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From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Lakeside Pods

From £20 For 1 night, 3 adults Last booked one day ago 9.5 52 reviews

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Spacious grass pitches (added by manager 28 jun 2022)

Area for pods (added by manager 13 sep 2021)

Glamping pods overlooking Stithians Reservoir in Cornish countryside
The Eden Project a 50-minute drive; Falmouth shops 20 minutes
Next-door to a pub and lakeside walks; beach within 20 minutes’ drive

Set on the edge of Stithians Reservoir, Lakeside Pods provide a smashing base for exploring Cornwall. Why? Well, they’re handily located equidistant from both the north and south coasts, with Redruth, Helston and Truro all within 30 minutes’ drive. The cute, wooden glamping pods are all fitted out with double glazing and are well insulated to keep you warm and cosy all year around. An added comfort is a heater for a blast of warmth when you get back from a blustery stomp along the beach. Sleeping arrangements involve a super-comfy double bed with a small pull-down sofa bed suitable for two young kids. Cups, plates and cutlery are included, but – just like camping – you will need to bring anything else that you may need. Handy stuff to make your life easier include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a fridge to keep your goodies cool, and a smart TV with Freeview for chilling in the evening or on an occasional rainy day (this is Cornwall, after all). Outside, a barbecue, table and deck chairs are provided, just the spot for chilling and watching the world waft past. In the shower block, there’s a washing-up area as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer (coin operated) if your clothes need a spruce up. If you want to spark up the barbecue, pick up supplies in Redruth (10 minutes’ drive) but you should know that there is an award-winning, lakeside pub right next door, serving delicious food and a cracking pint – and it’s just a short stumble back to your comfy pod.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
The site only allows dogs up to 30kg.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Electricity is metered on site at £0.12 per kWh via £1 coin-operated meter.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Camping pod

3 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Dimensions: 2.5m width x 6.0m length (8.2ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)

3 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch

Electricity is metered on site at £0.12 per kWh via £1 coin-operated meter.

Please bring your own towels and cooking equipment.

Dimensions

2.5m width x 6.0m length (8.2ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 15.0m² (161.5ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2021

1 room

Open space 1 x Double bed, 1 x Single sofa/futon

No toilets in the unit: shared facilities available.

No showers in the unit: shared facilities available.

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.
Fridge 1 included, 1 max.
TV 1 included, 1 max.

Barbecue
Car parking by pitch/unit
Double glazing
Electric heater(s)
Freeview
Gas and electricity included
Heating
Kettle
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic table
Power socket(s)
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Bed linen and towel hire (1 max)

£30 (£30) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £60 (£60) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Other pitch types

Electric grass touring pitch

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 16 amp included

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Chemical disposal point
Picnic table
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Pup tents not allowed

Arrival days

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean facilities, large pitch, friendly welcome. Pub 2 mins walk.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

christine m. Oct 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Choose your own pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

I am glad we booked this place especially when options were not…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2023

Camping pod

Liked: I am glad we booked this place especially when options were not there but had option been there still this would have been the right choice. Both hosts were very helpful. They were very accomodating of our requests. Place is amazing. I felt like the kid who plays "home" by making tent of bedsheets in their bedroom during childhood days. One of the biggest pros, is near by river side sport. You got to try that. Very reasonable price and fun. This is totally worth it even if you doing this first time. All the cities were like 30 mins drive from here so you could spend day in the lake or visit the near by city in day time.

Disliked: I have no complains.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, great location & level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Becci P. Sept 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: What is they not to like about this site one of the nicest sites we have ever stayed in Small friendly site, very flat pitches, toilets and facilities very clean and close to the pitches. The honesty shop was a great added extra and saved us as we had bought an awning the day before coming down and opened the bag and no pegs or mallet (managed to get some from the shop) Lovely location with a water sports centre on site and also a lovely dog friendly pub serving excellent food And of course we have to mention the female pig Dave 🐷 Great location to visit the southern border end of Cornwall Great prices will defo be returning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, nice grounds, handy for the pub and lake.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Paula P. Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, tidy, clean site. Handy for the lake and nice food and the pub next door . Handy honesty shop onsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Spacious pitches and view of the lake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifully run campsite.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lindsy R. Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: This campsite was one of the best we have stayed at. The pitches are really spacious, beautifully looked after, washrooms and kitchen areas are nice and clean with a quaint little honest shop. It is perfectly located next to Swithan lake and has a nice pub/restaurant which is next door. Met on arrival and fully briefed on the facilities available. With an added bonus of a camp pig 🐖 😊. Highly recommended and will definitely be going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow, what a fantastic accolade, "best campsite you've ever stayed at". It really is heartwarming, as we work really hard all year round to get it ready for those 3 months, and it is nice to hear someone recognise the work we do behind the scenes. Hope to see you all again next year.

