Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping
UK England South West England Cornwall Port Isaac
Beautiful tipis and tent pitches, masses of space, a fishing and swimming lake; all within striking distance of some of the north Cornish coast’s best beaches
Rural Cornwall doesn’t exactly strike you as ultra-modern, a place ahead of the curve. Take this campsite, for example, arranged around a stunning spring-fed lake in the old Tregildrans quarry it has an altogether more timeless quality. The thick, mature trees, the emerald waters and the fern covered escarpments that tumble down into the lake could well have been painted in a picture many centuries ago. There’s no onsite shop taking contactless payment cards, no Wi-Fi, no playground. It’s all a bit 1920s. Isn’t it?
In fact, few campsites are as ahead of the curve as Cornish Tipi Holidays. Back in 2005 when we first discovered the site in our first edition of Cool Camping: Kids, the campsite had already been running for ten years and was championing something innovative. Set up in 1996 by Elizabeth Tom, it was the first commercial tipi campsite in England and was offering nights beneath the stars in a tipi before the word ‘glamping’ had even been invented. Today the 25 North American-style abodes are still going strong, with three different sizes on offer, but are now joined by regular camping too.
While fashionistas are throwing up Alice Temperley-style tipis and yurts across the great British countryside, Cornish Tipi Holidays, ever ahead of the game, are part of the new back-to-basic counter culture. Bring your own tent, avoid the crowds and pick whatever pitch you want – an open meadow space with fellow campers, a private, secluded clearing among the trees, a grassy patch with views… there’s a full 20 acres of beautifully rural space to explore, so you’ll easily find a spot to suit.
All of these campers have the same facilities as the tipi dwellers – hot showers and loos – while the campsite environment lends itself wholeheartedly to anyone with an imagination. It’s easy to spend entire days by the lake, messing about in a boat or fishing for trout (bring your own rods and licence) and life-jackets can be borrowed from the warden. You can even bring your own canoe if you want to. Hide and seek along the winding paths edged by tumbling blackberries or bright-yellow gorse is a must, while there’s also the larger ‘village field’ for children to charge about in, and the ‘top village field’ has a spectacular totem pole. In this wilder-than-wild environment, kids can’t fail to flourish. No surprise, then, to hear that Alice Temperley herself spent her honeymoon here. Now what on earth would Hiawatha have thought about that?
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Facilities
There are loos and hot showers at either end of the site and an extra, larger shower block, too. Every tipi has a lantern and box of utensils, along with rugs and a few simple furnishing (see website for details). There are standpipes and water-containers throughout the site. The site’s proud to be off the National Grid, so you can really get back to nature here. There’s the lake, paths, streams and woodland to explore. Boats and lifejackets can be borrowed. Fishing is popular, as is cooking the catch on a campfire – campfires should be raised off the ground.Suitable For
Glampers, campers, tents, campervans, couples, families, kids, groups – yes. Caravans and dogs – no.Nearby
It’s a 5-minute drive to the some of the best sea kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and adrenaline-filled coasteering in the UK – all out of beautiful Port Quin. Try Cornish Coast Adventures (01209 880280) for routes and equipment. Head to Port Isaac (01208 880200), a great place for sea-kayaking, and buying scallops or crabs. Pick up the Camel Trail near Wadebridge (01460 221162) and explore the 16 miles John Betjeman described as ‘the best journey in England’. Lanhydrock House (01208 265950) is a Victorian mansion near Bodmin, with over 50 rooms to explore. On the south coast stop at Charlestown Shipwreck Centre (01726 69897) in the historic china-clay building. You can walk through underground tunnels and there’s an exciting collection of dive treasures.Food & Drink
For groceries use the Spar in Delabole (01840 213897). It does fresh pizza most Friday and Saturday nights. You can buy excellent pasties from either Auntie Avice (great egg-and-bacon pie) at St Kew or Cornish Maids in Camelford (01840 212749). The Other Place in Fowey (01726 833636) does creative fish and chips, including scallops or calamari. For excellent Sunday lunch and good mid-week sandwiches try the Globe Hotel at Lostwithiel (01208 872501).Opening Times
Mid-March–early November.
