Mount Pleasant Eco Park
UK England South West England Cornwall Porthtowan
Eco-friendly camping with campfires, an excellent café and knock-out sea views, all within walking distance of the beach
Mount Pleasant Eco Park isn’t far short of the campsite we all dream of. Spacious, eco friendly and with views not just of a quintessentially Cornish copper mine but also out to the sparkling sea beyond. There’s a handful of hook-ups for campervans but nothing that intervenes with the natural, grassy acreage for tents and, along with campfires permitted at your pitch, there’s also a sheltered, walled courtyard with a pizza oven and communal fire. The only thing missing is a free, unlimited supply of marshmallows and perhaps a magic carpet to get you back up the hill from the beach. But it wasn’t always this way.
“In 2001 when we took over the 42-acre farm it was derelict; an old potato sorting shed was half collapsed and the land was exhausted by 37 years of intensive farming,” affable owner Tim explains. In the intervening decades, Tim and his team have steadily transformed the place, not just into a tremendous campsite with room for about 40-odd camping pitches but also into an exciting hub of community life. The spirit of the old farm remains, even if the method has changed, with a vast allotment patch and well-stocked polytunnels. A local community group tends to the organic crop and the vegetables are used in an excellent on-site café, which also makes for a relaxed chill-out space and reading area. Through summer there are numerous courses, events and workshops too. The outcome is a campsite that’s not just somewhere for holidaymakers to escape to but also a place to feel a part of the local community, eat the most local of local produce and find out beach tips and secret swimming spots from the people that actually live here.
As the name suggests, Mount Pleasant Eco Park is at the forefront of all things environmentally friendly. A wind turbine on the site provides some of the power, suppliented by a batch of solar panels on the café roof, and heating comes from a wood-chip boiler supplied by off-cuts from a timber business. Protecting the environment seems particularly poignant in a setting such as this. When campers peg down in the lush green grass of the camping meadow they overlook the Tywarnhayle Valley, a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) and once a busy copper mine where an old stone mining building still stands to tell the tale. Today it looks wild and overgrown but the old mule path once used by the miners is still clear and weaves its way down to the coast and Porthtowan Beach. Winding your way through the gorse, to the sound of the waves beyond, you feel utterly bedded amongst nature; stepping out of your dream atop Mount Pleasant and venturing down to the just-as-pleasant beach below.
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Facilities
Solar and gas-powered showers in a brand new toilet and shower block, plus a separate washblock for pots and pans, which also has plug sockets, a mirror and a kettle. There’s a communal freezer in the atrium for ice blocks and an excellent on-site vegetarian café. Drinking water taps are dotted around and campfires are encouraged in the cob courtyard area. Fire pits and barbecues are also welcome on the campsite as long as they are kept off the grass (environmentally friendly BBQs available to buy). The site hosts regular events, workshops, craft and food gatherings. Spectacular views and good access to the beach via the cleared mule track that leads down through the valley to Porthtowan Beach.
Suitable For
Everyone! Glampers, campers, tents, campervans, caravans, kids, dogs... but it books up fast and those in the know book in advance. With many pitches only available for Saturday-to-Saturday, week-long bookings, however, there's often availability if you look for the right dates!
Nearby
For all the superb activities on the campsite, people don’t come to this neck of the woods to stay put. With sea views from your tent there’s no doubt that one of the first places you’ll be heading is to the beach. A sign on the campsite points you in the right direction, down an old mining path that leads through the picturesque valley to Porthtowan Beach (about a 15-minute walk). Porthtowan is wide, sandy and popular with surfers (you can book a lesson at Porthtowan Surf School or hire a bodyboard from Tris Surf Shop; 01209 890990). At the very lowest tides of the year you can walk along the sands to the next beach north, Chapel Porth, which is owned and run by the National Trust (car park right on the beach) and is overlooked by the famous Wheal Coates Mine. Both beaches have good cafés, where you can watch the sun go down and you can walk between them via the South West Coast Path (along with many other beaches along the coast). Those on the hunt for a more dog-friendly option should try Trevaunance Cove, while, from here, at low tide you can also get round to Trevellas Porth, the smallest and quietest beach in the area (but there is no lifeguard, so it’s not recommended for families and you must stay aware of the tide).
Away from the beaches, the campsite is just up the road from the Mineral Tramway cycle path, which runs all the way between the north and south coast and takes in the areas mining history with good signage and information. It’s an easy flat ride and is almost entirely on purpose built cycle paths making it perfect for young children and families. If you don’t want to bring your own bike, you can hire one from Aggie Cycles – a great range of bikes and they’ll deliver them right to the Eco Park. Good local walks can be found on the St Agnes Forum website, while sea kayaking is also popular – Koru Kayaking (07794 321827) run guided tours and know all the secret spots.
Food & Drink
Mount Pleasant Eco Park is home to the excellent Cabana Kitchen & Café. The food is vegan and vegetarian, with produce grown in the site’s allotments on the surrounding organic farmland or sourced locally. The café is only open Tuesday–Friday, 10am–3pm, though it does sometimes extend outside of this in peak season and the park hosts a number of special foodie events on weekends and other dates. Elsewhere, walk down to Porthtowan for a drink at shabby-chic Blue Bar (01209 890329) or a bite at the beach café (01209 899016; BYO booze permitted) – there’s another good café at the next beach up the coast too, Chapel Porth (01872 552487). If you’re enjoying keeping all things local, head a tad further north for a tour of Driftwood Spars Brewery (01872 552 591), just outside St Agnes, finished with a well deserved pint at the end.
Open
April–October.
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The Owner Says
The Mount Pleasant Eco Park campsite near Porthtowan and St Agnes offers a beautiful, peaceful place to stay on the North Coast of Cornwall. We offer spacious grass pitches for tents and campers or tourers (with or without hook-up), as well as a glamping option with handcrafted Shepherd's Huts, converted library bus and fully furnished canvas Bell Tents.
