Lena May's Meadow
View prices & book- Peaceful and secluded site with spectacular Cornish views near Helston
- A 10-minute drive to Porthleven pubs; South West Coast Path 15 minutes
- Dog-friendly wildlife meadow with showers and a toilet
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Dogs must be supervised at all times and must either be tethered if on the pitch or on a lead at all other times.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 5 Apr to
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A beautiful and peaceful site with great hosts
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Liked: We travelled a grand total of 12 miles (from Penzance) to stay at Lena May’s Meadow. We wanted to give our 5yo and 1yo a bit of a bank holiday adventure whilst road-testing a new family tent. We couldn’t have picked a nicer site. The meadow is at the end of a long farm track which means it’s set well back from any road. The paths and 6 pitches are cut into the meadow which means you’re surrounded by long grass, giving a real feel of privacy even when the other pitches are occupied. The facilities are basic - a composting toilet, a shower and a basin for washing up - but they were all in full working order and immaculately clean for our stay. The shower is a little cramped (I am 6’3”) but the pressure and temperature were both great. A fire pit was provided and wood is available to purchase if necessary. Having a fire as the sun went down and the stars came out was a real treat. Lena May’s Meadow is exactly what we look for in a campsite. You feel immersed in nature and extremely peaceful, and the lack of light pollution gives rise to some stunning stargazing. The owners, Fergus and Leeann, are extremely pleasant and approachable should you need anything. Fergus met us on arrival to show us around, and you get the sense that they genuinely enjoy sharing their corner of paradise with people. We’ve already booked to go back next spring and we can’t wait.
Disliked: Nothing
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From the manager: We are so happy to share our ''little corner of paradise'' with you. We are always wary of tall people like yourself in the shower but it definitely stood up to the challenge. Look forward to seeing you all again next Spring. Thank you.
This was our first time wild camping and we throughly enjoyed it.…
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Liked: This was our first time wild camping and we throughly enjoyed it. Customer service was excellent, the pitches were spacious and it was exactly what we were looking for with a child.
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From the manager: The pleasure was all ours. We get such a kick out of campers enjoying what we have to offer. Cant wait to welcome you back again soon.
Everything! Had a fab stay at Lena May’s. Loved that the pitches…
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Liked: Everything! Had a fab stay at Lena May’s. Loved that the pitches were really big and had lots of space between them, plus you could choose your own. Lots of privacy because the pitches are mowed out of a meadow, so high grass all around, plus lots of wildlife to see! Fergus was so helpful and was really easy to contact both via text if there was anything we needed. They were both so accommodating and friendly! Really great location, close enough to drive to lizard, lands end, north coast, etc. in less than an hour. Overall, a great place to stay!
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. Really love the photos. Glad you had a great time with us. Look forward to welcoming you again.
We all loved our stay at Lena Meadow's. The Campsite offers large…
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Liked: We all loved our stay at Lena Meadow's. The Campsite offers large pitches spaced out for maximum peace and privacy in a gorgeous meadow. During our stay we were luck enough to see a deer peak out of a hedgerow right next to our tent. Conveniently located its only a 10 minute drive to Porthlevan, but also central enough that one can use as a base to explore Cornwall The facilities were clean and in good order, enough to ensure all comforts are met while keeping the 'wild camping vibe'. Of note the Composting Toilet, which I was a little apprehensive of before arriving, is clean, modern and does not smell - regular up keep ensures that it is nicer to visit than many campsites' plumbed in facilities. The hosts are lovely, greeting us when we arrived, enthusiastically answering our questions about local nature and available if/when needed I hope that we can return again soon
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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Location was perfect for us, quiet and away from noisy roads, close…
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Liked: Location was perfect for us, quiet and away from noisy roads, close to the beach and we were lucky to have the whole camp to ourselves. Clean facilities and lovely owners, that brought us an amazing barbeque. Absolutely loved every minute and will return next year. Definitely recommend it.
Disliked: The path leading to the camp needs a bit of trimming, as it scratches the car and the terrain is more suitable for a SUV or similar, as lower cars will hit the rocks underneath.
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From the manager: Hi Arina, Over joyed to have you stay with us. So happy you had a great time. We will make sure to pay special attention to the road in. If we cut back too much it loses that Leafy tunnel to oasis feel. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Really good would definitely stay again.
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Liked: Quiet location, peaceful and basic but clean amenities and owners were very friendly.
Disliked: The shower shed gets extremely hot due to the gas boiler...prehaps a skylight window?
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From the manager: Hi Sophie, so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I took your advice to hand and the shower has been modified. The water heater is now outside so there is more room to relax. We are looking forward to seeing you again.
Really lovely stay. Very rural
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Liked: Quiet, friendly efficient host
Disliked: Toilet
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From the manager: Hi Kamy, glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the feedback. You are more than welcome to retutrn should you wish.
matthias.priem@gmail.com
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Liked: Excellent site, extremely peaceful. Facilities are a little basic but very well looked after and very clean. There's no drinking water on the site but a there's a tap you can use in walking distance, a minute or two. We had a great time, during most of the time we had the entire place to ourselves. Pitches are huge and it seems there's rarely more than two or three pitches occupied. Highly recommended if you like camping in the wild and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. There's lots to see nearby, we will have to return. Superfriendly hosts too, thanks a lot :-)
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From the manager: What a review Matthias. So happy you loved our wee campsite, we must be doing something right. Really looking forward to seeing you again soon.
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
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
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Location
Lena May's Meadow
Polgarth
Polladras
Breage
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR13 9NS
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12861°N
-5.32869°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Praa Sands East | 4.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Praa Sands West | 5.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Porthleven Sands | 5.4 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
Perranuthnoe | 8.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Mexico Towans | 10.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Flambards 6.4 km
National Seal Sanctuary 9.5 km
St Michael's Mount 10.7 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 12 km
Tate St Ives 14.6 km
National Trust
Godolphin 1.8 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 5.5 km
St Michael's Mount 10.7 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 11.9 km
Godrevy 12.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GODOLPHIN 2.6 km
Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 4.7 km
LISMORE 4.9 km
Loe Bar 7.7 km
St Anthony 8.7 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 39.9 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does Lena May's Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lena May's Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lena May's Meadow? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthleven (restaurants and a famed pub): 10 minutes’ drive - Helston Railway (steam-train rides): 10 minutes - Praa Sands beach: 15 minutes - South West Coast … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lena May's Meadow?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lena May's Meadow? From $38.24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.