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The Owner Says
A woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres just inland from the North Cornish coast near Port Isaac.
Accommodation
A small selection of beautifully secluded grass camping pitches, plus more sociable meadow camping and 25 glamping tipis, all scattered around the 20-acre site. There is a large ‘village field’ with 11 of the tipis together for groups, while other tipis offer more seclusion.
Large Tipi 1 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Large Tipi 3 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Large Tipi 4 - Village Field
Tipi
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5, or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Large Tipi 9 - Village Field
Tipi
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Large Tipi 10 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5, or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Large Tipi 11 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Medium Tipi 2 - Village Field
Tipi
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi in the community area known as the village field. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person)
Medium Tipi 5 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi in the community area known as the village field. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person)
Medium Tipi 6 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi in the community area known as the village field. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person)
Medium Tipi 7 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi in the community area known as the village field. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person
Medium Tipi 8 - Village Field
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi in the community area known as the village field. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person
Boys - Large Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A lovely large tipi set on a secluded private clearing with own spacious lawn space & fire pit.
Composers - Large Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi is on a private site known as 'Composers'. It sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Doos - Medium Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A lovely medium tipi set on a secluded private clearing, shares a track a large tipi called 'Boys'
Jackies Large - Large Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
This large tipi is on a private site known as 'Jackies'. It sleeps up to 5 or a maximum of 6 (small additional charge for 6th person)
Jackies Medium - Medium Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A lovely medium tipi set on a private clearing called 'Jackies Medium'
Lizzies - Large Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A lovely large tipi set on a secluded private clearing with own spacious lawn space & fire pit.
Overlake - Private Site Medium Tipi
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A lovely medium tipi set on a private clearing high above our lake with own lawn space & fire pit
Willows - Medium Tipi - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 3
A medium-size 5m-diameter tipi on a private site known as 'Willows'. Can sleep 3 people, or 4 if some are children (small additional charge for 4th person
Ashacre - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A very secluded tent pitch along a short lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 9 m long & 5 m wide, would suit smaller tents. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off near the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Bluebell Bank - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A lovey private wild camping tent pitch above but near a small stream. A lovely sunny pitch opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 10 m long & 10 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. For larger groups it can be booked in conjunction with the private tent pitch 'Streambank' which is in close proximity. This pitch is quite close to open running water - a small stream and as such may not be suitable for families with very small children. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Clearfell - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 12
A large private tent pitch in a sunny position. A lovely sunny pitch opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 7.5 m wide, would suit one or two large family tents or several smaller ones. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Dykes - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A lovely sunny private pitch with own fire pit. A lovely sunny pitch opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 11 m long & 9 m wide, would suit a large family tent, bell tent or 2/3 smaller tents. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Foxgloves - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A lovely sunny private pitch with own fire pit. A lovely sunny pitch (with some shade at the back) opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 12 m long & 6.5 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Gosels - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A private camping pitch with own fire pit & water standpipe. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 14 m long & 4.5 m wide, would suit smaller tents. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Lake View 1 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 2
A small (4m x 4m) but perfectly formed private 2-man tent pitch with views of our lake, fire pit and water standpipe nearby. A small woodland tent pitch above our lake a short walk from the main track. Offers seclusion and has its own fire pit - 4 m long & 4 m wide, would suit a 2 man tent for one or 2 people. This pitch is off limits to children as it is currently not fenced above the drop-off to the lake. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Lake Woods 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 2
A small (4.5 x 3.5m) but perfectly formed private 2-man tent pitch with views of our lake, shared fire pit and water standpipe nearby. A small woodland 2-man tent pitch above our lake a short walk from the main track. Offers seclusion and currently shares a fire pit - 4.5 m long & 3.5 m wide, for 1 or 2 people. This pitch is off limits to children as it is above an unfenced drop-off to the lake. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off approx 30m from the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and also located a short walk away.
Lake Woods 3 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 2
A small (5x3.5m) but perfectly formed private 2-man tent pitch above our lake, with shared fire pit and water standpipe nearby. A small woodland 2-man tent pitch above our lake a short walk from the main track. Offers seclusion and currently shares a fire pit - 5 m long & 3.5 m wide, would suit one or 2 people. This pitch is off limits to children as it is above the drop-off to the lake. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off approx 20m from the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate are also located a short walk away.
