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
Site type
3
4
3Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- 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. Coronavirus update: please note that donkey trap rides are not currently available, although guests are welcome to meet the donkeys and see them every day.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass tent pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 30m width × 30m depth (900m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Electric optional grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 30m width × 30m depth (900m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 9.1m width × 9.1m depth (83.6m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, friendly, and well-maintained campsite with spacious pitches and excellent facilities. Visitors consistently praise the owners' warmth and helpfulness, often highlighting Norma's personal touches like homemade pasties and coffees. The peaceful location, close to Cardinham Woods, is ideal for walks and cycling. While the limited number of showers and toilets for the site's size has been noted, most guests found it manageable due to the site's generally quiet nature. The presence of friendly donkeys is a popular bonus for many.
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It was lovely really friendly site plenty of space. Nice facilities. Amazing service and…
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked It was lovely really friendly site plenty of space.
Nice facilities.
Amazing service and value
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Now I was worried about staying here as we always stuck to…
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Now I was worried about staying here as we always stuck to the same campsite well wish we had stayed here earlier it was exactly what we needed a nice quiet small site with absolutely fantastic hosts who can not do enough for you now don't let the lack of toilets and showers put you off we were there 7 days I think I waited five minutes at the most to take a shower and the site was quite full it's all about timing they are very clean the games field is a reasonable size for football or badminton which is great you don't have balls flying around your tent and after 10 is quiet time so if you have little ones this is great there's donkeys for you to feed and the best dog kc will let the owners know you need them with a little bark but she is an absolute sweetie when you give her a cuddle I would 100% stay here again
Disliked Having to leave
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Perfect for families who love a peaceful, relaxing stay
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked This is our third stay at Gwel-an-Nans and we’ve booked in again for next year. The site is perfect for families who don’t like the busy, noisy sites and just want to enjoy a peaceful, friendly holiday. There is an open field for children to play in which is perfect for kite flying, football or just running around to burn off some energy! There is one toilet/shower for the women and one toilet/shower for the men then a shared toilet/disabled in the middle of the block but don’t let that put you off because we have never waited long to use the facilities, you just need to time it right (it’s mainly the mornings which are busiest) but then the site doesn’t have many units so it’s never busy. Norma is a brilliant host and extremely friendly and helpful. Make sure to take advantage of her cooking as her pasties/sausage rolls and bacon and cheese turnovers are amazing and also this year she has a new trailer which she is serving good coffees and milkshakes from. There are also two donkeys on the site which the kids love and are very friendly. The pitches themselves are well kept and level and the grass is always maintained. The site is roughly 30-40 minutes drive from the main beaches like Perranporth, Newquay and Padstow which are easy to get to via the A30. The site is very popular with the same families returning each year which tells you all you need to know because you wouldn’t return somewhere if you didn’t fully enjoy it. We can’t wait to visit again next summer!
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We had an amazing week, lovely owners, very friendly, very clean and…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked We had an amazing week, lovely owners, very friendly, very clean and already booked for next year. One of own favourite sites 😊
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Would return
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Very attractive small site, a lovely welcome. Modern washblock. Food van if needed.
Disliked Narrow lanes to reach site and one female shower.(not complaining just saying)
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Loved it all
Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch
Liked It all was lovely friendly help full just one of the nice plants we have stay and we will be back soon
Disliked Nothing
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Absolutely lovely camp site. Always clean and tidy. People who run the…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Absolutely lovely camp site. Always clean and tidy. People who run the campsite are really helpful and kind. Campers respected the 10pm quiet time which was fantastic!
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Very unfriendly approach from the minute we arrived.
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Terrible place
Disliked The lady was so rude,dog chained up outside house barking, when we turned up with our campervan we were told we could not put a 2 man tent up for your older girls to sleep in next to campervan!!only small as travelling around so didn’t want to put up awning as only staying 2 days!! They would have to be 20 meters away from campervan. My daughter is 17 with special needs and she didn’t care and said they would have to be in the other corner of field that’s the rule if you don’t like it there’s nothing I can do!! So we didn’t stay!! I would not recommend this campsite! The lady has a sign outside saying it’s with the camping & caravan club but when I mentioned we are members she said we are not in the book!! So why have a sign outside. Rude and not helpful
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Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Everything, lovely well laid out site. Really clean facilities. Coffee trailer on site, pasty great. Norma really helpful and friendly.
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Lovely place if you looking for a chilled time
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely small quiet place. The bench with every pitch was great! We received a very friendly welcome, the coffee served at the place was an extra bonus, and my daughter loved the milkshakes!
Only one shower and toilet for ladies and one for men, but because the place is so small it wasn't an issue at all, and it was spotless clean.
My daughter loved the donkeys, we fed them every morning!
Disliked I only had one issue, I booked the place because of how many trees were there, I was hoping we will get some shade. The tent pitch area is on the field next to the donkeys, the sun hits the area from about 12 all day. Where we were they was a tree, it gave some shade until noon but after it's full sun. On a rainy or cold day it's a bonus but it was a hot weekend, we tried to place the tent to give us some shade during the day. But this not an issue that can be fox really, it was just my personal issue, I can't stay out on the sun for too long.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par Sands | 9.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Polkerris | 9.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Shorthorn Beach | 10.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Readymoney Cove | 10.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Crinnis Beach | 10.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
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.
Nearest sites
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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
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- When can I check in and check out of Gwel-an-Nans Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - 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.