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River Valley Holiday Park
London Apprentice
St Austell
Cornwall (East) (Browse area)
PL26 7AP
Tel: 01726 73533
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Pitches: 45
Open: 01/04/2024 to 30/09/2024
19/04/2025 to 07/10/2025
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
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 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
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 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <10 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool On Site |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Urby |
5 reviews from this member |
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 Stayed here Whitsun week. First time at this site but wont be last. It was brilliant, kids loved the pool, and the rope swing, they put on bbq
The best thing though it doesn't have many touring pitches, but nicely spaced out and asda round the corner do a great and very cheap breakfast, MacDonalds too on the roundabout.
Take a trip to fowey! Pub just a mile down the road, a bit posh for my liking!
Thought this was too expensive, only gripe 
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Chelsea girl |
56 reviews from this member |
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Probably the nicest site we have stayed on in Cornwall. Ideal for dog owners as you have the fantastic Pentewan Valley trail direct from the site along the river (a flat 2.5 miles) to Pentewan itself.
Pentewan has a little shop selling ice creams / refreshments and the Ship Inn with small beer garden but we were a little disappointed to find they did not serve meals outside of an evening - despite it being sunny & warm!
The site is handy for everything really - St Austell if you need to do a bit of shopping, and the coast. We paid a visit to our favourite beaches at Porthluney Cove (Caerhays) and Gorran Haven. Highly recommend the Polgooth Arms which is a 5 minute drive from the site - delicious pub grub, huge portions but get there at early (6pm) to get a table!
Other half loved the site's indoor pool - which during term time mid week was lovely and quiet. Shower and toilet facilities spotless, and even though only 3 loos and 3 showers in the ladies I never had to wait.
Just a couple of tiny things that could be improved on - I like a mop & bucket in the showers (to encourage to keep them clean and to make it nice for the next person after you), and also an addition of a dog poo bin at the end of the dog walk would be handy.
We would definitely return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Tommytorets |
5 reviews from this member |
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We stayed in a static caravan number 21 which has to be the best static caravan we have stayed in for many years of holidaying in Cornwall.
The caravan was spotless, on the table there was a small tea pot with tea bags and milk supplied after the long drive from Bournemouth, there was also half a dozen eggs left on the shelf, what a lovely touch, its this sort of caring service that people come back for.
It seems that all of the caravans have dvd players and freeview boxes, another nice touch which is not common in most places.
None of the static caravans are more than 4 years old and it seems that John Clemo is looking to replace some of the caravans with new models for next year although the one's he has are still like new.
The site which is run by John & Judith Clemo and daughter Allison has the most attractive grass between the caravans which must take a lot of upkeep, the caravans are well spaced with a picnic table outside each one, ideal if you are a smoker as all the caravans are non smoking, another nice touch.
The indoor heated swimming pool is excellent, extremely clean shower block and toilets, games room has a couple of pool tables and a few arcade machines, wireless internet is free to use either in the internet room via their own desktop pc or you can take your own laptop and plug into the mains, we found that we could use the internet from our caravan as I suspect most others do.
Kids play area is great with a cable slide, great dog walking area although some dirty people don't like cleaning up after their dogs, such a shame for such a clean site.
Although we stayed in a static caravan we did walk round the touring area which we found nice and flat with plenty of room for everyone.
No clubhouse, gerat.
The pets paddock was great fun with chickens and pigs in fact it was a nice surprise to see a few chickens walking around the site during the day,my wife, being an animal lover, put a dish of water out for them every day and they seemed to love it, they were really friendly
There is no site shop but just outside the entrance to River Valley on the other side of the road there is a small general store which has ample supplies of most things you may want, newspapers, ciggies, milk and groceries etc.
Next door to the shop there is a chippy which in our opinion sells some of the best fish and chip suppers that I have tasted for ages.
There are plenty of pubs not far from the site if you fancy a meal and a drink.
Mevagissy only 2 miles down the road, the walks along the river to Pentewan and Mevagissy are lovely.
St Austell just 2 minutes away with Tesco, Asda and Lidl.
Plenty of places to visit within easy reach, St Mawes, Fowey,Gorran Haven to name a few.
I would recommend this site to anyone and would give it 10 out of 10 for everything, during our weeks stay we could not find a single thing to complain about.
