Cornwall is often considered to be the number one destination for family holidays in the UK and so we have compiled our guide to the best 47 family-friendly holiday parks in Cornwall.
With miles and miles of golden sands, hidden coves and rock pools galore to explore, Cornwall really is a great place for a holiday. It also has plenty of other family-friendly attractions including the popular Eden Project, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary,Newquay Zoo or the adrenalin filled Flambards Experience in Helston.
Whether choosing the north coast or the south, there are plenty of family friendly holiday parks to choose from. Take a look at our list of the 47 family friendly holiday parks in Cornwall.
Holiday Parks in North Cornwall
Ideal if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to escape with the family. Hoburne is just 6 miles from Bodmin and 12 miles from Padstow.
- Quiet location
- Ideal for relaxing and exploring
- Outdoor hot tubs
- Free wi-fi
- Dog friendly
- Ideal for social distancing
With a relaxing wooded valley setting, Ivyleaf is a great place for a break and is just a few miles from the seaside town of Bude with its attractive Blue Flag beaches.
- Idyllic valley setting
- Outdoor hot tubs
- Beaches nearby
- Adventure play area
- Baby supplies available
- Activities nearby
- Ideal for social distancing
Ideally located on Cornwall’s north coast, Sandymouth offers families a relaxing place to stay with plenty of activities to keep kids of all ages happy.
- Indoor heated pool and outdoor splash area
- Great family entertainment
- Kids club
- Pirate adventure playground
- Soft play area
- Kids activities –from tots to teens
- Family restaurant
This peaceful setting is an ideal location to relax and unwind with the family. You are also ideally positioned to explore the stunning North Cornwall coast and the family attractions that the area has to offer including Flambards Theme Park, the Eden Project and for the adventurous Adrenalin Quarry.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Peaceful location
- Countryside views
- Great for exploring
- Pets welcome
Beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts will love staying at Beachcombers. Only 200 yards from the beach, these apartments offer the perfect base for those families who love an active lifestyle and enjoy getting out and about.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Beaches nearby
- Water sports nearby
- Famous local cuisine
- Great for exploring
A collection of secluded luxury lodges just a short walk from the beach and a short drive from the popular seaside town of Padstow.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Close to the beach
- Short walk to Contrantine Bay
- A short drive from Padstow
With a peaceful woodland setting, Ruthern Valley Holidays is ideal for a family looking to explore the Cornish coast.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Tranquil location
- Beaches nearby
- Great for exploring
This 5 star holiday park is located next to the beach at Holywell Bay, near Newquay and is a great base for a family holiday.
- Outdoor heated pool and children’s pool
- Within 3 miles of the beach
- Children’s play area
- Indoor soft play
- Farm club with family entertainment
- 18 hole pitch and put
- Tranquil spa facilities
- Woodland nature area
This award winning park is ideal for a family holiday – whether you are looking for an active break or something a little more relaxing, Gwel an Mor has the facilities for both. It is also close to the beach so ideal for water sports lovers or just those who love to play in the sand.
- Indoor heated pool, sauna and spa bath
- Wellbeing Spa
- Outdoor children’s play area
- Cycle hire
- Tennis
- Panoramic ocean views
- Easy beach access
- Activities
- Hot tubs
- Onsite wildlife centre
Just a short drive from the golden beaches of Newquay and offering a wide choice of activities and facilities on the resort, Piran Meadows is a great base for a family holiday.
- Indoor heated pool and outdoor splash zone
- Indoor soft play (under 7’s)
- Indoor golf and sports simulator
- Go Juniors (activities for 3-7 year olds)
- Ten pin bowling
- Hot tubs
- Activities
- Great for exploring
Located just 100m from one of Cornwall’s safest swimming beaches, Porth Beach Holiday Park is perfect for families looking for a quiet beachside holiday.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Beach access
- Great for exploring
- Peaceful location
Ideal for nature lovers and beach lovers, Leycroft Valley is nestled deep in a wooded valley but is still close to the golden sands of Cornwall’s glorious coastline.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Pet friendly
- Hot tubs
- Sky TV
- Beaches nearby
Ideal for a family holiday by the beach. Crantock Beach offers plenty of attractions on the park, as well as direct access to one of Cornwall’s finest beaches.
