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Trevalgan Touring Park

St Ives, Cornwall, England
1 acre hosted by Trevalgan ?.
Spectacular views anda wonderfully peaceful atmosphere, located just two miles from the sandybeaches of St Ives

Whether you’re a bird, human or semi-aquatic marine mammal, everyone returns to Trevalgan. This family-friendly site is a favourite summer spot for dolphins, seals and peace-loving campers who fall in love with the dramatic north Cornish coastline. Trevalgan Touring Park has a particularly welcoming feel, largely thanks to owners Neil and Annette, who give the site a deserved dose of TLC (and investment): modernising the facilities, adding homely touches and generally being on hand to cheerfully dispense local knowledge.

Trevalgan’s 135 pitches are only a kick of a beach ball from the Cornish coast, albeit a rather big kick! Campers have three options: non-serviced pitches are ideal for basic camping, serviced spots include a 16-amp electric hook-up point, whilst fully serviced pitches come with electricity, a fresh water tap and a water drainage point. The majority of pitches are level with defined access routes for vehicles. Yes, there may be a lot of caravans, but Trevalgan has plenty of space for kids to run free, whilst adults can easily find a quiet corner to kick back and enjoy the nearby coastal scenery.

And what scenery it is. Visitors can choose from safe bathing at Porthminster (which inspired Virginia Woolf’s novel ‘To the Lighthouse’), the award-winning Carbis Bay, or Porthmeor, where surfers flock year after year for the world-class waves. The soft golden sand of this harbour beach is also popular with families, and is a wonderful spot for puddle jumping and splashing at low tide. The former fishing village of St Ives (2 miles) is nowadays a chic holiday destination. The quaint cobbled streets are home to a variety of interesting galleries, cafes and restaurants, all surrounded by glorious beaches and crystal clear waters.

Boasting a rugged coastal footpath, secluded coves and numerous world famous attractions (Land’s End, The Minack Theatre and St Michael’s Mount spring to mind), Trevalgan is ideally situated for families to explore the many delights of the Penwith peninsula. Youngsters may well find this is the place they look back on in years to come and realise that’s where they fell in love with camping.

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St Ives, Cornwall, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Trevalgan ?.Joined in September 2014
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Located just two miles from St Ives town centre, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Trevalgan Touring Park has a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere.An idyllic location Surrounded by open farmland Trevalgan lies nestled between the gorse, bracken and heather covered granite hills and the dramatic north Cornish coastline. The Park offers spectacular views and an abundance of flowers and wildlife. You can spot a variety of birds, seals and even dolphins from the nearby cliff tops. The perfect baseWe are ideally situated for families and couples to explore the delights of the West Cornwall peninsula, famous for its rugged coastal footpath, secluded coves, award-winning beaches.
Nearby attractions

Wildlife lovers young and old will enjoy a visit to Paradise Park (01736 751020) to watch flying bird displays and get involved with feeding the penguins, while you can get a real taste of Cornish heritage at the nearby Geevor Tin Mine (01736 788662). Many artists are drawn to nearby St Ives by its unique light and visitors to the town can enjoy numerous galleries including the world-famous Tate St Ives (01736 796226). Golfers can try out their swing on the stunning links course at The West Cornwall Golf Club (01736 753401), whilst keen fishermen and anglers are well catered for too. There’s mackerel fishing with St Ives Boats (07773008000), coarse fishing at nearby Amalwhidden Farm (01736 796961), or why not try your luck crabbing off Smeaton’s Pier. Kayaking is a great way to explore the bay and the Ocean Sports Centre (07533695031) on Carbis Bay caters for first time paddlers as well as more experienced watersports enthusiasts. For those who prefer to sit back with someone else at the helm, then a one hour trip to Seal Island on board The Dolly P is not to be missed.

Food and drink

The on-site shop stocks a selection of local produce, freshly baked bread/pastries and groceries to cater for every campers basic needs. Additionally St Ives has a well stocked Co-op, where the Trevalgan bus picks up and drops off, plus you’ll find a larger Tesco in nearby Carbis Bay and an M&S Simply Food a short drive away at Hayle. Fresh fish and locally sourced produce feature on most local menus, and a traditional pasty or fish and chips on the harbour followed by a Cornish cream tea or ice cream is a must. Here is a small selection of Trevalgan’s favourite foodie places: The Tea Room St Ives (01736 794325) offers a fine selection of loose-leaf teas plus sandwiches, cakes and scones all made daily on the premises; it's simply the best Cream Tea in town! Situated on the harbour, The Lifeboat Inn (01736 794123) is a family-friendly pub that serves food all day and has a fine range of cask-ales and live music most evenings. Finally, for some multi award-winning seafood head to the Porthminster Café (01736 795352). This relaxed and friendly restaurant has unbeatable views across St Ives Bay.

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