Staying at Tehidy Holiday Park puts you in Nr Portreath, close to the centre of things. It is a glamping site with sandy beaches one to three miles away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Our multi award winning Holiday Park in Cornwall offers bungalows, holiday caravans, wigwam glamping cabins and camping/ touring pitches. Nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, set in the heart of the UNESCIO World Heritage site, approximately half way between St Ives and St Agnes.” – the owner

If St Minver is on your list, take a look at St Minver Holiday Park, static caravan holidays with the coast and countryside to explore. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“St Minver Holiday Park is a spacious and attractive park surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside. All holiday homes, including caravans and chalets are well spaced out over acres of wooded grounds, but all within easy reach of the excellent facilities of the park” – the owner

For a holiday in Wadebridge, PengellyFarm is a glamping site a short drive from Porthtowan, with the coast an easy drive away. The owners take their own bookings, so you can ask about dates and prices before deciding. Parking is available for guests.

“Only a 25-minute drive from the fabulous Eden Project. Open all year.” – the owner

Owner-run a glamping site in Bodmin: Ruthern Valley Holidays is a short drive from Porthtowan and well placed for Cornwall. Check the facilities below, then contact the owner for availability. Parking is available for guests.

“No bar or entertainment, centrally located. On the Camel Cycle Trail.” – the owner