English campsite that makes you ‘forget you’re in the UK’ is loved by families – and has amazing sea views
A CAMPSITE in Cornwall has been raved about by parents – and has some amazing views from your tent.
Henry’s Campsite may be a small, family-run site, but it has a lot to offer for campers looking to enjoy a Cornish holiday.
It’s described as being the “most southerly” campsite in Britain, found in the town of Helston at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall (about 12 miles east of Penzance).
It’s at the top of Caerthillian Valley, offering spectacular sea views and sunset.
It’s just a couple of minutes walk from the village centre, and a 10-minute walk to the coastal paths – of which there are many.
All pitches have electrical hook-ups, and because of the climate, there’s an array of wild and exotic plants to admire.
Facilities include showers, toilets, hot water in the basins and for washing up, a tumble dryer and washing machine, hair dryer, and recycling.
Rechargeable devices can also be charged and ice packs frozen or borrowed.
The campsite also has a shop, where you can purchase necessities like gas containers and BBQ charcoal, and unnecessary items like ice-cream and Old Rosie cider.
For those who’d prefer to do glamping, there’s a 6m bell tent to rent, which can include a double bed and single beds, a lamp, rug, and a trunk for your things.
For this and full use of facilities, the price is £110 per night (June to end of September).
One guest at the campsite wrote on TripAdvisor: “Fantastic to be back at Henry’s after a long break.
“Spent Easter weekend which despite the rain on and off, we had a wonderful family break.
“Fresh eggs, coffee and croissants each day.” Loved the artworks. Thanks again. Have a great season ahead from one very happy family living in Cornwall.””
Another penned: “We absolutely fell in love with this campsite.
“If you like pristine rigid, ‘vans in a row’ type campsite then this isn’t for you but if, like us you like rustic, character, down to earth hippy vibes then you will be right at home here!”
A third said: “Having been backpacking around SE Asia when I was younger this place takes me back to that kind of vibe, a sense of community, strangers making friends, various tropical looking plants, wooden structures, turquoise seas – you could almost forget for a moment you are even in the UK.”
For those who wish to venture out the campsite, Lizard village and Cadgwith Cove are ready to be explored too.
Lizard village has a fish and chip shop, two pubs, both of which serve food until 9pm, gift shops galores, and, of course, a couple of pasty shops.
There’s also a butchers and deli, where homemade hogs pudding is recommended, and you can also pick up local seafood.
Cadgwith Cove, which is three miles from the campsite, has a number of attractions, The Devil’s Frying Pan and The Todden.
The Devil’s Drying Pan was formed from the collapsed roof of a sea cave which left an arch of rock.
Its name apparently derives from when the weather is bad and the sea looks to be boiling within the cave, with the central boulder resembling an egg in a frying pan.
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The list was produced by camping experts Pitchup based on 200,000 customer reviews from last year.
To feature in the list, the campsites must have achieved an average rating of 8/10 or above across at least 20 reviews in 2023…
Strattons Farm Campsite in Norfolk, had a score of 10/10 from 57 different reviews across 2023. Guests were impressed with its variety of activities and its friendly hosts.
Sychpwll Centre in Powys, Wales, scored 10/10 from 56 reviews. Guests loved the number of country pubs with good food and drink close-by while the wildflower meadow surrounding the pitches and the beautifully decorated communal kitchen/diner add to its charm.
Suffolk’s Brick Kiln campsite, described as a “peaceful” adults-only site that enforces a no music rule to ensure the tranquillity isn’t broken, also made the list. Firepits are available, as is a communal barbecue, while disposables can also be purchased on site.
Woodcroft Farm in County Durham, has luxury cabins that were seen on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. The site is found in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and cabins come with comfy beds and ensuite bathrooms with a walk-in shower.
Finally, Cragg Farm Camping Pods, in Cockermouth in Cumbria sits on the edge of the Lake District with views of the Northern Fells.
And The Todden is a raised bit of land that separates Cadgwith’s two pebble beaches.
The two beaches are named the northern beach and the southern beach – the northern beach is where the local fishing boats are launched and landed. The smaller southern beach is great for a dip.