Campervan and Motorhome Stops Near Portmellon

Willow Coach & Car Park in Mevagissey specifically allows campervans and motorhomes, with around 300 spaces — one of the few car parks in the area set up for larger vehicles. From there, it's a short walk or drive to Portmellon and The Rising Sun for food and drink.

Cornwall is one of the UK's most popular campervan and motorhome touring destinations, and this stretch of the south coast is genuinely well suited to it — but parking a larger vehicle takes a bit more planning than a car.

Where can I park a campervan or motorhome near Mevagissey?

Willow Coach & Car Park, on the main road into Mevagissey, is specifically set up to take campervans and motorhomes, with around 300 spaces — one of the few car parks in the area with the space for larger vehicles. It's about a 7-minute walk into the village centre from there.

Is there campervan-friendly parking at Portmellon itself?

Yes — there's genuinely campervan-friendly parking near Portmellon and The Rising Sun, making it a workable stop for a meal or a night without needing to find space in the village itself.

What's the appeal of touring this part of Cornwall by campervan?

Freedom and flexibility — the ability to move along the coast at your own pace, stopping wherever looks good, without being tied to a fixed itinerary or hotel bookings. This stretch of coast between Mevagissey, Portmellon, and Gorran Haven offers exactly that: small coves, working harbours, and coast path access, all within short drives of each other.

Can I get a proper meal after a day on the road?

Yes — after a day of driving and walking, The Rising Sun at Portmellon offers a proper sit-down meal and a full bar, right by the beach. It's the kind of stop that makes a welcome change from cooking in a campervan galley.

Any general tips for touring Cornwall by motorhome?

Cornwall's lanes are narrow in places, particularly closer to the smaller villages, so it's worth checking a car park's size restrictions before committing to it, and allowing extra time for slower, narrower roads than a satnav might suggest. Peak summer (May to September) is busiest, so arriving earlier in the day for popular car parks is worth it.