Tamar Lakes Campsite

View prices & book 6.8 26 reviews
The lake
The lake
Tent pitches
On site café
Activity Center
Playground
Non-electric pitches
Notice Board, Fire & Water Point
Non-electric
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Tent pitches
On site café
Activity Center

  • Dog-friendly site next to Upper Tamar Lake in Cornwall
  • Within 25 minutes' drive of Bude and Widemouth Bay surfing beaches
  • On-site activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing and sailing
If a lakeside stay within 25 minutes' drive of the surfing beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay sounds like something you could get behind, take a good, long look at Tamar Lakes Campsite in Cornwall. Pitches face out over the larger of the two on-site lakes, Upper Tamar Lake. Anglers will no doubt have some fishy tales to tell after a day out netting some of the bream, roach, rudd and huge carp stashed in the two lakes… Make the most of the views using foot, cycle, wind or paddle power, or wander around the large pathway circling Upper Tamar Lake, designed for wheelchair and pushchair use and suitable for walking and cycling. The trails continue into the woods and countryside beyond for those who are feeling energetic, or there are easier walks and good picnic spots to be found around Lower Tamar Lake, which is a haven for wild birds (both lakes have a hide). Get stuck into watersports right on site: pedalos, Canadian canoes, dinghies, windsurfers and kayaks are available to hire for a small fee, although you're also welcome to bring your own boats and equipment too. Tamar Lakes Campsite has communal showers, a washing-up area, a chemical disposal point and recycling facilities. On the leisure front, there's also a playground, a tearoom selling souvenirs, and a café serving up light meals, cream teas and some rather moreish Cornish ice cream.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 13
Motorhome pitches 13
Tent pitches 13
Open now
Opens 2 April
Please note

Extras

  • Facilities/activities including fishing, launching your own watersports/sailing equipment, watersports taster sessions are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

  • The restaurant is open between 04/07 and 31/10.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 2 Apr to

This site is a member of South West Lakes Trust group.

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

6.8

Overall rating from 26 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

77% would recommend this site to a friend

73% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is set in a beautiful, quiet location with lovely views and opportunities for water sports and walks. Guests often praise the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to parkrun. Facilities are described as basic but generally clean, with communal showers noted. Some visitors experienced issues with unclear arrival information, including shower codes, and found the site to be unmanned at times. Access roads can be challenging for larger vehicles. The cafe is occasionally closed.

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Peaceful…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site in a peaceful location.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet site in a peaceful location. Shower/toilet block was really clean.

Disliked Shower/block was a little distance away from the pitches and you definitely need a torch

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is not a campsite, rather an extension of the activity centre

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 Sharon H. 1 review

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Communal showers
Poor communication
Misleading information

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that Tamar Lakes Campsite was not what you were expecting.

Our campsite facilities include communal shower and toilet blocks, which are described on our website and booking information. We appreciate that this arrangement may not suit everyone's preferences.

We understand you were unhappy with your booking and, although the cancellation fell outside our standard terms and conditions, we provided a full refund as a gesture of goodwill.

We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations and will continue to review how we communicate information about our facilities to ensure guests can make an informed choice before booking.

We wish you all the best with your future travels.

Lovely location, good facilities.…

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Michael J. 5 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location, good facilities.

Disliked Access roads challenging take note max 6.0 m vans on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location for the Parkrun and…

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John W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect location for the Parkrun and easy striking distance for Bude and beyond

Disliked relatively basic really, but certainly no complaints, wonderful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was scenic and peaceful.…

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Tegan N. 4 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was scenic and peaceful.

Disliked It would be great if there was a discount available for solo travellers. I arrived by myself with my tiny tent attached to my trusty bicycle and I seem to have paid the same amount as a couple who turn up with a dog, a large tent, awning and separate gazebo.

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Location.…

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 Julie W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Location.

Disliked We weren’t given any codes to unlock the shower cubicles, which we were told would be sent to us.
There is no one to call and no one on site for help with anything like this.
Tried different phone numbers, and nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, lovely view and surroundings.…

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Child friendliness
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Anne-Marie C. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great location, lovely view and surroundings.

