221 Reviews of Tregarton Park , St Austell, Cornwall (East) Campsite. Review score 9/10

Q: Is Tregarton Park child friendly?

YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities

Q: Does Tregarton Park have a swimming pool?

YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities

Q: Where is the nearest shop to Tregarton Park?

There is a shop on site View all facilities

Reviews of Tregarton Park

Tregarton Park
Gorran
Nr Mevagissey
St Austell
Cornwall (East) (Browse area)
PL26 6NF
Tel: 01726 843666
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Pitches: 120
Open: 01/05/2024 to 28/09/2024
01/05/2025 to 27/09/2025

Rating:

9/10 from 221 Reviews

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Tent Pitches	Caravan Pitches	Motorhome Pitches	Small Campervans
No Glamping Units	No Statics for Hire	No Statics for Sale	No Seasonal Pitches
Electric Hookups	Hardstanding Pitches	Fully Serviced Pitches	Show Full Facilities

Who's it for
Families Welcome	Not Members Only	Rallies Welcome	Not Naturist Site
Dogs Welcome	No Dogs Allowed	Groups Welcome
Facilities
Toilet Facilities	Hot Showers	Washing Up	Bathroom
Baby Changing Facilities	Laundry On Site	Drinking Water	Disabled Friendly
Chemical Disposal	Battery Charging	Gas Exchange	Recycling Facilities
No Kitchen Facilities	Freezer / Fridge	Motorhome Point	Wifi Access
Shop On Site	Bar <1 mile	Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site
Activities
Kids Playground	No TV Room	No Games Room	No Evening Ents
Fishing <5 miles	Wild Swimming <1 mile	No Indoor Pool	Outdoor Pool On Site
No Horse Riding	Cycle Hire <5 miles	Golf <5 miles	Tennis On Site
Beach <1 mile	Watersports <5 miles	Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles
Other Features
Sea Views	Not Working Farm	No Campfires Allowed
No Waterside Pitches	Public Transport On Site	Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access

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Date of Visit: August 2006	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: YOUNG28	1 review from this member
We have just returned home from a week camping at Tregarton Park, we had a very relaxing week, our children had a fabulous time (10 and 8 ) made lots of new friends and spent hours in the heated pool. All the facilities toilets, showers, washing up area were always clean. However, only a slight critism sometimes there was a que for the showers in the morning if we didn't get up before 8am. The showers could do with a bit more water pressure. Also the sink taps were very hard to push on, especially for our children if they went on there own. Very friendly and helpful staff, well stocked shop and takeaway. This campsite had everything we were looking for and we hope to return next year.

Date of Visit: August 2006	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: George Barrett	1 review from this member
We enjoyed our stay at Tregarton Park. This is a clean and friendly campsite with good facilities and helpful staff. Particularly, we found pitches very clearly segregated and of good proportions (we have a large tent and people carrier and found ample room for the tent, the car and outside seating / dining). We also found the on-site store better stocked than most with a good variety of food, drink, camping supplies etc and with a range of hot food. Our pitch was close to an open area where children can play (ample room for football, kite flying, cricket etc) and including a good enclosed playground and a tennis court. We have five boys aged 4 to 13 and these facilities (and the pool - although this was very busy) were put to good use. (If you are booking for a larger than average family it is best to call the campsite directly). The site was a little off of the main roads but very convenient for Mevigissy and for several beaches (our favourite being Vault beach which is dog friendly and very quiet). Be prepared for some narrow lanes (we backed out of one three times before we could get through - and we offered one driver a bottle of wine after he backed up about half a mile for us). Our favourite pub for dinner was the Rashliegh Arms in Charlestown; we visited a few but this one was the best value for our large family. George Barrett (camper and father of five)

Date of Visit: July 2006	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: Tony+vivienne	7 reviews from this member
First time tenters. We won the UK campsite competition to go to Tregarton so this was a free holiday for us, although we didn't anticipate our first time to be for a full week! Site was just the right size for us, very clean and tidy, good sized pitches with elctric hook up, with teams of staff constantly maintaining the pitches and facilities. Toilets and showers were of a very good standard and the shop was well-stocked and reasonably priced. The site owners were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and were full of useful information. We didn't feel that the site was particularly suitable for families with teenagers used to lively surroundings, as there is no dedicated games facilities, organised evening functions or even a bar, and we overheard a couple of kids saying how bored they were. The pool opened at 10am and closed at 6pm. We didn't have children, and the odd time we stayed on site the pool was invariably full of families. The only suggestion I would like to make is that the first half hour and the last half hour be given over to adults only so that they can have a swim without negotiating the crowds. In saying that if you are looking for a quiet clean well-maintained and pretty site, with a good sized swimming pool and tennis courts in Cornwall, then Tregarton should be at the top of your list. Highly recommended.

Date of Visit: May 2006	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: Compaqv55	2 reviews from this member
Visited over Whitsun bank holiday weekend. No problems finding as just past the Lost gardens. Very friendly staff. Site has a mixture of motorhomes, tourers and tents. Plenty of space between units. Pitches are divided by bushes and levels. The site is not flat but has been landscaped so that it is near to. Although its a large site it does not feel so. Plenty of space for kids to play. There is a shop which seems well stocked and a take away open for breakfast to early evening. The pool is a reasonable size but closes very early (6pm) even when the weather would allow another 3 hours of swimming. No pubs or eating within reasonable walking distance but several with a short car journey. Toilets are clean and modern, but are full at peak times. Watch out for the slippy floor when it rains though. Overall a super site and well worth going to. One of the great things was being able to book the exact pitch over the Internet. They even give the sizes of each pitch. The area around needs no mention as you get what you expect. I'll be back soon but I'll try to stay longer next time.

