Lost in Canvas

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Winter view (added by manager 01 May 2023)
Lost in canvas
Far-reaching views
Private shower

  • Small site with spectacular views of Lostwithiel in Cornwall
  • The Eden Project and Par Sands beach both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Logs available for firepits
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

Rent a tent 1
Tent sites 3
Open now
Opens 22 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • 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 Fri, 22 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Savannah S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Beautiful view and excellent facilities.

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We really enjoyed our stay here, the view is absolutely amazing and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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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One of the best campsites we've ever stayed at. Incredible views, excellent…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Myfanwy L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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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Location Shower cubical…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (water view)

Liked: Location Shower cubical

Disliked: No dinner table to sit and eat (just low chairs ) The grass was cut and no cuttings were taken away just left on site Made tent very messy very quickly Fridge space was inadequate for party size and not cold enough Only 3 bowls in tent for 4 people Lighter provided didn’t work Kindling and logs damp even though left in box Head torch provided had run out of batteries 🔋 road noise was quite substantial during our stay

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From the manager: We are sad to see that you did not enjoy your stay with us, however we were equally disappointed to find the state in which you had left our tent and bathroom having made no attempt to clean up after yourselves and showing a lack of respect for our space. Furthermore, the complaints listed above are either false, out of our control or easily fixable if you made them known but none of these points were brought to my attention until receiving this review. No dinner table - the outdoor seating is clearly shown in the listing photos, you also received an information sheet detailing what is included with your booking. However if you were to have said you'd like a table and higher chairs I would have been happy to arrange this for you by lending my own personal outdoor seating and table set. Cut grass - our camping field is 2.5 acres, as much as I would love to have a machine capable of picking up grass on a field of that size it is not an option to us. I did however make sure to cut a path to your tent and an area for your fire pit and seating where the grass was picked up to minimise this problem. The same was done for guests tents staying at the same time and they had no problems, which was also due to them removing their shoes in the tent to stop grass from being walked in. If you had raised the issue to me I would have offered to hoover the tent and bathroom or you. Fridge space - each bell tent is allocated a shelf of a large fridge freezer, for a two night stay the space is more than adequate, the temperature is also displayed on the front of the fridge (4 degrees at time of checking), although there is of course a chance another guest has left the fridge door open causing the fridge to be warmer than usual. If you had told me you did not have enough space I would have offered you a second shelf which was available at the time. Bowels - there were 4 bowels in the tent, at checkout 3 were left out dirty and one was still on the self of your cooking station. If you had asked me for an extra one I would have sorted that for you. Lighter & heat torch - both had been checked and were working shortly before your arrival and after checkout (before seeing this review), they are both currently being used by new guests without any issues.They may well have not worked at that particular time of course and if you had let me know I would have sorted out replacements right away. Damp logs - all the logs we provide are seasoned and dry, the second day of your stay was very wet and humid so there's a chance that could have caused them to be damp despite being in the box. Again if you had let me know I would have said you're welcome to help yourself to a new net of logs from our woodshed. Road noise - the road noise you are referring to was due to the resurfacing work on Bodmin Hill during your stay which was out of our control. This was unfortunate and not a true reflection of the road noise at our site. The roadworks were due to be finished before your arrival, though once I found out they were not finished on time I made you aware as soon as possible. Poor customer service - we pride ourselves on providing the best customer service we can and do our best to make our guests stays as good as they can be. Upon booking you were emailed all of our site information, a guide to the local area and discount codes to some local attractions. Our number was included to contact if you had any further questions and once realising the road works would continue during your stay you were made aware. At check-in I was there to welcome and show you around. I let you know that you could call or text me with any issues you might have during your stay, I did not hear anything from you again despite seeing you the following day, so I had presumed there were no problems.

Wonderful glamping experience with excellent facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
rebecca w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked: What a wonderful location this is! We spent two nights here with our two young daughters. The ready made beds ensured a comfortable sleep, and waking up to the breathtaking view was amazing. Our girls had a wonderful time playing in the spacious surroundings of the tent. The bell tent offered a sense of seclusion with only two others in the field. The upkeep of the site is impeccable. The inclusion of a private bathroom was a welcomed bonus, creating a hotel-like experience. Throughout our stay, we were provided with cooking amenities and a campfire, adding to the enjoyment. Chris, one of the owners, was incredibly accommodating and available for any assistance we required. The location couldn't be better – it offers an escape from the bustling campsites nearer the beach while remaining a short drive away, and it's conveniently situated for exploring various attractions. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

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Wonderful small site, excellent facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked: Exceptional facilities, wonderful views, lovely friendly welcome. We had a two night stay - very comfy beds, everything extremely clean. Very well equipped and a good location for day trips.

Disliked: The rain 😆

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Beautiful location, luxurious facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Martin G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked: Fabulous location just outside Lostwithiel with a great view down the valley. We had no problem arriving without a car and enjoyed a walk to nearby Restormel Castle and the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery. The site is very spacious and the bell tent was luxurious; we also had our own seating area with firepit and a private bathroom.

Disliked: Nothing!

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Don’t hesitate just book. Thanks guys we will be back for sure.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emma H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked: Views to die for Bell tent was fully equipped and very tastefully I must say! Comfortable bed with quality bedding Fire pit Pristinely clean private bathroom with shower and hot water a plenty Hassle free check in/out Use of fridge and freezer Friendly hosts with lots of local knowledge

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High quality luxury glamping.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jenny N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Avon Gwel bell tent

Liked: Everything about Lost in Canvas is stunning - great location, beautiful tent and site, wonderful views, high quality facilities. Just spent a weekend here celebrating a special birthday with my family and couldn't recommend it more highly. The attention to detail in providing everything needed was particularly appreciated. Thank you.

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Fantastic campsite, private bathroom facilities - exceptional.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Alex Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Absolutely amazing campsite! Quiet and private with a fantastic view. Level pitches. Bathroom facilities were brilliant and everything was so well thought through for guests. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening too. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Great campsite guide and local guide provided by Chris. Best campsite we’ve ever stayed at by far! We will be back.

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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 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

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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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), 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Par Sands 7.4 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Polkerris 8.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Shorthorn Beach 9 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Crinnis Beach 9.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Readymoney Cove 9.5 km Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

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

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.

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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), or scare yourselves listening to lurid ghost stories at Bodmin Jail Attraction (15 minutes). And of course, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lost in Canvas?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lost in Canvas? From $87.52 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.