Cornwall is arguably best known for picturesque beaches, coastlines and Cornish pasties. With over 250 miles of coastline, from the cliffs of the north at Tintagel to the sandy shores of St. Ives on the south, Cornwall boasts some of the best beaches in the UK. Best know for its surfing but there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Below, you'll find over 60 holiday parks in Cornwall, offering both new and pre-owned static caravans and holiday lodges for sale. We have included filters on our site so that you can search for caravan ready for sale or site with available plots that will give you the opportunity to choose the ideal caravan for your needs. Surf Bay Leisure supplies a range of holiday homes to independent parks across Devon, featuring trusted brands like ABI, Atlas, and Swift. Please see our static caravan section for more information. Our holiday homes come with a warranty, and you can visit our Devon sales centre to discuss your specific requirements. Many parks offer nearly new or brand-new static caravans for sale, located on select plots, so you can find the perfect home for your getaway.

With many holiday parks offering excellent facilities, we can help you find the perfect place to site your static caravan or lodge.

With an abundance of outdoor activities, breathtaking scenery, and a rich cultural heritage, owning a holiday home in Cornwall gives you a year-round escape, whether you're planning weekend getaways, short breaks, or longer stays.

Static caravans for sale in Cornwall

Buying a static caravan in Cornwall isn’t one decision, it’s choosing between very different parts of the county. Where you buy will affect how often you use it, how easy it is to get there and what it’s worth long term.

Cornwall has one of the busiest caravan markets in the UK, but it’s not consistent. Some areas are expensive and hard to access, others are much easier to use but don’t carry the same demand. If you don’t understand those differences, it’s easy to buy in the wrong place.

How Cornwall actually works for caravan ownership

You can’t treat Cornwall as one coastline. It breaks down into a few clear areas, and each one behaves differently.

North coast (Newquay, Perranporth, Padstow, Polzeath, St Ives)

This is where most of the demand sits.

You’ve got the best beaches, strong surf and places people actively choose to visit, but it comes with trade-offs. It’s busier, more exposed to weather and access can be slow in summer.

This is also where you see the biggest price differences based on small details like how close you are to the beach or how easy it is to get in and out.

South coast (St Austell, Fowey, Looe, Mevagissey)

The south coast is easier to live with.

It’s more sheltered, less exposed and generally less hectic. You’ve got smaller beaches, harbour towns and a bit more variety day to day.

It doesn’t have the same headline beaches as the north coast, but a lot of buyers prefer it because it’s simply easier to use.

West Cornwall (St Ives, Hayle, Penzance, Helston)

This is where people get caught out.

Everyone knows St Ives, but it’s hard to access and expensive. Hayle works well because you can still get to St Ives without dealing with the same issues. Penzance and Helston are more about having a base than being somewhere you stay all the time.

This is one of the clearest areas where location on paper doesn’t tell you much. How it actually works day to day matters more.

Inland Cornwall (Bodmin, Liskeard, Launceston)

This is where you go for value.

It’s cheaper, quieter and easier to move around, but you’re not on the coast. You’ll be driving to get to the beach every time.

Some buyers are fine with that and use it more because it’s easier overall. Others end up using it less because they miss being close to the coast.

How the caravan park market works in Cornwall

This is where most people get it wrong.

In Cornwall, the park matters just as much as the location.

Supply isn’t even. In places like Padstow, Polzeath and St Ives, there just aren’t many parks, so choice is limited. In places like Newquay or Hayle, you’ve got more to compare.

What people actually end up doing is narrowing it down to a few parks and comparing:

• how long is left on the licence
• how much the site fees are
• where the pitch sits on the park
• how easy it is to get in and out

The caravan itself is usually the easy bit.

FAQs about buying a static caravan in Cornwall

Is the north coast or south coast better for caravan ownership?

It depends what you care about most. The north coast has better beaches and stronger demand, but it’s busier and more exposed. The south coast is easier to use and less hectic, but doesn’t have the same standout beaches. For example, choosing Newquay over Looe usually means better beach access but more traffic and higher costs.

Why are places like Padstow and St Ives so expensive?

Because there’s not much space and a lot of demand. There are only a limited number of parks serving those areas, and people specifically want to be there. For example, caravans near St Ives often cost more simply because of the location, even if the park itself isn’t anything special.

Is it better to stay on the coast or use somewhere more central?

It comes down to how you’ll use it. If you want to stay in one place and use the same beach, go coastal. If you want to move around and see different places, somewhere like St Austell makes more sense. For example, people based near St Austell often rotate between Fowey, Mevagissey and Charlestown.

Which parts of Cornwall are actually usable outside summer?

The south coast is generally easier outside peak season because it’s more sheltered and less weather-exposed. The north coast can feel quite different in winter. For example, areas like Fowey or Looe tend to be more practical year round than places like Perranporth.

Where do you get the best balance between price and location?

Usually just outside the most popular areas. Places like Hayle work well because you’re close to St Ives without paying the same prices. For example, a lot of buyers who can’t justify St Ives end up in Hayle and still use the same coastline.