Located in a huge field, surrounded by countryside and complete with a footpath to the beach, even in summer at full capacity there is plenty of space to get away from it all and immerse yourself in the great outdoors.
The Eco Park has many extraordinary spaces to explore and use. With a café serving delicious vegetarian breakfast and lunches, cob pizza oven next to the fire pit, under cover atrium and outdoor amphitheatre.
We love hosting events here, but don’t worry, our campsite is situated in the perfect spot in our 42 acre grounds, so it is always a restful place to stay.
Whilst our immediate surroundings are perfect for holiday relaxing, with a footpath leading to Porthtowan Beach directly from the campsite and the picturesque village of St Agnes just a 5 minute drive away, we are also perfectly situated to explore the rest of Cornwall. We are more than happy to share our favourite spots and recommendations with visitors!
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Accommodation
17 pitches in the wild meadow with views across to Tywarnhayle Mine, 21 pitches in the main camping field closer to facilities (including five with electricity), four campervan pitches with electricity in the orchard, plus six furnished bell tents and two beautiful shepherd’s huts. At times, all of the pitches and accommodation can appear fully booked, but with many only available for Saturday-to-Saturday, week-long bookings, there's often availability if you look for the right dates.
No 1 Allotment Shepherd's Hut
Shepherd’s hut
Sleeps 4
The Allotment Shepherd’s Hut is a comfy base for couples or small families looking to enjoy a Cornish adventure, complete with a cosy double bed and cooking facilities.
No 2 Allotment Shepherd's Hut
Shepherd’s hut
Sleeps 3
The Allotment Shepherd’s Hut is a comfy base for couples or small families looking to enjoy a Cornish adventure, complete with a cosy double bed and cooking facilities.
The Tye View Shepherd's Hut
Shepherd’s hut
Sleeps 3
The Tye View Shepherd's Hut is a comfy base for couples or small families looking to enjoy a Cornish adventure, complete with a cosy double bed and cooking facilities.
The Beacon Shepherd's hut
Shepherd’s hut
Sleeps 4
With it’s own private sunset deck, the Beacon hut is the perfect space for families looking for a Cornish adventure. The hut comes with a double bed and single bunk beds which convert into a sofa plus the option of an additional roll out mattress. Complete with sink, double hob and all the cooking essentials.
Small Woods Shepherd's Hut
Shepherd’s hut
Sleeps 3
The Small Wood’s Shepherd’s Hut is a cosy romantic retreat, complete with it’s own log burner. Available for 12 months of the year and situated in it’s own small woodland area, the hut comes with a comfortable double bed and cooking facilities.
Camping Pod
Pod
Sleeps 2
2 Available
Handcrafted wooden sleeping pods with views to the Atlantic Ocean
Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 3
Located onthe main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 3 people
Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 3
Located onthe main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 3 people
Large Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 4
Located on the main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 4 people
Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 3
Located onthe main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 3 people
Large Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 4
Located on the main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 4 people
Large Bell Tent
Bell tent
Sleeps 4
Located on the main camping field with views to the Atlantic Ocean. Sleeps up to 4 people
Main Camping Field Large Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
18 Available
A grass pitch with views across to the Atlantic Ocean for either a tent + car (tent up to 5m x 9m) or campervan with awning
Main Camping Field Large Pitch with Hook up
All-weather with electricity
Sleeps 6
12 Available
A hardstanding and grass pitch with views across to the Atlantic Ocean including hook up.
Tywarnhayle View Large Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
20 Available
A grass pitch with views across to Tywarnhayle Mine. For either a tent + car (tent up to 5m x 9m) or a campervan with awning.
The Orchard Campervan Field inc hook up
Grass pitch with electricity
Sleeps 6
8 Available
Nestled among the apple trees, these pitches are exclusively for campervans and tourers and include electric hook-up. Please do not book this option for a tent pitch.
Location
Contact Mount Pleasant Eco Park, Chapel Hill, Porthtowan, Cornwall TR4 8HL
Getting There
With a SatNav, the site's postcode should bring you directly to the entrance. Follow the A30 straight into the South West and exit left at the Blackwater Bypass, where you see signs for the A3047. Follow this right over the bypass and continue straight on Westway until you reach a T-junction with Rose Hill just outside Porthtowan (roughly two-and-three-quarter miles). Turn left here, choose the left hand fork onto Chapel Hill and the site will be on your left shortly after.
On arrival, you will find the reception at the far end of the car park on the right, above the barn. To access the campsite, drive to the left of the building at the far end, and follow the path and signs round to the left. Hook-up pitches are clearly marked on the right side of the camping field. All tent and car pitches are on the left of the camping field, and bell tents are situated at the bottom of the field.
Reviews
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Great campsite, clean, tidy, quiet
We really enjoyed our stay. The campsite is clean, tidy and the facilities were really good. We had a good pitch, the only draw back was how many stones were in the ground, I bent every peg I put in! However, the ground was stone free and as comfortable as ground gets. The walk to the next was steep but short, the beech was worth it. We had a few good swims there. Definitely worth a visit, we'd go back.
What a find!!!!!
We got given Cool Camping vouchers and as a consequence found this gem of a site . Stunning location and we parked our Motorhome with a view a die for. All the facilities were outstanding and lovely to find a site where it uses its natural beauty in its surroundings. There is A lovely walk down to the beach and this whole Area of St Agnes is of outstanding beauty Truly fabulous stay
Lovely atmosphere and great location
Stayed in the Beacon hut - it was really spacious and cosy with the sheltered, private decking. There is basic kitchenware as well as tea, coffee and a cafetière. Need to bring your own BBQ tools and oil, salt, pepper, washing up liquid etc.. The site itself is so nice and we were pleasantly surprised by the bar with live music, food and drinks. My partner isn’t vegan but he thought the Thali food was amazing!! The site is in a really good location being approx 15 mins from perranporth which is one of the nicest towns around in my opinion… would definitely come again. Thank you 😊😊
Awesome campsite with extras
What an amazing place to stay. The campsite is spotless, ablutions clean and well designed. Everything you need. The cafe is right there and the added bonus was the live music. Really highly recommended.
