When to book, what to check and why booking direct with a small family campsite makes sense.
Booking a campsite in Cornwall can feel like a race, especially for the summer holidays. Here's how to secure the pitch you want at a fair price, with tips from Lower Pennycrocker Farm near Boscastle.
When to book
- School summer holidays: the busiest period. Book as early as you can.
- Bank holidays and half terms: also popular, especially late May and October half term.
- Spring and September: often more flexible, though popular weekends still fill.
We're open from 1 April to 31 October. Check live availability in the booking bar on our home page.
Understand how pricing works
Campsites price in different ways: per pitch, per person, or a mix. Some add extra for awnings, dogs, electricity, showers or peak dates. Always compare the total for your group.
At Pennycrocker we keep it simple and charge per person per night, with optional extras:
| Adult | £10 |
|---|---|
| Child (5+) | £5 |
| Electric hook-up | £7 |
| Dog (max two) | £2 each |
| Awnings | Free |
| Showers | Free |
Example costs
- Two adults in a tent, no electric: £20 a night.
- Two adults and two children aged 5+, with electric: £10 + £10 + £5 + £5 + £7 = £37 a night.
- Two adults in a motorhome with electric and one dog: £10 + £10 + £7 + £2 = £29 a night.
Why book direct?
Booking direct with a small campsite means you deal with the people who run it. You can ask questions, explain your needs and get accurate information. It also means the full amount goes to the family running the site. Read more in why book direct.
What to check before you book
- Group size: many sites limit groups. Ours is a maximum of 8.
- Dogs: how many are allowed and whether there's a charge.
- Pitch type: grass or hardstanding. Ours are grass.
- Electric hook-up: if you need it, book it.
- Arrival times: our reception is open 9am–7pm.
- Vehicle size: check access lanes for large motorhomes. See getting here.
- Facilities: what's included, such as showers and parking.
Read reviews
Look at recent reviews on several sites to get a balanced picture. We're proud that guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor (64 reviews, October 2026).
Be flexible
If your dates are full, try shifting by a day or two, or consider midweek arrivals. Shoulder seasons are often quieter, with great weather. See autumn camping in Cornwall.
Need help?
Call us on 07967 605392 or email colin.heard@yahoo.com. See all our prices on pitches & prices.
Lower Pennycrocker Farm Camping and Caravan Site is a family-run farm campsite at St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0BY. It has been in our family for more than 80 years, and Colin and Karyn look after the site and its guests. We welcome tents, touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans on open grass fields with wide views of the Cornish countryside and coast.
There's no clubhouse, pool or evening entertainment. Instead you get space, quiet, free hot showers, parking beside your pitch and easy access to some of the best scenery in Cornwall. Boscastle is about two miles away, Tintagel about seven, and the South West Coast Path about half a mile. Crackington Haven, Bude, Port Isaac and Padstow all make easy day trips.
Our guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor (64 reviews, as of October 2026), and many come back year after year. If you have questions before booking, call 07967 605392 (reception 9am–7pm) or email colin.heard@yahoo.com. For more local ideas, browse our guides hub, the Camping guides blog and our Tips.
FAQs
How far ahead should I book for August?
As early as possible. Summer holidays are the busiest time.
Do your prices go up in school holidays?
Our nightly prices are the same throughout the season.
Can I book by phone?
Yes, call 07967 605392, or use the booking bar on our home page.
