FAQs

In this section we have listed some of the questions that are regularly asked. If you have any other questions our telephone sales team are ready to help. Just call 01726 842714 or email heligan@pentewan.co.uk

How far away are the major offsite attractions?
There are many attractions nearby as well as a number of beaches close to Heligan Woods, Porthluny (Caerhays) Beach, Gorran, Pentewan Sands & Porthpean. In addition a few miles down the road is the fishing port of Mevagissey. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are next door and less than a two minute walk. Approximate distances to other attractions include the ancient port of Charlestown 4 miles, the fishing port of Fowey 12 miles and Lanhydrock House 12 miles away. The world famous Eden project is only 8 miles away. The regions main shopping centre of Truro is 18 miles away.

When is the 2013 brochure available and how soon can I book for 2013 ?The 2013 brochure is now available online.

Demand is high for our most popular pitches and we recommend that you give us several alternative choices of pitch if you are booking for peak season.

Do you sell caravans?
Yes, we often have holiday homes for sale. Currently we have sold all our Holiday Homes.

Are there any restrictions on site?
In the interests of our family based site we do not take bookings from young adult parties. We only allow dogs on our touring pitches and only in holiday home numbers 4 and 5. We do not allow electric generators on site. All Dogs must be on leads and not left unattended on the pitch or in Holiday Homes

What times of year is the site open?
We open 11 January 2013 through to 23 November 2013, re opening again in early January 2014

What size are the pitches?
Our pitches are generous in size and vary. It is advisable to check pitch size when booking to ensure your pitch can accommodate all your equipment.

Do you take bookings for rallies?
Yes, each year a number of rallies return to us , our peaceful setting helps to make it an ideal group venue. Please call Nigel on 01726 845206 for further details.

What is the power supply to the electric pitches?
The pitches run on either a 240 volt / 16 amp or 10 amp power supply

What facilities does the site have?
Heligan Woods has showers, toilets plus bathroom, launderette, small childrens play area and a shop that provides a wide range of food, everyday goods and Daily newspapers

Do you allow dogs on site?
Yes we do allow well behaved dogs on our touring pitches at Heligan (although only in in our holiday home numbers 26, 25, 4 and 5) but we do ask that they are kept on a lead at all times an not left unattened on either pitches or in Holiday Homes.

How far away from the Beaches are you

Pentewan Sands is approximately 2 miles away (3-5 mins in the car)

Porthluny (Caerhayes) Beach is approximately 10 mins in the car

Gorran is approximately 10 mins in the car

Please note that Dogs are not allowed on many beaches from March - October.

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