First Time in Cornwall
What an amazing introduction to Cornwall. We glammed with our dog. Very happy with the families; beautiful views, friendly, like minded people, and we wouldn’t have missed Thali night for anything. It would be helpful to have the bell tent pitch numbers marked please-the downloadable map didn’t seem To match the pitches and it’s useful if you arrive after 5pm. We will definitely be rebooking
Amazing campsite, so happy we found this gem!!
Fantastic facilities, a lovely onsite cafe (stocked from its own allotment) & bar, and plenty of open space so you never felt it was too busy.
Fantastic Campsite
Fantastic Campsite with a really friendly atmosphere and helpful, relaxed staff. Loads of space and interesting areas to discover, viewing platform for the sunset and sea and communal fire pit which was great for groups to use. The kids loved running free and making friends. The Campsite seemed to attract only friendly and lovely campers too. Good showers and toilets (compost and flushable), bar and cafe and the lovliest walk down the hill to Porthtowan which was equally as good. Would definitely recommend.
Just amazing
I can not explain just how fantastic this campsite is. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Very clean site. Plenty of clean toilets and facilities. Ideal location. 15 mins walk to the beech. Very reasonably priced which meant we could actually go on holiday this year. On-site bar and cafe. Could not fault this at all even if I tried. We are very grateful for having found this place when searching the internet. We even stayed an extra night but have eventually had to tear us away to go back to work!!!
Wonderful friendly campsite with gorgeous views
I really loved my stay at Mount Pleasant Eco Park. It is a lovely site with a great layout and from its hill top position I got to see sunrises, sunsets and amazing stars. The cafe is lovely and the staff are really friendly and help to create a fantastic community atmosphere. I am already looking to book for next year.
Sublime
The most wonderful weekend! The campsite is clean, with wonderful views. Lots of fun things to do nearby - gorgeous restaurants, bars and a lovely beach just a 15 minute walk away. Will definitely be returning!
Beautiful location; lovely vibe; all the facilities you could want.
I camped in a main camping pitch for four nights in August and two friends stayed in a pod. We were so impressed by the campsite. All the facilities are clean and work well. Despite being the height of the summer holiday season, we found it spacious and loved being surrounded by lots of families and groups. The cafe and bar (and music nights) were great and we all noted how it's rare you find a campsite with such a nice vibe in the UK! I walked down to the beach each morning for a dip and the location was great for reaching different walks and driving to different parts of Cornwall. Will be coming back again.
Best campsite for families with young kids
We had a great time here. Super relaxed and friendly, space for kids to roam free, great views and local beaches. Lovely cafe and the best crumpets from the crumpet van. Cannot recommend enough.. now to get booking for next year.. I definitely want to come back !
Hidden Gem
Mount Pleasant Eco Park is like no other camping site we’ve been to. It’s so chilled and has such a friendly vibe. Pitch sizes are generous and well spaced out. In our experience, it’s a really quiet site with everyone sticking to the 10pm “curfew” - making it ideal for families. The facilities are good with clean showers and plenty of hot water. Toilets are clean too. The food from the on-site cafe is an unexpected highlight - serving up excellent vegan dishes at a reasonable price. Their curry night (with live Irish music) is legendary, and breakfast is an absolute must. The bar has a very friendly feel with a decent selection of drinks available. It’s a 15 minute walk down to the beach (quite strenuous but perfectly doable if you take your time). If you’re looking for a family friendly site with a chilled, laid back atmosphere then you can’t beat Mount Pleasant Eco Park. We will be back many times.
Peaceful, relaxed and environmental.
We loved our time at Mount Pleasant Eco Park. The pitches are spacious and well thought out. We could have our own camp fire ( a barrow load of logs lasted us about 5 nights) and we could bring our dog. It is so quiet with friendly people who all seemed to love animals ( lots of very well behaved dogs on leads around the site) and have similar environmental principles. An amazing vegan cafe serving incredible food, even my 9 year old loved it! The crumpet van ( which filled in on the days the cafe wasn't open) did amazing crumpets for breakfast, lunch and evening with wonderful and interesting combinations. The bar was well stocked with interesting drinks and had friendly, knowledgeable staff. I felt very comfortable for my youngest to go off and play with other children on the site, she was free to roam in a safe and holding space which gave her a lovely taste of safe-independence. The walk to the beach is steep but beautiful and the beach at the bottom so clean with white sands and great rocks. Going before 10am (when we could take the dog there) often meant we had it practically to ourselves and was better for parking too ( when the cliff walk felt too much!). Some brilliant cafes are right by the beach as well. The campsite is well positioned to visit many places. Turo, St Ives, Falmouth and Mevagissey are to name a few. The whole place is very family friendly and the noise curfew at 10pm was really appreciated. The showers are solar paneled, the loos are a mixture of flushing and compostable. All the facilities were well maintained and clean. The booking system for the showers was great and meant we didn't spend our morning hanging around by the loos clutching our washbags and towels! The bins are divided into different recycling categories and well managed. We were sad to leave and we plan to return again, hopefully next year. We have already recommended it to three different sets of friends too!
Great relaxed site with good facilities in an excellent location
We stayed for nearly a week in one of the camping pods - everyone was very friendly the staff very helpful and relaxed and the campsite is an excellent location. Great community feel and good facilities that are well kept and maintained. The camping pod was very cosy and warm. The eco park was well worth the visit and I would definitely recommend the venue and visit again. I enjoyed the whole ethos around the eco park.
Fun, friendly, happy & easy
Fabulous spot to spend a week. Fantastic amenities, well laid out. Great food, amazing entertainment. All round relaxed, easy, chilled vibe. If you’re looking for an eco friendly, laid back campsite with a fabulous vegan menu look no further. Perfect for families/ couples/ explorers & people looking for somewhere to chill
Great campsite
This is a lovely campsite in a beautiful setting. We found everything we needed and the facilities were clean. We enjoyed going to the on-site bar, where there was live music. The Shepard hut was very comfortable for the adult bed but the single bottom bunk was very springy and seemed quite old. It was really beautiful inside and out. We would have liked to have stayed longer.