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Fruitymiss |
16 reviews from this member |
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I have to agree with the review submitted by Derver in every respect. This is a site that I will be recommending to anyone who will listen to me!
We stayed there during the first week of the school summer hols and the site was full - a couple of pitches were free each evening but then they were taken up the next day etc. So it may be possible for a one-night unbooked pitch but otherwise you clearly need to book in advance. Turnarounds most days.
There was no noise late at night yet it didn't feel souless either which some small sites that we have stayed on can feel like. We don't like sites with noisy clubhouses so this was ideal for us.
There were a small number of pitches that were obviously seasonal but not so many that we felt isolated during the week and like outsiders at the weekend as has happened other places.
There is a small room for internet access. There is one PC in there that is free to use (don't have to book it) or you can just plug in your own laptop to one of about 6 sockets and get free internet access that way. Perfect for a quick catch-up with emails or to look up websites for attractions in the area.
We found the chippy opposite the site to be poor - it's only open from 5pm to 8pm and our chips were the worst we've ever tasted. Others don't seem to think so as there was a queue there waiting for it to open the following night. Perhaps we just got a duff batch - we did arrive there at 7.55pm as we didn't expect it to close so early so in it's defence perhaps that was why.
Lovely shaded level cycle path runs from the site along the river to the beach at Pentwewan - about 2 1/2 miles. Perfect!
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| Date of Visit: July 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Graham28 |
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We visited River Valley Holiday Park just after the heat wave in July. Unfortunately the weather had turned by this point and we had a mix of heavy rain and dry/ sunny/ cloudy days.
I mention this because I was a little nervous about pitching our tent on the gravel, which the campsite has put down on each pitch. You get half gravel standing (for your tent/ caravan/ etc) and half grass.
I was worried the gravel would damage the tent’s fixed ground sheets. I do use a heavy duty ground sheet under the tent, but I was nervous. I shouldn’t have worried, the gravel didn’t cause any damage to the tent’s ground sheets as it’s quite a fine gravel, but I would recommend taking a heavy duty ground sheet to put under your tent.
I would also like to point out that the heavy rain naturally flooded parts of the communal grass areas, but didn’t have the same impact where the gravel was. The water drained away much more efficiently and it prevented the pitch turning into a mud bath.
The campsite has modern, well looked after facilities, including an indoor pool. You even get piped music whilst you take a shower or do the washing up!
The site isn’t too big so it has a relaxed atmosphere and washing facilities don‘t become crowded. The pitches are well laid out and of a generous size.
The staff are very helpful and friendly too. The office puts out a notice board each day, which informs you what the weather is going to be like for that day, with suggestions of places to visit.
The location is excellent. You don’t have a sea view, but many beautiful beaches are only a short car journey away. There are many other attractions like quaint fishing towns and the Eden Project.
Regardless of the weather we had a great time!
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Iter |
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What a fantastic site! My family and I visited River Valley with an Outwell 4 person tent during the half-term holidays in May. We were a little apprehensive as we had not camped on an English site before having spent most of our years camping in France. We live in the Lake District and many of the local sites are poor in every way (except the views). River Valley on the other hand is without reservation excellent in every way.
The main plus points are the large pitches and exceptionally clean shower / toilet blocks. The pitches all have electricity and a fine gravel base so as not to churn up the ground in bad weather. I would suggest taking a separate ground sheet although the gravel was actually an advantage given a couple of nights of heavy rain. The main of the pitch is grass with ample space for parking.
The site is quite small and ideal for young families with a well equipped playground and a super clean swimming pool. St.Austell is not impressive but the site is within 10-15 minutes of the Eden Project which is very impressive.
Staff/owners of the campsite were very friendly and helpful giving us advice on local walks and places to visit; Fowey was a gem. Travelling around Cornwall we saw many other campsites many of them sprawling off into the distance and felt we had been very lucky indeed to have picked such a splendid site - it had been recommended to us.
It also equalled and bettered many of the French site which are of an exceptionally high standard.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Alanterri |
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Just had the hottest two weeks of year at this little gemstone of a site.
Facilities are immaculate and other than two of my fourteen days I had the executive bathroom. Excellent pool and more so brilliant dog walks. Technically 3. One short and two long ie all the way to Pentewan Sands or St Austell.
