The Copper Pot Campsite

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Lavender on her spacious deck, close to the facilities
Lavender on her spacious deck, close to the facilities
Campsite's cross roads
Lavender bell tent
Exterior of the wildflower tipi
Front side
Outdoors
Long view
Kitchen: gas hobs, sink, breakfast bar with wildlife
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Campsite's cross roads
Lavender bell tent
Exterior of the wildflower tipi

  • Eco-conscious rural rental tents a mile from Lower Metherell
  • In the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Bike hire on site and close to walking trails and canoe trips
To Cornwall, and Callington, and a cracking country break with a conscience. For not only is The Copper Pot Campsite in a most favourable location (bordering the National Trust’s Cotehele estate and in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), it’s also been purposely set up with low-impact, eco-friendly stays in mind. It’s possible to drive, of course, but the folks here are mighty keen to encourage guests to seek alternatives, and they’ve gone all out to ensure that’s as easy as can be. For starters, if you arrive by train (at Gunnislake, 10 minutes away) they’ll happily sort transport to whisk you to the site; from then on you can hit the local walking trails or hire their bikes for two-wheeled touring. Carting heaps of caboodle around isn’t an issue either, as they’ve provided all the bits and bobs you need for a break (well, most of it – you’ll still need to provide your own pants and the like). Rental tents are already set up with beds and bedding, and there’s plenty of cooking kit to help you prep meals in the well-equipped kitchen or out at the two campfire/barbecue areas (if you’ve not toddled off to the pub 10 minutes away, that is). Other facilities are, as you’d imagine, similarly eco-conscious: the off-grid tents have LED lighting and are a short stroll from a bathroom with compost toilets and hot showers.

Site type

Rent a tent 3
Open now
Opens 1 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 1 Jun to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really enjoyed the peaceful nature of the site. Jame (owner) is about…

Overall 10/10

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

Bamboo safari tent

Liked Really enjoyed the peaceful nature of the site. Jame (owner) is about as friendly and accommodating as they come. He has a real love for nature and it shows in his attitude and outlook.

It’s encouraged (but not mandatory) for communal eating (round the fire pit) and we stayed 12 nights and would say 8-9 of those were had there in great company with other guests which generated a wonderful shared experience.

Kids (7 year old twins) loved the whole experience and we have already booked a return visit in May. We like our creature comforts but it was worth the compromise to feel like you were a kid again and were camping in the woods, great family break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful location... great adventure…

Overall 8/10

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

Bamboo safari tent

Liked Wonderful location... great adventure

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Copper Pot Campsite

Lower Metherell

Callington

Cornwall

England

PL17 8BP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.49569°N
4.24823°W

Route directions

The site is keen to encourage travel by public transport, but if you’re driving please follow the instructions below rather than satnavs. From Plymouth, follow the signs to Cotehele. Instead of turning right going over the bridge to Cotehele Quay, continue on the road towards Harrowbarrow. Turn right just before the Harrowbarrow sign and continue along this road until you get to the site on the right. From Tavistock, take the A390 past Gunnislake, then take the left turn signposted for Metherell. In Metherell, take the left into Lower Metherell at the Cross House Inn, then follow the road round to a T-junction. Take the left turning and look out for the site on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 km Foot Bridge
8.6 km Foot Bridge
8.6 km Foot Bridge
Rail
2.8 km Calstock Rail Station
3.1 km Gunnislake Rail Station
3.6 km Bere Alston Rail Station
Ferry
13.9 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
14.1 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
15.6 km Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

Kick off your local wanderings with an outing to the Cotehele estate: it’ll take you half an hour or so to walk over to the Tudor house to see the collections amassed by the Edgecumbe family over 600 years (including a giant pair of whale jawbones) and meander through the gardens and woodland paths. Trot back via Cotehele Mill to sample cakes and biscuits created from flour freshly ground with power from the Victorian waterwheel. That cake isn’t just for fun – it’ll also provide essential fuel for guided canoe trips on the Tamar river from Cotehele Quay (an excellent excuse for a second biscuit), or a trip to the Tamar Trails Centre, five miles away, to walk the trails, career along the mountain bike tracks or pick your way along the treetop courses. Biking types can also take the 20-minute pedal to the Drakes Trail for a traffic-free run all the way to Plymouth. If you have brought a car, it’ll take half an hour or to so get to Plymouth (to visit the aquarium, take a dip in the lido or sample the local gin), 15 minutes to the maize maze at Smeaton’s Farm or 50 minutes to the Eden Project’s famed plant-filled domes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portwrinkle 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe West 16.4 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 16.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Plymouth Hoe East 16.5 km Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Tregonhawke 17.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 16.6 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.4 km

Buckfast Abbey 33.4 km

Castle Drogo 38 km

Eden Project 39.2 km

National Trust

Cotehele Mill 1.6 km

Cotehele 1.6 km

Buckland Abbey 8.3 km

Saltram 17.4 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 17.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COTEHELE 1.6 km

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 1.7 km

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 5.3 km

Newbridge and River Lynher 6 km

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 6 km

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)

    Par, England 38.2 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Copper Pot Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Copper Pot Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Copper Pot Campsite? Kick off your local wanderings with an outing to the Cotehele estate: it’ll take you half an hour or so to walk over to the Tudor house to see the collections amassed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Copper Pot Campsite?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Copper Pot Campsite? From €233.02 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.