Friendly, clean, family-friendly and great facilities!
It’s a beautiful setting with good sized pitches. We loved the Thali meal on our first night with ‘live’ music! The showers were always hot and clean. Everyone was friendly and the 10pm curfew was adhered to which was great as we have a young family. We would definitely return to this campsite as we all loved it. Thank you!
Perfect escape
We loved the location and everything about this park. Amazing views, place to hike and relax. Easy check in and great quirky additional services like yoga, shops, etc.
Spectacular location, great facilities
This place has a truly special location overlooking Porthtowan beach and the valleys nearby. This would have earned it that 5* but the facilities and the welcoming atmosphere of the staff and other visitors made it just that extra bit special. Don't overthink, it's the right campsite for you!
Amazing campsite, beautiful views, laid back and never felt crowded.
Toilets and showers always clean. Cafe served fantastic vegan food. Bit of a hike back from the beach in very hot weather but the sea was worth it! If you are someone that wants the 10pm curfew then do check if there is a festival on site, as these seem to go on till 5am instead!
Absolutely fabulous
Stunning location Brilliant facilities Lovely staff We loved the eco aspect of the site and the food was lovely from the cafe
Great campsite in beautiful surroundings
Stayed Monday to Friday and really enjoyed our stay. The pitch was a good size and level, and facilities were good. Toilets, showers and washing up area in the centre of the site were very clean and nice to use. there was another shower block near the footpath to the beach which didn't appear to be finished - no hooks to hang your clothes/towel and no locks on the doors, they seemed to have been installed in a hurry! However this did not cause us a problem as we were always able to use the other facilities. Glad we booked for the Thali evening, great food! Breakfast also didn't disappoint and everyone was really friendly. Would be very happy to stay here again.
we loved it
we were a mixed group, a friend in a shepherds hut and us in our motor home. we had hut no 1, nicely tucked away behind the allotment area and we were able to pitch our van right next to it, which was ideal. the site is nicely informal and relaxed, nearest beach is lovely, though no dogs between 10-6 in summer. good location, plenty of space, it didnt feel 'processed'. would come again.
Wonderfully Eclectic!
Just returned from a week's stay at the eco park which to be honest I booked without really looking closely at the site. Had I have done so I would have been far more excited at the prospect of going away as it was fab! What did I love about it? Firstly that it was not regimented, it was really easy going with lovely site managers who were helpful but not patrolling like many sites. The facilities were really clean and tidy. I loved the whole ethos of the site and the fact that it was dog friendly. Huge thumbs up for the cafe and bar which served great food and the curry and folk music was really fun with friendly staff. On the Sunday there was a market which had lots of interesting stalls. My only niggle was the festival which took place on the Friday night which attracted a large crowd who roamed around the campsite rather noisily for hours after which wasn't great for children trying to sleep but this was a one off event from what I understand. Would I stay at the eco park again? Most definitely YES!
Great 'wild' camping site
Just back from a week long trip. We had 2 large pitches with electricity. The site is in a lovely location, a little walk down to the beach which is great for surfing, a bit of coastline exploration and sunbathing. Close enough to local shops and supermarkets. Facilities are kept clean, although those with a fear of spiders may not agree! Haha The showers, washing up and toilets blocks have a nice rustic appearance in keeping with the wild vibe of the site, something City dwellers will find very refreshing. Be aware that if you stay at a weekend you may be disturbed by late night revellers. We were told of a "celebration of a festival" which would take place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and the noise curfew would be suspended. While the festival was great, music off by midnight, the party continued until much later with loud festival goers coming through the campsite wandering, looking for others at 4am Sunday shouting and chatting loudly, some stopping for a social right outside our tent! Then again on Monday at 5am for the sunrise, chatting very loudly and singing for over an hour waking up many of the non festival goers until 6.30am. The sunrise lookout overlooks the electric pitches which seemed to be occupied by family campers and judging by the comments I overheard non of these enjoyed the early morning wake up. I think the managers need to look at how the festival events and the safety and comfort of the campers is managed in order to keep the two appropriately separated so that all their customers have a pleasant stay. Apart from the really annoying disturbances by a handful of festival goers it was a great trip and I'd visit again, just not at the weekend, unless I was there to party.
Great Location & Stunning Views
You cannot fault the idyllic location of the site. Stunning Views. The facilities where all cleaned regularly in the morning. We stayed in a Bell tent which had plenty of space for the 4 of us. However the site facilities struggle a little when it is busy and it could benefit from an additional set of toilets/sinks etc.
Relaxing, great location, great food, clean facilities
We’ve just returned from a week camping at Mount Pleasant Eco Park ( family of 4 with 2 older teens). It’s got a lovely relaxed feel and facilities really clean and despite it being busy we rarely needed to queue for anything. Loved the fact that you could book the family shower block and also loved the kettle for emergency cup of tea in wind and rain! The location is brilliant with short walk to beautiful Porthowan beach ( where I’d highly recommend Tris surfing shop/lessons). The walk back is steep but not unpleasantly so. The vegan cafe is lovely, great food even converted my definitely non vegan youngest. The bar and Thali night with live music was also really great and staff really friendly. On the Monday and Tuesday when cafe not open there was a breakfast pop up van and most nights of the week there was food to buy if you wanted to avoid cooking! Recommend following the cafe and campsite on Instagram for updates ahead of arriving as some nights you need to book and it’s very popular. We hired a bbq/fire pit but there are only a few and you can’t reserve them in advance so bring your own to avoid disappointment- you can get fire wood every day though. Loads to do - of course- nearby. We did coastal walks around at Agnes and hired bikes from Elm Farm cycles to ride coast to coast path - also highly recommended as well as surviving/swimming in Porthtowan and Perranporth. Overall a great week thanks so much.
