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, 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 Gerald and Sheila, the couple who run this two and a half-acre park in the middle of a bigger animal-filled farm. These friendly folk are joined by two equally friendly donkeys who are always happy to meet any small explorers you're bringing along – give them a wave while running off to the separate enclosed field for games of football and bike riding. 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

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 107 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, well-maintained site in a beautiful countryside location, ideal for walking and exploring. Guests consistently praise the spacious pitches, cleanliness of facilities, hot showers, and the warm welcome from hosts. On-site food options and the presence of donkeys are highlights. Limited toilet and shower facilities have been noted, but generally do not cause significant issues due to the site's size and quiet atmosphere. Road access can be narrow.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Spacious pitches ,beautiful countryside Extremely Helpful…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches ,beautiful countryside Extremely Helpful couple running it and great facilities

Disliked Nothing!

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Great campsite, friendly staff, clean, plus adorable donkeys!

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Chloe M.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Well maintained
Beautiful spot all round

Disliked Nothing

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Spacious pitch, great walking trails in…

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Sara L.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, great walking trails in the nearby beautiful woods, great location and a lovely welcome from the owners who also make some delicious pasties! We would definitely recommend staying here.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, very helpful staff

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Ernest C.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Great roomy pitches! Very nice hosts and very helpful! Coffee hut that also has delish Milkshakes for the little ones and the Cornish pasties are great too! Firepits great for the evenings. Washing machine/ dryer onsite!

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Generous sized pitches, warm welcome and…

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Karl L.

Electric optional grass tent pitch

Liked Generous sized pitches, warm welcome and great options for those who don't come prepared. For example a fire pit kit etc.

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Very clean toilets and showers. Which had everything we needed

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Denise T.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked We were there during a very quiet period just for one night. Very peaceful and lovely scenic views.
The lovely lady owner greeted us on arrival and went out of her way to ask us the following morning how our stay was the following morning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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The couple running the site were very friendly. Clean facilities

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Sue and Dave G.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked The facilities were clean, and well looked after.
We were able to buy a cup of coffee when we arrived, and had a fresh cooked cornish pasty one evening, whi ws delicious.

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Lovely site

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Darrell M.

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very friendly.everything was spotless.Pitches laid out well.

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Small site with clean facilities. Pitch was level. Friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Area it's in. Quiet site in beautiful countryside.

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Have stayed at this lovely site on several occasions.

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Jane m.

Electric optional grass touring pitch

Liked Have always received a warm welcome. Spacious pitches, lovely hot water showers, spotless facilities, microwave and freezer.
Perfect location for walking and exploring the area.

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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.