Tregonetha Lake

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Lake surrounded by trees and wildflowers (added by manager 16 May 2024)
Trees on the lakeside (added by manager 16 may 2024)
Lake view from the camping field (added by manager 16 may 2024)
Peaceful view of the lake (added by manager 16 may 2024)

  • Quiet family campsite bordering a fishing lake in Cornish countryside
  • Padstow, Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction all 20 minutes’ drive
  • Off-grid pitches with lakeside walks; shop and pubs 10 minutes’ drive
Fishing anyone? Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful – and off-grid – campsite overlooking a two-acre coarse fishing lake, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of St Columb Major and surrounded by untamed Cornish countryside and farmland. There are no designated pitches and space is allocated on a ‘choose where you want to set up’ basis. The biggest draw here is the lake, stocked with carp as well as roach, rudd and bream. Double pegs are available, giving bags of space for friends to fish together. Not an angler? While on site you can follow lakeside nature walks, keeping any dogs on lead around the water so you don’t disturb the fishing. Within easy reach of several of Cornwall’s biggest attractions, including the Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction (both less than half an hour’s drive), the site is also close to the beaches of the country’s north and south coastlines. 

 Barbecues are permitted on the lakeside camping field, and you can replenish foodie supplies at the mini-market in St Columb Major, where there are also a couple of pubs and a fish and chip shop. As Tregonetha Lake is off grid, there are no electric hook-ups available, but the owners do offer a charging service for your devices. Just be sure to pack torches and spare batteries for any nocturnal adventures.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Rent a tent 3
Opens 19 July
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 19 Jul to

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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

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Tregonetha Lake

Avalen Farm

Tregonetha

St Columb Major

Cornwall

England

TR9 6EN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.44404°N
-4.88698°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.5 mi Lidl Superstore
5.5 mi Lidl Superstore
7.2 mi Shop Corner
Rail
3.1 mi Roche Rail Station
3.9 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
5.2 mi Bugle Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
7.2 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
12.9 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
Airport
5.2 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes - Eden Project: 20 minutes - Bodmin Jail Attraction: 20 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden: 20 minutes - The Historic Port of Charlestown: 25 minutes - The Lost Gardens of Heligan: half an hour - Mevagissey: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Mawgan Porth 6.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Watergate Bay 6.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthcothan 7.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porth 7.6 mi Sea Good N/A N/A N/A
Lusty Glaze 8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 3.7 mi

Eden Project 7.4 mi

Rock Beach 7.6 mi

Newquay Zoo 8.4 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 8.8 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6.7 mi

Trerice 7.8 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 16.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 17 mi

St Anthony Head 20.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wadebridge Woods and River 5.4 mi

PENCARROW 6.7 mi

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 6.9 mi

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 7.1 mi

PRIDEAUX PLACE 7.2 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, Cornwall 6.7 mi

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, Cornwall 8.7 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.

Nearest sites

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Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Tregonetha Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tregonetha Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tregonetha Lake? Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tregonetha Lake?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Tregonetha Lake? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.