Mount Pleasant Indeed
Laid back and easy going. There is a real sense of Mount Pleasant not just being for the tourist campers, but for the the people who live around Porthtowan and work at the site in the workshops and farm. Particularly charming was the choir practice during our last breakfast there. We loved all of it. Mount pleasant do it in their own way and it’s less ‘customer is always right’, more, ‘see what we built and become a part of it.’ Showers great, vegan set menu great (remember to book), bar great fun, lovely vibes, we had a small tent and a lucky pitch with a view of the cove. Staff were lovely, smiles all round. We are sad we missed the market selling the farm produce. Next time! Only criticism was the freezer for ice packs. Often too full, with people shoving and struggling to use it. Possible suggestion is leaving a permanent marker near it and asking people to leave their name and check out date with the express instruction that on Monday any unnamed or out of date packs are removed? Porthtowan as a village is delightful. Walking and driving to surrounding areas also dreamy. Thank you Mount Pleasant
Absolutely brilliant - a really lovely site!
Mount Pleasant Eco provided us with everything we required for a chilled and friendly camping experience. It had a really great mixed feel with everyone very respectful of noise and space. Great onsite venue for food, music and workshops. Whole experience - delightful!
Absolutely Perfect! And food to die for...
We stayed at Mount Pleasant Eco Park for 5 nights (2 adults, 2 children - aged 7 & 5), and loved every moment of our stay. We wished we could just stay there for ever! The site is beautiful - formed with care, without pruning nature out of the way. The facilities aren't sparkling, but for a more natural getaway they are ideal and well-maintained, and frankly you don't expect marble and chrome for such a break. The Library Van that we stayed in was perfect for a family or couple, with plenty of storage and comfy beds. The biggest perk is without doubt the amazing cafe/bar area. Programme any trip around their dedicated food nights - we were lucky enough to be able to get a table (booking is essential) for both the Indian Thali + Irish Folk night, and the Enchilada + tunes night. The kids at the site went and played in the central field area all together, and we were able to bask in the perfect atmosphere created by the music and the pleasant crowd of people, excellent choice of drinks and some of the best food we've ever eaten. Don't go expecting a menu, just enjoy the absolute perfection of what you will be given! As someone that has grown up in beef and dairy farming, it really opened my eyes to quite how incredible vegan food can be! The site is well situated with a simple, if steep, walk down to the beach at Porthtowan - which itself is brilliant; busy without being swarming, chilled and tucked away with a couple of excellent restaurant/bars and a shop but little else (beaches up the coast at Perranporth and Newquay were fun, but absolutely crawling with people - navigating the roads (and finding somewhere to park) without being at risk of bumping into a crowd of pedestrians that have commandeered the road can get stressful). Porthtowan is just ideal - simple surf, masses of sand except for at the high-tide, rock-pools, caves, a nice playpark behind the small dunes etc. All in all, an ideal peaceful place to lose a day or two. We'll be returning ASAP!
Excellent
This is a perfect getaway campsite, the facilities are excellent (everything you would need). Great atmosphere- it was very laid back and quiet. Beach is just a short walk away. I would definitely return!!
Slightly disappointed
I am sorry to say that I wasn’t too impressed by this campsite. Firstly there was no one at reception when we arrived. Our pitch was really uneven and so stoney that all our pegs got bent and our pitch was right next to washing up and shower station with no views. Also I had My 3 year old daughter with me and the site was so loud and noisey at night. There is a big communal fire pit and there was a loud gathering there most nights until early hours, not ideal when you have young kids! Would suit more younger people who want to stay up partying!
Great location, lovey views, good site/services and friendly faces.
We arrived to be greeted with a friendly face and spacious camp pitch. We had a look around the campsite to be pleasantly surprised by lovely views of the local beach, attractive decorations, cafe and areas on the campsite. The showers were hot and clean and we were impressed with the easy bookable family showers. The toilets were also clean and we’ll kept. The local beach porthtowan was perfect (felt like a different country) lots of waves for surfers and lovely clear water with tidal pool for kids/nervous swimmers and short yet beautiful cliff walks. Local restaurant unicorn on the beach and Cornish ice creams by porthtowan beach all within 5min drive 20 min walk from campsite. Definitely recommend this campsite suitable for everyone
Banging
Everything we needed. We had our own bell tent, plenty of space for it too. Showers were hot, cleaning facilities, eco toilets, great walk to the beach, friendly people. Couldn't of needed anything more. Defo use again.
Excellent spot and beautiful campsite
We had a brilliant week camping at the Eco park. Excellent family facilities, especially the bookable family showers. All facilities were very clean. Staff we really friendly and welcoming. The site is large green and with wonderful views. Lovely walk to the beach, if steep on the way back, but we did it with a toddler and me 6 months pregnant so not too bad. Pitches were large and well kept. On site bar had live music which was great. Local area has some great beaches and villages, lots to do. We would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful site with a great eco community vibe
Loved the friendly site and the like-minded eco campers it attracts.A busy site - like a little village with lots of little areas to explore-but not cramped or noisy. Fun to have several events on while there but book early if you want the excellent ‘set menu’ dinners as they sell out to locals who have caught on just how good the restaurant is. Local beach is close and fab for surf, low tide wandering and swimming in the tidal pool or grabbing a bite and an ice cream.
Perfect camping weekend
We had a great time camping - great facilities and location,very friendly helpful staff and fantastic food! Would highly recommend
Lovely relaxing stay with perfect weather
We’ve just stayed for 3 nights in one of the new shepherds huts with woodburner which I would have loved to have used but it was just such perfectly hot weather it wasn’t needed. We did have a lovely campfire though on the gravel in front of the hut. The hut was comfortably furnished with more than adequate cooking facilities. The walk down to the beach was rather steep and narrow but as long as you’re wearing good shoes, it’s fine. Found it easier coming back up! Pretty views. Had a lovely well earned break. Site manager was very friendly and helpful. No doubt we’ll be back.