Disliked No confirmation of codes for shower blocks prior to stay.
Not clear that you cannot use the lake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A Beautiful & Peaceful Spot

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Claire D. 2 reviews

Electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Peace and quiet, birdsong, beautiful walk, parkrun RIGHT there on Saturday morning. Perfect spot.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site, nice location, ideal for…

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Claire L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet site, nice location, ideal for the parkrun on Saturday morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tamar Lakes Campsite

Upper Tamar Lake

Nr Kilkhapmpton

Bude

Cornwall

England

EX23 9SB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.87925°N
4.43561°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.9 mi The Strand
13.9 mi Bideford Quay
14 mi Bideford Quay
Rail
20.3 mi Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
21.1 mi Barnstaple Rail Station
21.4 mi Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry
14 mi Bideford Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Appledore Ferry Landing
16.2 mi Instow Ferry Landing

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

Attractive Bude (20 minutes' drive) has lots to see, and is surrounded by old villages such as Poughill (15 minutes) and Kilkhampton (10 minutes). Take a dip in the scenic Bude Sea Swimming Pool (20 minutes) or perhaps try out a surfing lesson on Summerleaze Beach (20 minutes). North of this area is the Hartland peninsula, home to the car-free cobbled streets of Clovelly (half an hour). To the south, a tour of Tintagel Castle (50 minutes), followed by a visit to the pretty fishing village of Boscastle (40 minutes) and The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, is a top option for a day out. Or make the short trip inland to Launceston (40 minutes) for a journey on the steam railway. Keen to see some more scenic Cornwall beaches while taking your holiday? You may want to head south towards Crackington Haven (half an hour) or tick off closer spots like Sandymouth Bay Beach (15 minutes) and Welcombe Mouth Beach (25 minutes).
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • New Inn 2.1 mi
  • London Inn 2.2 mi
  • Bradworthy Inn 2.7 mi
  • The Yard 4.1 mi
  • The Red Post Inn 4.3 mi
  • The Tree Inn 4.8 mi
  • King's Arms 4.9 mi
  • West Country Inn 4.9 mi
  • The Old Smithy 5.2 mi
  • The Bush Inn 5.3 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.4 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Landsdowne Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • North Coast Wine Off-licence 5.9 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.9 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 6 mi
  • Waitrose Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Goldsworthy Field 5.3 mi
  • Stanhope Park 5.7 mi
  • Kings Hill Woods 5.8 mi
  • Berries Avenue Field 5.8 mi
  • The Triangle 5.9 mi

Family days out

  • The Venue Visitor attraction 5.4 mi
  • Bude Tunnel Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
  • The Old Forge Visitor attraction 6.1 mi
  • The Milky Way Adventure Park Theme park 7.4 mi
  • Dunsland House Castle 8.6 mi
  • Peppercombe Castle 9.7 mi

Public transport

  • Thurdon Cross 0.4 mi
  • Thorne 1.7 mi
  • Taylor's Cross 1.8 mi
  • Lymsworthy Farm 1.8 mi
  • Opp Lymsworthy Farm 1.8 mi
  • North Close 1.9 mi
  • The Square 2.1 mi
  • London Inn 2.2 mi
  • Rhude Cross 2.4 mi
  • West Youlstone 2.7 mi

Beaches

  • Duckpool 5.4 mi
  • Sandy Mouth Beach 5.4 mi
  • Eliza Beach 5.5 mi
  • Warren Long Beach 5.5 mi
  • Warren Gutter Beach 5.5 mi
  • Wren Beach 5.5 mi
  • Holacombe Beach 5.6 mi
  • Rane Beach 5.6 mi
  • Westpark Beach 5.6 mi
  • Stanbury Beach 5.6 mi

Other nearby

  • Ivyleaf Golf Course 3.7 mi
  • Hartland Forest Golf course 4.7 mi
  • Holsworthy Golf Club Golf course 4.9 mi
  • Bude & North Cornwall Golf Course 5.7 mi
  • The Strand Shopping Centre 5.9 mi
  • Bude Pitch & Putt Golf course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Stratton Hospital 4.9 mi
  • Stratton Medical Centre Doctors 4.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.6 mi
  • Holsworthy Medical Centre Doctors 5.6 mi
  • Holsworthy Hospital 5.6 mi
  • BP Fuel station 5.7 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 5.7 mi
  • J Hyman Pharmacy 5.8 mi
  • Post Office Cashpoint 5.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 5.9 mi

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Must see

RHS Garden Rosemoor 13.7 mi

Tintagel Castle 20.4 mi

National Trust

Lawrence House 17 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 20.4 mi

Lydford Gorge 21.7 mi

Lundy 22 mi

Finch Foundry 24.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Stratton, 1643 4.7 mi

Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 4.8 mi

Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 5.3 mi

Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 5.5 mi

Bude to Sandymouth 6 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 Tamar Lakes Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tamar Lakes Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tamar Lakes Campsite? Attractive Bude (20 minutes' drive) has lots to see, and is surrounded by old villages such as Poughill (15 minutes) and Kilkhampton (10 minutes). Take a dip in the scenic Bude Sea … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tamar Lakes Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    This site is not manned 24 hours a day. Once you have placed your booking, a member of staff will email you the relevant permits and access codes to the site.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tamar Lakes Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.