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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 08/04/2022 to 15/10/2022
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Entertainment and activities are available between 08/04 and 01/10.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 08/04 and 01/10 (subject to weather conditions).
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
The 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 5.0m width x 7.0m depth (16.4ft width x 23.0ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
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: 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
Great location and so worth a visit ❤️
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Super friendly staff, super clean facilities
From the manager...
We're really pleased you're planning a return visit soon and thank you so much for the top rating - we so appreciate it! |
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From the manager...
Thanks so much for the 10 out of 10 rating and your lovely review with great pics of your stay! Come & see us again soon :) |
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Highly recommend, we will be back
From the manager...
We so appreciate your testimonial telling everyone about the great time your family has had on a repeat visit. We'll let the Gastropod team know how much you enjoyed their food too and thank you so much for the brilliant 10 out of 10! |
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From the manager...
Thanks for all the good things you've got to say about our campsite, the staff, the cafe etc. We're sorry if you had badly behaved neighbours who disturbed you - we're aware there was a family that were inappropriately loud at some point over the Jubilee weekend and can assure you they will not be coming back! |
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Brilliant site with a lovely natural feel and the best swimming lake
From the manager...
Thank you so much for the fantastic 10 out of 10 review and we are just delighted that you're coming back to us later this summer! Great that you enjoyed everything so much at the Gastropod Cafe (we'll pass on your kind comments to their team) and had such fun over the Jubilee holiday even with extra weddings going on! Looking forward to seeing you again in August! |
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Wholesome Family Break
From the manager...
A wholesome family break is a great description - thank you too for the 10 out of 10 rating. We aim to be no average campsite and love that this is what you felt - come back soon! |
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This is the perfect place
From the manager...
We so appreciate the 10 out of 10 and your lovely words about the magical feel of the site. We really want families to feel that it's safe for their children to run around and explore and it's wonderful to hear that you felt that way. See you soon! |
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Level motor home pitch. Well maintained site. Clean. Friendly staff.
From the manager...
What a lovely 10 out of 10 to get as our first Pitchup review of the season! We're so pleased you had a great weekend and enjoyed the lake and the fishing, had a campfire and were pleased with the tipi team. Do come back again either in your camper van or book into a tipi! |
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Brilliant that you did let my doggie stay, thankyou.
From the manager...
Thanks for your top rated review - so sorry that we don't take doggies (much as we love them ourselves) but we did really push the envelope on this booking for you given your special circumstances and that it was the absolute end of the season. |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
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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Lidl Superstore
— 5.3 miles
Lidl Superstore — 5.3 miles
Car Park — 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. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 8 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.
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. Cancellations due to COVID-19 for bookings made before 1 March 2022, can transfer deposits 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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- 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
- When can I check in and check out of Cornish Tipi Holidays?
Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 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 £40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
A big thank you for the lovely review and we're so sorry you lost your phone in the lake...but great you enjoyed the wildlife and encountered our beautiful peacocks in all their glory! We'll look forward to seeing you again :)