European Travel Awards 2023

16. Jun23155 Higher Pentreath Campsite is located close to the Praa Sands beach, in a beautiful coastal village resort between Helston and Penzance. It is a family run campsite that has been in existence since the 1950s. It wants campers to get back to basics, and remember the holidays they used to have when they were kids. Higher Pentreath Campsite has a passion to help its visitors find fun in the simplest moments. It values the pure joy of daily paddles in the sea, kids free to play from dawn till dusk, a friendly chat with fellow holidaymakers, and an evening whiled away gazing at the gorgeous stars, so clear in the night sky. The campsite wants its visitors to have such a good time they lose track of what day it is! As it wants to encourage people to remember the sort of holidays they had as kids, the latest additions to its community and family friendly ethos is a number of retro games signs. The idea is to get its younger campers off their devices, and playing outdoor games that might be more familiar to the adult members of their groups. The posts are designed to give children ideas about focal points, and to set up games to play with their newly found holiday friends. Higher Pentreath loves the notion of bringing its campers together to create memories that will hopefully last a lifetime. If parent’s are lucky, it might even mean that they are allowed a few minutes of peace themselves too. For those who can’t be pried away from their mobile phones, there is also a fantastic QR code trail to follow at Higher Pentreath Campsite. The whole point of this is to bring memories back to life by creating reminders for campers of their experiences from summers past. Each scannable QR code will lead to a link of a memory, an old tune, or an event that induces the vibes of old holidays or Cornish events gone by. There are over 30 codes dotted around the campsite, with some much easier to find than others. The campsite believes in taking continuous small steps towards improving its services, and bolstering its campers experiences, all without moving away from its backto-basics ethos. It takes pleasure in the relaxed and retro feel of its site, which many customers love so much they return back year after year. The owners have also provided an old-fashioned honesty shop on site, to help campers with the essentials they need in an easy and accessible manner. Being located right by the stunning Praa Sands beach, which is only a 6-minute walk away, further adds to campers’ experiences, with the beach being an inexpensive activity the whole family can enjoy. All the holidaymakers need to do is pack themselves a picnic for the day, and they can have a lovely, inexpensive time at the beach. Further suggestions for things to do, and places to visit around the area include exploring the beautiful coastal footpaths, and sampling one of the best Cornish pasties on offer at Gear Farm in St Martin. Although Cornwall is spoilt for choice when it comes to a good pasty, these are the ones that truly get Higher Pentreath Campsite excited, with their melt-in-the-mouth pastry and ample meat and veg filling. A cream tea is also a must in Cornwall, and Higher Pentreath recommends The Twisted Best Coastal Campsite 2023 - Penzance Currant Tea Room in the picturesque harbour town of Porthleven as a lovely place to sample this delicacy. Just remember, in Cornwall the rule is always jam first, then cream. Other places visitors might like to visit include the Flambards theme park, the Minack Theatre, and the Boatshed Activity Centre on Praa Sands Beach. The Higher Pentreath Campsite Ltd has been honoured in the European Travel Awards with the title Best Coastal Campsite 2023 – Penzance. This lovely, typically English campsite is a feast for the senses, and fully deserving of the acclaim. Close your eyes and you could almost be there now. Company: Higher Pentreath Campsite Ltd Web Address: www.higherpentreathcampsite.co.uk/ Contact Name: Clare Coffey

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