Gwel-an-Nans Farm

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  • Rural family-run site on a farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor
  • Within 15 minutes' drive of Lanhydrock House and Restormel Castle
  • Playing field, dog field, nature trail and animals to feed on site
Sort yourself a serene stay in Cornwall at Gwel-an-Nans Farm, a site in a secluded spot south west of Bodmin Moor and less than a 15-minute drive from the town of the same name. Pull up and you’ll get a sunny welcome from Sheila and Norma, who run this two-and-a-half-acre park in the middle of a bigger animal-filled farm. Everyone is spoiled here: for the kids, there's a separate enclosed field for games, and for the furry companions, there's a dog field where they can run around to their heart's content. This is a spectacular park for thrillseeking as well as lazing about, with the moor right outside the entrance for mountain biking, and off-road paths over in Cardinham Woods less than a 10-minute drive away. Keen freewheelers can take on the famed Bodmin Beast as well as a couple of other tricky red-grade trails. Along with pedalling on the 18-mile Camel Trail, family-friendly touring on two wheels is to be had at the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House estate less than a 10-minute drive. And if you’d rather roam, ask Gerald and Sheila about the two-mile nature trail leading down to a hidden wooded valley back on site or set off on a circular saunter around the round walls of Restormel Castle 15 minutes’ drive... Reckon you’ll be famished on your return? Supermarkets, restaurants and pubs are over in Bodmin – check out local sights like the jail, regimental museum and obelisk while you’re in the area too.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 4
Touring caravan pitches 3
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.50 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid top up card. Top ups available from 8am - 9pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 122 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a very welcoming, clean, and well-maintained site, praised for its spacious pitches, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly owners. Highlights include excellent facilities, delicious homemade pasties available to order, and proximity to Cardinham Woods for walks. Donkeys on site are a hit with children. While some mention limited shower/toilet facilities when busy, this is generally not an issue for most guests due to the site's size. Road access can be narrow.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Amazing, beautiful clean site. Lovely lady…

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 Jo D. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Amazing, beautiful clean site. Lovely lady who can't do enough

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely and welcoming. Nice clean toilet…

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Christopher J. 3 reviews

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely and welcoming. Nice clean toilet and shower.

Disliked The weather!!! Lol

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Peaceful site. Excellent cornish pasties to order. Great…

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Emma H. 1 review

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Peaceful site.
Excellent cornish pasties to order.
Great location.

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Great site & location friendly staff

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Andy W. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked The warm welcome from the host and guided tour of the site on arrival.
Beautiful views
Fridge freezer to freeze freezer blocks

Disliked Nothing

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Very friendly place, nice owner and…

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Sabine D. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very friendly place, nice owner and great to stay with dogs.

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Lovely Clean facilities, warm welcome and…

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John M. 10 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely Clean facilities, warm welcome and nice level site.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet site great owner couldn't…

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Donna W. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site great owner couldn't be nicer

hire of firepit use of microwave everything we could need for a nice family week away

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Great quiet site, perfect for woodland walks

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Lee S. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nicely maintained, quiet site. Friendly staff, great location, dog exercise area, cardinham woods within walking distance.

Disliked Minimal showers and toilets, otherwise nothing.

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Very friendly hosts who made us…

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Scott W. 1 review

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Very friendly hosts who made us feel very welcome.

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Clean facilities and site.

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Marie E. 5 reviews

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean well maintained quiet site. Lovely welcome, shame about the weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Gwel-an-Nans Farm

Cardinham

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 4EF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.4768°N
4.64999°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Priory House
3.1 mi Car Park
4.6 mi Post Box
Rail
2.2 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
4.9 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
7.4 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
9.5 mi Bodinnick Ferry Landing
9.8 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
15.8 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Cornwall’s Eden Project is 25 minutes from the site for perusing plants from different environments and climates under two biomes set in an old china clay pit; if you’re into your landscaping, the pristine nature around Pencarrow House (also 25 minutes away) and the 200 acres of outdoor space at The Lost Gardens of Heligan (45 minutes) are well worth a look too. Seeking surf? The waves of Watergate Bay, Fistral beach and Holywell Bay are all 40 minutes from the site if you’ve a wetsuit and board to hand, while kayak rental can be had at Polkerris beach 35 minutes' drive away. Sort other watersports inland at Siblyback Lake (half an hour), where raft building, paddleboarding and fishing are all available. Golitha Falls (20 minutes from the site) is on the way too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 9.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Polkerris 9.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 10.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Readymoney Cove 10.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 10.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 8.9 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.3 mi

Rock Beach 13.2 mi

Tintagel Castle 14.2 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 15 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 13.6 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 16.6 mi

Lawrence House 16.8 mi

Trerice 18.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cardinham Woods Ramble (Wheelchair-Friendly) 1.4 mi

Cardinham Woods and Wheal Glynn 1.4 mi

Cardinham Woods Ramble 1.4 mi

Cardinham Woods 1.4 mi

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 2.9 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, Cornwall 17.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwel-an-Nans Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwel-an-Nans Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwel-an-Nans Farm? Cornwall’s Eden Project is 25 minutes from the site for perusing plants from different environments and climates under two biomes set in an old china clay pit; if you’re into your landscaping, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwel-an-Nans Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwel-an-Nans Farm? From £23 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.