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, dog 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 Sheila and Norma, who run this two-and-a-half-acre park in the middle of a bigger animal-filled farm. Everyone is spoiled here: for the kids, there's a separate enclosed field for games, and for the furry companions, there's a dog field where they can run around to their heart's content. 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.

Site type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 4
Travel trailer sites 3
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 117 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

Friendly, well-kept site in a lovely rural spot, great for walks. Reviewers rave about roomy pitches, clean facilities, hot showers, and the hosts' warm welcome. On-site food and donkeys are a plus. Limited washrooms noted but rarely an issue. Narrow road access.

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Very friendly place, nice owner and…

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Sabine D. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly place, nice owner and great to stay with dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely Clean facilities, warm welcome and…

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John M. 9 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely Clean facilities, warm welcome and nice level site.

Disliked Nothing

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Great quiet site, perfect for woodland walks

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Lee S. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Nicely maintained, quiet site. Friendly staff, great location, dog exercise area, cardinham woods within walking distance.

Disliked Minimal showers and toilets, otherwise nothing.

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Very friendly hosts who made us…

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Scott W. 1 review

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Very friendly hosts who made us feel very welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and site.

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Marie E. 5 reviews

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely clean well maintained quiet site. Lovely welcome, shame about the weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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Toni F. 1 review

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, owners were very nice and accommodating

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Amazing site close to Cardinham Woods,…

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andrew h. 1 review

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing site close to Cardinham Woods, not too big or noisey with super friendly owners who go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. Firepits, pasties and coffees all incredible. Great facilities, including lovely warm showers, free use of fridge freezer, microwave and pizza oven, pay to use washing machine and tumble dryer. Dogs welcome, with seperate dog run! Will definitely return. Thanks for the lovely stay.

Disliked Nothing, best site have been too.

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Nice nostalgic place. Good showers and…

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Bas d. 2 reviews

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice nostalgic place. Good showers and facilities. Friendly hosts and guests.

Disliked Just a grass field no shelter. No privacy or cosy spots. Just not my cup of tea but fine for who likes it ;-)

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Great place to stay. Will be back

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 Wayne E. 3 reviews

Power optional grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful place. The owner is so kind and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, excellent facilities & Norma…

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tanya r. 1 review

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful site, excellent facilities & Norma was incredibly helpful & friendly. We hope to be back soon!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 27.8 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $42.72 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.