Carnon Downs Club Campsite

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Ideal location for visiting all four corners of Cornwall

This is our third visit (late June) to this lovely site in six years, the first since the Club purchased it. We have always chosen a grass pitch not too far from the office/club/entertainment and and stayed for a week. Lots of room for car, caravan and awning. The site was about 60% occupied but all was clean, with three wash blocks, so never a queue. There were mobile catering units on several evenings which we participated in twice. We booked as soon as we saw these units on site as we returned each day, and booked a slot to collect our food, which worked out well. (Those who just turned up might have waited an hour or so as these units were very popular) There was also live music and a quiz on four nights. Even though we were close, the volume was not intrusive, just nice to hear when we ate or read. Do note the major traffic disruption due to works on the A30 passing the north of Truro, due to go on till early next year. (Or longer by the progress being made) Lots of vehicles are avoiding the A30 and taking the local roads through Truro, against the signs etc. (Be prepared and set off early as even at 10.30, the traffic was tailed back from Truro to the site) Also, the road works say not to go through Truro, but as you are staying there, proceed as normal down towards the city as other routes are worse if towing! We shall stay again, in a year or two.

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Reviewed on 15/07/2023 10:08

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Great site

We stayed here twice over the last couple of weeks. The site is set out really well and feels relaxed and comfortable. The staff were all excellent, helpful, friendly and welcoming. The facilities in the modern blocks are self-contained shower/sink/toilets so not the usual Caravan Club arrangement but spotless and bright. The on-site cafe/bar serves excellent freshly baked croissants and pastries and coffee, as well as pasties and there are a number of visiting food vans. We will definitely return for a longer stay next time.

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Reviewed on 05/07/2023 15:44

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Superb site & the Staff were so friendly & helpful.

SUPERB SITE. We stayed for 14 nights from 12th June 2023. STAFF were so friendly & helpful if you needed local information & nothing was too much trouble. A lovely bar serving drinks & coffee & pastries to pre order. Take away food vans on most evenings during the week. Pitches are large with flowers & shrubs around each one. Washrooms . Showers & toilets were were individual rooms. Amazing dog walking area. A bus stop just outside the site for Falmouth. A Spar shop 5 minutes down the road. Central to many places in that area of Cornwall. 30 minutes to North coast especially Chapel Porth & St Agnes. Cycle path to Portreath near by. A Truly delightful place to stay & I commend this site 100%. Thank you Carnon Downs for a great holiday.

Colin Andrew

Reviewed on 05/07/2023 07:10

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First Time at this Fist Class site and to be recommended and commended

Thirteen nights at Carnon Down. What a pleasant and well-presented site. Large areas of grass amongst Hard Standings and all very well maintained. During our stay, too hot to go out, did it matter, no the site was pleasant enough to stay on all day; something not done before. The ground works team should be commended. None of this absurd nonsense of ‘No Mow May’ Superb presentation and a credit to all who work there. Nice Café/Bar on site, various visiting food vans throughout the week and staff available from 8.30am to 9.00pm. Nothing too much trouble and a very welcome change in attitudes to some site staff. Elsewhere. Plus, a 12 o’clock arrival time

BernardinTring

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Reviewed on 02/07/2023 14:23

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What a gem of a site this is for the Caravan and Motorhome Club

You can tell this site has been privately owned as it isn't quite the same as a normal club site. The CAMC took this site on in 2021. It is near a fairly busy road but even in our pop up camper van we weren't too bothered by it as there are plenty of established hedges, trees and landscaping. The site is big and split into quite a few areas. There are four toilet blocks - some newer than others. They have unisex showers which we really liked - the toilets are separate. The block where the games room is older but this did not bother us too much. The water pressure good and the temperature fabulous ! No push button for the shower. The games room has a piano in (bring your own music if you can't play by ear), a table tennis table, big TV and sofas and books and games. The reception area is lovely and where all the information is and the bar/cafe - all very inviting and WARDENS ARE SUPER friendly and very jolly. There are various food vans that visit the site - we didn't use any so can't comment. Pitches are well spaced and some have picnic tables on. Access to the site is really good. We have bikes so we spent a lot of time going to places on two wheels - be warned it is very hilly but mostly you can get to places using quiet lanes or cycle ways. Tresilick NT which is only 3 miles away approximately. They have a court yard restaurant and a restaurant in the house as well. Gardens and walks are beautiful. St Michaels Mount was lovely too - NT, Godolphin House NT a bit of a let down. Seal Sanctuary at Gweek - BRILLIANT, loved every minute. Can highly recommend this for a visit whether you are young or old. Trebah gardens - gorgeous Glendurgan NT gardens, also stunning. Both are fairly hilly but have adapted well for all users. Lanhydrock NT was STUNNING - the gardens are incredible and the smells from all the flowers divine - (it was second week of May). Eden Project really enjoyed the whole experience. The Mineral trail can be found easily from the site - this can be walked or cycled. Be warned some of it is not signposted that well. If you go out of the site and turn left (on your bike), follow the road until you get to a cross roads - turn left and follow this road over the main road and down through the village. If you keep following this road down the hill you will see a cycle triangle warning sign and the trail starts just past - go left to go to Deveron - not much there but go right and you can cycle literally over to the other coast line. On route you cycle under viaducts, through arsenic mines, tin mines, beauty spots, stunning views and not that far along - about a mile or so along you come to a cycle cafe, but if you follow the trail (at the end of the car park turn right up the track not straight on) you will come in another mile or so to Bon Appetit,fabulous cafe with gigantic cake as well as full lunches etc. We cycled all the way over to Redruth. Some of the surfaces aren't great.. Pendennis Castle - great.

