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[BigBetty]

We are planning a trip to Devon and Cornwall area in October. We have 6 days only as we are from Newcastle and have a wedding to attend at Bigbury 31st October. Before heading home.

Will be a family trip with my wife and 2 boys 8 & 10. Will have the mountain bikes, paddle boards and maybe my Kite surfing gear if (I can sneak it on when she's not looking).

Having not been before im Keen for any suggestions of must sees / stays from those who know the area well. (Wife prefers some facilities and ehu)

Initial thoughts are 2 nights Woolacombe, 2 Newquay next to Gammel estuary at Quary Field. 2 at St Ives ??

Also need to find a safe pull in for a sleep on route down somewhere approaching Bristol just off the M5 looks about as far as I think I could manage.

Many thanks

Dan

 

[Ivory55]

Are you sure they will let you in by then. Haha

 

[Charlie9038]

Hi one of the problems with Cornwall is beach access.
damage barton@ woolacombe is a nice site or if you want to be near the beach there is an overnight stay at the top car park but no facilities, probably better suited for yourselves. some of our favorites in Cornwall near Newquay are mother ivey‘s bay at padstow, which has a private beach on site, good surf. padstow is lovely. Treago farm at crantock lovely independent site with lovely walk to holly well bay beautifull beach, but a long walk with your kit, nice new barn pub on site.
Never stayed at st Ives as normally too busy but trevalgan touring park is on our bucket list. If your after a nice view from the van treweth farm c&m site is great, You can walk to the beach on the footpath but it’s tidal and will take 20 mins,if you go non electric on the hill the sunsets are amazing. There are a few beach car parks around the area but still a good walk with the kit.
The best surf beach is at sennen cove but thats a long way.
Thinking about it mother Ivey bay would prob be your best site.
might see you there ?

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[BigBetty]

Hi one of the problems with Cornwall is beach access.
damage barton@ woolacombe is a nice site or if you want to be near the beach there is an overnight stay at the top car park but no facilities, probably better suited for yourselves. some of our favorites in Cornwall near Newquay are mother ivey‘s bay at padstow, which has a private beach on site, good surf. padstow is lovely. Treago farm at crantock lovely independent site with lovely walk to holly well bay beautifull beach, but a long walk with your kit, nice new barn pub on site.
Never stayed at st Ives as normally too busy but trevalgan touring park is on our bucket list. If your after a nice view from the van treweth farm c&m site is great, You can walk to the beach on the footpath but it’s tidal and will take 20 mins,if you go non electric on the hill the sunsets are amazing. There are a few beach car parks around the area but still a good walk with the kit.
The best surf beach is at sennen cove but thats a long way.
Thinking about it mother Ivey bay would prob be your best site.
might see you there ?

Awesome thanks will check these out.

 

[Charlie9038]

Trevedra farm at sennen cove near lands end is really good surf beach, gwynver beach,15 minute walk from site, but it’s a 2 hr run from Newquay. In fact if water sports is your thing I would focus on mother Ivey’s bay then head to Trevedra ? or possibly making it a longer trip, as it’s a long drive from your place there and back

 

[Riverbankannie]

Also need to find a safe pull in for a sleep on route down somewhere approaching Bristol just off the M5 looks about as far as I think I could manage.

If it is literally a pull in for a night sleep, then Gloucester services on M5 allow overnight Motorhome parking. It is away from the lorry parking and has showers and toilets but costs £23, but you get £5 voucher for the rather nice farm shop.

Visit | Gloucester Services Farmshop & Kitchen | M5 Gloucester

Visit us. Opening hours. Families. Accessibility. Parking. Dogs. Free wifi. Free cash machines. Kids menu.

www.gloucesterservices.com

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[Wee Bold Davy]

We stayed at Briarfields Touring Caravan Park which is less than a mile off the M5 at Jctn 11. You can get a bus from the gates to either Cheltenham or Gloucester

 

[Sasbo]

Another vote for Briarfields, aways use when going to Cornwall from the North East. By the way it's now adults only.

