Short Breaks
Enjoy a three or four day short break at Pentewan Sands and you’ll feel like you’ve had a two week holiday.
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MINI ESCAPES, MAXIMUM JOY
Beach-filled breaks
With so much to do at our park, you can fill your days and then return home totally invigorated. The location of the holiday park on a privately owned beach – one of the most beautiful in Cornwall - means you need never leave the site. Swim in the sea, picnic on the beach or just lay back and enjoy the big, blue skies.
QUICK GETAWAY
Short break stays
At Pentewan Sands, we understand that time is precious, and that's why our short breaks are the perfect solution for those who crave a quick escape without a long stay. During the periods of 25th May – 1st June 2024 and 20th July – 31st August 2024, holiday bookings must be for a seven-night stay, although out of these dates, we welcome guests for shorter stays.
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Holiday Homes
Many of our holiday homes can be booked for short breaks outside the peak season. Guests must stay for a minimum of three nights.
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Touring & Camping
Who says you need a full week to experience an extraordinary Pentewan holiday? Our touring and camping options are designed for those seeking a quick escape.
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Can't find a date that suits?
We aim to accommodate all requests, so if our online booking system does not match your alternative dates, please give the reservations team a call on +44 (0) 1726 843 485 or email info@pentewan.co.uk.
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QUICK ESCAPES, ENDLESS MEMORIES
Fun-packed short sojourns
Located on the beautiful South Cornish coast, you couldn’t be better placed to enjoy the spoils of Cornwall. Whether you choose to spend your days on our private beach, exploring Cornwall, or staying close by and deciding between a whole host of activities that Pentewan Sands has to offer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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For the foodies
Indulge in Cornish cuisine
Fresh seafood, light bites, homemade cakes, delicious main meals, and much more. Whether you'd like to dine on a three-course meal or enjoy a takeaway coffee and panini on the beach, The Seahorse caters to all your cravings.
Main Deck Restaurant
Our Main Deck Restaurant offers an impressively extensive menu from pub classics to seasonal dishes, so there's something for the whole family to enjoy!
Lower Deck Coffee Shop
As well as hot drinks and milkshakes, there’s a selection of homemade cakes, Cornish pasties, daily soup specials, and toasted paninis with a multitude of delicious fillings.
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.
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.
How can I pay for my holiday?
At the time of booking we will take a deposit and the balance will be due 42 days before arrival. We take a 25% deposit on all touring pitches and £100 per week’s holiday for all holiday homes. So, for 7 nights a deposit of £100 and for 14 nights a deposit of £200 and so on. We take all major credit and debit cards. We do not take American Express. If a holiday is booked under 42 days before arrival the full amount will be required. This applies to both online and telephone bookings. All bookings for 7 nights or more are subject to a one-off booking fee and our Cancellation Scheme fee.
What if I have to cancel my holiday?
For all bookings for seven nights or more, we charge a compulsory cancellation scheme of £3.15 per night on holiday homes and £1.60 per night on camping and touring pitches.
The daily cancellation fee is also available as an optional extra for breaks shorter than 7 nights.
This covers cancellations such as illness, death, injury or maternity complications of any member of your party, redundancy, jury service or death, serious injury or illness of close relatives.
For more information see our Terms and Conditions.
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 public transport do you have nearby?
There is a bus service that stops outside Pentewan Sands Holiday Park that links us to Mevagissey, Fowey, Charlestown and the mainline train stations of Par and St Austell.
You can fly to Newquay, Cornwall, directly from several UK airports including Birmingham, Belfast and London.
Do you have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi is available in The Seahorse and Hub Box.
Limited WiFi is available throughout the park; please check the signal on your pitch and follow log-in instructions.
- One device: 1 day - £4, 3 days - £10, 7 days - £17, 14 days - £24.
- Up to four devices: 3 days - £21, 7 days - £35, 14 days - £56.
We offer a free 30-minute session and advise checking the signal strength on your pitch/holiday home before purchasing to avoid disappointment.
Please note, the Wi-Fi network is designed for general web browsing, email and social networking usage. Every effort has been made to provide a full WiFi service across the site, however, there may be areas on the park that may have limited or no service. We cannot be responsible for the temporary withdrawal of the service due to adverse weather conditions or breakdown.
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.