Lakewell Touring and Camping Site

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View of some of the pitches, lots of running around space for children
View of some of the pitches, lots of running around space for children
View from our pitch
New reception
Water lilies on the lake
Showers and toilets
Wetsuit washing facility
Washing-up facilities
Washing facilities
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View from our pitch
New reception
Water lilies on the lake

  • Small, friendly and family-run site on a five-acre smallholding
  • Within 10 minutes' drive of Perranporth's surfing beaches
  • Half an hour's drive from Bodmin Moor and Paradise Park zoo
Fond of fishing? Sometimes like a drop of cider? You’ll love it at Lakewell Touring and Camping Site, where there’s a fishing lake in the grounds for guests’ exclusive use and a cider farm with tours and tastings five minutes’ drive down the road. If apple-based tipples and angling aren't top of your agenda, it's handy that this peaceful family-run site on a smallholding is conveniently close to surf beaches and cycle trails, coastal paths and moorland meanderings. It’s also less than five minutes’ drive from the village of Goonhavern, where there’s a pub and a shop, and, for those touring the area by public transport, bus links to popular seaside and surfing spots like Perranporth and Newquay. Whether you’ve spent your days riding the waters, contemplating them, or doing something completely different, you’ll probably return ravenous, and if the pub and its menu seem too far to stray, you can pick up supplies in Perranporth or Newquay and have a barbecue back at base. Save a sausage for the dog, of course… canine pals are welcome on site too. With the waves of Perranporth a 10-minute drive away, the site’s popular with surfers, and proprietors Peter and Jane have installed an outdoor tap for the sluicing off of wetsuits and other gear.

Site type

Tent pitches 28
Touring caravan pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Open from Fri, 1 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 146 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an exceptionally well-maintained and clean campsite with outstanding facilities. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and welcoming owners, the immaculate shower and toilet blocks, and the peaceful atmosphere. The location is considered great for exploring the surrounding areas, with spacious pitches and a lovely lake on-site. Limited WiFi and phone signal are noted, as are the short shower spray times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Lovely small peaceful site, very friendly,…

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JAMES B.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small peaceful site, very friendly, helpful owners, facilities were excellent and very well maintained. Massive pitches. Would definitely go back for another stay. Thanks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

3rd time visiting and most definitely won’t be the last our fav place

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Paul L.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Owners
Location
The lake
The toilet/ shower block
The site
The new inn pub down the road

3rd time visiting and won’t be the last, we took friends with us this time so 3 adults and 4 kids (young teens) and everyone had an amazing time. The owners are the nicest most approachable people who are also happy to help you, we always have the best camping sleep here it’s so peaceful and chilled and everyone who stays seem to be respectful to everyone it’s is really a little gem and we would never stay anywhere else when visiting Cornwall. You have to visit the pub down the road, the food is delicious the service is great and added bonus of bingo and quiz nights… you have to try the pie and pint on a Wednesday I would happily drive the 6 hours just for that ! The location is great for all the beaches and great days out …. Thank you and see you again soon

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Lovely quiet park

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Lynda K.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice plots exceptional spotless showers and toilets.
Nice views
Great spot for amenities
Perranporth just a stones throw away
Newquay just up rd

Disliked No Internet on site only at reception.
We dont use much anyways but needed it for looking up where we was going daily.
Not a deal breaker.

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Cleanliness in the shower facilities were…

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dan h.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Cleanliness in the shower facilities were amazing. We loved our stay there and would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, very clean facilities and good pitch size

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Emily H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean facilities, good location and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much. We hope to see you again.

10/10 the owners were brilliant the…

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FRAZER H.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked 10/10 the owners were brilliant the facilities were perfect everything was spotless and clean and the boys absolutely loved the lake for fishing .We will be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. we are so please that you enjoyed your stay us. We hope to see you again in the future.

A really good camp site

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John S.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Small excellent site, very tidy and clean, very organised.
There is a reasonable size coarse fishing lake suitable for most abilities (will need to supervise children).
There is a well stocked Londis shop in Goonhavern and The New Inn is fine for food and drinks.
High hedges gave good shelter from very strong winds at the time of our stay

Disliked Didn't bother our group, but internet/ mobile reception is non existent

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are please that you enjoyed your stay. We hop to see you again.

Great little site, first time here…

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chris d.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great little site, first time here we will be back

Disliked Nothing to complain about, all good

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you. We hope to see you again.

Beautiful site well maintained and clean facilities

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Anna R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Perfect location for Perranporth and Newquay. Well kept site. Clean facilities that are cleaned regularly throughout the day. The site owners are lovely and always available if anything is needed. Nice touch to have a hairdryer and also an iron and ironing board. Pitches are perfect. WiFi perfect in the WiFi areas if you want it. Lovely lake for fishing. Local Pub is just a short walk up the road and also a local shop.

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us here at Lakewell. We hope to see you again.

We just arrived home after 1 week. Aready plan to return next summer!

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The owners were so welcoming and lovely. The grounds are kept beautifully and there is a little fairy doors hunt for the kids around the lake. The shower block and toilets are immaculate!!

Disliked Nothing, we loved our stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again soon.

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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lakewell Touring and Camping Site

Perranwell

Goonhavern

Cornwall

England

TR4 9NX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.33745°N
5.12006°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.2 mi Lay By
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.8 mi Kings Head
Rail
5.6 mi Truro Rail Station
5.7 mi Newquay Rail Station
6.1 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
9.3 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
9.1 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
22.8 mi Penzance Airport
29.2 mi Land's End St Just 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

The beaches of Perranporth and Newquay (15 minutes) are a haven for surfers of all levels, and have schools offering tuition in wave riding... but there are plenty of other ways to travel about this part of Cornwall too. There’s horse trekking and beach galloping on the menu in Perranporth and bikes to hire in Cambrose (15 minutes) for a coast-to-coast trail along the old miners’ route to Cornwall’s southern shores. Perranporth’s also the place to pick up the South West Coast Path for sea views and wildlife walks at height, and it’s half an hour to Bodmin if you want to see some of the county’s inland landscapes. On the edge of the ancient heaths, the Golitha Falls Nature Reserve has bluebell woods lining a long gorge that gives way eventually to a series of crashing cascades. It’s a similar distance to Bolventor for jaunts around the real Jamaica Inn and the resting place, so ‘tis said, of Excalibur at Dozmary Pool. For close-up encounters with wildlife, pack your earplugs and stop off at the Screech Owl Sanctuary (20 minutes), or hang with the red pandas, Asian short-clawed otters and an ark-load of avian life at Paradise Park (30 minutes). Soothe any ruffled feathers with a flit round Healy’s Cornish Cyder Farm, five minutes away, and once refreshed, take a quick chuff on the restored steam trains of the Lappa Valley Railway (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Perranporth 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth Penhale Sands 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Holywell Bay 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crantock 4.8 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 3.9 mi

Newquay Zoo 5.6 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 5.6 mi

Fistral Beach 5.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 5.9 mi

National Trust

Trerice 4.9 mi

Trelissick Garden 9.2 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 9.9 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 10.7 mi

St Anthony Head 14 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 1.6 mi

CHYVERTON PARK 1.9 mi

Hanover 2.7 mi

Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 3.5 mi

Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 3.6 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 Lakewell Touring and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lakewell Touring and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lakewell Touring and Camping Site? The beaches of Perranporth and Newquay (15 minutes) are a haven for surfers of all levels, and have schools offering tuition in wave riding... but there are plenty of other ways to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lakewell Touring and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lakewell Touring and Camping Site? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.