 

[TinaLes]

I would stay eddievanbitz camp site, Its called The Cornish Farm, just off M5 near Taunton.
You wont find a better shower block, and it has hook ups and wash up facilities.
Tempting shop with loads of MH electrickery bits also.
Best to book before leaving home though.
Have Fun
LES

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[suavecarve]

Been a few years since cornwall but we did 15 surfing down there.
Only one realistic choice up at Woolacombe which is the car park, quite a trek otherwise
Newquay, Quarry Field makes sense as it is about as close as you can reasonably expect to get and it sounds like you have been before so should know the tides of the Gannel as the river can change very quickly, Kitesurfing will be at the South end of the beach though towards the Bowgie Inn (who do pub stopovers with good view of Crantock Beach.
If i were going with your gear and had to go to St Ives I would do Hayle instead and use Churchtown Farm where you can just back on to the beach and you still get rollers coming in.

I would be tempted to leave out Woolacombe because you now need to travel the A39 instead of hot footing it up and down the A30. I would replace it with wither Perranporth Haven or St Agnes Beacon Farm and probably plump for the latter so i could salivate outside the old meadery which used to do the best (and only) meal out we would go for.

 

[Bailey 15]

Hi
Safe pull on for night at Asda carpark Bristol cribbs Causeway. Park at back by overnite lorries very safe as security at Asda and free.

October- very late season for Cornwall, check opening times of site you need open all year ones or CLs

Aye St Ives- lovely site, expensive but 10mins up hill from town. Nice bike ride over to carbis bay that time of year.

TBH Newquay October you will need to check what sites are open if not doing independents

 

[BigBetty]

If it is literally a pull in for a night sleep, then Gloucester services on M5 allow overnight Motorhome parking. It is away from the lorry parking and has showers and toilets but costs £23, but you get £5 voucher for the rather nice farm shop.

Visit | Gloucester Services Farmshop & Kitchen | M5 Gloucester

Visit us. Opening hours. Families. Accessibility. Parking. Dogs. Free wifi. Free cash machines. Kids menu.

www.gloucesterservices.com

This sounds a good option thanks

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[Ivory55]

The farm shop is lovely, a bit more than a farm shop. You’re see.

 

[Devon Sue]

When travelling back home along the M5 we always stop in to stock up on the Old Spot sausages from the butcher for the freezer, its been a while since we were last there and we have nearly run out. Must pay a visit - would it be classed as essential?

 

[The Wino]

The farm shop is lovely, a bit more than a farm shop. You’re see.

Its the same lot who run Tebay on the m6 way better than normal services.

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[Ivory55]

I have never done tebay services. I don’t normally do services at all really, more on a needs must basis

 

[BigBetty]

Been a few years since cornwall but we did 15 surfing down there.
Only one realistic choice up at Woolacombe which is the car park, quite a trek otherwise
Newquay, Quarry Field makes sense as it is about as close as you can reasonably expect to get and it sounds like you have been before so should know the tides of the Gannel as the river can change very quickly, Kitesurfing will be at the South end of the beach though towards the Bowgie Inn (who do pub stopovers with good view of Crantock Beach.
If i were going with your gear and had to go to St Ives I would do Hayle instead and use Churchtown Farm where you can just back on to the beach and you still get rollers coming in.

I would be tempted to leave out Woolacombe because you now need to travel the A39 instead of hot footing it up and down the A30. I would replace it with wither Perranporth Haven or St Agnes Beacon Farm and probably plump for the latter so i could salivate outside the old meadery which used to do the best (and only) meal out we would go for.

Thanks for this. Yes good point may well make sense to miss out Woolacombe as we are limited to 6 days in the area. Wouldn't normally consider a Haven tbh but I get that the direct beach access is otherwise difficult. Thanks again much appreciated

 

[allski/snr.]

Hello Big Bet, When you come down south to do your six day stay and complete all your activities you will be (in cornwall) miles away from "BIGBURY" My favourite place in the UK Just been viewing my photos of the tractor and of the Burgh Island Hotel, Wish I were with you on the 31st Enjoy. P.S. mother wasborn in Biker!!!!

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[138go]

I think you're being very ambitious for a six day trip! It's a awful long way from Newcastle to St Ives in six days. There's so much to see and do in Devon, without even reaching Cornwall.

 

[BigBetty]

I think you're being very ambitious for a six day trip! It's a awful long way from Newcastle to St Ives in six days. There's so much to see and do in Devon, without even reaching Cornwall.

I know and I'm sure we will be back at some point. But the school break and a wedding to attend limits us this time. Cheers