The Rising Sun
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- Dog-friendly site at a gastro-pub on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
- A 45-minute drive to Newquay; 15 minutes from Launceston
- Grass pitches with access to showers and a wet room
Site type
10
10
10
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Power optional grass campsite
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Primitive grass campsite
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, spacious site next to a great gastro-pub. Pitches level, facilities clean but basic. Pub refunds pitch fees for meals, excellent value. Good base for exploring. Friendly vibe, but access roads can be narrow and toilets occasionally run out of paper or have broken locks.
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Amazing site, pros definitely blow the cons out the water
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Beautiful location, so peaceful and felt safe and secure. Huge pitches, well spaced out. The restaurant is fab (if you eat in, they take that nights pitch fee off your bill) , easy location (not far from the main road), good for all - couples, families, solo campers. Very dog friendly.
Disliked Toilets/showers are tired, not tended too well (bit grubby and toilet roll running out), but they do the job and if you wear flip flops, it's fine. For the cost of the pitch, we were more than satisfied to compromise on this.
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Superb pub with overnight facilities.
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Food, welcome, area
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Well definitely return. Thanks for a great stay.
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Facilities clean and nicely kept. The pub serves fantastic beer and wonderful food. Utterly exquisite food. The staff are very kind and helpful. A real sense of nothing being too much trouble.
Disliked We disliked the drizzly weather, but that wasn’t their fault.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review Dan, we shall try and bring the sun out for you next time!
Excellent field, level, short grass. Best pub within staggering distance.…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent field, level, short grass. Best pub within staggering distance.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, glad that you found the staggering distance just right!
Secluded and quiet location with great onsite facilities.…
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Secluded and quiet location with great onsite facilities.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
See you again.
Excellent site level pitches with a great pub attached
Power optional grass campsite
Liked Spacious pitch with electric hook up
Pub next to site - excellent food and drink
Camping was free if having a meal in the pub
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review, we are glad you enjoyed the stay.
Hope to see you again.
Very good little site @ £15pppn... can't fault it
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Well kept field... spacious pitches... not crammed in.
Toilets/good hot showers/ washing up area attached to the pub
Well kept ales... fantastic food... relatively small menu, but all food Cornish sourced & cooked fresh to order.
Very friendly landlord, staff & locals.
I'll be back when down that way on my travels without a doubt.
Disliked Nothing to fault
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From the manager: Thanks for the review.
Lovely to have you down & meet you.
Hope the ride back wasn't too wet!
See you again,
Ryan
Great value and food
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Easy booking, site was quiet and clean. Amazing food at the pub and cost of camping taken off the bill.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, it means a lot to us that you enjoyed all aspects of your stay.
Hope to see you both again.
Clean facilities and very friendly people.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Level grass pitches. Didn't choose electric hook up. Had delicious food in the pub and got our £15 pitch fee refunded - great idea and a lovely surprise!
Disliked The narrow road down to the site was a little hairy as motorhome is 7m+. Maybe mention this aspect in the blurb. More suitable for smaller motorhomes, campervans and cars.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, I am glad you enjoyed your stay but I am sorry that you didn't find the lanes easy to navigate in your vehicle.
We haven't ever taken this in to account due to the huge tractors with trailers that don't have a problem with all the main routes to & from the pub, but will look at adding directions that only use the larger lanes.
All the best.
Flat site, lots of space, no frills, fabulous food in the pub,…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Flat site, lots of space, no frills, fabulous food in the pub, clean facilities. Good walks from the site, pub staff very friendly.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review, hope to see you here again.
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
The Rising Sun
Altarnun
Launceston
Cornwall
England
PL15 7SN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61475°N
4.523°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackington Haven | 16.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trebarwith Strand | 17.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Widemouth Sand | 20 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Summerleaze | 24.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Crooklets | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 17.9 km
Rock Beach 29.5 km
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 31.9 km
Eden Project 32.1 km
National Marine Aquarium 39.1 km
National Trust
Lawrence House 11.6 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 17 km
Cotehele 24.9 km
Cotehele Mill 24.9 km
Lydford Gorge 29.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENHEALE MANOR 7.5 km
Camelford Country 10.9 km
Camelford and Countryside 11 km
Camelford Town and River 11.1 km
Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 12 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 41.5 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 sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Rising Sun have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rising Sun dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rising Sun? Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 11 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun? From $27.75 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.