Gwinear Camping

Gwinear is one of those places that sneaks up on you - a proper Cornish village that doesn't shout about itself. The camping here serves as a good base if you're after something low-key, away from the bigger holiday park circus. You're looking at a straightforward affair: pitches for tents and caravans, the kind of spot where families actually want to spend time rather than just passing through.

The real draw is location. Treworthal sits just down the road, and from here you've got decent access to mid-Cornwall's quieter beaches and the inland walking routes that most tourists miss. Unlike Perran View Holiday Park or Anchor Barrow Campsite - both solid enough operations nearby - Gwinear has that village feel where you can pop out for a pint and proper local chat rather than being hermetically sealed in a holiday bubble.

It works best for families who want to base themselves somewhere central without paying through the nose for a five-star complex. Walkers will appreciate the countryside access. Kids won't find amusement arcades here, but that's rather the point. Bring your own entertainment and a decent map, because this is about exploring on your terms.

The lack of frills is honestly the appeal. No splash pools, no mini golf, no entertainment team. Just a place to sleep and wake up near some of Cornwall's best-kept corners.