Family Holidays
Create cherished family memories at Pentewan. With sun-soaked days, endless adventures, and a selection of accommodation options, it's the perfect getaway for your loved ones.
Fun for the whole family
Your family beachside adventure begins
Family holidays are precious. It’s time spent with loved ones, away from the stress of everyday life. Our family holiday park in Cornwall has all the ingredients to help you do just that.
Salty AIR AND SMILES
Make waves of memories with your loved ones
The perfect Cornish escape starts with fantastic family holiday accommodation to suit every budget - from seafront touring pitches to bright and airy holiday homes. And, there’s just so much to do at Pentewan Sands! Enjoy the safe, golden beach with a play area for swimming, water sports, flying kites and building sandcastles.
Holiday Homes
Enjoy all the magic of beachside living, with the luxury of a kitchen, cosy sofas for cuddling, comfy beds for a lovely night’s rest, your own bathroom and a generous sun deck for some alfresco sipping and feasting.
Touring & Camping
Bring the whole family and spread out comfortably with our large and spacious pitches. We guarantee there's plenty of room for everyone to play, relax, and create lasting memories!
Beachfront Pitches
Our beachfront pitches provide direct access to the sandy shores, allowing your family to indulge in endless seaside adventures. Ready to turn your family beachside holiday dreams into reality? The sun, the sea, and the smiles are waiting for you!
Entertainment
We have a fantastic selection of children’s entertainment on offer throughout our peak weeks, so there’s plenty to keep your little ones busy. We also have a children’s play area located right on the beach and an indoor swimming pool and arcade in The Seahorse.
Fantastic fun
Our facilities
From water sports and cycling to tennis and swimming, there are lots of activities waiting for you and your whole family at our award-winning park.
Swimming Pools
Our pools are the perfect spot for adults and children alike. There’s a lap pool for leisurely swimming, a play pool with water flumes, a whirlpool bath to relax in and even a shallow beach area, which is perfect for toddlers.
Watersports
Visit our resident watersports experts, Cornwall Watersports, and enjoy a whole host of watersport activities from kayaking and windsurfing to paddleboarding - perfect for fun family afternoons!
SIP AND SAVOUR
A taste of Pentewan
At The Seahorse, we believe in catering to every craving. Located a stone's throw away from the beach, our Lower Deck Coffee Shop and Main Deck Restaurant serve an array of delectable food options, made using only the finest and local ingredients. With an alfresco deck, it's the perfect place to enjoy some drinks in the sunshine!
Have got back from a couple of nights away at this site. It’s faultless! The facilities are immaculately clean day and night. The seahorse is great and the food was amazing.
Donna
Stayed in August 2023
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.
What times of year is the site open?
For the 2024 season, we are open from the 22nd of March to the 2nd of November.
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 do I book online?
Click here to book online. This way you can see availability and choose the individual pitch/holiday home and area that you wish to stay in.
Are your beachfront pitches available all year?
Kindly note, that our beachfront pitches are only available at certain times of the year, ensuring the best experience in line with weather conditions.
For 2024, the beachfront pitches are available to book from the 27th of April to the 28th of September.
What time can I occupy my pitch?
Pentewan Sands Holiday Park Camping and Touring pitches must be vacated by 10.30am, and can be occupied from 12pm on the start day of your holiday.
Charges will be incurred for a late check-out that has not had prior arrangement by the park.
What time can I occupy my holiday home?
We ask our guests to depart our holiday homes by 10am. After guests have departed we want to clean each holiday home to the highest standard and then have one of our supervisors check each holiday home before making these available to the next incoming guests. We complete these tasks by 4pm when the holiday home will be available for occupation.
Charges will be incurred for late-checkout that has not had prior arrangement by the park.
What is included in my holiday home?
All of our holiday homes are well equipped for a comfortable stay, from cooking, eating, showering, relaxing and enjoying a good nights sleep. Even the bed linen is included!
To find out what's included in your holiday home and what you will need to bring with you, please see our full inventory list here.
What is included in the price of my holiday?
If you are staying at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, you will have access to our all-weather leisure facility which has two indoor swimming pools.
One is a fun pool for children and the other is a lap pool for more serious swimmers. We also have a whirlpool and an amusement arcade.
In the Seahorse, there is the Lower Deck Coffee Shop and Main Deck Restaurant, where you can grab a bite to eat and soak up the fantastic views across the bay. Please note, that on occasions the Crow's Nest may be closed for a private function and that seasonal opening times will apply outside the main peak holiday, Whitsun, and Easter breaks. Seasonal opening times will also apply to Hub Box on the beach, Pentewan Plaice, (the fish and chip shop), the Hideaway Bar and the supermarket.
2024 - If you are staying in one of our holiday homes we provide duvets, duvet covers, pillows, pillowcases, and one sheet per bed free of charge. Additional linen can be provided if necessary. We do not provide linen for children under 3, cot linen, tea towels, towels, or shower/bath mats. For a full list of what is included, click here.
What disabled facilities do you have?
At Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, we’re passionate about making all of our facilities as accessible as possible to as many people as we can. Our park is designed with inclusivity at the heart, and we’ve taken extra steps to make sure our accommodations and facilities work for everyone.
We have three wheelchair-friendly holiday homes (A16, D26 and E25) which offer wide access, a full wet-room, a portable helper-frame and wide single beds. Please note: our accessible holiday homes have standard height kitchens.
There are also accessible bathrooms in the amenity blocks and we have a beach wheelchair for guests to use.
Take a look at our accessibility guide for our facilities in full, here
What size are the pitches?
The pitches at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park are generous in size and are an average of 13 meters square. Book online to see the actual size of your pitch or call our reservations team on +44 (0) 1726 843 485 to discuss your requirements.
We do ask that all our prospective guests check the size of their tent, motorhome, or touring caravan before booking to select the most appropriate pitch.
Our location
How to find us
For satnav users, the postcode is PL26 6BT. You will find us located approximately four miles south of St Austell on the B3273, just off the road between St Austell and Mevagissey, directly on Pentewan Beach. Look out for our sign on the left-hand side, just past the turning for Pentewan Village.
