The Rising Sun
View prices & book- Adults-only site at a gastro-pub on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
- A 45-minute drive to Newquay; 15 minutes from Launceston
- Dog-friendly grass pitches with access to showers and a wet room
Site type
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric optional grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass pitch
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown
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Amazing view…
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Liked: Amazing view
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Brilliant stop over spot.
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Liked: Great field for camping, well spaced. Good facilities. Fantastic pub - really helpful staff, delicious food and great local beer.
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We love it here - quiet and dog friendly- and good food…
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Liked: We love it here - quiet and dog friendly- and good food and drink at the pub.
Disliked: Could do with more loos separate from the showers as people hog the facilities in the morning
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Will be going back again soon! Everything was exactly what we needed
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Liked: Great field, nice large sized pitches. Pub was great, staff very chatty and friendly as well as the building being immaculate. Food went down too well!
Disliked: Ran out of loo roll in the toilet but we had our own anyway
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Would throughly recommend
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Liked: Lovely site, facilities clean and warm. Dog friendly. Pub/restaurant friendly, food excellent
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Excellent service value for money. The pub staff were very friendly…
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Liked: Excellent service value for money. The pub staff were very friendly and helpful. Would go back again and recommend this place
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Really nice pub with good food and service.
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Liked: Pub food and drink Location Staff. Great to be able to stop the night have a good meal and a few drinks without worrying about driving. Camping fee (less electric) taken off bill. Facilities ok
Disliked: Rough field could be difficult in wet
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Liked: Great pub next to camping field with excellent food and a petanc area
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Quiet and hassle free. Great pub with good food. Toilets and shower facilities…
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Liked: Quiet and hassle free. Great pub with good food. Toilets and shower facilities clean and tidy.
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Friendly staff and great food at the pub. Facilities basic but clean.…
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Liked: Friendly staff and great food at the pub. Facilities basic but clean. Perfect for our needs
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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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Rising Sun
Altarnun
Launceston
Cornwall
England
PL157SN
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61475°N
-4.523°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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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Crackington Haven | 10 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trebarwith Strand | 10.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Widemouth Sand | 12.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Summerleaze | 15 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Crooklets | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 11.1 mi
Rock Beach 18.3 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.8 mi
Eden Project 20 mi
National Marine Aquarium 24.3 mi
National Trust
Lawrence House 7.2 mi
Tintagel Old Post Office 10.6 mi
Cotehele 15.5 mi
Cotehele Mill 15.5 mi
Lydford Gorge 18.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENHEALE MANOR 4.7 mi
Camelford Country 6.8 mi
Camelford and Countryside 6.8 mi
Camelford Town and River 6.9 mi
Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 7.5 mi
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 20.1 mi
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 25.8 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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Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does The Rising Sun have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rising Sun dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rising Sun? Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.