Beautiful relaxing site
Lovely site with a great ethos. Fabulous views, great atmosphere and really helpful onsite staff. Food at the cafe is so tasty and the buzz all around is great. Llanning on another trip in September.
Arrived on a warm and sunny afternoon and greeted with an equally warm and sunny smile!
Everything about this campsite brought a smile! The ethos and the thoughtfully-created spaces and landscape appealed to my planet-loving and hippie heart. It felt like those who have created the Eco-Park have spent a LOT of time and thought in developing something extraordinary and perfectly in tune with nature and the local landscape. I thoroughly enjoyed the pitch location, from which I could later hear the gathering of musicians in the bar / cafe area - the first live music in a while so all the more meaningful and welcome as I sat by the campfire with a bottle of beer that evening. There is a feast for the eyes to be found exploring the campsite views and the path to the beach. Facilities on the site provide everything a camper needs and in the time I was there (the weather changed dramatically to wild gales and heavy rain!) Mount Pleasant felt like the perfect place for a little respite from the busy world.
Beautiful campsite with real community feeling
We have been travelling around Devon and Cornwall staying in different campsites every night but Mount Pleasant have been the best so far! The site has great views and lovely walks down the beach. It has a cafe with amazing vegan breakfasts (and matcha late!) and different events. We stayed on thali day (each night there is something different for dinner) which was lovely. During dinner live ceili was played by a small band - what an atmosphere! We had a great time. Mount Pleasant seems like a real community that we could join for a day. We had a fab time and will definitely go back soon. I highly recommend it!
A beautiful, chilled out campsite in a stunning location with lovely vegan food.
We camped in our tent over half term with kids (8,10) and had a fantastic time. The site is gorgeous, with lovely public spaces such as the amphitheatre, willow maze and cob courtyard. It felt safe enough to let them roam around and make friends. It was also great to be able to walk to the beach in 15 mins, although quite steep it wasn't a difficult climb back up. Porthtowan beach is fabulous with rock pools, good surf and a hidden mermaid pool. The toilets and showers on site were nice and clean, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It just had a wonderful relaxed vibe about the place. There was only one washing up sink which regularly led to long queues, which I thought was a shame, as the other facilities were good. We were also disappointed to discover the vegan cafe only opened on Wednesday and Fridays, as that was one reason for booking. The food was awesome but a few more options aimed at children would be great, as our 10 yo recently became vegan and the menu was fairly sophisticated. The first two days were extremely windy, being on a coastal headland that is to be expected, but it's worth noting when you're wondering which way to pitch up! All in all a gorgeous place and I'd definitely recommend.
Wonderful
Fantastic friendly place, with gods services on site if you need them including a little cafe. Fantastic view and spaces for children to roam about. Steep walk down to the beach
Lovely campsite with great location
We are family with 3 girls(ages 8,6,4) and really enjoyed our stay at the campsite.The pitch was good size with the ocean view on the side ;-) we had a vegan meal which was absolutely delicious!!Facilities all great;) the only thing I would love to was that the caffee would be open during the day😁Would definitely come back( girls are already asking for next time!) and would recommend to other families!
Perfect relaxed getaway
Our family of three plus two dogs had a fabulous 3 night stay in one of the shepherds huts. The hut was well equipped and very comfortable, small but plenty of room for all 5 of us! The site is great, very well maintained and super friendly and helpful campsite manager. Beautiful views and the fantastic weather helped too. We’ll be back!
Peaceful wholesome and friendly
Lovely last minute stay here. Great location and we were able to work remotely in the cafe. Great vibes and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back!
Great campsite with lovely friendly vibe
We loved our stay during half term. Lovely friendly staff, stunning views, delicious food at the cafe & overall a really nice experience. We are a family with kids ranging from 5 to 10 & each of us loved the site and have already agreed we’d like to go back.
Couldn’t of asked for more!
Such a beautiful well kept campsite with excellent eco friendly facilities and even sea views! We stayed in the camping pods which are beautifully maintained and we’re perfect for us as a couple and our dog! Also a brilliant location for exploring Cornwall! Only thing we would change is a few extra showers and the cafe being open Mondays and Tuesdays as well!
Fun, family friendly with great views
This is a really wonderful site!! We absolutely loved the onsite bar, sea views and great facilities. You are a 15 minute walk down the clifftop to the local beach. Very friendly staff also. I absolutely loved the labyrinth and all the sweet touches that are around the site, like the amphitheatre. We were travelling as a couple without kids, so my suggestion would be to those who don't have kids, this is quite a large site so be prepared for noisy children! We totally didn't mind though as we had booked over a bank holiday and it was to be expected :) The views are spectacular and it's in a fantastic location. I would 100 percent go there again.
Excellent stay
The campsite was perfect for our May bank holiday weekend. We had friends stay in a bell tent and others in camper vans. Location was close to the beach and facilities were excellent. We will definitely be back!
Beautiful but not peaceful
Beautiful campsite from which to explore North Cornwall, just a short walk from the local surfing beach. Great cafe serving excellent vegan food, with a laid back vibe. Campervan field was well-spaced, with easy access to clean toilet and shower facilities. In contrast, the camping field was packed, noisy (vehicles trying to navigate the limited space between pitches well after midnight, music playing, drunk chat, kids screaming and dogs barking, presumably because they were disturbed by all the noise...) and less conveniently located from the facilities. Would stay here again but not in a tent.
Best campsite ever
Just returned from my stay here in our camper and all I can say is wow! This is by far one of the best campsites I’ve ever stayed at. The views are stunning, the campsite layout makes the pitches really private and the on-site cafe is just amazing. I will be booking my next visit very soon.
Great vibes and nice facilities
Lovely stay at Mt pleasant even with rainy weather! Would stay again.
