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General
- 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
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
Tents are not accepted at this park.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 5.0m length (13.1ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 6.0m length (19.7ft width x 19.7ft length) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 5.0m length (13.1ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 20.0m² (215.3ft²)

Max. persons: 6 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 3.0m length (19.7ft width x 9.8ft length) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

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Features
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
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups 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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Pre-erected tents
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
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Foot Bridge
— 8.6 kilometres
Foot Bridge — 8.6 kilometres
Foot Bridge — 8.6 kilometres
- Train stations
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Calstock Rail Station
— 2.8 kilometres
Gunnislake Rail Station — 3.1 kilometres
Bere Alston Rail Station — 3.6 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Torpoint Ferry Terminal
— 13.9 kilometres
Devonport Ferry Terminal — 14.1 kilometres
Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal — 15.6 kilometres
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 54.0 kilometres
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.
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.
Must see
- National Marine Aquarium (16.6 kilometres)
- Dartmoor Zoological Park (20.4 kilometres)
- Buckfast Abbey (33.4 kilometres)
National Trust
- Cotehele Mill (1.6 kilometres)
- Cotehele (1.6 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
On-site accommodation | ||
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Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | Anytime |
Depart by: | 10 a.m. |
The Copper Pot Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 weeks of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Copper Pot Campsite will debit the balance from your card 4 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 4 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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. - How much does it cost to stay at The Copper Pot Campsite? From €107.94 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability