Gillan Creek Retreat
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- Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s hut on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula
- A 15-minute drive to Kennack Sands or the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- Dog-friendly retreat on a private meadow; hot tub and barbecue hut
When only luxury and total privacy will do, head for Gillan Creek Retreat on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Tucked neatly into a private tree-shaded meadow, it’s just the spot for a romantic adults-only getaway from the realities of everyday life.
Set in the Cornwall National Landscape, the retreat is all about off-grid glamping glamour – not that you’d know it was off-grid, as the shepherd’s hut has a hot power shower, flushing toilet and wifi, all powered by solar panels, and fresh water from a borehole nearby.
Inside the shepherd’s hut is a king-size four-poster bed, with storage underneath and Egyptian cotton bedding provided. There are complimentary toiletries in the ensuite bathroom, and the kitchenette has a fridge, gas hob and all cooking essentials. On chilly evenings, the woodburning stove keeps you toasty warm, with top-up logs available for a small charge.
Next to the hut is the woodfired hot tub – a lovely spot for chilling, listening out for the hooting of tawny owls or stargazing on clear nights. The Hobbit-style barbecue lodge is for your private use, so you can cook no matter what the weather is doing outside.
After a day of exploring, laze on the hammock with a book or listen to the gentle burbling of the creek. Your nearest neighbours are some friendly chickens, safety fenced from any doggy guests, and if you’re lucky, you might spot the deer herd that sometimes visits the meadow.
Site type
1Open all year
Admission
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
Dogs
- The site only allows dogs up to 12kg.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
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Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Gillan Creek Retreat
The Old Chapel House
Tregidden
St. Martin
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 6DS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.06537°N
5.1391°W
Route directions
What3Words: dumpling.imposes.cowboys
Nearest transport
Coach6.6 mi Seven Stars
6.6 mi Blue Anchor
6.8 mi The Moor B
Rail6.4 mi Penmere Rail Station
6.6 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
7 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry2.1 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
2.4 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport17.4 mi Penzance Airport
23.6 mi Land's End St Just Airport
27.1 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
Gillan Creek Retreat is handy for exploring Cornwall’s beaches and coves. Kynance Cove (25 minutes’ drive) has a white sand beach backed by dramatic red-and-green cliffs, and you can walk over to Asparagus Island at low tide. Mullion Cove (20 minutes) has a tiny sliver of beach in the harbour, and novice surfers can head for sheltered Kennack Sands (15 minutes) when other beaches are too windy to get out on the waves.
Hikers access the South West Coast Path at Porthleven (20 minutes) for views of the Cornish coastline, and for shorter strolls, Trebah Garden (half an hour) has miles of footpaths through exotic planting and countless secret corners for picnics à deux. Or how about walking across the bay from Marazion (35 minutes, worth a visit for its art galleries) to St Michael’s Mount? Be sure to check tide times before you set off.
If you’re a bit of an animal nut, you'll definitely want to visit the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (15 minutes), home to sea lions and penguins as well as Cornwall’s native grey seals.
(within 6.2 mi)
Food and drink
- Prince Of Wales Pub 0.8 mi
- New Inn Pub 1.3 mi
- Shipwrights Arms Pub 2 mi
- New Yard Restaurant 2.2 mi
- Ferry Boat Inn Pub 2.5 mi
- The White Hart Pub 2.5 mi
- Three Tuns Pub 2.5 mi
- The Greenhouse Restaurant 2.5 mi
- The Five Pilchards Inn Pub 2.7 mi
- Croust House Restaurant 2.9 mi
Groceries
- The Lizard Cider Barn Off-licence 5.4 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 5.5 mi
- Sainsbury's Supermarket 5.7 mi
- Argal Farm Shop Supermarket 5.8 mi
Public transport
- Helford Cross Roads 1.5 mi
- Bus Shelter 1.9 mi
- Double Lodges 2.3 mi
- Health Centre 2.5 mi
- The Square 2.5 mi
- Penhallick 2.9 mi
- Trebah Gardens 2.9 mi
- Glebe Close 3.1 mi
- Car Park 3.3 mi
- Little Gwenter 3.3 mi
Beaches
- Penarvon Cove 2 mi
- Bosahan Cove 2.3 mi
- The Bar (sand & shingle) tidal area 2.4 mi
- Passage Cove (sand & shingle) tidal area 2.4 mi
- Trebah 2.6 mi
- Trebah 2.6 mi
- Grebe Beach 2.9 mi
- Leggan Cove 3.5 mi
- Rosemullion Beach 3.7 mi
- Porthbeer Cove 3.9 mi
What’s nearby
- Sailaway St. Anthony Marina 2.4 mi
- Budock Vean Golf Club Golf course 2.8 mi
- Sea Acres 9 hole course Golf course 4.6 mi
- Falmouth Golf Club Golf course 5.4 mi
- Falmouth Pitch & Putt Golf course 5.5 mi
- Mullion Golf Course 5.8 mi
Local services
- Mullion Pharmacy 5.2 mi
- Ruan Minor Surgery Doctors 5.3 mi
- Sainsburys Fuel station 5.8 mi
- E.ON Drive Charging station 5.9 mi
- Helston Community Hospital 5.9 mi
- E.ON Drive Charging station 5.9 mi
Must see
Trebah Garden 3 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 3.6 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 6.9 mi
Pendennis Castle 7 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 12.5 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 2.9 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7.1 mi
St Anthony Head 8.6 mi
Godolphin 10.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 11.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 1.8 mi
TRELOWARREN 2.4 mi
TREBAH 2.7 mi
GLENDURGAN 3.1 mi
PENJERRICK 5 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 Gillan Creek Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gillan Creek Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gillan Creek Retreat? Gillan Creek Retreat is handy for exploring Cornwall’s beaches and coves. Kynance Cove (25 minutes’ drive) has a white sand beach backed by dramatic red-and-green cliffs, and you can walk over to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gillan Creek Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gillan Creek Retreat? From £250 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.