- Direct beach access
- Outdoor adventure playground
- Kids clubs
- Amusements
- Mini golf
- Great for exploring
These striking eco-cottages are the perfect base for those who love the sand, surf and sea as they are only a short walk from Porthtown Beach, one of Cornwall’s seven Blue Flag beaches.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Surfers paradise
- Beaches nearby
- Contemporary eco-cottages
- Hot tubs
- Great for exploring
This award-winning park has it all! Plenty of onsite facilities and activities to keep every member of the family happy, and just a stone’s throw from the popular seaside town of Newquay.
- Indoor pool with flumes, outdoor pool and toddlers pool
- Kid’s club
- Children’s play area
- Indoor soft play
- Pirate Academy
- Family sports field
- Rookie lifeguard training and Forest school
- Soccer Stars
- Land train park tour
- Beaches nearby
- Great family entertainment
Perran View Holiday Park has plenty of facilities and activities on site to keep kids happy and is ideally positioned for exploring the north Cornwall coastline.
- Indoor pool
- Children’s play area
- Kid’s club
- Crazy golf
- Amusements
- Next Gen Games Den
- Aqua gliders
- Family entertainment
- Beaches nearby
Set in the tranquil Ellenglaze Valley, this park is only a short walk from the beautiful sandy beach of Holywell Bay. There are plenty of activities for kids of all ages including surf lessons with the Cornwall Surf Academy.
- Outdoor heated pool with waterslide
- Kids club
- Soft play area
- Adventure playground
- Amusements
- Wildlife nature trail
- Beaches nearby
- Great base for exploring
In an enviable location with amazing views over the golden sands of Perranporth beach, Liskey Hill is a great base for a family holiday in Cornwall. There are plenty of water sport activities available locally and you are also within easy reach of Newquay and the harbour town of Padstow.
- Picturesque coastal location
- Golden beaches nearby
- Ideal for families
These lovingly restored cottages are just a 20 minute drive from the magnificent surfing beaches of North Cornwall. Surrounded by 35 acres of parkland, onsite there are plenty of activities to keep all members of the family happy.
- Indoor heated pool with slide and water features
- Steam room, sauna and spa
- Go Juniors (activities for 3-7 year olds)
- Mini games room
- Archery, crossbows, fencing
- Woodland adventure playground
- WaterWalkerz
- Hot tubs
- Traditional cottages
Set in the wooded grounds of an old Cornish manor house, St Minver is a family friendly holiday park with plenty of activities and facilities to keep kids happy.
- Indoor heated pool
- Kids club
- Soft play
- Adventure playground
- Mini golf
- Amusements
- Wildlife nature trail
- Beaches nearby
- Woodland setting
- Family entertainment
- Explore Rock and Padstow
Set on 184 acres of Cornish countryside, White Acres allows plenty of space for relaxing and having fun with your family. The park offers plenty of family friendly facilities and when you do venture off the park you are not too far from some of Cornwall’s best loved beaches.
- Indoor heated pool
- Adventure playground
- Kids club
- Soft play
- Amusements
- Mini golf
- Spa bath, Sauna or steam room
- Family entertainment
- Countryside setting
- 13 fishing lakes
This award-winning holiday park is perfect for families and just minutes away from the seaside town and beaches of Newquay.
- Outdoor heated pool
- Indoor and outdoor children’s play area
- Putting/crazy golf
- Trampolines
- Amusements
- Close to the beach
Set in 35 acres of country park and close to North Cornwall’s glorious beaches and coastline, Hengar Manor offers families a relaxing holiday with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.
