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Hello and welcome to CT and the world of caravanning!

I think you were unlucky (as far as a phone signal goes) in choosing Treamble Valley as it is ...er... in a valley, hence the problem. If you return to that area any of the sites just outside Perranporth would be better from that point of view. Tollgate Farm just off Penhale Dunes is very family friendly and you'd definitely pick up a signal there.

Is there any particular area in Devon/Cornwall you're planning on visiting? Sure to be lots of suggestions for sites (club or otherwise) if you let us know.

Hello, Taffners, and welcome.

Cornwall on the whole is remarkably well served by the mobile network. I pick up 4G (o2) in most places.

I suspect Treamble Valley is a black spot because it is fairly remote and in a valley. 

I haven’t used many sites in Cornwall because I live here but I know for a fact that 4G is available at the Godrevy site near Hayle and 3G/4G at the Marazion non-facility site.

I guess you’re only really interested in receiving the basic speech signal and I think you’ll get this at most sites. Some site leaflets give this info and you can download them from the each site's web page. Failing that, a call to the warden should answer your question.

Hope that helps.

Oh thank you. It was a bit of a stupid question then. 🤪 Being new to caravanning I had visions of every site being signal free. 😂 That makes things easier for my husband then. No particular places of interest, we are just planning to visit different sites to start off with and get the feel of the actual caravan and the things that come with it. We are looking at a weekend stay every other week, depending on weather forecast, local with about a maximum of an hour or so drive. It’s a big learning curve for us! Thank you so much for the information and advice. Really kind of you both. 

Also, don't restrict yourself to what some call "full fat" sites. There are lots of really very good CLs all over the country with facilities as good as main sites, but with only 5 vans you'll have a much more peaceful time, 

Sometimes, in certain areas you just have to find a bit of high ground to get a decent signal. Can recommend Marazion Site, very nice, lots to do and see not far away, and not overly expensive, but it is of course a no facility site. Godrevy is also a great location, this time with facilities.

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No problem and it wasn’t a stupid question at all. 

I don't know what part of Devon you’re in but if you ever head for the lovely Stover site, you’ll find the phone signal very iffy.

Treamble is probably the worst site for signal loss and it's a very steep invigorating climb to get one, we loved our stay there but it certainly kept us fit. After that other sites will be a doddle! 

Your question is really sensible.  Some 7 years ago we suddenly needed to know about phone signals, daughter was pregnant, and stopped going to some where the signal was poor. If you are interested in a site give the warden a call and ask. They usually know which company's signals reach them. A site in  mid wales has iffy cover but on certain pitches you can get vodaphone. (other companies are available). If the tv signal is poor, and most sites report this, the phone probably is. We have 2 phones , each on different providers and a 4g router for wifi with a third. So far we have found at least two devices will always work. Enjoy your caravan.

Thank you all very much. I’m sure you will hear from me again 🤪

I hope so. Keep on posting and tell us about your adventures.