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Poldown Holiday Park

  • 4.8 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Pets 2
Surrounded by picturesque Cornish countryside and only a short distance from the stunning West Cornwall coast, Poldown Holiday Park is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

With one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the UK and outstanding natural beauty all around it’s no wonder West Cornwall holidays are so popular.



Throw into the mix a host of award-winning family attractions and an array of exciting local events and you’ve got the perfect holiday destination! With so many things to do in Cornwall one visit will surely not be enough! Wake up to the bird’s morning song, Poldown Holiday Park in West Cornwall is the perfect place for relaxing breaks in this beautiful part of the country.

Here you can unwind in picturesque surroundings and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

There’s no loud clubhouse or entertainment here – just the space you need to unwind and let the stresses and strains of daily life melt away.



The caravans all come with their own outside space with furniture for soaking up that Cornish sun, and unobstructed views from the lounge, so you can enjoy a little bit of the countryside from the sofa.

Should you need to venture out for supplies, we’re just a short drive from the picturesque towns of Porthleven, St.

Ives and Helston which are packed full of amenities including shops, supermarkets, restaurants and even a cinema!

Poldown Holiday Park Features

Lodge Facilities
  • Open-plan living area with central lounge
  • Step onto raised decked area with views over the park
  • Sleeps 4-6 people
  • Two bedrooms: one double, one twin
  • Full-sized shower rooms in each bedroom
  • Fully fitted kitchen
  • LCD TV with Freeview and DVD player
  • Outdoor dining furniture on decked area
  • Enclosed gravel garden
  • No smoking
  • Caravans have outside space with furniture
  • Unobstructed views from lounge
  • Short drive to Porthleven, St. Ives, Helston
  • Nearby amenities: shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cinema
  • Reception
  • Small children’s play area
Accommodation features
  • Flatscreen TV with Freeview
  • Kitchen including microwave
  • Welcome pack with Tea, Coffee and Milk
  • Linen included
  • Electricity and gas included
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pets go Free
  • All non-smoking accommodation

Other Lodges At Poldown Holiday Park

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Luxury Lodge

  • Sleeps 6

Exclusive, luxurious, and spacious lodge perfect for that extra special luxury break with family or friends. Strictly no smoking.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

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Cedar (Pets)

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2

Cedar is a stylish and sociable holiday home with a distinctive layout that makes it a great choice for families looking to spend quality time together. Its generous open-plan living space brings everyone together, with a comfortable lounge, fixed dinette and contemporary breakfast bar creating plenty of room for relaxing, dining and catching up after a day out.The well-equipped kitchen flows naturally into the main living area, while the breakfast bar provides a handy spot for a relaxed breakfast or a morning coffee.The master bedroom features a comfortable king-size bed and en-suite toilet, while the twin bedroom has two smaller single beds. A separate shower room provides additional facilities for guests.Outside, the enclosed front decking creates a lovely private space to sit and enjoy the fresh air, with outdoor seating provided.Cedar is pet friendly, making it an ideal choice for families who want to bring their four-legged friends along for the holiday.

From £349 for 2 nights
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Fern (Pets)

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2

Fern offers a spacious and comfortable setting for a relaxing family break, with a bright open-plan layout and easy access to its enclosed private decking.The main living area combines a comfortable lounge and dining space with a fully equipped kitchen, flatscreen TV and electric fire. Patio doors lead directly outside, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living areas. The enclosed decking, complete with outdoor seating, is particularly handy for guests bringing dogs.There are two bedrooms: a king-size master bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and wall-mounted TV, plus a twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds. For additional flexibility, the lounge also provides sleeping accommodation for two guests.A separate family bathroom features a bath with shower over, giving guests the choice of a relaxing soak or a quick shower.Fern is pet friendly and offers an enclosed outdoor space, making it a great choice for families holidaying with their dogs.

From £405 for 2 nights
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Top Days Out Near Poldown Holiday Park

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Poldown Holiday Park, with real driving times.

Tidal island castle 18 min drive · 10.1 miles

St Michael's Mount

Sat nav: TR17 0HT

Cross a cobbled causeway or hop on a boat to a legendary castle on a tidal island.

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Half day
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St Michael's Mount is a tidal island in Mount's Bay, near Penzance, linked to Marazion by a causeway of granite setts. At low tide you can walk across; when the tide is in, ferry boats run instead. On the island you'll find a historic village with cobbled streets, a harbour, shops, a café and a restaurant, all beneath the ramparts of the castle.

Tip: Check the causeway times when you book, as they decide whether you walk across or take a boat from the mainland.