Nuttalls - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A large private pitch with own fire pit & water standpipe. A lovely sunny pitch with some shade opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 11 m long & 5 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Poppy's - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A secluded private tent pitch next to a little stream. A lovely sunny pitch with some shade opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own fire pit with a water standpipe nearby - 5.5 m long & 6.5 m wide, would suit a family tent or bell tent. Please note that this pitch is next to running water - a small stream, but might not be advisable for families with very small children unless watched at all times. If we have had particularly wet weather, we reserve the right to move anyone booked on this pitch to a more suitable drier pitch.
Railway 1 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...) A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away.
Railway 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...) A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away.
Railway 3 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...) A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.)
Railway 4 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...) A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.)
Railway 5 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...)A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.)
Railway 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
An open sunny camping pitch situated on the old Waterloo to Padstow train line! (Last train was 1966...) A lovely sunny pitch along a disused train line. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 15 m long & 6 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent. (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away.
Streambank - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 4
A smaller private tent pitch next to a stream. A lovely sunny pitch with some shade opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 9 m long & 6.5 m wide, would suit a smaller tent. Please note that this pitch is next to running water - a small stream and as such we would not recommend it to families with very small children. If we have had particularly wet weather, we reserve the right to move anyone booked on this pitch to a more suitable drier pitch.
Valley View - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A lovely private tent pitch with own fire pit & water standpipe. A lovely private tent pitch with some shade opening off a little lane. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 11 m long & 8 m wide, would suit a large family tent or bell tent.
Lower Village Field 1 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 2 - Wild Camping Pitch,
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 3 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 4 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 5 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 6 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Lower Village Field 7 - Wild Camping Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A great area for wild camping with only a few neighbours; there's a total of just 8 tent pitches in this field, all with their own fire pits. Ideal for a group of friends & family, the Lower Village Field has room for just 6 large tents, or 8 tents if some are smaller 2-man types. There is a central wooden totem pole, sunny and shady spots, fire pits and water on standpipe. Easy access to the lake for swimming, boating & fishing. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away. Please note, no trailer tents, camper vans or caravans allowed in this area.
Wild Camping - Meadow Tent Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
25 Available
Plenty of room in our lovely meadow to pitch up with your friends for a festival-style camping trip.
Wild Camping - Meadow Campervan or Motorhome Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
8 Available
Non-electric Campervan or Motorhome pitch on meadow grass in vehicle area.
Wild Camping - Meadow Caravan Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
2 Available
Non-electric pitch on meadow grass in vehicle area.
Sky 1 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A good sized pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other sites, offers some shade. Has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 7m long & 7m wide; perfect for a family tent! (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off a couple minutes walk from the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Custom-made safari style shower and composting loo facilities near the pitch and more modern plumbed in facilities are a 5 minute walk away.
Sky 2 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A sunny pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other private pitches. Has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 7m long & 3.5m wide; please make sure your tent will fit! (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off a couple minutes walk from the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Custom-made safari style shower and composting loo facilities near the pitch and more modern plumbed in facilities are a 5 minute walk away.
Sky 3 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A good sized sunny pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other sites. Has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 7m long & 5m wide; perfect for a family tent! (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off a couple minutes walk from the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Custom-made safari style shower and composting loo facilities near the pitch and more modern plumbed in facilities are a 5 minute walk away.
Sky 4 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A sunny pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other sites. Has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 7m long & 5m wide; perfect for a family tent! (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off a couple minutes walk from the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Custom-made safari style shower and composting loo facilities near the pitch and more modern plumbed in facilities are a 5 minute walk away.
Sky 5 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A good sized sunny pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other sites. Has its own water standpipe & fire pit - 7m long & 5m wide; perfect for a family tent! (Please note, no trailer tents permitted.) Cars are not permitted on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off a couple minutes walk from the pitch, then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Custom-made safari style shower and composting loo facilities near the pitch and more modern plumbed in facilities are a 5 minute walk away.
Sky 6 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch
Grass pitch
Sleeps 6
A sunny pitch nestled above the lake with 5 other sites.