T5tripper

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Reviewed on 24/05/2023 16:33

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Very quiet over Easter!

Stayed here many times in the past but not since it became a CAMC site. Looks and feels the same. The main difference is you get to choose your pitch (as with most CAMC sites). Lovely reception/shop/cafe/bar area and lovely friendly welcome. Had to advise pitch number once set up. Large site but in sections so feels much smaller. Lots of 'premium' pitches(at extra cost per night). 3 toilet/shower blocks on site - however one was closed for maintenance over the Easter period. It was our closest block but not an issue to walk for an extra 5 minutes to use the other facilities! Old block a bit dated but very clean and functional including a family room, toilets and a separate shower section (unisex) and indoor washing up area. Newer block (Jubilee) that was open was brilliant. Spotless individual rooms (shower, toilet, sink) and 4 WC's with toilet and sink. Also housed here was another indoor washing up area and a laundry room. For Easter it was VERY quiet (in our 'blue' section), just how we like it. I guess the cost of living crisis AND the £44 per night price tag over Easter put many people off? Lots of walks from the site to a lovely local garden centre (with restaurant) and the local pub (Beefeater). We biked from the site to Bissoe and then onto the Mineral Tramway. It was very wet on the trail heading towards Portreath so we gave up and went the other way to Portreath and beyond. Ended up at Loe Beach having our picnic. Beware of the 25% hill on the way back up from the beach!! A regular bus also runs from right outside the site to Falmouth - or in the village (where there is also a nice Spar shop with butchers) to Truro. Currently the fare is £5 per adult for all day travel - a bargain! The cafe/bar on site was open at limited times but we didn't use it. There are also numerous food waggons on site on different evenings, but most of them start from mid/end May. There is some road noise but it never bothered us overnight.

Bude Camper

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Reviewed on 12/04/2023 15:43

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Stayed in our motorhome for 3 nights over the Easter holiday. This was our first visit here and would definitely return and recommend: Site is clean, well kept and plots were roomy. Shower/ toilet block is heated and clean. The staff were polite and helpful. There is a small bar/ cafe which is really nicely decorated and great for a quick drink. It closed at 9pm but I think that’s good as it stop’s people getting a bit noisy late at night. There was a pizza van on the Sunday night which we used, the pizzas were great and home made, it’s also nice to support local businesses. We took the bus into Truro town centre on a Saturday which has a local market with nice home made items. The bus stop is about a 4 min walk and the returning stop is right outside the site. *TIP* to catch the bus back go to the bus station ( all the buses have to turn around there) we got sent to several different bus stops by locals and bus drivers not knowing where to catch the bus back. It was definitely easier than finding a parking space.

Debbie2812

Reviewed on 11/04/2023 16:41

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So nice I am going back!

I went to Carnon Downs early March 23 to get the motorhome up and running again after winter, it's only 60 miles from where I live. It is such a lovely site, right next to the A39 so very easy access (there is a little road noise but it's not too bad). It was only partially open as obviously there aren't many people in Cornwall in March! Pitches are spacious and pretty much flat, with picnic tables. In the toilet block you get your own washroom with shower, basin and loo, all very clean and tidy, plus there's dishwashing and laundry facilities and very hot water. Grounds very well-maintained, lots of bird life. Small shop and bar with limited opening at this time of year. Staff are just lovely, all local people and very helpful. In Carnon Downs itself, about 10 minutes' walk from the site, is a Spar convenience store with a local butcher counter, so great for top-ups, papers, pain au chocolat, whatever! There's also a Beefeater that was showing the 6 Nations just over the other side of the roundabout. Bus stop to Falmouth, Helston, Lizard at the site entrance, and in the other direction to Truro, Newquay etc on the other side of the roundabout, buses every 30 minutes Mon-Sat, every hour Sundays. There are lots and lots of walks from the site - Feock, Devoran (check out the Old Quay pub), Restronguet - there's a booklet you can borrow from reception. Also there's Sustrans route 3 cycle route, head to Bissoe then you can cycle the Mineral Tramway all the way to Portreath. Alternatively head down to the King Harry Ferry about 4 miles away and head over to the Roseland. I only stayed 3 nights but am going back next week to explore some more!!

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Reviewed on 06/03/2023 15:09

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Carnon Downs

First time booking and visiting this site. All easy and convenient to do. From the drive into the site we felt welcomed. Ample arrival space for a large Motorhome to park whilst checking in with the friendly staff. Site very clean ( best we’ve visited). A pleasant quiet atmosphere for time to chill and unwind. So dog friendly, with a good wooded walk and large field for them to exercise. We visited out of season but it was good to see so many other guest there. We feel as grand parents, that it’s a great base for young families, however there is only the walks mentioned above and a small park to keep them occupied out of season. Already booked our second visit....See you soon. Mr and Mrs H

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Reviewed on 23/02/2023 16:16

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Very nice site,very well looked after,very clean.

Been to this site before and keep having the same problem, I travel alone and when booking in I get overcharged as the computer seems to be set up for a minimum of 2 adults so if you arrive alone check your invoice to make sure you are not overcharged. The people in the office are lovely the site and toilet/shower facilities are the best.Just over the road is Carnon Downs garden centre well worth a visit sell lots of different things and has a nice cafe.

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Reviewed on 20/02/2023 16:33

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