Discover Pentewan Sands
Fabulous facilities, exciting activities and a beautiful beachside location - welcome to the Pentewan Sands experience.
Find Your Happy Place...
Activities for All Ages
Splash around in our two heated indoor swimming pools, challenge your friends on our adventure golf course, play tennis on our two courts, climb around our beachfront play park, and spend an evening in our amusement arcade. We've got plenty of activities for the whole family!
Eat and Drink
With 7 places to eat and drink on our park, we're got your meals covered every day of the week! Opening in 2026, The Beach Club is our latest venue, home to restaurants, bars and lots of places to sit outside with a drink and soak up the Cornish sunshine.
Award-winning Amenities
We have everything you need for your holiday at the beach, from our shower and toilet blocks and on-site launderette, to a fully stocked shop and bakery.
Cornwall Watersports
Located right on our private beach, our resident watersports experts, Cornwall Watersports, host a range of activities and equipment hire. New for 2025, their Sands Sauna is the perfect place to warm up after a plunge in the sea.
A Taste of Cornwall on the South Coast
The Beach Club
Our main facilities hub, The Beach Club, is home to bars, restaurants and activities for the whole family! From your classic full English to a-la-carte dining, there's something for everyone here. Choose from the main Club restaurant, a spicy treat at Meksikos, tea and cake at the coffee shop, or fine dining at Stingi's Fusion Restaurant. With panoramic sea views of Mevagissey Bay, soak up the sun with a refreshing drink on our outdoor sun terrace. No booking required - just turn up!
Holidays on the Beach
Wake up to the sounds of the sea at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. Spend your days sunbathing and building sandcastles, and your evenings stargazing beside the campfire. Our privately owned beach is guaranteed to make your holiday on the Cornwall Coast memorable.
Making Memories at Pentewan Sands
Discover our Accommodation Options
Your Holiday Starts Here
Whatever type of holiday you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. Set on our own privately owned beach and surrounded by Cornish Countryside we're located within a stone's throw of some of the best attractions in the UK. Explore our selection of accommodation options below.
Useful information
Frequently Asked Questions at Pentewan
We've compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to ensure you have all the information you need for an extraordinary stay at Pentewan Sands.
If you have any further questions, please call +44 (0) 1726 843 485 or email info@pentewan.co.uk.
How do we find you?
How do we find you?
By Road:
Please be aware that Sat Nav devices tend to take you down a network of single-track Cornish lanes; which can be unsuitable for larger vehicles. We therefore advise that you travel via St Austell, and follow the directions as below.
From St Austell
Take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Newquay
Take the A3058 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Truro
Take the A390 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From the M5
Heading South on the M5, join the A30 westbound at Exeter.
At the Bodmin roundabout, take the A391 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
How far away are the major offsite attractions?
Some of the UK's biggest attractions are within a short drive or bus ride of Pentewan Sands Holiday Park attractions. You can find out more about local attractions and places to visit here.
- The fishing port of Mevagissey is 2 miles away.
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan is approximately 2 miles away.
- The ancient port of Charlestown is approximately 4 miles away.
- The port of Fowey is approximately 12 miles away.
- Lanhydrock House is approximately 12 miles away.
- The world-famous Eden Project is approximately 8 miles away.
- The region’s main shopping centre of Truro is 18 miles away.
- The local market town of St Austell is just over 3 miles along the Pentewan Road.
What is there to do in the area?
Our award-winning park is within walking distance of the South West Coast Path, our own private beach, and the scenic Pentewan village, with two pubs and an inner harbour. Just a short drive up the road, the seaside village of Mevagissey is a hidden gem, with quaint shops, places to grab a traditional Cornish pasty, and regular boat trips for sea fishing and wildlife spotting!
You can find out more about our local area, services, place to eat and visit here.
What public transport do you have nearby?
There is a bus service right outside Pentewan Sands Holiday Park that links us to Mevagissey, Fowey, Charlestown and the mainline train stations of Par and St Austell with connections all over Cornwall!
You can fly to Newquay, Cornwall, directly from several UK airports including Birmingham, Belfast and London.
When is the park open throughout the year?
For the 2026 season, we're open from Friday 20th March to Saturday 31st October. Once our park closes for winter, our facilities remain open all year for day visitors.
Do you offer short breaks?
During peak weeks, holiday home bookings must be for multiples of one week. At all other times, short breaks are welcomed (excluding our Flagship homes, The Retreat and The Lookout). All our short breaks are subject to a minimum of three nights. The short-break tariff is inclusive of booking fees; a cancellation scheme is available as an optional extra. Customers must purchase the cancellation scheme at the time of booking their holiday. The cancellation scheme cannot be added or purchased separately after the booking has been made.
Can I make a provisional booking?
Yes, you can contact us to make a provisional booking. These will be held for up to 48 hours pending receipt of your confirmed booking and deposit (a deposit of £100 per week is required to secure your holiday home booking or £50 for touring and camping) if a deposit or payment is not received within this time, then your provisional booking will be cancelled.
How do I book online?
Click here to book online or log into your account. The easiest way to secure your holiday home or pitch is via our online booking system. If you need any further assistance, email us at info@pentewan.co.uk
Are you dog friendly?
As much as we love animals, dogs and other pets are not allowed anywhere on Pentewan Sands, including the beach (with the exception of registered assistance or guide dogs which are accepted provided that they remain on a harness at all times). Certification must be shown for all Assistance dogs prior to arrival at the park - please email a copy of the certification to info@pentewan.co.uk.
Dogs and other pets are welcome at our sister site at Heligan Caravan & Camping Park.
Do you take bookings for rallies?
Yes we do! Each year a number of rallies return to us every year due to our large pitch sizes and indoor events space, The Beach Club, which makes an ideal venue for large groups to meet and host their own activities.
Please email us directly on info@pentewan.co.uk or call us on 01726 843 485 to discuss your rally requirements.
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