Lost in Canvas

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Bell tent and view
Summer views

  • Small site with spectacular views of Lostwithiel in Cornwall
  • The Eden Project and Polkerris beach both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Logs available for firepits; 15 minutes' walk to shops and cafés
Lost In Canvas is a small site in the grounds of Delancey House, set on a hillside overlooking the historic town of Lostwithiel. Expect scenic views overlooking the valley below and a peaceful getaway in the Cornish countryside. You are free to roam the grounds of Delancey House, so stretch your legs with a walk down to the lower meadows, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife – you might get lucky and see the resident roe deer, who often puts in an appearance. There’s also direct access to 35 acres of woodland, or it’s 15 minutes’ walk down the hill into Lostwithiel to its shops, cafés and pubs. Hop in the car and you’re soon on a beach. But which one to choose? The family-friendly Polkerris (20 minutes' drive) has a beachfront pub and restaurant, while Polridmouth (15 minutes) has often calm waters, making it a great wild swimming spot. Sheltered Porthpean Beach (20 minutes) is popular for watersports (hire gear there) and rock pooling with the kids.

Campground type

Tent sites 3
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Unfortunately the landscape of the site does not suit guests with mobility issues. The bell tents are only suitable for children 4 and older.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Mar to

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91% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

A top-rated spot! Campers rave about the peace, stunning views & ample space. Facilities are top-notch & clean, especially the showers. Owners get props for being super friendly & helpful. Great location for quiet escapes & exploring. Watch out for wind & temporary road works.

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One of the best campsites in Cornwall.

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Anonymous

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Liked This is an excellent campsite and I really recommend it. It’s quiet, not over crowded with only a few places to pitch tents they aren’t trying to cram everyone in, it feels like they are trying to keep it as a peaceful break away from everything.

Me and my sister had a easy drive to the Eden Project from this campsite, so if that’s something you are thinking of doing, staying here makes sense.

It has the most beautiful views and the facilities felt modern and clean.

The whole experience of staying at the campsite was just easy with no hassle. Communication with the owner was also great, I really don’t have any negatives.

Highly recommend.

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Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again

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Liked Lovely tranquil campsite great communication from owner. Facilities were clean and new and the shower was lovely and warm. View from our pitch was sublime, a lovely thing to wake up to

Disliked Nothing

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An incredible campsite with some of…

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Lee D. 1 review

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Liked An incredible campsite with some of the best facilities I've ever seen. The views are absolutely stunning, and the whole site was peaceful and relaxing. A perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature. I would definitely recommend it and would happily stay again.

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Most amazing setting. Private, quiet, so…

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Megan H. 1 review

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Liked Most amazing setting. Private, quiet, so much space, great views. Just up the hill from a lovely little village and short drive to Fowey and Eden Project. Excellent and well thought out facilities. Great support, check in help and PDF download guides with local advice.

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Absolutely lovely place to stay for the weekend

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Lauren E. 1 review

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked The location was brilliant
The owners were friendly and helpful
The provided equipment was great
The shower was amazing!!
The whole place was super cosy and very clean
Nothing was too much trouble for the owners to assist with

Disliked No tin opener 😆

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Beautiful view, helpful owner and great…

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Liked Beautiful view, helpful owner and great facilities. Level pitch. Bathroom was fantastic, clean and modern.

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Great small site with great view, friendly staff and clean facilities.

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Joe H. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful, peaceful site with a fantastic view. Hard to beat for location, price or ease. Chris was lovely and helpful and the facilities were incredibly clean. We only stayed one night, but looking forward to coming back soon.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Liked Beautiful view and excellent facilities.

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We really enjoyed our stay here,…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked We really enjoyed our stay here, the view is absolutely amazing and the owners and facilities are lovely. The only downside was that our pitch got the most of the wind but that is down to the weather and not the site. We will definitely be coming back

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Unpowered grass tent site

Liked One of the best campsites we've ever stayed at. Incredible views, excellent facilities (the shower there was better than ours at home), and felt really special with campfires and loads of space.

Disliked There's a big hill to get up every day but it's worth it.

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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 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

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Lost in Canvas

Bodmin Hill

Lostwithiel

Cornwall

England

PL22 0HU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.41283°N
4.67691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.7 km Royal Talbot Hotel
0.7 km Royal Talbot Hotel
6.5 km Polgrean Place
Rail
1 km Lostwithiel Rail Station
3.8 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
5.6 km Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
8.8 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing
9.2 km Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
23.6 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

Have a ramble around sculpture trails in The Lost Gardens of Heligan (half an hour's drive), or scare yourselves listening to lurid ghost stories at Bodmin Jail Attraction (15 minutes). And of course, it’s worth taking time to explore the tropical biospheres at the ever-popular Eden Project (15 minutes). Sporty types can play golf, go paddleboarding in the Fowey Estuary (both 15 minutes) or yomp through the wetlands at Shirehall Moor Local Nature Reserve (five minutes). And when you’ve done your exercise for the day, make for the fantastic pubs, cafés and restaurants in lively, pretty Fowey (20 minutes) for waterfront dining on fine Cornish seafood. Up north is Bodmin Moor, where you might want to explore the path around Colliford Lake (half an hour) or stroll along the rapids to Golitha Falls (20 minutes). From Wadebridge (25 minutes), think about cycling along the Camel Trail to pretty Padstow. A nice detour here is to the similarly named Camel Creek Family Adventure Park (35 minutes), packed with family-friendly rides.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 7.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Polkerris 8.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 9.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Readymoney Cove 9.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 7.8 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 17 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19.8 km

Rock Beach 23.4 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 26.7 km

National Trust

Trerice 25.9 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 26 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 28.3 km

Cotehele Mill 33.2 km

Cotehele 33.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LANHYDROCK 3 km

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 3.9 km

Lerryn CP - St Winnow Point - St Winnow - Lerryn CP 5.3 km

BOCONNOC 5.4 km

Cardinham Woods Ramble 6.3 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 5 August 2026 – Wednesday 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, England 25.7 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 Lost in Canvas have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lost in Canvas dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Lost in Canvas? Have a ramble around sculpture trails in The Lost Gardens of Heligan (half an hour's drive), or scare yourselves listening to lurid ghost stories at Bodmin Jail Attraction (15 minutes). And of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lost in Canvas?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lost in Canvas? From $86.78 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.