Berrys Bluff - Wild Camping - Private Site
Grass pitch
Sleeps 8
A private wild camping tent pitch set on a secluded private clearing with own spacious lawn, fire pit & picnic bench. A lovely private tent pitch with some shade at the end of it's own footpath. Offers seclusion and character and has its own water standpipe, fire pit and picnic bench. 13 x 6 metres in size - would suit a large family tent or bell tent. Please note, no trailer tents allowed. Cars are not allowed on the grass or to park next to tents on this private pitch. Camping equipment can be dropped off at the pitch then cars are parked in the car park a short walk away. Toilet and shower facilities are separate and located a short walk away.
Location
Contact Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping, Tregildrans Quarry, Trelill, St Kew, Cornwall PL30 3HZ
Getting There
Take the M5 to Exeter then the A30 to Okehampton and Launceston. Turn right onto the A395 to Camelford. Just before Camelford turn right at Collan’s Cross onto the B3314 to Delabole. Follow the road out of Delabole for a couple of miles, then turn left for St Teath at the Port Gaverne crossroads. Stay on the road curving around to the right, over an old railway bridge, then take first right before Normansland Cottage, and go down the track.
The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, or fly to Newquay then take a taxi.
Reviews
Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 10 reviews
Fantastic - Worth every penny!
Myself and my partner stayed here as a last minute booking for 2 nights. (Wish it was longer) This whole place and atmosphere was incredible. There's so much to do and all locals are very friendly. Lovely hot showers and well equipped site. It's great value for money and we are already looking to go back in a few weeks! Thank you.
Lovely woodland - close to Port Isaac
We stayed here for 3 nights in August. The site is lovely and our spot was nestled in the woodlands. The staff were super friendly and trusting - you can use the boats on the lake at your leisure and grab firewood to pay later. There’s a pretty relaxed vibe here. The only downside of our visit was a wedding which had music playing until midnight. We were told of this in advance however only via email after booking (no refunds given). Just something to be aware of if you’re booking particularly in the summer months.
Perfect swim spot
A really lovely site. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The Gastropod, very tasty and very welcoming. We had a great Wild Camping pitch and the lake was delightful for lazy evening swims. Very close to the beautiful Cornish coast and Port Gaverne where we enjoyed some great coasteering. Would definitely recommend staying here.
A perfect place to stay with a laid back atmosphere
The staff were always cheery and helpful; kids could run free and have fun whatever the weather; open fires for a bit of campfire cooking; what more could you want - will be going back again
What a peach!
It was sometime during our second evening at the site, sat around our own crackling fire, bellies full of freshly caught and cooked rainbow trout, that we all agreed: if you wrote a list of ‘my perfect campsite’ features, there wouldn’t be any entry without a tick in the Cornish Tipis column! Fabulous, good value, lovely staff. I will definitely be back.
Great site
Great site run by very friendly people. The lake was amazing and fishing a bonus.
Back to nature
Beautiful calm campsite. Clean and private camping . Beautiful lake , boats to use and swimming. Charming, helpful staff. Loos and showers clean and maintained regularly. Great cafe. Great coffee. Kids could run free and cycle.
Beautiful place to stay
This place is out of this world! Peaceful and quite. Very clean facilities. The staff are friendly too. There is a quarry lake that have boats you can row out on. Can't wait to visit again. It's a great place for families as there is wildlife and we had a daily visit from a resident cat. It was just wonderful.
The ‘magical, wild canyon’
The kids loved running off and pretending to hunt for gems in the jurassic park like woods. They loved the quarry (or ‘wild canyon’ as one of them described it!) It was so special to be able to swim in the lake. Fun for all ages! If the youngens dont like the wild swim then they love the boats. Great area for coast access and friendly and helpful staff on site, good food in the caff too.
Great camping site
I knew about this place previously, but only recently discovered that you can now bring your own tent and go camping here. They do it really well in that you can get your own private 'wild' camping pitch, but it's not really wild, as the showers are not that far away. Beaches are not far, but we spent quite a bit of time messing about on the lake at the campsite. Be warned - sat nav may not be that reliable to get you here!
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