Venn Down Lakes
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Add your business details- Family-run Cornish site with fishing and sea views
- Two miles from Boscastle; Camelford five minutes' drive
- Day tickets available for well-stocked carp lakes
Site type
3
30Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campsite
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
Disabled facilities
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
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Location
Venn Down Lakes
Minster
Boscastle
Cornwall
England
PL35 0EG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.66032°N
-4.68435°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trebarwith Strand | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crackington Haven | 6.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Widemouth Sand | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polzeath | 11.8 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Daymer Bay | 12.6 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 3.5 mi
Rock Beach 13.1 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 16 mi
Eden Project 20.3 mi
Newquay Zoo 24.1 mi
National Trust
Tintagel Old Post Office 3 mi
Lawrence House 14.2 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.5 mi
Cotehele 23.2 mi
Cotehele Mill 23.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
St Nectern's Glen 1.9 mi
Boscastle Coast 2.1 mi
Boscastle - Valency Valley - Boscastle 2.1 mi
Boscastle - rugged coast, tranquil valley 2.2 mi
Tintagel Castle and Coast 2.3 mi
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 21 mi
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 22 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.
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A fantastic base to explore Tintagel, so much to do in the area.
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Liked: Plenty of space, warm showers & close to Tintagel, Boscastle and Bossiney Bay.
Disliked: Fishing lakes weeded up and unfishable at the moment. Although it must be difficult to keep them clear given the weather we have been having recently.
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Quiet field overlooking the lakes and with a great morning view
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Liked: The solitary, quiet and open space, sunset views over the lakes/sea was epic as was the morning sunrise. Showers and toilets were functional and clean enough. Sink and taps were handy.
Disliked: Flys
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Excellent site with clean facilities. Amber was lovely
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Liked: Really spacious field with nice views Toilet was spotless Great location
Disliked: Nothing!
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Excellent site with clean facilites and amazing views
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Liked: I loved Venn Down Lakes and we had a great time there. The location was perfect to visit very interesting places around. It was also very peaceful and with superb views and sunsets. The family running the business were super friendly and they made sure that we had everything that we need during our stay. I am planning to come back.
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Nice site, in large field, and you can pick you own pitch…
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Liked: Nice site, in large field, and you can pick you own pitch which was a good idea, views towards sea are wonderful.Easy access off main road,Very close to Boscastle. There are showers and portable loo, and fresh water in the field. Dog friendly, and 2 carp lakes if you like fishing. I only live in Falmouth Cornwall, so only 1.5 hrs away. Will defiantly go back and explore north Cornwall again.
Disliked: Nothing,as I have on board all amenities.
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Beautiful view
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Liked: Countryside and view is stunning, amazing sunsets over the sea.
Disliked: Showers OK but had to go with someone to hand in a towel and clothes as no where to put them where they wouldn't get wet whilst showering. 1 portaloo that didn't have toilet paper when we arrived but was filled the next morning. Luke warm washing up water. Didn't see an owner/host warden the whole of our stay
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We enjoyed our night here and appreciated the open space
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Liked: Lots of space and beautiful view. Very friendly. Relaxed. Basic but clean. Nice to be able to have fire pit.
Disliked: Only one toilet
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A nice quiet spot
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Liked: A lovely big field, with a toilet and 2 showers. A good quiet spot. Drinking water available. A lovely walk down to the lakes and a beautiful view.
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Nice place great location close to so so much
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Liked: Very clean very spacious. Kind welcome fire pit and wood great price. Well maintained grounds. Warm shower always a bonus. The great pink welcome made us all smile every time we drove past. For sure you can't miss the place
Disliked: Only one toilet if it was busy would be an issue. There may have been more round of it was. With it being on top of the valley and near the sea the mist was an issue couldn't keep anything dry. Maybe an addition of a hanging shed wouldn't be a bad idea. Very first works issue I know 🤣
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Very basic
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Liked: No other campers and firepits.
Disliked: Long wet walk to the portable loo, washing up and shower "block". As this campsite is on a hill in a valley it was a very wet experience.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately we cannot control the cornish weather, it is a shame that your few days were wet ones ! Our campers are able to choose where they pitch, so it is unfortunate that you chose to pitch far away from the facilities. I am sorry that you did not love our basic pop up campsite. Safe travels :)
- Does Venn Down Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Venn Down Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Venn Down Lakes? The pretty village of Boscastle (five minutes' drive) should be on the itinerary of anyone coming to stay at Venn Down Lakes. Much of the land around the village is owned by … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Venn Down Lakes?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.