Zoo and gardens 44 min drive · 28.4 miles

Newquay Zoo

Sat nav: TR7 2LZ

A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 2-3 hours
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Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.

Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.

Open-air theatre 38 min drive · 23.3 miles

Minack Theatre

Sat nav: TR19 6JT

An open-air theatre above a rocky gully, with the sea as its backdrop, near Land's End.

  • Couples
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The Minack is an open-air theatre at Porthcurno in Cornwall, about four miles from Land's End. It is built above a gully, with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea, and it appears in many lists of the world's most spectacular theatres. Each year it stages its own productions and hosts visiting companies, with a wide range of music and theatre.

Owl sanctuary 46 min drive · 31.6 miles

Screech Owl Sanctuary

Sat nav: TR9 6HP

A Cornish sanctuary and animal park that rescues owls and shows species from around the world.

  • Families
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Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is a home for owls and other animals on Goss Moor, near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall. Founded in 1990 by Carolyn Screech, it shows owls from around the world, with British, European, African, American, Asian, Australasian and West Indian species. It also rescues and rehabilitates wild owls in Cornwall, and there is a Siberian Eagle Owl breeding project.

Tip: If you want an owl or animal experience, call ahead to book, as busy periods may mean walk-up requests can't be fitted in.

Art gallery 30 min drive · 15.5 miles

Tate St Ives

Sat nav: TR26 1TG

A modern and contemporary art gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach, with work by Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron.

  • Couples
  • Rainy days
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Tate St Ives is an art gallery in the Cornish town of St Ives, looking over Porthmeor Beach. It shows work by artists linked to St Ives and West Cornwall, including Barbara Hepworth, Marlow Moss, Naum Gabo and Patrick Heron. Displays from the Tate collection sit alongside modern and contemporary art from around the world in a changing exhibitions programme.

Tip: The gallery has no car park and St Ives has narrow streets and limited parking, so consider the St Erth Park and Ride and its short train ride into town.

Museum and garden 29 min drive · 15.2 miles

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Sat nav: TR26 1AD

Step into the St Ives home, studio and garden where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked for 26 years.

  • Couples
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This was Barbara Hepworth's home and workplace in St Ives from 1949 until her death in 1975. Her living room is furnished as she left it, and the workshop is still full of her tools, materials and part-worked pieces. Photographs show the progress of her Festival of Britain commission, Contrapuntal Forms.

Tip: There is no car park, so leave the car behind and use the St Erth Park and Ride or the Trenwith car park shuttle bus. Booking ahead is recommended as tickets are limited.

Theme park 55 min drive · 38.3 miles

Camel Creek Adventure Park

Sat nav: PL27 7RA

A Cornwall adventure park mixing rides, animals and a big indoor play area, whatever the weather.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Thrill seekers
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Camel Creek is a family adventure park near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The mix includes thrill rides and rollercoasters, outdoor play areas and animal areas, so there is plenty to fill a day. Its indoor play space covers 45,000 square feet, which means a wet day need not spoil the plan.

Tip: Check the park's website before you go for current tickets and events, as offers change. If a free return pass is offered with day tickets, read the terms first: it is non-transferable and excludes Toddler Takeover days, birthday parties, group bookings and school visits.

Historic lighthouse 23 min drive · 11.4 miles

Godrevy Lighthouse

Sat nav: TR27 5ED

A white octagonal Cornish lighthouse on Godrevy Island, marking the Stones reef across St Ives Bay.

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Godrevy Lighthouse stands on Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay, about 300 metres off Godrevy Head. The white octagonal tower is 26 metres high and was built in 1858-1859 after the wreck of the steamer Nile in a storm. It marks the Stones, a reef that was a hazard to shipping for centuries.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Poldown Holiday Park

4.8Visitor Rating out of 5

30 reviews from guests who stayed at Poldown Holiday Park

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 22nd September 2025

Really nice caravan, well equipped with everything you need, quiet site and handy location.

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 20th September 2025

Great caravan an electric kettle would be useful as gas one takes a long time to e to boil

Merwyn
Date of stay: 25th August 2025

The vibes around the place are full of positivity. The caravan was spotless with all amenities needed. The wifi signal was low but it was a blessing in disguise as we could spend more time talking and playing.

Iwona
Date of stay: 11th August 2025

Would come back again

Julie
Date of stay: 4th August 2025

Lovely spacious caravan. Huge decking. Family bathroom had bath as well. Main bedroom had ensuite.Only let down was uncomfortable sofas.

Ashleigh
Date of stay: 4th August 2025

no problems at allclean tidy complimentary milk biscuits tea coffee sugar

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