They sell nothing at reception but there is a small general store across the road including a chippy.
I liked the daily blackboard weather report and suggestions of things to do.
I didn't like the almost everyday cutting of the grass. The drone from the mower hour after hour is just a little much.
Leaving the site is dangerous. There is a B&B sign on the right that completely obscures your view of traffic coming from St Austell.This makes leaving the site quite dangerous in my view.
Will I go again? Yes most definitely.
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| Date of Visit: June 2009 |
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| Reviewer: DERVER |
1 review from this member |
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River Valley is a small family run site. The family and staff are all friendly and very helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them. The toilet block is immaculate, with fresh flowers and music playing. The grounds are looked after as though they were gardens, grass well cut, flowers and shrubs.
There is a play area with several items for children. There is an indoor heated pool with shower and changing rooms, weather permitting the roof can be rolled back and sun loungers are available. All pitches are spacious,level and well protected by trees and hedges. We have been visiting Cornwall for the past ten years and would not wish to stay at any other site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2008 |
Unit: Static |
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| Reviewer: Happybonzo |
39 reviews from this member |
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This is probably the best site that we have used in the UK. The site is immaculate and the swimming pool is terrific. All the pitches for Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents are on hard standings; might be a bit hard on a tent ground-sheet though.
There are lists for most of the local attractions in the reception office and the site owners have good local knowledge as well.
The site also has a good dog walk* alongside the river
There is a small shop opposite and the prices are very good compared to most small businesses. Also, alongside the shop, is a 'Chippy' and they certainly give generous portions.
The site is very well placed if you want to tour round being only a couple of miles from St Austell. St Austell being the site of Cornish Market World. This place has the usual collection of tools, curtains and size XXXXXXLLLLL clothing. It also has the 12volt shop and that has loads of goodies for the likes of me and thee!
Mevagissey is worth a visit. Take the ferry from there over to Fowey and spend a few hours in the Town. It's Tenner return in 2008 and takes about 40 to 50 minutes: Excellent value for money compared to some of the other boat trips on offer
Obviously Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are worth a visit.
Some of the beaches are 'dog friendly' and the site has a list of the ones that are.
The Screech Owl Sanctuary at Ruthvoes near Indian Queens is worth a visit. They have a good Falconer there and he puts on an excellent display and gives an excellent commentary. Combine that with a visit to Padstow and you've got a good day out.
St Austell, the town, is very disappointing. The heart of it has been torn out and there is a 'Mall' type shopping area being built. No doubt, the rent and rates will be too high for any local trader and it will only be the usual suspects who will be able to afford to take a shop in there. Then it will be abandoned to feral youth and become a no-go area.
A great shame and another example of the appalling town planning that we suffer in the UK. The French are much better in this respect. They keep all the big companies on the outskirts of their towns on dedicated retail parks and only allow the small traders to have shops in the centres.
*There must be something wrong; nothing can be that perfect, can it? Well, yes there is something wrong but it's not the fault of the site.
River Valley go to the trouble of providing a dog walk and it's very pleasant alongside the River. Why don't dog owners clear up after their animals?
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: T griffin |
2 reviews from this member |
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This is the best holiday destination in the uk. The site is everything you could ask for from family holiday perspective.
The only thing they don't guarantee is the weather.
The site as many have said is flat the owners very friendly we even get Christmas cards from them.
Not far from mevagissy and St Austal there are two supermarkets within a ten minuet drive. There is a great pasty shop across the road and a general store for all your 'oh lord I forgot ****' moments.
The pool is clean and well maintained. The site is looked after like a garden. There is an internet room where you can log on for a small fee but it does have a time limit so working form the site might not be viable.
Local pubs the polgooth inn serves fantastic real home cooked food. When I asked my son where he wanted to go for his birthday dinner he asked to go back there what more can I say.
Facilities are very modern and very well cared for.
The only negative thing really is that the road into the site is very busy ( Main road from St Austal to Mevagissy) and footpaths are not great but the site cant really do anything about that
The site itself is small about 40 static vans and about 40 pitches Its very child friendly witha large field for the kids to play in the play park is great it even has a sand pit and a death slide.
I know this site is not the cheapest but its value for money in my books so much so we are going back next summer.
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