everything, large pitch, friendly greeting from staff, good brief about the facilities,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Tina C. Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: everything, large pitch, friendly greeting from staff, good brief about the facilities, clean bathroom, nice are to walk our dog, enjoyed a few beers in the pub and had some lovely meat from the local butcher for our BBQ.

Disliked: lack of sunshine but campsite cannot be blamed for that

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review, and we are genuinely thrilled, that you had a great stay. The weather was not on your side in August this year, but campers are a hardy bunch, and the weather didn't seem to deter anyone. If you book with us again - i will do my best to organise some sunshine for you.🌞

Fabulous location with reservoir and pub nearby, friendly host on arrival.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Fabulous location with reservoir and pub nearby, friendly host on arrival.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly service and site had all facilities necessary for an easy stay.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Dave T. Aug 2023

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Friendly service and site had all facilities necessary for an easy stay. Good location for visiting Southern Cornwall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean site. Friendly staff and in a lovely location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Emma B. Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Amazing experience, lovely pod. Well equipped and lovely & cosy. Lovely site very peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Lakeside Pods

Menherion

Stithians Lake

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 6NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.18907°N
-5.21097°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.2 mi Post Office and Stores

2.2 mi Rame Cross

Rail

3.1 mi Redruth Rail Station

4.1 mi Camborne Rail Station

4.6 mi Penryn Rail Station

Ferry

5.7 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing

6.5 mi Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing

6.6 mi Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing

Airport

14.3 mi Penzance Airport

20 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

21.2 mi Land's End St Just 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

Cyclists gather around please, as you’re in pole position here for pedalling to the ruined mine at The Great Flat Lode (10 minutes’ cycle) or whizzing along Bissoe Cycle Trail (10 minutes). And walkers, you’re in luck too, as Stithians Reservoir is (literally) on your doorstep and is ringed by a hike through woodland and heath. To hit up the Cornish coast, head north to Portreath beach (20 minutes’ drive) for harbourside walks and bodyboarding, or turn south to Falmouth for a swim off the sandy, Blue Flag beach at Gyllyngvase (both 20 minutes). Watersports buffs should have a go at surfing on Towan Beach (40 minutes) or hire a dinghy from Mylor Yacht Harbour (25 minutes) to get out on the Carrick Roads estuary. And what about Cornwall’s real big-hitting attractions? The Eden Project (55 minutes) is worthy of a day’s trip to see all the madcap art installations and rare plants in glass biodomes. At Land’s End Landmark Attraction (an hour) you can pose for selfies at the iconic signpost, while The Lost Gardens of Heligan (55 minutes) are open for romantic strolls amid wonderful plantings.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Portreath	6.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Maenporth	6.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Swanpool	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porthtowan	6.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gyllyngvase	7.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.6 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 6.5 mi

Trebah Garden 6.9 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7.1 mi

Flambards 7.1 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 3.5 mi

Glendurgan Garden 6.9 mi

Godolphin 7.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 8 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CARCLEW 5.1 mi

ENYS 5.1 mi

PENJERRICK 6 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 6.2 mi

Hell's Mouth 6.4 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 18.6 mi
Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 23.8 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site will send you further check-in information 4 day(s) before your arrival.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
The site only allows dogs up to 30kg.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Hired accommodation

Electricity not included in the rate and payable on site (meter in place).
Hired accommodation: £50.00 damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure after inspection of your unit should no damage/losses be found.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
The damage/cleanliness/bracelet deposit required on arrival can only be paid for in cash.
Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of £50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Tents are not accepted at this park.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Electricity is metered on site at £0.12 per kWh via £1 coin-operated meter.

Payment terms

Does Lakeside Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Lakeside Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Lakeside Pods? Cyclists gather around please, as you’re in pole position here for pedalling to the ruined mine at The Great Flat Lode (10 minutes’ cycle) or whizzing along Bissoe Cycle Trail (10 minutes). … Read more