Date of Visit: April 2006	Unit: Tent
Reviewer: Chrisandgavin	2 reviews from this member
Spent the May Day 2006 Bank Holiday weekend at this site. It is beautifully situated in a very quiet location, with nothing to hear but the sound of birdsong! We arrived at around 2pm, and were told to set up wherever we wanted towards the back of the site. It was totally level with plenty of room for our tent plus our car. One minor criticism is that the shower and toilet block could do with some heating as it was quite chilly stepping out of the shower. That said, there was plenty of free hot water in the showers, and they were certainly kept clean. No bar or entertainment here which is great for a quiet holiday. In fact everyone staying at the site seemed very friendly and the whole feel of the place was family orientated. It was a little early in the season for the swimming pool but it looked very well maintained. Mevagissey is an easy ten minute drive from here with plenty of restaurants and bars to keep you entertained. You are also very close to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and 20 minutes from the Eden Project. There are no pubs or restaurants within walking distance however, so is ideal for self catering and watching the sun go down over the surrounding countryside. Finally, may I take this opportunity to apologise to anyone in the campsite if I woke them up on the Sunday night. The wind and rain whipped up quite a storm - the tent was fine but the wind managed to set off my car alarm at 4am! Will definitely return to this site for a relaxing weekend in the not too distant future.

Date of Visit: April 2006

Unit: Touring Caravan

Reviewer: Pennine Plodder

27 reviews from this member

Just returned from Tregarton. I can report that the toilet/shower block have been given a fresh coat of paint/varnish and, I suspect, grouting. The showers are piping hot - our daughter thought they were too hot. As a holiday park it is reasonably quiet, it is certainly kept clean and tidy. The surrounding area is lovely and I can recommend a visit to Lobbs farm stores at Heligan - take your bankcard! The campsite is not set up for entertainment, perhaps a small bar would have been nice just to wander to in the evening because there's nowhere an easy amble for an evening's libation or bar snack. (Nearest village Gorran 2 miles)
The pitches are a good size, we saw quite a number of twin axles (caravans) with awnings, on pitches with plenty of room for vehicles too
We love it there.

Date of Visit: August 2005	Unit: Trailer Tent
Reviewer: Jooles	1 review from this member
August 2006 will be our sixth visit to Tregarton Park. It's the absolute highlight of our year and our second home. The site is fantastic. Clean, quiet, peaceful and friendly. Just enough to keep the kids happy without resorting to on-site entertainment, clubrooms and the like. In fact I think we are the on-site entertainment judging by our grand entrance last year on a low loader, much to everyone's amusement! We'll have to see what we can produce this year :D! Looking forward to seeing you guys in August - brace yourselves! (pitch 21)

Date of Visit: July 2005	Unit: Trailer Tent
Reviewer: Dawnwas	1 review from this member
Way back in 1976 (ish) I spent the first of many camping holidays at this delightful campsite,in a trailer tent with my family.The first year we went, the site had not been open long. The family who ran it were charming.The little old Grandma used to run the shop, and we could order a roast dinner on sundays! Then there was only one block of toilets/showers and a laundry,and the fish and chip van ( run by a Scottish couple) used to call in on site. We had at least 3 holidays there and each time, we thoroughly enjoyed it. I think the owner was a stocky guy with a beard and smoked a pipe...but time dims the memory. We used to hire ice blocks. One year there was a storm and the light went out...the shop still operated with candles on the counter! I now live in Australia and often talk of those wonderful visits with my parents who are now in their 80's. Good luck to the present owners...are you of the original family who ran it? When we return for a holiday we will call in.

Date of Visit: August 2005
Reviewer: Pasty	1 review from this member
On arrival, we found a warm welcome and the added bonus of having our van sited and levelled, which is welcome after a long journey. once set up we headed straight for the heated pool, which was clean and enclosed for safety. the toilets and showers were clean, but as with most sites, a few more showers would be ideal, but that is a small detail which doesn't detract from what is a fantastic camp site. Most pitches are divided by hedges or bushes and are very spacious,with electric hook up. It has a large playing area and tennis court, and a well stocked shop. The area is secluded, with beautiful Mevagissy just five minutes drive, and various pubs within a ten mile radius, but none within safe walking distance.Three supermarkets are in nearby St Austell, but we avoided it at other times, due to the traffic through it, prefering to drive down the picturesque lanes instead. I would gladly recommend Tregarton to fellow campers and look forward to returning soon.


Reviewer: Wilki	1 review from this member
July 2005 We were also at Tregarton the same week, wind and rain prevailed. This site was great, our boys 5 + 10 both loved the play area. I agree with you that the opportunity to chose which pitch you get was really useful, allowing us to be close enough that the children could go and play but not too close! All facilities were clean and open 24hrs (laundry etc) although the showers could be a little short on power, but were free and always hot. The owners were brilliant, friendly and helpful and the shop is quite well stocked. The take-away service was a bonus after pitching the tent in the rain! It certainly kept the sanity of this camper. Would definitely return despite the awful long trip home (M5 blocked so took the worlds longest short-cut!!) I think some of you who left a lot later than us probably got home before us, we even considered getting a B&B so lmust have been desperate.

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Is Tregarton Park child friendly?  YES, it accepts children & has a playground  View all facilities

Does Tregarton Park have a swimming pool?  YES, there is a pool on site  View all facilities

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