Lambs Barn Camping Ground

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Aerial view of the site looking out over Fowey and Polruan
Aerial view of the site looking out over fowey and polruan
Simple pitches
Grassy pitches
Looking from west to east
Looking up across the site with the shower and wash station on the right.
Looking up across the campsite towards the entrance
Looking up from the maze
Looking up from the shower towards the entrance to the campsite.
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Simple pitches
Grassy pitches
Looking from west to east

  • Wild camping on the edge of Fowey, 15 minutes' walk from the centre
  • Eden Project and St Austell within 20 minutes' drive
  • Woodland walk down to Readymoney beach; bus stop outside the site
Got your heart set on Fowey as a place to stay? It’s an excellent choice – this cute little town is a real highlight of Cornwall, with a real sense of heritage as well as some gorgeous sea views. Keeping things very simple for a stay here is Lambs Barn Camping Ground, a wild camping site in a wooded valley on the edge of town, about a kilometre from the village centre. From here you'll also be able to walk along a footpath through the woods down to Readymoney beach, a sheltered sandy cove that’s fabulous for a dip in the sea. Longer walks might take you out onto the South West Coast Path, which runs along the entirety of Cornwall’s coastline, and there’s a bus stop just outside the site for longer jaunts around the county. This site is billed as having wild camping – and that’s almost true, as you’ll be settling down in nature-filled grass meadows for a real sense of countryside calm. There are, however, a few conveniences to make your stay a little more comfortable, including a water supply, gas-powered showers and portable toilets. Laundry facilities are close by if you need them. Down in Fowey you should find plenty to entertain yourselves, including watersports centres (with kayak and paddleboard hire) and riverside walks, plus shops, pubs and places to eat. There’s also a ferry service across the bay to Mevagissey (a route that’s well known for dolphin-spotting opportunities).

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 84 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulWild camping

86% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This "pop-up" campsite offers a peaceful rural setting with a fantastic location, a short walk to Fowey town and Readymoney Cove via a lovely woodland path. The owner is consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities are basic but generally functional, with the outdoor shower being a highlight for many. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and quiet atmosphere, though some mention the site can be sloping. Newer reviews from July/August 2025 onwards indicate improvements, including new toilet facilities and better overall cleanliness, addressing earlier concerns about portaloos.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 11/08/2026

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It’s a cool little campsite. It’s…

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Andy T. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked It’s a cool little campsite. It’s basic but everything works, it’s clean & in a great location. Chilled vibe & staff were very friendly & helpful.

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Fantastic place if you prefer peace, quiet, space and no frills.

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linzi r. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Large field so plenty of room. Lovely and peaceful and a great location with a lovely woodland walk to Fowey and Readymoney Cove. Jon the owner was friendly and helpful with lots of info on the local area. Also a fantastic help jump starting our van due to a flat battery when we left 😂 We will definitely return 😊

Disliked Nothing!

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Martin K. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked All of it , drove in , turned round and drove out . Looked like someone had dropped a passport photo booth in the field and turned into the toilet /shiwer after breaking the gate open onto someone’s land .

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From the manager: Martin you were told to leave Lambs Barn Camping, you are not the type of person who would be welcome here in our family environment! I have informed all relevant people that you are touring our beautiful county, of Cornwall.

John

Perfect back to basic family campsite.

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John R. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Friendly pop up campsite.
John the owner/warden was very friendly and offered great advice on the local amenities.
The cove is a very short walk down the hill, Fowey 10 minutes walk further and the kids loved the adventure walk through the woods back to the site.
The outdoor shower was amazing, we were a party of six and every one of us loved it.
The toilets and Elsan point are located just across the path and served our needs perfectly.
Fresh water point just as you enter the site.
This is a back to basic but wonderful campsite that we highly recommend and will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you John for your great review, we are so chuffed that you guys enjoyed your stay with us here in Fowey.

Look forward to seeing you again.
John

Close proximity to Fowey Town and…

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 Ruth D. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Close proximity to Fowey Town and lovely walk down to Readymoney Cove. Restrictions for dogs in summer. Fabulous walks along coast path to other bays which were dog friendly.

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Location great, fab walks, good price…

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Jennifer B. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location great, fab walks, good price

Recommend to friends Visit again

What an absolutely amazing site. Toilets,…

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 Ann H. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked What an absolutely amazing site. Toilets, pop up shower, pot washing and only 10 minutes walk to the beach 15 minutes to an amazing town. They are very helpful.

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Perfect location…

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Ross S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect location

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Ali R. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Proximity to Fowey

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Loved this pitch up. We was…

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Ceri L. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Loved this pitch up. We was only going to stay for one night but ended up staying 3. Great walks round the site and into the town and beach. The owner was really lovely as well. Would definitely recommend this site and we would definitely stay there again

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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

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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Lambs Barn Camping Ground

Great Trevarrick

Lambs Barn

Polvillion Road

Fowey

Cornwall

England

PL23 1HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.33609°N
4.64867°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Polgrean Place
3.5 mi Polgrean Place
3.6 mi Four Lords
Rail
2.8 mi Par Rail Station
5 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
5.7 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
0.6 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
0.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
17.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Fowey (for watersports and ferry): 15 minutes’ walk - Polkerris beach: five minutes’ drive - Eden Project: 15 minutes - Hidden Valley Gardens: 15 minutes - Lostwithiel: 15 minutes - Restormel Castle: 20 minutes - St Austell: 20 minutes - Wheal Martyn Clay Works: 25 minutes - National Trust - Lantic Bay: half an hour - The Lost Gardens of Heligan: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Readymoney Cove 0.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polkerris 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Par Sands 2.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 5.7 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 8 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 16.3 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 18.5 mi

National Trust

Trerice 17.6 mi

Trelissick Garden 18.9 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.4 mi

St Anthony Head 20 mi

Cotehele Mill 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Readymoney Cove (Fowey) to Polridmouth Bay 0.2 mi

Fowey to Polkerris 0.4 mi

MENABILLY 0.9 mi

Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 1.3 mi

Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 1.4 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 Lambs Barn Camping Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lambs Barn Camping Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lambs Barn Camping Ground? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Fowey (for watersports and ferry): 15 minutes’ walk - Polkerris beach: five minutes’ drive - Eden Project: 15 minutes - Hidden Valley Gardens: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lambs Barn Camping Ground?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lambs Barn Camping Ground? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.