Tregonetha Lake

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Lake View Camping Field (added by manager 14 Aug 2024)

Fishing is a short walk from the camping field

View over the lake from the camping field.

Lake surrounded by trees and wildflowers

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Quiet family campsite bordering a fishing lake in Cornish countryside
Padstow, Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction all 20 minutes’ drive
Off-grid pitches with lakeside walks; shop and pubs 10 minutes’ drive

Fishing anyone? Tregonetha Lake is a small, peaceful – and off-grid – campsite overlooking a two-acre coarse fishing lake, 10 minutes’ drive from the village of St Columb Major and surrounded by untamed Cornish countryside and farmland. There are no designated pitches and space is allocated on a ‘choose where you want to set up’ basis. The biggest draw here is the lake, stocked with carp as well as roach, rudd and bream. To fish here, you will need a current rod licence and all of your own gear. Double pegs are available, giving bags of space for friends to fish together. Not an angler? While on site you can follow lakeside nature walks, keeping any dogs on leads around the water so you don’t disturb the fishing. Within easy reach of several of Cornwall’s biggest visitor draws, including the Eden Project and Bodmin Jail Attraction (both less than half an hour’s drive), the site is also close to the beaches of the county’s north and south coastlines.    Barbecues are permitted on the lakeside camping field, and you can replenish foodie supplies at the mini-market in St Columb Major, where there are also a couple of pubs and a fish and chip shop. As Tregonetha Lake is off grid, there are no electric hook-ups available, but the owners do offer a charging service for your devices. Just be sure to pack torches and spare batteries for any nocturnal adventures.

Site type

Please note

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will be back soon

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Jodie O. Sep 2024

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Everything, this site is amazing, was able to just pitch up next to the lake, the toilets are eco friendly and very tidy, showers were good and the sink areas allowed ample space to have a few groups, it's so quite (except for the cows 😂) Mel is so friendly and welcoming, all in all a perfect little site for a getaway!!!

Disliked: Nothing

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Really loved my stay here, it was so peaceful. It wasn’t…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Really loved my stay here, it was so peaceful. It wasn’t the typical campsite setup, the all the buildings were made of wood making the washing facilities look rustic, fun and different. The lake is nice and there is a walk around it which the dog loved. Friendly owners with an easygoing attitude.

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Fantastic site with excellent facilities and helpful staff.

Overall	10/10
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Wifi	10

Anonymous Sep 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (lake view)

Liked: Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The lake is very scenic and peaceful. Our host Mel was also extremely accommodating. Would happily come back.

Disliked: The unpredictable Cornish weather

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We stayed for 3 nights over the bank holiday and we were…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Talia W. Aug 2024

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: We stayed for 3 nights over the bank holiday and we were very happy with the campsite. Very pretty, very friendly and very clean! Showers, toilets and washing up area was lovely and all lit up with fairy lights. It was nice to be able to walk the dog round the fishing lake when we were at the campsite, we will be returning!

Disliked: Nothing!

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Great new campsite by lake

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Michal C. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (lake view)

Liked: Great new campsite. Well thought out eco toilets and showers - no issue with hot water. Sinks and dish washing area kept clean ( both cold and hot water in taps). Nice views of the lake. Attention paid to the details with cool and quirky finishing touches. Flat grass. Always short walk to facilities. Couldn't find bricks for barbecue but owner bought some the next day ( sorry for a burnt patch). highly recommended!

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Great site, with really good 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

Kieran S. Aug 2024

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite (lake view)

Liked: Nice area, great facilities and nice owners. Really impressed with the showers, really good pressure and never went cold.

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Amazing campsite!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Nicola C. Aug 2024

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Beautiful location, shower and toilets were lovely and clean. Loved the solar lighting. Hosts were friendly and approachable. Great campsite and highly recommended for all ages, couples and families.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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A lovely site, nice and quiet with plenty of room to socialise

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Jonathon W. Aug 2024

Greenfinch bell tent (basic)

Liked: The rural, tranquil setting and the clean bell tents

Disliked: None

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Stunning campsite. We had the furnished bell tent and it was so…

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

Hayley B. Aug 2024

Kingfisher bell tent

Liked: Stunning campsite. We had the furnished bell tent and it was so beautiful- the decor, the fairy lights, the view. The fishing lake on site is picturesque and the toilets were amazing. Big fan of the eco compost toilets and the showers are better than my one at home. Mel and Tom who run the site are super lovely and couldn’t do enough for us

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Probably one of the nicest campsites I've ever stayed at in UK. Super…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Claire G. Aug 2024

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked: Probably one of the nicest campsites I've ever stayed at in UK. Super clean at all times and great attention to detail. Shower gel provided smelt gorgeous, and many other little touches made our stay feel quite luxurious for camping. Flat pitch, well kept grass and a scenic view of the pretty lake, what more could you ask for. A real gem.

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Tregonetha Lake

Avalen Farm

Tregonetha

St Columb Major

Cornwall

England

TR9 6EN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.44404°N
-4.88698°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.9 km Lidl Superstore

11.6 km Shop Corner

Rail

4.9 km Roche Rail Station

6.3 km St Columb Road Rail Station

8.3 km Bugle Rail Station

Ferry

11.5 km Padstow Ferry Landing

11.6 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing

20.8 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing

Airport

8.4 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes - Eden Project: 20 minutes - Bodmin Jail Attraction: 20 minutes - Pencarrow House and Garden: 20 minutes - The Historic Port of Charlestown: 25 minutes - The Lost Gardens of Heligan: half an hour - Mevagissey: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mawgan Porth	10.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Watergate Bay	11 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porthcothan	12.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porth	12.2 km	Sea	Good	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lusty Glaze	12.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 5.9 km

Eden Project 11.9 km

Rock Beach 12.2 km

Newquay Zoo 13.5 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 14.1 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 10.8 km

Trerice 12.6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 26.1 km

Trelissick Garden 27.4 km

St Anthony Head 33.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wadebridge Woods and River 8.6 km

PENCARROW 10.8 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 11.1 km

Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 11.4 km

PRIDEAUX PLACE 11.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available site on arrival.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. between 19/07 and 28/08.
Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. between 29/08 and 16/09.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Crucian Carp, Ghost Carp, Roach, Rudd & Bream.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This campground/park does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.

Vehicles

Units longer than 4 metres are not allowed.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tregonetha Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Tregonetha Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Tregonetha Lake? Local attractions and activities include: - Castle an Dinas: 10 minutes’ drive - Goss Moor National Nature Reserve: 15 minutes - Camel Creek Family Adventure Park: 15 minutes - Padstow: 20 minutes … Read more