Restorative
A stunning campsite overlooking Porthtowan and the old mining stacks. Short walk to the lovely surfers beach. We stayed in the library bus and had a great time, well appointed with all the mod cons including shower, toilet, hob, oven, grill double bed was super comfy and we slept like logs! Bunk beds above were intalled for the owners kids and would be fun for little ones! Fire pit hire was great for cold April evenings and perfect for toasting marshmallows! We were thoroughly enchanted with the place.
Great site!
Lovely location with fab views down to Porthtowan. 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk to the gorgeous beach. Friendly staff and excellent vegan food in the cafe. Friday night around the fire with live music was special. Great vibes!
Beautiful campsite with great facilities
Amazing views, loads of space, lovely facilities. Great that dogs were welcome and fires were allowed really added to our experience. Lovely walk down to the beach, steep but my 4 year old managed it fine.
Cheap camping, great facilities
Very reasonable priced camping Great central location Nice toilets, washroom and shower facilities which were exceptionally clean Pleasantly surprised with the lovely bar and cafe, good selection of drinks and delicious food! The curry night was delicious! Will definitely be returning again!
Really wonderful experience
We stayed for a week in the smaller shepards hut. Had a great time. Enjoyed the privacy of where our hut was positioned and the cosiness of the hut, which was perfect for getting away from it all. They have a lovely kitchen with amazing food. Will definitely be back!
Perfect site, well managed and would definitely recommend!
Booked two nights here (extended to three) for a last-minute dash to the Cornish Coast for a few days. Brilliant site, great views and scenery, amazing campsite manager and good indoor/outdoor bar (open Wed, Fri and Sat) - nothing too much trouble. I was solo (except for the dog) but I'd definitely return with my children in the future.
Well maintained camp site
Lovely clean campsite with plenty toilets and showers. Fantastic views and we were lucky to have the sunshine for most of our stay. Unfortunately the cafe was fully booked on the first night we arrived then wasn't open the next couple of days. Something to consider if you are camping without kit and in need of coffee! I would definitely recommend staying here, lovely walk down to the beach too!
Great location and very well maintained.
Location and facilities very good. Staff friendly.
Fantastic campsite!!
Where do I start. The reviews don’t do this place justice. The lovely lady who greeted us from Argentina was an absolute delight. Nothing was too much trouble. Always on hand first thing in the morning and last thing at night she was always smiling and so helpful. She even gave us some garlic granules as we forgot ours. Our little dog Tilly loved her too. This was probably the most friendly camping site we have visited and we’ve camped quite a lot!! The atmosphere in the bar was fab, there were themed nights and welcome smiles all round. You can hire camp fires and buy wood, you can walk in to Porthtowan from the site and work off your lunch on the way back up. The fish and chip shop in the town was in a different league. We had a surf lesson from the school on the beach too. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for a fantastic long weekend!!!
Loved it!
3 of us stayed in the Beacons Hut for 3 nights and it was bliss. Campsite host was very helpful and friendly. Facilities were everything we needed and the guy was ideal for a not so weather affected camping experience! Would highly recommend.
We were lucky with the weather but...
This site was fantastic for our first camper van holiday. We have stayed on a few sites for weekends but this was a week to explore Cornwall and we were very impressed with the location, facilities and the whole experience. We stayed in the orchard which was beautiful and we loved the space was available for us to set up the awning and spread out. The showers, toilets and wash up areas were kept replenished regularly with soaps, hand sanitisers and washing up liquid was available. We loved that it was quiet and peaceful with amazing views from parts of the site. The walk into Porthtowan was great via a steep mountain path or even along the road to the site. If you are used to walking or looking for walks locally it’s a great location. We would not hesitate to stay on this site again and will return to hopefully visit for live music.
Lovely site
This is a wide open site, but with lots of secret paths and places to go. The site manager is very friendly and helpful. The views are stunning, and the walk down to the beach is lovely, through heather and gorse heathland. But it is a steep hill, and entirely unsuitable for buggies or the infirm. The facilities are clean but basic, however there is hot water and plenty of toilet roll! We arrived just in time to use the delicious cafe, which closes earlier than advertised on the website. Some pitches are not level, so chocks are necessary for campers vans. The atmosphere and ethos of the site are really nice, and it’s quiet and peaceful, most of the time. The open sided bar has a free juke box playing good music, and is open in the evenings at weekends. No worries at all about either social distancing, or hygiene. Everything is well spaced out and clean. We loved it there, and would like to return.
10 out of 10 for us
We had a fantastic stay here. Amazing views everywhere you looked and lovely clean facilities. No nonsense with checking in/checking out, which helped to relax into the stay. Plenty of interesting spots to gather and chat to other like minded people if you desired. The site itself was lively,(not in a bad way) with a bar and restaurant in the evening, but by 10pm the quiet time was respected meaning those with families weren't disturbed through out the night. The walk to the beach was easy on the way down (a bit harder on the way up!) only took 20 minutes with 2 spaniels and a 1 year old! The beach was AWESOME. Lovely sandy beach with crystal clear water. Can't wait to go back.
Amazing and serene place
We had an amazing 3 day get away here! It was a surprise trip for my boyfriends birthday and they were kind enough to provide a bottle of wine and a card upon arrival for a small cost. The views are amazing, it’s in an ideal location, and the bell tent was very homely. We would definitely visit again!
Relaxed eco-friendly campsite just a 20-minute walk from the nearest beach
A lovely location for a campsite, with views of the countryside in one direction and down to the beach in the other. Plenty of drinking water taps on the site, some compost loos that worked well (the kind that are elevated up some steps) plus a block with flushing loos, showers, washbasins, washing up station and a freezer for your freezer blocks. The walled area with a firepit surrounded by benches is a particularly nice touch, and you can buy a wheel-barrow load of wood from reception for £10. We stayed for three nights but didn't see anyone from the actual campsite management - it would have been nice to have had a welcome and a rundown of the facilities. Otherwise, it was great and we hope to return.
Lovely relaxed campsite with onsite cafe and bar - walking distance to beach and Porthtowan.
