving us the best holiday ever!
I can't remember a nicer site. Camped with friends and just relaxed so well. Site clean, folk so friendly. Small and kinda old fashioned as in no hype, bar, etc but all facilities newly built or refurbed and lovely. Clean all working well.
Shop good and not a rip off. View from tents amazing. Sea, cows hills mmmmm. Veg van drives round in the morning and we liked that too.
Map from site office showed us a stunning walk from the site inland then along the river and over car ferry to Fowey. Good way to visit Fowey as pricey there. Fowey is well worth visiting.
Cannot fault site at all, will be back as only hour or less from home.
Local village old and pretty. Fab views and just amazing athmosphere of waterfront. Views from pub in quay good but dinner (Its the Lugger inn) was very poor. Fish cakes luke warm (hunt the fish) Peas tinned and stewed and still they served them cold, new pots reheated taste, scallops flotated in a bowl of butter, chewy and oily. No-one in our party happy with meal. Smiley waitress despite having to serve the food poor kid. Friends with us had eaten in the other pub before and wished we had gone there.
But campsite fabulous.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
Holiday Homes for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
Horse Riding <5 miles 
Cycle Hire <5 miles 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport On Site
No Dog Walk 
Good campsite. Mrs MG and I stayed here for a week in August 2009. It ticks most of the boxes: spacious pitches, owners are very friendly and helpful, site is nice and quiet (although it's family friendly it's all pretty civilised), fabulous coastline nearby. The only points that make it a little bit off being perfect are the fields are sloping (I gather this is the norm for South Cornwall near the coast) and I'd ideally choose a site that was easy walking distance from an idyllic beach - but given that there are wonderful beaches all around within a few miles this is hardly a grumble. I usually try and book campsites right on the coast but that's just me. There is also a bit of a battle for the showers in the morning - could do with a couple more - and the lights in the showers go out without warning. Overall, very good. 