- Hot tubs
- Indoor heated pool with slide and water features
- Kid’s club
- Children’s play area
- Spa
- Go Juniors (activities for 3-7 year olds)
- Archery, crossbow and fencing
- Woodland adventure playground
- Body Zorbs
- Tennis court
- Mini games room
- Fishing lakes
Located close to one of Cornwall’s finest sandy beaches, Widemouth Bay Caravan Park is a popular choice for families and offers plenty of facilities.
- Indoor pool
- Kids club
- Amusements
- Crazy golf
- Children’s play area
- Family entertainment
- Sea views
- Beach with 3 miles
Surrounded by gorgeous beaches, Newquay Holiday Park is ideal for families who love to be beside the seaside. The park offers plenty to keep kids happy, including a 300-foot-long waterslide, nature trails, outdoor play areas and a soft play for little ones.
- Outdoor heated pool with waterslide
- Adventure playground
- Soft play area
- Kids club
- Wildlife nature trail
- Amusements
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
St Ives is such a popular choice for a holiday which is no surprise thanks to the area’s magnificent beaches, secluded coves, picturesque towns and sub-tropical garden. St Ives Holiday Village is also a popular choice with a range of accommodation options and plenty to keep all members of the family happy.
- Indoor heated pool with flume, toddler pool
- Kid’s club
- Crazy golf
- Play area
- Woodland walks
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
- Set in 100 acres of woodland
Just a short drive from the popular seaside resort of Newquay, Atlantic Reach Holiday Resort is a great base for a family holiday and the park offers plenty to keep kids amused.
- Indoor heated pool, kid’s pool
- Outdoor pool
- Kid’s club
- Children’s play area
- Amusements
- Hot tubs
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
Just 2 ½ miles from the sandy beach at Sandymouth Bay, Penstowe is a great base for exploring Cornwall’s northern coastline. Penstowe Park is fairly steep and may not be suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Kid’s club
- Children’s play area
- Leisure activities
- Beauty treatments
- Beaches nearby
Holiday Parks in South Cornwall
Caddy’s Corner is ideal for a relaxing holiday with family. The quiet setting is great for exploring South Cornwall’s stunning coastline.
- Outdoor hot tub
- Beaches nearby
- Children’s play area
- Wildflower area
- Great for exploring
Enjoy a luxury caravan break surrounded by stunning countryside and only a mile away from Cornwall’s rugged coastline. The seaside towns of Looe and Polperro are also within easy reach.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Outdoor hot tubs
- Beaches nearby
- Children’s play area
Ideal if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to escape with the family. Hoburne is just 6 miles from Bodmin and 12 miles from Padstow.
- Quiet location
- Ideal for relaxing and exploring
- Outdoor hot tubs
- Free wi-fi
- Dog friendly
- Ideal for social distancing
Nestled in 55 acres of lush Cornish countryside, Tregoad Park offers a peaceful retreat for families. There are also plenty of places to explore in the local area including The Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project.
- Hot tubs
- Indoor pool
- Children’s playground
- Crazy golf
- Soft play (under 5’s)
- Nature walks
- Beaches nearby
Just a short walk from one of Cornwall’s best beaches, Praa Sands is a popular holiday choice for families.
- Beach nearby
- Indoor heated pool, spa pool and steam room
- Children’s play area
- The Boathouse Restaurant
- Golf
Great for a rural getaway, Hoburne offers families a relaxing break within easy reach of many delightful seaside towns and Cornwall’s south coast.
- Hot tubs
- Adventure playground
- Tennis court
- Golf
- Nature trail
- Great for exploring
Seaview Gorran Haven is a relaxing holiday park overlooking the stunning Cornish coastline, its also an ideal base for exploring.
- Outdoor heated pool
- Children’s play area
- Tennis court and football field
- Sun terrace with large chess set and table tennis
- Sea views
- Sandy beaches
Close to the popular fishing village of Looe and only a short drive from Cornwall’s sandy beaches, Deerpark Forest offers families a tranquil setting for a relaxing woodland break.
