Beare's Den Campsite

Beare's Den is a proper campsite tucked into the Cornish countryside near Rosudgeon, and it's the kind of place where you actually want to stay rather than just pass through. It's straightforward - a working campsite with pitches for tents and caravans, set in a rural spot that feels genuinely removed from the tourist crush. The appeal here isn't any single landmark or attraction; it's the location itself and the freedom to make your own days.

For families with kids who don't mind basic facilities, this works well as a base. You're close enough to reach the coast - Mousehole and Penzance aren't far - but set back enough that you get that proper camping feeling without the fairground vibe of bigger sites. Walkers will appreciate the surrounding moorland; the South West Coast Path isn't miles away and there's decent countryside rambling directly from the site. History buffs might find the wider area interesting - this bit of Cornwall has Neolithic sites dotted about - but Beare's Den itself is purely functional.

The campsite sits nicely between Foxglove Field Glamping if you want something more upmarket and St. Ives Holiday Village if you're after more facilities and entertainment. If you're touring the area and want a quiet base to break up the journey, it's worth considering. Just check ahead for what's currently available and how busy it gets; Cornish campsites fill fast in summer. Expect to pay reasonable rates for a pretty rural setting - nothing fancy, but that's rather the point.