BEST Campsite in Cornwall? | First Trip In Our Self-Build Campervan

With the campervan nearly finished we took the first opportunity to hit the road and head to our happy place - the North Cornish Coast! We wanted to head to our favourite campsite - Trevellas Manor Farm Campsite - near St Agnes in Cornwall and luckily the weekend after my birthday was the first weekend it opened.
This trip was also a bit of a test. By working from the van on Friday and Monday we'd get to benefit from the FULL weekend in Cornwall, rather than having to check out at lunchtime on Sunday. We also wanted to do most of the journey off peak so decided to head down Thursday evening after dinner and stay at The Jamaica Inn which is an historic inn on the old A30 just as you get into Cornwall. This plan worked out really well - the Jamaica Inn provided a comfortable, quiet nights sleep for just £10 and our in-van Wi-Fi did us proud as we worked away from the carpark on the Friday before doing the last few miles West.
When we got to the campsite, we were the first visitors of the season! Trevellas Manor Campsite is a family run campsite and has been in the same family since the 1920's - it was one of the first ever campsites in Cornwall and these days it provides a huge selection of pitches, both grass and gravel, and a significant number with hookup. The facilities are only a few years old and are excellent - spotlessly clean and plenty of showers, toilets and washing up sinks to go round! Even though there are a lot of pitches it doesn't feel like a holiday park, there is plenty of space and a relaxed vibe. The pitches are laid out around the edge of the large field rather than having rows upon rows in the centre. This gives everyone space and a nice view. The pitches at the top having the best view over the sea.
We love the location of Trevellas Manor Farm as you're literally 5 minutes from the South West Coast Path and can easily walk to St Agnes in one direction and, a little bit further, Perranporth in the other. St Agnes has a small beach, plenty of pubs and a few shops including a lovely coffee shop. Perranport is more of a resort with a massive sandy beach, beach bars and loads of surf shops and ice cream parlours!
We hope you enjoy this little insight into our trip and find it interesting. We're not sure whether to do more vlog style videos of our trips or not. There are so many people doing that but we'd love to share our journeys in Carlo the campervan. Let us know what you think - and if you'd like to see anything different or things done in a different way to usual. Appreciate the feedback :)
Mark & Neil
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LINKS:
Trevellas Manor Farm Campsite:
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Jamaica Inn:
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Perranport Beach:
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Sorting House Coffee Shop, St Agnes:
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Omnia Oven from Brown Bird & Company:
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WHO ARE WE?
We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!
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[@Arbitrator207]

Turn the music down or the voice up, one or the other.

[@CourtneyMaysDays]

The walk from Perranporth to St Agnes is one of my favourite walks in Cornwall - loved watching your video and seeing the route again 😁😁

[@OurVanPlan]

It’s beautiful isn’t it, we’re itching to go back!

[@glyn829]

Nice film 👍 we were thinking of staying at the Jamaica

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you. It’s handy stopover and great to wake up in Cornwall.

[@sarahstubbs6296]

Love this video! All my favourite places!

[@OurVanPlan]

It’s a beautiful part of the world

[@stevesimpson5417]

Great video guys. I love watching your travel videos, I like your presentation and editing and the music is always spot on too. I can't wait to see more

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks Steve appreciate that. Never know if people are interested in that stuff but glad you are. Will be filming our current Euro trip!

[@stevesimpson5417]

@@OurVanPlan fab, cant wait for that

[@pianomanjc3]

Great timing. Heading there in a couple of weeks so will follow your recommendations!😊

[@OurVanPlan]

Ah lovely, have a great time 👍🏻

[@madforit9661]

What a great life , loved all the vids and still watching

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks for being with us on the journey!

[@jamieperry6367]

Cheers, thanks for the video

[@OurVanPlan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@Campervan-Dreams]

Brilliant!

[@OurVanPlan]

Well worth a visit

[@stephenrackham1163]

Just completed watching build vids, some great ideas guys, we have VW transporter self build at moment, looking to upgrade fiat ducato thinking longer wheel base, but love sliding bed game changer, we love amazing Cornwall keep videos up guy's

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you glad you’ve found the videos useful. Can thoroughly recommend the Ducato. It’s such a great drive, comfortable and decent power for a heavy conversion. Good luck with your new build!

[@Campervan-Dreams]

Just watched this again on an overnight stop after a trip down to Cornwall in a hired Campervan as mine's not coming till the New Year. I also stayed in the Jamaica Inn Car Park last Monday night in very high winds & heavy rain! Putting the Video out later in the week :-)

[@OurVanPlan]

It’s a handy stopover if you’re heading into Cornwall late. Nice to wake up close to your final destination. Hope you enjoyed your trip.

[@mirceaparvu8202]

Minunat. Toată munca ta la van acum are un rost. Sa vă bucurați de multe călătorii plăcute.

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you 🙏

[@andym1908]

Cornwall my favourite 😍 👏👍

[@OurVanPlan]

Can’t go wrong with a trip down there, any time of year.

[@andym1908]

@@OurVanPlan definitely. Just come back a week ago . Great content 👌. I am a newbie to the channel.

[@NZCaravanLife]

Great video, looks like you would benefit from some bikes whilst travelling 👍

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. Yeah we’re working out how we can take some with us. Will be investing in a bike rack soon.

[@MackJoore]

Looks excellent, i dont suppose you know if all types of vans are allowed here? I have a vivaro so only a smallish one

[@OurVanPlan]

Yeah can’t imagine that’d be a problem

[@lesleymoven4776]

Hi guys🙋🏻‍♀️… just found your channel… really enjoyed this vid,going to check out your others now👍🏻great sub🚐 Would be great to see more sites on your travels that are good for touring ,

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. Will be booking more trips soon so will make sure to showcase the sites.