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General
- Peaceful site on the north Cornish coast
- Five minutes' drive from the nearest beach
- On-site lake for swimming, boating, and trout fishing
There is, perhaps, nothing better than landing your own trout on a campsite fishing lake... and then landing it in a pan over a campfire for dinner. Unless it’s waking up to the sounds of birds twittering and then – with luck – the sizzling sound of a bacon and egg breakfast being cooked by a considerate beloved and carried lovingly into your tipi?
If you have a beloved who seems allergic to frying pans, you might think your chances of having breakfast cooked for you on holiday are approximately nil. But the romantic feel of this place might be catching: there’s been at least one proposal a year at Cornish Tipi Holidays near Polzeath on the north Cornish coast since it opened in 1997...
This site's always a huge hit with families and kids, but grandparents, loved-up couples, honeymooners, weekend breakers, artists, surfers and painters, and all sorts of Cornish holidaymakers have bedded down in the woodland valley at Cornish Tipi Holidays over the years, so you should toddle along to it to see why it all works so well.
Cornish Tipi Holidays is owned by Elizabeth, whose family has worked the farmland and quarries around this area for 11 generations, and she’ll be happy to give advice, info and directions to wherever tickles your Cornish fancy. So come one, come all – just be sure to remember the lemon, black pepper and, possibly, the champagne...?
Open from 12/04/2021 to 15/10/2021
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Friday 31 December 2021.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 17/04 and 01/10 (subject to weather conditions).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The toilet facilities are closed until Monday 17 May 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
Single-sex bookings of 20 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 17/04 and 01/10.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The shower facilities are closed until Monday 17 May 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The site is a glorious outdoor wedding venue and in the busy summer wedding season there may well be a wedding or two during your stay. Campers are usually a long way from the festivities but it's a good thing to be aware of when booking your trip.
No dogs allowed (except guide dogs).
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Avg 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Avg 8.0m width x 10.0m depth (26.2ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 12.0m width x 6.5m depth (39.4ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 78.0m² (839.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Max 5.0m width x 6.5m depth (16.4ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 32.5m² (349.8ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 8 x
Pitch size : Max 11.0m width x 8.0m depth (36.1ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 88.0m² (947.2ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 3 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 5.5m width x 5.5m length (18.0ft width x 18.0ft length) Calculated area: 30.3m² (325.6ft²)
Max. persons: 5 x
Dimensions: 5.5m width x 5.5m length (18.0ft width x 18.0ft length) Calculated area: 30.3m² (325.6ft²)
Reviews
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From the manager...
Thanks so much for your lovely review - and beautiful pictures! The showers and hot water sink in the area you stayed in hadn't quite finished being built...that's why they weren't working! Sorry about that - but they are all completed and working now. Come back anytime to check them out... |
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From the manager...
Great you liked our location and the lake - sorry that you were annoyed not to be able to park right next to your tent. In a place with not too many rules unfortunately this is one of them. We do say clearly on our website that we ask people to park in the parking areas and only use their car for loading and unloading beginning and end of your stay. Otherwise the whole campsite become a giant car park, rather than a green space of woodland and meadow where children can run and play without fear of being run over...not to mention our bunnies & free range chickens! |
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The lake is beautiful and great for kids or a …
From the manager...
Thanks for your lovely comments - the lake can be pretty bracing at times...depends if you free style it without a wetsuit! It's much warmer in the summer though. We are renovating the loos & showers as we go but Covid has definitely put a few plans on the back burner - hopefully more will be able to happen at the end of the season. |
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Lovely property, clean facilities, friendly staff, great camping pitch
From the manager...
Thanks so much for your lovely detailed review and top 10/10 rating - hope you can come again soon. |
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From the manager...
"excellent" "beautiful" "amazing" - such top flight words - thank you for using them in your great testimonial! |
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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
From the manager...
Thank you for top review. |
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Excellent site with a stunning lake and friendly staff
From the manager...
Thanks so much for your lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed your stay! |
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Lake was incredible, nice views of it from sky pitch. …
From the manager...
Thanks so much; delighted you enjoyed the views from your Sky pitch (it is really pretty up there!) and thought the lake was incredible! |
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Great eco wild camping spot. Loved the onsite cafe. 15 …
From the manager...
Great you enjoyed bringing your campervan here, and had fun cycling into Port Isaac for ocean kayaking. Glad you loved the Gastropod Cafe too! |
Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
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
Camping 2.0
Tipis, yurts, or wigwams
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Wadebridge: The Link Rd Coach Stop
— 5.3 miles
Bodmin Coach Stop — 7.9 miles
Padstow Bus Terminus — 7.9 miles
- Train stations
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Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
— 10.5 miles
Roche Rail Station — 11.6 miles
Bugle Rail Station — 12.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
— 7.3 miles
Padstow Ferry Landing — 7.8 miles
Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing — 17.7 miles
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 13.9 miles
Local attractions
Cornish Tipi Holidays is five minutes’ drive from the nearest swimming beach, Port Gaverne, and from the fishing village of Port Isaac which Doc Martin fans will doubtless recognise from the gogglebox.
From Port Gaverne, wander the half mile west to Port Isaac to wander among its narrow streets and have a happy morning sourcing the freshest mackerel, crabs and scallops to buy. Or stay above the town to keep on hiking along the clifftop, south to Polzeath and Rock or north to Boscastle and Tintagel ten and 12 miles along the coast from your pitch.
Going watersporting? Course you are, you’re in Cornwall. If you’re on holiday with the kids, both the beach at Port Gaverne and the one at Daymer Bay about 15 minutes’ drive away are particularly suitable for smaller swimmers; the lack of surf at Daymer means it’s one of the best and safest places in Cornwall to learn windsurfing too.
If you do want to surf or learn how to – course you do, you’re in Cornwall – bring your board or the means to hire one to Polzeath about six miles from base, or a bit further down the coast to Newquay.
Must see
- Tintagel Castle (6.1 miles)
- Rock Beach (7.2 miles)
- Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park (9.4 miles)
National Trust
- Tintagel Old Post Office (5.7 miles)
- Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (13.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
Arrivals are up to 9pm. Late arrivals are subject to a £20 cash charge payable on arrival to the warden. Unfortunately, no access is allowed after 11pm.
Cornish Tipi Holidays cancellation policy
No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.
It may be possible to roll a booking over to later in the same season, but extensive notice is required (usually 1 month minimum) as this is not always possible.
Modifications are subject to a £35.00 fee.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Friday 31 December 2021.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Cornish Tipi Holidays will debit the balance from your card 10 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 10 days then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Site booking terms and conditionsVideo
- Can bookings for Cornish Tipi Holidays be amended free of charge? Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, Friday 31 December 2021. Read more
- Does Cornish Tipi Holidays have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Cornish Tipi Holidays dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Cornish Tipi Holidays? Cornish Tipi Holidays is five minutes’ drive from the nearest swimming beach, Port Gaverne, and from the fishing village of Port Isaac which Doc Martin fans will doubtless recognise from the gogglebox. … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Cornish Tipi Holidays?
Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Arrivals are up to 9pm. Late arrivals are subject to a £20 cash charge payable on arrival to the warden. Unfortunately, no access is allowed after 11pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cornish Tipi Holidays? From £36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Thanks for your 10 out of 10 review - brilliant you liked your tipi and fishing in the lake - hope to see you again soon!