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The Canvas Meadow

Bell tent (added by manager 28 Sep 2021)

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Cosy bell tents close to north Cornwall surfing beaches
A 10 minutes’ drive to Portreath; 25 minutes to St Ives and Marazion
Pop-up site with grass pitches, five minutes’ drive to pubs and shops

A small and family-run pop-up site with boutique styling, The Canvas Meadow is set among centuries-old copper and tin mines on the North Cornwall coast – in fact you can see the chimney of one of them from the site. And being so close to the Atlantic, some of the county’s most popular surfing beaches and fishing villages are within 10 minutes’ drive. The site has everything you need for a chilled stay, so all you need to bring is a bag of clothes, a surfboard and bedding… everything else is all set up and waiting for you. Cosy bell tent interiors have blankets to keep you toasty as well as plenty of storage space. Each unit comes with two single beds and one double, all of which have proper mattresses. A small kitchen area with a camping stove, pans, crockery, cutlery, a toaster and kettle is available, and there's a coolbox provided to keep perishables fresh. A charcoal barbecue, outside seating and outdoor furniture are all included too. A shower block with loos and a washing-up area is a short step away from the tents, which are all prettied up with festoon lights after dark so you can see your way around. Other shared facilities include a surfboard storage area, a basic on-site shop for essentials and a communal are where different themed evenings are held (cider tasting, folk music and seafood may all be on the agenda). Bracing walks and bike rides are the order of the day, with paths leading directly from the site, and you can exercise the dogs on the beach at Portreath (10 minutes) or Porthtowan (five minutes) – the site has its own dedicated dog shower where you can hose them down afterwards. Both these seaside villages have something of a gourmet reputation, so if you’re off cooking duty for your camping break, never fear – a wander around their streets will turn up seafood pubs, fish and chip shops and – off course – cafes for scrummy cream teas. And you’re in Cornwall, don’t forget, so it’s jam on the scone before clotted cream. A butcher's shop is within walking distance too and can sort you out with barbecue packs.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Italian

Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Canvas Meadow

Radnor Road

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 4BQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.25144°N
-5.21582°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.3 mi Railway Station

1.4 mi Alma Place

2.7 mi Kings Head

Rail

1.3 mi Redruth Rail Station

4.6 mi Camborne Rail Station

5.2 mi Perranwell Rail Station

Ferry

8.3 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing

8.6 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing

8.8 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing

Airport

15.9 mi Penzance Airport

16.4 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

22.6 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

Chances are you’re going to want to get out on the water. Surfers can head for Porthtowan (five minutes' drive) or Portreath (10 minutes) for consistent waves, or you can try out coasteering near Penzance (half an hour). For a gentler pursuit, try practising your swing at a nine-hole golf course (10 minutes). Arty types might like to head down the Atlantic coastline to St Ives for its cluster of contemporary galleries and spectacular art in Tate St Ives. Marazion is another pretty spot for rooting around in galleries and indie boutiques, and from there you can walk across the bay to the cliffside gardens at Mount St Michael (all 25 minutes). Cornwall has several other inspiring gardens to mooch around as well. Have a wander through the subtropical palms at Trebah Garden (half an hour) or head for the wild plantings at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, to see once-lost parkland brought back to life. And of course, the glass biomes and rare flora of The Eden Project (both 45 minutes) make a fun-filled day out for all the family.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porthtowan	2.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Chapel Porth	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portreath	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Trevaunance Cove	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Perranporth	7.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 2.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 7.3 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 9.7 mi

Pendennis Castle 10.4 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 10.8 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 2.7 mi

Godrevy 7.8 mi

Trelissick Garden 8.4 mi

Godolphin 10 mi

Glendurgan Garden 10.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.7 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 3.5 mi

St Agnes Beacon 4.5 mi

Hell's Mouth 5.2 mi

Hanover 6 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 14.9 mi
Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 22.2 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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Does The Canvas Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near The Canvas Meadow? Chances are you’re going to want to get out on the water. Surfers can head for Porthtowan (five minutes' drive) or Portreath (10 minutes) for consistent waves, or you can try out … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Canvas Meadow?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

On arrival please report to the site office
Read more