Little Wilderness
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- Furnished bell tents in rural Cornwall, a 10-minute drive from Helston
- Porthleven Beach 20 minutes’ drive; Falmouth 25 minutes
- Local produce for sale; cool box and barbecue; bike hire
When you’re in the mood for a little wild camping without forgoing the occasional touch of luxury, make your way to Little Wilderness, on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula. This eco-friendly, family-run site is set within 25 spectacular acres of wildflower meadows and ancient woodlands, a 10-minute drive from the market town of Helston.
Accommodation is in stylishly furnished bell tents, where you’ll sleep like royalty on a kingsize bed with hypoallergenic and sustainable bedding by Woolroom. Bath towels are also provided, and the toilet block includes an open-air shower cubicle – especially handy for those who don’t want to miss out on those splendid countryside views for a single minute.
Each bell tent also comes with a cool box with ice blocks (which are replaced each morning), plus its own food-prep area and barbecue (you can buy charcoal on site). You can pre-order locally produced eggs, bacon, bread and milk from the food shop; for anything else, head to Helston’s independent stores and supermarkets. Also in Helston are plenty of restaurants, if cooking is not part of your holiday plan.
The area’s excellent beaches and pretty fishing harbours can be reached by car or by hiring an e-bike on site. Porthleven and Gunwalloe beaches are a 20-minute drive away (45 minutes by bike), and from Porthleven you can also access the South West Coast Path for epic clifftop hikes.
Site type
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6 Open now
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 1 Apr to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Little Wilderness
Trussall Farm
Wendron
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR13 0NT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12158°N
-5.22484°W
Route directions
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Entrance is via the wooden gate (please close it behind you). Follow the track through the Wilderness Field to Hay Barn Field; to your left is a cut-grass area for parking. Please do not drive beyond the designated parking area. Access to Home Field and your bell tent is via an opening in the top left of the field.
Nearest transport
Coach2.7 mi Seven Stars
2.7 mi Blue Anchor
3.4 mi Rame Cross
Rail6.1 mi Penryn Rail Station
6.6 mi Penmere Rail Station
6.9 mi Camborne Rail Station
Ferry4.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
4.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
6.8 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
Airport13.1 mi Penzance Airport
19.7 mi Land's End St Just Airport
24.5 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
An underwater viewing area makes it possible to see the rescued and orphaned seal pups at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) up close. You might also see puffins here, or take a guided walk along a creek inhabited by otters.
At Trebah Garden (25 minutes) you can wander among the luxuriant vegetation typical of a subtropical climate. Themed areas include a bamboo maze, a serene pond with koi carp and zones devoted to colourful hydrangeas and rhododendrons. If the weather gets too hot, make your way to the beach on the Helford River for a wee paddle.
Falmouth (25 minutes) is home to the excellent National Maritime Museum Cornwall, with its collection of watercraft, plus local and regional seafaring artefacts. There are great coastal views from Pendennis Castle, built under the reign of Henry VIII atop a headland stretching into the Carrick Roads estuary.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthleven Sands | 4.9 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 5.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Church Cove | 6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 6.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Swanpool | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 2 mi
Trebah Garden 4.7 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7.5 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.6 mi
Pendennis Castle 8 mi
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 4.2 mi
Glendurgan Garden 4.6 mi
Godolphin 5.7 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.5 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
LISMORE 2.6 mi
TRELOWARREN 3.6 mi
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 4.5 mi
TREBAH 4.8 mi
GLENDURGAN 4.9 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 23.2 mi
- Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 26.9 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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- Does Little Wilderness have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Little Wilderness dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Little Wilderness? An underwater viewing area makes it possible to see the rescued and orphaned seal pups at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (10 minutes’ drive) up close. You might also see puffins here, or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Little Wilderness?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Little Wilderness? From £375 (for 3 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.