Acorn Camping and Glamping

View prices & book 9.4 41 reviews
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  • Environmentally-friendly site in the Luxulyan Valley
  • A five-minute drive from the Eden Project; St Austell 15 minutes
  • Workshops, wildlife walk and communal firepit
Acorn Camping and Glamping, in Cornwall’s Luxulyan Valley, is an artfully environmentally friendly site with workshops to pique your interest – and it's only a mile (a five-minute drive) from the famed Eden Project too. Budding scholars, get ready to blossom. You could learn sculpture carving or indulge your inner clown by picking up circus skills, including aerial workshops in the site's own woodland… Kids can scavenge about on a woodland hunt and learn how to make dens and build fires. Meanwhile, fiction fans of all ages can listen enthralled to the storyteller who visits in summer. The Luxulyan Valley is a World Heritage Site with Acorn Camping and Glamping at its heart near Par: expect seven acres of meadows and woodland, a private woodland walk, an abundance of wildlife and a network of waterside walks, all centrally placed to some of Cornwall’s most famed attractions. The Hive Café, located on site, serves hot drinks, hearty breakfasts, relaxed lunches and picnic boxes. With a spacious covered pergola, it's a lovely spot to unwind. Pitches are on a gently sloping three-quarters of an acre: park at the site entrance and offload your gear on the trolleys provided to get to your pitch. As a tiny back-to-basics site, it’s Par for the course that campfires are permitted: blocks are available to stand barbecues on, and the communal firepit takes care of cooking (pick up some logs from the site owners). Facilities include toilets, hot water showers, hot-water washrooms and a washing-up area with cold water. Only logs are sold on site, but a shop and a pub are a mile and a half away. Sorry, but because of the local wildlife, Acorn Camping and Glamping can’t accept dogs.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 27 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including woodland activities & workshops are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • 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 Fri 27 Mar to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is praised for its stunning, magical woodland setting, with many guests highlighting the friendly and welcoming owners. Its proximity to the Eden Project and beautiful natural surroundings are frequently mentioned. Accommodation, including hobbit huts and bell tents, is described as cosy and well-equipped. Facilities such as showers, toilets, and a campfire area are generally found to be good, with an on-site cafe receiving positive feedback for its food. Some guests noted a bumpy entrance road and basic amenities, but overall, the site is highly recommended for its peaceful atmosphere and unique charm.

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Lovely quite campsite, friendly staff, brilliant…

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Emily T. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked Lovely quite campsite, friendly staff, brilliant onsite cafe, close to Eden Project

Disliked Very bumpy entrance road - be careful if arriving in small car

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning site.

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andrew h. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Truly stunning location, great facilities (showers, toilets, campfire area, woodland walks, use of fridge freezer) and lovely owners. 20 minute walk to pineapple carpark at eden project. Would 100% recommend for camping or the hobbit huts, shepherds huts or log cabins that they also have. A genuine gem !!

Disliked Nothing

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We can't recommend this site highly enough. A perfect getaway.

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Steve R. 3 reviews

Hobbit Hole cabin (secluded)

Liked The quiet, the respectful way the site was incorporated into the existing landscape, the Tolkien-themed abodes and the ever-present wildlife (especially the butterflies - so many!).

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It was a beautiful place to…

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Ibby S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It was a beautiful place to stay, very whimsical. The owners were lovely and so helpful. Will definitely be coming back.

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We stayed in the hobbit hut…

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Alice H. 1 review

Hobbit Hut cabin

Liked We stayed in the hobbit hut while visiting the Eden project. It felt very special, secluded and relaxing, but with a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it.

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Great Lord of the Rings themed…

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Anonymous

Hobbit Hole cabin (secluded)

Liked Great Lord of the Rings themed stay! Very quiet, fully enclosed in nature and lovely to see the local wildlife.

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The location was idyllic, close to…

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 Joanne H. 1 review

Primrose bell tent

Liked The location was idyllic, close to beaches. Quiet campsite. Facilities were good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site to stay and walk around with great hosts

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Jamie P. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (large)

Liked The location and site is absolutely stunning and the people who run it are very helpful, welcoming, kind, and just lovely. The cafe does very nice, reasonably priced, vegetarian food.

Disliked Not a dislike but would have been even better if there were toilets etc in the field with the pond to encourage campers to camp within that idyllic setting.

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Lovely little site, set in beautiful…

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Anonymous

Hobbit Hole cabin (secluded)

Liked Lovely little site, set in beautiful surroundings. Welcoming arrival by the hosts. Couldn't have wanted better for my stay. Will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our second stay at Acorn. This time was just as nice as the last!

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 Rebecca K. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice and quiet, friendly and helpful owners, well laid out & iced coffee was delicious on our last day!

Disliked No loo roll or lights in the loos, but not an issue if you're prepared like we were (not really a dislike)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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 cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Acorn Camping and Glamping

Rock Cottage

Prideaux

St Blazey

Par

Cornwall

England

PL24 2SS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.37753°N
4.73129°W

Route directions

From the A390 in St Blazey, take the road opposite the Gulf petrol station New Road leading to Prideaux Road (the site is 1.5 miles from this point). Take the next right signposted Prideaux. Go through the hamlet and along the width restriction road; 400m down the hill, pull intothe field entrance on the right, where you will see a small Acorn sign on a rock. However, if you're coming from the A30, from the A30 follow the signs to The Eden Project. At the Eden Project roundabout, take a left, next right, next left and left again, and the site is 400m along, as above.

Nearest transport

Coach
1.3 mi Polgrean Place
1.4 mi Polgrean Place
1.8 mi Four Lords
Rail
1.1 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
1.9 mi Par Rail Station
3.1 mi Bugle Rail Station
Ferry
5 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
5.2 mi Bodinnick Ferry Landing
Airport
13 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

Cornwall has hundreds of miles’ worth of walking and cycling trails, but a fine place to start is on the Saints Way, five minutes’ walk from Acorn – it’s a belter of a trip, even if you only do a few of its 27 miles (ideally those that deliver you to the Eden Project). Take to two wheels to cover local cycle trails such as the Camel Trail from Padstow or the gentler trip from the site to Luxulyan village; from here you can take the trains that run from Par to Newquay. Five minutes in the car brings you to Cornwall’s south coast – the nearest beach is three miles away but you might also like to go dolphin and seal spotting from Mevagissey, or take the kids to one of the many family attractions around the coast like the Wingz Bird and Animal Sanctuary at Par. National Trust houses and gardens are plentiful in Cornwall too: Falmouth’s Trebah Gardens should be a hit for all ages, and one of the very-must-sees in Cornwall is St Austell’s Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charlestown 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polkerris 3.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 1.6 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 7.2 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 11.7 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 13.9 mi

Rock Beach 14.7 mi

National Trust

Trerice 13.6 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 14.9 mi

Trelissick Garden 17.4 mi

St Anthony Head 19.6 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 19.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TREGREHAN 2.1 mi

Polkerris to Readymoney Cove 3.5 mi

Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 3.5 mi

Porthpean, Charlestown and Carlyon Bay 4.1 mi

Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 4.2 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, Cornwall 14.1 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 Acorn Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Acorn Camping and Glamping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Acorn Camping and Glamping? Cornwall has hundreds of miles’ worth of walking and cycling trails, but a fine place to start is on the Saints Way, five minutes’ walk from Acorn – it’s a belter of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Acorn Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Acorn Camping and Glamping? From £44 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.