Gweek Campsite
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- Modest family-friendly site just outside the Lizard Heritage Coast
- Walking distance from Gweek’s boatyard and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
- Café, pub and shop in the village, 5 minutes' walk away
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
German
Open from Fri, 1 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 1 night, 2 adults
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Tiny House microlodge
6 people maximum Dimensions: 8.0m width x 3.0m length (26.2ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £100 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 85% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: Fantastic back to basics site. Loved the great location and how quiet it was. Lots of little extras and touches from the campsite owner that thoroughly understands camping.
Disliked: We couldn’t stay longer and had to come home.
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From the manager: What a lovely review. Thanks a lot Claire. Hope to see you again 🙏
Lovely campsite
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Liked: Facilties we're very clean and private. The camp site was very spacious. Well looked after. Eco friendly. The location is very nice. Gweek village is small but has everything you need. We will be returning to this campsite in the future.
Disliked: NA
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From the manager: Thanks a lot! Look forwards to your next visit :)
Amazing facilities, very sheltered, wildlife haven.
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Liked: Lovely sheltered site, hardly any wind (very rare on Cornish campsites!) Lots of wildlife, lovely walks, great location and fantastic facilities. Really well thought out with a fridge and freezer and power packs for phone charging etc. Even an emergency kitchen!
Disliked: I really like the 'no noise on site' rule, it makes life as a solo camper really peaceful, but despite the rule, there was quite a bit of noise from the residents on site, band practice, and loud music while the facilities were being cleaned. It created quite a fun, upbeat atmosphere if you like that, but seemed to clash with an otherwise really peaceful wildlife haven.
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback. I agree the site is basically a quiet and peaceful campsite most of the time so this is perhaps a case of its “the exception that proves the rule”. Managing a site often involves occasional noise though, more often from the lawn mower and hedge-cutter which are much louder than my pocket speaker – which is misleading to describe as “loud”. (I clean the toilets daily about 11am after people usually have left for the day, but as doing it almost 300 days/year, I often use my pocket speaker to keep me motivated - listening to podcasts, reggae, etc!). However, I do take note of your point about my band effort with some fellow village folk - which I had thought was OK as kept to a minimum and early at 5-7pm only ~ twice a month only. I’ll monitor that for a bit and may need to build a sound proof room in the long run depending on other comments! (Up til now the only comments had been positive ones, but maybe it was a bad practice week.. haha)
Thoroughly recommend
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Liked: The open spaces, simple layout, clean facilities with a range of ecover products. Friendly owners.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: Nice to meet you. Thanks for the review! Hope to see you again. Regards, Adi
Spacious setting and Green credentials…
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Liked: Spacious setting and Green credentials
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Simply a perfect campsite. Was the best camping trip we have been…
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Liked: Simply a perfect campsite. Was the best camping trip we have been on. The site is glorious and the whole ethos of the site is so refreshing and uplifting. It is truly remarkable. Will definitely be returning and will be the site we always come to when visiting Gweek!
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From the manager: Thanks a bunch! Hope to see you again and good luck with your plans as discussed
Clean and friendly. Downhill walk to centre of Gweek
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Liked: Clean toilet abd shower block. Wildlife friendly with constant bird song
Disliked: For dog owners, beware the three cars that prowl to top of the site.
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From the manager: Thanks for review. I've been confused about the cars comment (I towed trailer load of soil to top field? Perhaps you meant the neighbour's cats).
Lovely campsite with the perfect accommodation and very decent showers. Highly recommended…
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Tiny House microlodge
Liked: Lovely campsite with the perfect accommodation and very decent showers. Highly recommended
Disliked: The rain but otherwise it was wonderful
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From the manager: Many thanks. Hope to see again sometime. Regards Adi
Loved the location, the pitches, the facilities, the hammocks and play area…
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Liked: Loved the location, the pitches, the facilities, the hammocks and play area - beautiful little campsite and we would definitely like to return!
Disliked: The weather 🤣 but that can’t be helped!
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From the manager: Thank you!
Size of the campsite and firewood available to buy on campsite…
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Liked: Size of the campsite and firewood available to buy on campsite
Disliked: The only hot shower that was broken most of the stay, so was forced to use the "backup shower" which was made in an unfinished shed with no light a massive hole in a wall covered by old radiator, surrounded by rubbish and junk Also there was no dog park
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From the manager: Hi Martyna. Things do occasionally break unfortunately but I take your comments on board and will probably make a 2nd hot shower for next year in case one breaks again - (despite that one shower having been steady for 3 years! The "Wim Hof" dedicated cold shower will have to go). By the way, the temporary backup hot shower was in an area which is NOT part of the campsite! It was offered as a private favour until original shower was repaired. Anyway, the new part arrived yesterday from abroad (hence not a "same day" repair) and was fixed early this morning before you left. I've cleared up all the waste wood you left lying around your pitch now - so everything is back to normal. In August, the campsite is basically sold out - so it was an unfortunately busy time for the shower to break for you and all the others - who seemed to just about cope with the inconvenience. Hope you had a safe drive back. Adi
Features
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 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 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Gweek Campsite
Gwedrow House
Off Chapel Hill
Gweek
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 7AQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.09831°N
-5.21488°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 |
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| Porthleven Sands | 4.6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 4.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 5.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 5.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 0.4 mi
Flambards 2 mi
Trebah Garden 4.2 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7.7 mi
Pendennis Castle 8.1 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 3.8 mi
Glendurgan Garden 4.1 mi
Godolphin 6.6 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 9.2 mi
St Anthony Head 10.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
TRELOWARREN 2 mi
LISMORE 2.7 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 3.6 mi
Loe Bar 4.1 mi
St Anthony 4.2 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 24.6 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.
Nearest sites
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- When can I check in and check out of Gweek Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gweek Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.