Polmanter

Polmanter Touring Park is a five-star, family-run camping and touring park in the countryside overlooking St Ives in West Cornwall. Established in 1968, it combines spacious pitches and high-quality facilities with views across the surrounding hills and Cornish coastline. Its location around a mile and a half from St Ives makes it an excellent base for campervan and motorhome owners wanting to explore the town’s beaches, harbour, galleries and coastal walking routes.

The park offers grass and hardstanding pitches, with options ranging from basic non-serviced pitches to electric hook-up and multi-serviced pitches with water, drainage and a TV connection. Hardstanding pitches are particularly useful for campervans and motorhomes during changeable weather, while the multi-serviced options provide extra convenience for longer stays.

Facilities are a major highlight. Guests can enjoy modern washroom blocks with underfloor heating, hot showers, family bathrooms and accessible facilities, alongside laundry rooms, washing-up areas, chemical toilet disposal and a motorhome service point. There is also an on-site shop selling camping essentials and Cornish produce, plus The Stable Bar & Restaurant serving food and drinks. The heated outdoor swimming pool, indoor soft-play area, outdoor playgrounds, tennis courts, putting green and games room make the park particularly appealing to families.

Dogs are welcome, with a dedicated exercise field and a dog-washing shower for sandy or muddy paws. One of the park’s most useful features for campervan travellers is its dedicated shuttle bus into St Ives during the main season, helping visitors avoid busy town-centre parking. Walking routes also connect the park with the surrounding countryside and St Ives.

The surrounding area offers plenty to explore, from Porthmeor and Porthminster beaches to the South West Coast Path and the attractions of West Cornwall. With a choice of touring pitches, extensive facilities and convenient access to St Ives, Polmanter Touring Park is well suited to campervan and motorhome owners looking for a comfortable, activity-filled Cornish holiday.

The touring park generally operates seasonally, while its self-catering accommodation is available for longer periods of the year. Check the official website for current opening dates, pitch availability, facilities and booking conditions before travelling.