- Hot tubs
- Children’s play area
- Nature trails
- Mountain bike hire
- Archery
- Woodland setting
- Treehouse
- Great for exploring
Right on the banks of the River Lynher, Notter Mill is a peaceful setting for a holiday and an ideal base for exploring both Cornwall and Devon.
- Hot tubs
- Outdoor heated pool
- Children’s play area
- Outdoor activities – tennis, badminton and table tennis
- River fishing
- Great base for exploring Cornwall and Devon
Set in 56 acres of gorgeous Cornish countryside, Meadow Lakes offers a peaceful holiday setting, with plenty to keep family members happy.
- Outdoor heated pool
- Paddling pool
- Activity barn
- Tennis court
- Pets corner
- Zip wire
- Hot tubs
- Fishing lakes
Set in 97 acres of landscaped parkland, Clowance is an ideal place to enjoy a relaxing, tranquil holiday and it was awarded Made for Mums bronze award for family friendly holidays.
- Unique properties – treehouses
- Hot tubs
- Indoor pool
- Sauna, beauty therapy and gym
- Children’s play area
- Outdoor badminton and table tennis
- Basket ball court
- Tennis
- Giant board games
- Putting green
- Rowing lake
- Stunning scenery
- Newly refurbished in 2019
If you are looking for peace and quiet, a holiday at River Valley is ideal. Set in 24 partly wooded acres of land you are close enough to explore both the north and south Cornish coastlines.
- Ideal for social distancing
- Hot tubs
- Tranquil location
- Beaches nearby
Located on the stunning Lizard Peninsula, Sea Acres is a great choice for a family holiday. Explore the nearby Kennack Sands Beach before heading back for some live entertainment in the Family Club.
- Indoor heated pool
- Adventure playground
- Wildlife nature trail
- Kids club
- Mini golf
- PADI dive centre
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
Killigarth Manor is just a short walk from lovely Talland Bay with its glorious beaches and offers families plenty of activities to enjoy on their holiday.
- Indoor heated pool and sauna
- Kid’s club
- Under 5’s play area
- Adventure playground
- Amusements
- Crazy golf
- Tennis
- Beaches nearby
- Countryside views
- Great for exploring
Looe is a popular seaside town for families with its lovely beaches, rock pools and harbour and Looe Bay sits right at the heart of it. On the park itself there are plenty of facilities for kids of all ages.
- Indoor heated pool
- Kid’s club
- Adventure playground
- Soft play area
- Amusements
- Mini golf
- Wildlife nature trail
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
With a spectacular cliff top setting over Kennack Sands, Chy Carne Holiday Park offers amazing views and plenty of space on the park for kids to play.
- Great for families
- Children’s play area
- Tranquil setting
- Cliff top views
This lively holiday park is packed full with facilities and activities to keep families entertained. It is also ideally located for exploring the local area and the seaside town of Looe.
- Indoor and outdoor heated pools with flume
- Kids club
- Children’s play area
- Next Gen Games Den
- Amusements
- Crazy golf and giant chess
- Aqua gliders
- Waterwalkerz
- Family entertainment
- Beaches nearby
With stunning sea views over Talland Bay, Seaview Holiday Village has everything a family needs on holiday. It’s also a great location for exploring the South Cornish coast.
- Indoor heated pool
- Kids club
- Children’s play area
- Games room and amusements
- Table tennis and pool tables
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
Tencreek holiday park offers a wonderful location, close to the seaside towns of Looe and Polperro, it is an ideal base for exploring the southern Cornish coast. Onsite the park also offers plenty of places for kids to play and great family entertainment.
- Indoor heated pool and toddlers pool
- Children’s play area
- Kid’s club
- Indoor sports, pool tables
- Beaches nearby
- Family entertainment