We had a lovely 6 night stay at Mount Pleasant Eco Campsite - it was clean and well maintained and the showers were hot and worked well. We loved the onsite bar and cafe - only downside is we were unaware of the planned pop up food events until too late so missed out on that - we camped in the Orchard field for which we were super glad of given that the storms which came through this week. The only downer was that it was not especially well signposted when we arrived to the orchard on the map attached to the reception so we ended up disorientated and grumpy after a long journey. The hot cider was very welcome this week and the music stopped just after 9pm every night with last orders. We loved it so much that we are returning in October to stay in the Shepherd's hut:)
Peaceful and good location
We stayed at Mount Pleasant Eco Park for 3 nights and our stay was very enjoyable dispute the high winds on top of the hill! We were a little disappointed by the facilities as felt the price of our stay should have included better shower/ toilet/ washing up facilities but they were perfectly adequate. Over all would recommend staying here and the location for the beach and surfing was excellent!
Relaxed and friendly eco campsite
Wide open spaces, meadow grass, lovely views across the valley to the old tin mine, clean toilets and showers, the Cabana café, great eco credentials... we liked all of these aspects of Mount Pleasant Eco Park. We were in the Orchard as we wanted electric hook-up for our camper, so no views for us, but our friends, in tents in the main Tywarnhayle View field certainly had them! The campsite is in a great position on the north Cornish coast near St Agnes, and we walked the coast path from Crantock to Portreath while we were there. It was great to be able to walk to Porthtowan, the beach and the South West Coast Path from the site -- but be warned: it's a stiff and steep walk back home again at the end of the day! We booked supper on the Mexican evening in the Cabana and enjoyed tasty vegetarian food at a great price (especially with the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme). Nice to have the bar to relax in, too, but it could be noisy if you have little children trying to sleep. We didn't. The staff were welcoming and laid-back, and the atmosphere was altogether very relaxed and family-friendly. While it looked as if the toilets and showers might get busy, in fact we had no problem at all.
Nice place
Great location, really relaxed tidy campsite. All the facilities were good and well maintained. Didn't feel crowded
Few comments
We have recently stayed at the Mount Pleasant Eco Park camp site. The camp site was OK in general and staffs were friendly. It runs a mini bar, a shop and it has all the basis facilities. Nice view overlooking Tywarnhayle and ocean (depending on the pitch location). We have booked about 1 month in advance for Tywarnhayle View Grass Pitch with Hook Up, but only to find out when we arrived that this was not available. Instead we have got allocated to the Orchard Campervan Field, which is a small field situated in the middle of the camp site without any view. It was very crowded on the day that we arrived, and the only free pitch available was one right next to the main drive way of the camp site and was about 10 meters away from the bar, where they played loud music until 10pm every night. This was not ideal as we were staying there with 2 small children. On one morning at 5:30am, we could hear a loud noise of a truck on the drive way right next to our tent, what could be delivering goods or collecting rubbish that lasted for about 20 minutes. We could not get back to sleep afterwards. The campsite has 3 showers and 4 sinks which could get quite busy at times, specially during mornings. In general, the campsite was somewhat crowded without much space in between pitches. I feel that they have over accepted bookings than their usual capacity during this busy summer period. I just wish that they had inform us about the change of pitch location, point out any issue, and be given options about our booking in advance.
Beautiful views and great accommodation
We decided to treat ourselves to glamping instead of camping this year and stayed in a bell tent. We had a fabulous time in this gorgeous, friendly campsite. It is so close to lots of beautiful beaches and lovely days out.
Calm, good view, chilled.
Very pleasant and relaxing few days.
Friendly place and people
Just did 3 nights in the bell tents here. Cool Camp site and really loved and embraced the eco ethos. We all stuck to a veggie diet while on site and have committed to continuing it at home. Nice and spacious place, plenty of friendly people and the staff are more than happy to help with anything you need. The only feedback I would have would be for the site to raise the soil pipe that is by the toilets to above the toilet building itself. The wind pushed the vapour into the wash area which isn’t great. But other than that- would certainly recommend! 👍🏼
Peaceful high on a hill
We had a very relaxing stay with views of the beach down the valley and an old tin mine on a nearby hill. Plenty of fresh air and spectacular views of the sunset. Happy times 😊
Lovely Site
A lovely site with a chilled atmosphere. Stunning views of the sea from our pitch. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the cafe.
Chilled campsite with gorgeous views down to the beach
We had a lovely couple of days. Love the enclosed orchard where we parked the bongo. The kids had so much fun exploring the Campsite and we loved the beach just 1/2 walk from the campsite (steep walking home!) Thanks for a great few days, see you again soon!
Picturesque place to stay
The place is easy to get to and nicely located with a sea view.
Lovely place for a staycation
Great campsite just a 15 minute walk away from Porthtowan beach and other things like pubs, shops, bars. The campsite is really friendly and has great facilities, including a great cafe that serves good coffee and a bar with an old jukebox in. It's perfect for couples, groups of friends and families. Showers are good and toilets were very clean. There's loads to do nearby - visit the beach or walk along the coastal path to St. Agnes.
A Good place to stay
Enjoyed one night here, lovely view of the Tin mine however on arrival it was confusing as no one in Reception when we had arrived in good time, our pitch number was very tricky to locate as was not on the numbered sign by the Reception. We found there was a lack of toilet roll in the evening and limited toilets did get a bit dirty, maybe with a little more care this could be an awesome site.
Lovely chilled place to stay!
Overall nice place, family friendly and has a small bar and cafe onsite close to all camping fields, which is a real bonus.
Great campsite
We stumbled upon this campsite whilst searching the Internet for exactly this type of place. The campsite itself is very well set up, lots of shower blocks and toilets dotted around. The cafe and shop on site had everything we wanted and we would love to return here soon.
Perfect spot
Stunning views of the sea and surrounding area. It was a perfect and peaceful place to camp. The staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities were kept clean and we were put a good distance apart from others that were camping. We can't wait to come back!
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