Welcome to Pentewan Sands
Fabulous facilities, exciting activities and a beautiful beachside location - welcome to the Pentewan Sands experience.
Discover Our Park
We've got everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Activities for All Ages
Splash around in our two heated indoor swimming pools, climb around our beachfront play park, and spend an evening in our amusement arcade. We've got plenty of activities for the whole family.
Eat and Drink
Try local flavours in The Seahorse Restaurant, treat yourself to cake in our Lower Deck Coffee Shop, soak up the sun at Hub Box on the beach, or tuck into traditional fish and chips - we've got your meals covered every day of the week.
Award-winning Amenities
We have everything you need for your holiday at the beach, from our shower and toilet blocks and on-site launderette, to a fully stocked shop and bakery.
Cornwall Watersports
Located right on our private beach, our resident watersports experts, Cornwall Watersports, host a range of activities and equipment hire. New for 2025, their Sands Sauna is the perfect place to warm up after a plunge in the sea.
Privately Owned Beach
Wake up to the sounds of the sea at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. Spend your days sunbathing and building sandcastles, and your evenings stargazing beside the campfire. Our privately owned beach is guaranteed to make your holiday on the Cornwall Coast memorable.
Discover our Accommodation Options
Your Holiday Starts Here
Whatever type of holiday you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park. Set on our own privately owned beach and surrounded by Cornish Countryside we're located within a stone's throw of some of the best attractions in the UK. Explore our selection of accommodation options below.
A Taste of Cornwall on the South Coast
The Seahorse
Established on the grounds of Pentewan Sands, the Seahorse Restaurant is the ultimate beachside dining experience. Savour the panoramic sea views of Mevagissey Bay from the warmth of our glass-fronted dining area, or dine al-fresco on our outdoor terrace with a crisp cider, locally brewed ale, or hand-crafted cocktail. Open for lunch and dinner, our team of chefs have curated a menu bursting with delicate flavours and sizzling surprises, from hearty roasts to locally sourced fresh fish.
Useful information
Frequently Asked Questions at Pentewan
We've compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to ensure you have all the information you need for an extraordinary stay at Pentewan Sands.
If you have any further questions, please call +44 (0) 1726 843 485 or email info@pentewan.co.uk.
How do we find you?
How do we find you?
By Road:
Please be aware that Sat Nav devices tend to take you down a network of single-track Cornish lanes; which can be unsuitable for larger vehicles. We therefore advise that you travel via St Austell, and follow the directions as below.
From St Austell
Take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Newquay
Take the A3058 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From Truro
Take the A390 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
From the M5
Heading South on the M5, join the A30 westbound at Exeter.
At the Bodmin roundabout, take the A391 to St Austell.
From St Austell, take the B3273 towards Mevagissey.
The entrance to Pentewan Sands is located on the left-hand side.
What public transport do you have nearby?
There is a bus service that stops outside Pentewan Sands Holiday Park that links us to Mevagissey, Fowey, Charlestown and the mainline train stations of Par and St Austell.
You can fly to Newquay, Cornwall, directly from several UK airports including Birmingham, Belfast and London.
What times of year is the site open?
For the 2025 season, we're open from Friday 28th March to Saturday 1st November.
What accessible facilities do you have?
At Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, we’re passionate about making all of our facilities as accessible as possible to as many people as we can. Our park is designed with inclusivity at the heart, and we’ve taken extra steps to make sure our accommodations and facilities work for everyone.
We have three wheelchair-friendly holiday homes (A16, D27 and E25) which offer wide access, a full wet-room, a portable helper-frame and wide single beds. Please note: our accessible holiday homes have standard height kitchens.
There are also accessible bathrooms in the amenity blocks and we have a beach wheelchair for guests to use.
Do you allow dogs at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park?
Sadly, furry friends are not allowed on the park or beach due to restrictions on the beach throughout the year, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs, who must always be wearing a lead or harness. Certification must be shown and presented on arrival at the park for these dogs, and failure to do so may result in you and your dog being asked to leave the park for the duration of your stay.
However, dogs and other pets are welcome at our sister site at Heligan Caravan & Camping Park.
Is there a fee to use the tennis courts?
Yes, our courts are located behind D field - please book with our Reception team or via your guest portal.
- £6.00 per hour (adult's court)
- £4.00 per hour (children's court)
- PLUS £5.00 key deposit (cash)
- Rackets and ball hire is included in the price, but a £10.00 deposit is required for use of these (cash).
How far away are the major offsite attractions?
Some of the UK's biggest attractions are within a short drive or bus ride of Pentewan Sands Holiday Park attractions. You can find out more about local attractions and places to visit here.
- The fishing port of Mevagissey is 2 miles away.
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan is approximately 2 miles away.
- The ancient port of Charlestown is approximately 4 miles away.
- The port of Fowey is approximately 12 miles away.
- Lanhydrock House is approximately 12 miles away.
- The world-famous Eden Project is approximately 8 miles away.
- The region’s main shopping centre of Truro is 18 miles away.
- The local market town of St Austell is just over 3 miles along the Pentewan Road.
Making Memories at Pentewan Sands
