Penpol Farmhouse

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One of our favourites

We stayed there a week ago and already missing it. As others have said, the photograph does not do it justice. It is one of our favourite CLs. The welcome from Nick was charming and helpful. The walks nearby are beautiful. There are great beaches a short drive away and you can walk to a couple of pubs. The Old Quay Inn at Devoran does great mussels. Please take no notice of this very positive review as I want to be able to book the site again next year.

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Elmandarino

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Reviewed on 27/07/2021 15:24

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Lovely motorhome friendly site

Just returned from a wonderful stay at Penpol Farmhouse CL. The owner offers a really warm welcome and a fond farewell. We were lucky enough to pick our own spot. There are lovely walks and sights to see especially the Old tram walk into the Point and Deveron. It is almost flat throughout and passes some wonderful scenery. The site is tastefully terraced with fairly level pitches, your own picnic bench, electric hook up and own bin. Another really nice detail was a 40m hose pipe to save the back and forth to the tap. We were amongst an orchard with lots of lovely old trees which was a bonus in the hot weather. This is definitely one of the top CL sites we have stayed at .The approach to the site road is typically Cornish but we have an 8.5m motorhome and there are passing places that we were able to use when required. As per previous reviews the pictures on the Club site does not do it justice

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chrisfritz1

Reviewed on 21/07/2021 11:52

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Very Charming Site

Firstly I must say the photograph does not do this site justice. We have visited many CL sites and this one is up there amongst the best we have seen. Getting to the site is straight forward with a very tight turn into the site. Perfectly manageable, our caravan is 7m. You are greeted with a fabulous site on a slope but all of the pitches are level. The site has quite a few small apple trees and a fruit garden in the middle all adding to the attraction. Bird watching was fascinating, seeing some birds that I have not seen for years. The owners are very helpful, especially getting out which I will come back to. We spent 2 weeks here and there were plenty of places to visit. We took our cycles but as casual cyclists found the hills too much. The Old Tram Road is about 1 1/2 miles long and flat with a nice pub at the end that serves the normal pub food. Getting off the site would be tricky but the owner gives a comprehensive instruction on how to approach the exit. Follow his instruction and you will get out first time. Well done to Mr & Mrs Humby on a great site.

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Richard000186

Caravanner from Hampshire

Reviewed on 21/06/2021 15:11

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Lovely peaceful site

This is a great site, very peaceful and in a great location for the Coast to Coast cycle track, also great for kayaks, SuP from the creek to the Fal estuary. We have been here twice now, the owner is very friendly, greets you when you arrive and waves you off when you leave. The site is very level, great for motorhomes, there is also a 40 foot water hose so no need to move once sited, we will be retuning again.

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Happy together

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Reviewed on 19/07/2020 17:52

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A Cornish Idyll

Just spent a delightful two weeks in what we consider to be the best CL we have stayed in during our almost 20 years of Club membership. Quite apart from the exceptionally warm welcome by hosts Nick and Barbara Humby, the site they have painstakingly created over 32 years is stunning. Set in a delightful, sloping orchard, there are five level terraces, easily accessible, each with a picnic table ( and a dedicated bin! ) overlooking a charming little valley at the head of Penpol Creek, itself full of Cornish history and intrigue. If you are looking for peace and quiet, plenty of walking nearby, with boundless beach and sea-faring opportunities in a holiday area catering for all interests, don't hesitate. We are delighted to have found it. By owners' choice, no toilet block but all the other CL facilities you will require are excellent and convenient. If you're like us, you won't want to leave!

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Albrightibb

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Reviewed on 07/08/2019 20:40

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Jiffy the motorhome

What an absolutely beautiful site. We stayed for three nights, but wish it had been more. So much to see and do. The owner told us about all the walks and cycle paths in the area. The views over the bay are stunning. Truro has a few Park and Rides with excellent employees. Truro is well worth a visit. There are boat trips to Falmouth, river walks and loads of quirky shops. We will definitely use this site again.

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RebuchaH

Reviewed on 30/07/2019 20:52

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Beautiful site and area

Stayed here in June. Easy to find and close to major route. However the last bit of the journey is not for nervous 'towers'. Entrance to the site is via a sharp right turn over a narrow bridge and immediate right turn up the drive. We have an 8m van and managed it with a bit of manoeuvring. Once inside a motor mover is essential if you have a long and heavy caravan. BUT its absolutely worth the effort. The site is grass with some stone chipping tracks, tiered and with electric and dustbin for each pitch. Not really a site if you have a walking disability. There are fruit trees a-plenty providing shade and beauty. Just down the road is a footpath alongside the creek (or Pill as we call it in Wales). Picturesque or what? Plenty of pubs serving good pub fare in striking distance. National Trust and other gardens within a few miles. What a joy. Must have been stunning when Mrs Humby was into gardening. Even now the Gunnera and roses are fab. Definitely worth a visit.

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P Lloyd

Reviewed on 06/07/2018 21:26

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Very lovely CL

We spent 2 nights here in June on our 'Tour de Kernow'! Nick gave us a very warm welcome, managed to get our 7.6m motorhome through the entrance without too much bother! What a lovely little spot this is, the owners have indeed worked very hard to develop this corner of their garden, topped off with a lovely view of their well tended fruit & veg plot. Nick even gave us some of their hens freshly laid eggs, what a delight! The site is right next to one of the many creeks in this area, a 10min bike ride to The Quay Inn was lovely (and flat!) So peaceful and tranquil, this is a delightful little CL and would highly recommend , thank you Nick.

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JoGrimbo

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Reviewed on 01/08/2016 21:07

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Many Happy Holidays

We have been coming here for many years and that must be a vindication of how high we rate this location. Penpol Farmhouse campsite is only a very short distance away from Restroguet Creek’s tidal water’s edge. The owners, Nick and Barbara Humby, are friendly conscientious people who do everything possible to ensure the stay is a pleasant one. Nick has worked hard to develop the lightly sloping grassy orchard with apple and other fruit trees into an attractive spacious area that is so much nicer than being in the usual CL farm field. The levelled terraced pitches are well set apart and only require minimal further levelling; all have electric hook-up and a wooden picnic bench table. The grass around the pitches is well maintained and importantly, he collects the grass cuttings too! It has not been a working farm for many years and is typically a very quiet peaceful safe site. We have a Golden Retriever and there’s plenty of good nearby walks including a level walk of about 2 miles along the old tin/ copper tramway than runs beside the creek to Devoran and the dog friendly Quay Inn pub. The lovely city of Truro is only 4 miles away, it is just a few miles to Trelissick House (National Trust), and the King Harry Ferry that crosses the river for visiting places such as St Mawes and the Roseland peninsular.... Mylor harbour, the famous waterside “Pandora Inn” and Falmouth are all within easy reach of this well located site.

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Devon123

Reviewed on 14/06/2016 12:08

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Superb

We have just returned from 10 days at Penpol. Our motorhome is not the smallest (7.2mtrs) and entry and exit are, with care, very straightforward. The facilities and other aspects about the site and the owners are as already stated by others and we whole heartedly agree. We are now fully intending to go back, probably in the Spring (but out of school holidays). Penpol is of itself an idyllic site but also it makes an excellent base from which to journey out and see Cornwall. Incidentally we rather spoilt ourselves on this trip and took advantage of the clubs discount arrangements with Enterprise Rentacar, Cornish lanes being somewhat narrow and Claris (the motorhome) being both long and broad of girth. Thank you Mr & Mrs Humby, you have an excellent site and we really enjoyed our stay.

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papermanA4

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Reviewed on 20/09/2015 10:02

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