Whether you’re a
bird, human or semi-aquatic marine mammal, everyone returns to Trevalgan. This family-friendly site is a
favourite summer spot for dolphins,
seals and peace-loving campers who fall in love with the dramatic north Cornish
coastline. Trevalgan Touring Park has a particularly
welcoming feel, largely thanks to owners Neil and Annette, who give the site a
deserved dose of TLC (and investment): modernising the facilities, adding homely
touches and generally being on hand to cheerfully dispense local knowledge.
Trevalgan’s
135 pitches are only a kick of a beach ball from the Cornish coast, albeit a
rather big kick! Campers have three options: non-serviced pitches are ideal for
basic camping, serviced spots include a 16-amp electric hook-up point, whilst fully
serviced pitches come with electricity, a fresh water tap and a water drainage
point. The majority of pitches are level with defined access routes for
vehicles. Yes, there may be a lot of caravans, but Trevalgan has plenty of space
for kids to run free, whilst adults can easily find a quiet corner to kick back
and enjoy the nearby coastal scenery.
And
what scenery it is. Visitors can choose from safe bathing at Porthminster
(which inspired Virginia Woolf’s novel ‘To the Lighthouse’), the award-winning
Carbis Bay, or Porthmeor, where surfers flock year after year for the
world-class waves. The soft golden sand of this harbour beach is also popular with
families, and is a wonderful spot for puddle jumping and splashing at low tide. The
former fishing village of St Ives (2 miles) is nowadays a chic holiday
destination. The quaint cobbled streets are home to a variety of interesting galleries,
cafes and restaurants, all surrounded by glorious beaches and crystal clear
waters.
Boasting
a rugged coastal footpath, secluded coves and numerous world famous attractions
(Land’s End, The Minack Theatre and St Michael’s Mount spring to mind), Trevalgan
is ideally situated for families to explore the many delights of the Penwith peninsula. Youngsters may well find this is the place they look back on in
years to come and realise that’s where they fell in love with camping.