The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping

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The Golden Lion Inn
The golden lion inn
The golden lion inn
Suitable for touring and caravans
The golden lion inn
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
The golden lion inn
Grass pitches
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The golden lion inn
Suitable for touring and caravans
The golden lion inn

  • Peaceful pub site a few minutes' walk from Stithians Lake
  • A short walk from a watersports centre for activities on the lake
  • Award-winning gardens on site
It’s bottoms up at peaceful The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping, a few minutes' walk from Stithians Lake. Enjoy a tipple and some top-notch pub grub at the inn just a flower bed away, either in the oak-beamed bar in front of one of the three log fires, or out in the beer gardens overlooking the lake. No need to worry about not catching up on sleep after an evening out – the pub is food and family-oriented so there’s no concern about shenanigans after closing time. All pitches are level, and the site also has fishing and (non-motorised) watersports available via the watersports centre next door; there's also a lovely circular walk around the lake that will help you work up an appetite for your pub dinner. It’s within easy reach of local towns Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Truro, and is less than an hour’s drive from the award-winning Eden Project.

Site type

RV sites 21
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Travel trailer sites 21
Tent sites 19
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 109 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

79% would recommend this site to a friend

76% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, friendly small site. Great Stithians Lake location & pub with excellent food. Staff helpful, good value, nice views. Note: basic, dated washrooms needing upgrade/cleaning. Pitches can be small.

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Location great for all southern end…

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Sarah I.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location great for all southern end of Cornwall.
Situated next to large lake with water activities. Nice and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small site and quiet.The pub was…

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steve c.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Small site and quiet.The pub was very welcoming and they serve a nice pint of Guiness. We were there to see the New Year in and had fun and dancing with a live 60s band .

Disliked The route from the main road to the pitch have several pot holes that need attention,as they are almost impossible to avoid.
The pitch wifi was very hit and miss at busy times of the day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good stay and location!

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Chloe W.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Great place to stay. Little site. Toilet and shower facilities. Close to pub which is a nice bonus!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really liked it there for our 1st trip will book again

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Clive A.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very clean and tidy site
Friendly happy staff in golden lion
Electric and water hookups Very accessible

Disliked Toilets and showers bit dated but its a campsite not a 5* hotel so no hardship

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of our new favourites and we will be coming again.

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Emma R.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked We Liked how flat the site is and absolutely loved the perfectly kept gardens and views of the lake. As someone with limited mobility, i found the site to be a pleasure to get around, it is also small enough to feel comofrtable and perosnal. There are lovely benches around the site to sit and take in the garden or lake views and the site was very peaceful. We very much liked the onsite pub, The Golden Lion, where we recieved a warm and friendly welcome. The food was outstanding and the service also.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be staying again

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Clive B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Central location fantastic access all of Cornwall good size pitch and it’s got a pub with good food

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a gem of a site!…

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Gareth B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked What a gem of a site! Our first visit to the Golden Lion Lakeside Camping. The facilities were kept clean throughout our stay. The site is so peaceful and the lake has many species of bird life. The night sky is fantastic due to the lack of artificial light in the area.

The pub boasts one of the prettiest beer gardens we've seen. Split into small intimate seating areas it is a magnet for little people to explore!

The lake has a watersports centre with a range of activities and a pleasant café.

There is a limited bus service between Falmouth and Camborne, but due to ongoing roadworks doesn't appear to go past the pub at the moment.

The pub owner Glen and her friendly and engaging staff looked after us so well, Ingrid, Dolly, Kellie, Tom, Zennar and Amelie you are all fantastic - sorry if we missed anyone. The menu offers a good variety of proper dishes, nice to see a pub menu without burgers, chicken strips, pizzas!

The Sunday roast is a favourite with locals and you need to book to avoid disappointment!

To summarise, we enjoyed our four day stay at Lakeside Camping, couldn't find fault and will definitely be returning!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Tom B.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Location,price,amenities

Disliked Toilet and shower block clean but dated

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site. We stayed one…

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Charles L.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Very good site. We stayed one night so we could eat at the pub and have a drink and not drive home. It had a level pitch and was fairly quiet.
The welcome was good on arrival & the staff very friendly.

Disliked To many barking dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view of Stithians lake, very…

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Sally H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campervan or tent campsite

Liked Beautiful view of Stithians lake, very friendly staff, Amazing food we ate there both nights and were very pleased.

Disliked The weather

Recommend to friends Visit 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Local produce 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 Rallies 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping

Stithians Lake

Menherion

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 6NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.1894°N
5.21131°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.6 km Post Office and Stores
3.6 km Post Office and Stores
3.6 km Rame Cross
Rail
5 km Redruth Rail Station
6.6 km Camborne Rail Station
7.4 km Penryn Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
10.5 km Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing
10.7 km Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
23 km Penzance Airport
32.2 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport
34 km Land's End St Just 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

If you can drag yourself away from The Golden Lion, you’ll find loads of active options nearby. This area is said to be among the windiest in Cornwall, so grab your wetsuit and go to the Stithian Lakes Watersports Centre, just 100 yards away from the park and with sailing and canoeing as well as windsurfing hire and tuition. There’s also a climbing wall, trim trail, children’s play area, Wow balls and fishing available, or you can take a lakeside walk or a picnic if the day’s a bit too still for surfing. Relax on the beach or catch the waves there instead – north and south coast beaches are a 15 minute drive away. Hire a bike at the site and check out the local cycle trails or go mountain biking, or at a canter with the horse-riding available nearby. Stithians Showground is just five minutes away and has regular events throughout the year, from the Stithian Show in July to the West of England Steam Engine Society with Steam Rally, the VW Owners Club and the YFC Country Fair in August, as well as events organised by local groups including horse shows and dog agility clubs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portreath 9.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maenporth 11 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Swanpool 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthtowan 11.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gyllyngvase 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.7 km

National Seal Sanctuary 10.5 km

Trebah Garden 11.2 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.4 km

Pendennis Castle 12.6 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.7 km

Glendurgan Garden 11.2 km

Godolphin 11.6 km

Trelissick Garden 12.9 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CARCLEW 8.2 km

ENYS 8.2 km

PENJERRICK 9.7 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 9.9 km

Hell's Mouth 10.3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping? If you can drag yourself away from The Golden Lion, you’ll find loads of active options nearby. This area is said to be among the windiest in Cornwall, so grab your wetsuit … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping? From $55.95 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.