Gwel-an-Nans Farm

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  • Rural family-run site on a farm on the edge of Bodmin Moor
  • Within 15 minutes' drive of Lanhydrock House and Restormel Castle
  • Playing field, nature trail and animals to feed on site
Sort yourself a serene stay in Cornwall at Gwel-an-Nans Farm, a site in a secluded spot south west of Bodmin Moor and less than a 15-minute drive from the town of the same name. Pull up and you’ll get a sunny welcome from Gerald and Sheila, the couple who run this two and a half-acre park in the middle of a bigger animal-filled farm. These friendly folk are joined by two equally friendly donkeys who are always happy to meet any small explorers you're bringing along – give them a wave while running off to the separate enclosed field for games of football and bike riding. This is a spectacular park for thrillseeking as well as lazing about, with the moor right outside the entrance for mountain biking, and off-road paths over in Cardinham Woods less than a 10-minute drive away. Keen freewheelers can take on the famed Bodmin Beast as well as a couple of other tricky red-grade trails. Along with pedalling on the 18-mile Camel Trail, family-friendly touring on two wheels is to be had at the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House estate less than a 10-minute drive. And if you’d rather roam, ask Gerald and Sheila about the two-mile nature trail leading down to a hidden wooded valley back on site or set off on a circular saunter around the round walls of Restormel Castle 15 minutes’ drive... Reckon you’ll be famished on your return? Supermarkets, restaurants and pubs are over in Bodmin – check out local sights like the jail, regimental museum and obelisk while you’re in the area too.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 4
Caravan sites 3
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.50 per kWh and must be paid onsite using a pre-paid top up card. Top ups available from 8am - 9pm. Coronavirus update: please note that donkey trap rides are not currently available, although guests are welcome to meet the donkeys and see them every day.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Great family-run park with lovely hosts, quiet vibe & pretty rural surrounds. Spacious, level pitches & clean loos. Handy for Cardinham Woods. Food options & fire pits a bonus. Toilet numbers are a bit tight, but it's a small park. Watch for narrow roads.

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carolyn L.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the very generous pitches . The hosts went out of their way to ensure we were happy and the home cooked food smelt delicious . Super clean facilities, lashings of hot water. Shame we only had a couple of days there

Disliked Nothing at all

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Stephen C.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Excellent Exceptional

Disliked Brilliant

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Dean S.

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Lovely staff, food and hot drinks, the toilet/ shower facilities were great and clean, the site was nice and quite, well worth a visit, the donkeys are friendly too…..

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Excellent site with coffee shop and snacks a added bonus.

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Mandy W.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Friendly welcoming and in a gorgeous setting. Easy access to Cardinham woods, where the dogs had a great time.

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Would stay again without hesitation

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Anonymous

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Very quiet and tranquil site. Lovely views. Very attentive owner. Clean facilities.

Disliked No refund on unused electric meter credit.

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Sehr großer Stellplatz mit Kies und…

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Josef L.

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Sehr großer Stellplatz mit Kies und Rasen.
Wir wurden sehr freundlich begrüßt. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt und zwei Esel sind hier auch zu Hause. Sanitäranlage ist sauber. Wenn der Campingplatz voll ist, kann es zu Wartezeiten allerdings kommen. (Je eine Dusche, eine Toilette bei Frauen und Männer) sowie eine Unisex Toilette.

Disliked Die Anreise war etwas schwierig bei uns.
Wir sind mit dem Wohnwagen angereist.
Enge Straße. Für PKWs mit Zelt ist das aber kein Problem.

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Great location and facilities…

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Karl V.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked Great location and facilities

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All of it! Lovely, family run campsite.…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site

Liked All of it!
Lovely, family run campsite.
Nice, clean facilities.
Friendly donkeys.
Coffees in the morning and fresh pasties.
Delicious spring water.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great value for money with clean facilities. Lovely & friendly staff

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Deborah R.

Power optional concrete slab caravan site

Liked Beautiful camp site which was lovely and quiet.
Norma is lovely who goes above and beyond to ensure you have a great holiday.

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Sharon K.

Power optional grass caravan site

Liked It was lovely really friendly site plenty of space.
Nice facilities.
Amazing service and value

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Gwel-an-Nans Farm

Cardinham

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 4EF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.4768°N
4.64999°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.7 km Priory House
5 km Car Park
7.4 km Post Box
Rail
3.6 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
7.8 km Lostwithiel Rail Station
11.9 km Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
15.2 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
15.3 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing
15.8 km Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
25.4 km 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

Cornwall’s Eden Project is 25 minutes from the site for perusing plants from different environments and climates under two biomes set in an old china clay pit; if you’re into your landscaping, the pristine nature around Pencarrow House (also 25 minutes away) and the 200 acres of outdoor space at The Lost Gardens of Heligan (45 minutes) are well worth a look too. Seeking surf? The waves of Watergate Bay, Fistral beach and Holywell Bay are all 40 minutes from the site if you’ve a wetsuit and board to hand, while kayak rental can be had at Polkerris beach 35 minutes' drive away. Sort other watersports inland at Siblyback Lake (half an hour), where raft building, paddleboarding and fishing are all available. Golitha Falls (20 minutes from the site) is on the way too.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 14.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Polkerris 15.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 16.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Readymoney Cove 16.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 16.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 14.4 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.8 km

Rock Beach 21.3 km

Tintagel Castle 22.8 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 24.1 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 21.9 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 26.7 km

Lawrence House 27 km

Trerice 29.4 km

Cotehele Mill 30 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cardinham Woods Ramble (Wheelchair-Friendly) 2.2 km

Cardinham Woods and Wheal Glynn 2.2 km

Cardinham Woods Ramble 2.2 km

Cardinham Woods 2.2 km

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 4.7 km

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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gwel-an-Nans Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gwel-an-Nans Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gwel-an-Nans Farm? Cornwall’s Eden Project is 25 minutes from the site for perusing plants from different environments and climates under two biomes set in an old china clay pit; if you’re into your landscaping, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gwel-an-Nans Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gwel-an-Nans Farm? From $46.95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.