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Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Pipers

9.6 9 reviews

Grass tent pitches with countryside views

Flat areas and some slightly sloped ground for pitches

The camping field overlooks kit hill and dartmoor

Bodmin moor and views of neighbouring farms

Peaceful family pop-up campsite with spectacular Bodmin Moor views
A 10-minute drive to Liskeard; 35 to the Eden Project
Showers and washing-up sinks on site; pub and shop five minutes’ drive

Edging Bodmin Moor in a peaceful, scenic corner of Cornwall near Liskeard, Pipers is all about a back-to-basics camping experience in a 3.5 acre field with cracking views over neighbouring farm fields to Dartmoor. The entrance to the site is on an unadopted country lane, so there’s no traffic noise and no street lights, just honest-to-goodness fresh air – and when the night sky is clear, the chance to do some serious stargazing. With no formal pitches, you can pitch up anywhere in the field to suit your camping requirements – please note some pitches are on a slight slope. Being a no-frills sort of place, there is no electricity but you are welcome to bring a firepit and a barbecue with you, and you do have access to a toilet and shower block as well as cold-water sinks for washing up. Pensilva village (five minutes’ drive) offers a basics shop, pub and a takeaway fish and chip van (Thursday night only). For major supermarket restocks, head for Liskeard (10 minutes’ drive), where you can pick up takeaways for all tastes, from kebabs to Indian, Chinese and pizza, and there are a few pubs for enjoying a crafty pint. A couple of site rules: dogs must be kept on leads, and please keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 8am.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pipers

Attwood Lane

Pensilva

Liskeard

Cornwall

England

PL14 5QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.49558°N
-4.41955°W

Nearest transport

Coach

5.6 km Lloyds TSB Bank

5.6 km Post Office

7.9 km Methodist Church

Rail

6.5 km Liskeard Rail Station

7.1 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)

7.8 km Menheniot Rail Station

Ferry

20.9 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

21.4 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

22.9 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing

Airport

41.9 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

Staying at Pipers, you’re in pole position for beaches on both coasts: head south for the tidal swimming pool at Polperro (35 minutes' drive) or the sands at Looe (25 minutes), where you can go kayaking on sheltered waters. Turn north for famous surfing beaches like Perranporth (an hour) and Fistral (an hour) in Newquay, or have fun paddleboarding and boating on Siblyback Lake (20 minutes). Chances are you’ll want to visit the rare plantings and vibrant sculptures in the futuristic glass biomes at the Eden Project (35 minutes); other cultural attractions in these parts include the gorgeous gardens and woodland walks at the Victorian National Trust-owned Lanhydrock (half an hour). Kids behaving well? Reward them with a visit to the cuddly furry animals at Tamar Valley Donkey Park (20 minutes), and wear them out on the zipwires at Adrenalin Quarry Ltd (15 minutes). Take toddlers to the indoor fun park at Trethorne Leisure Park (half an hour), where they can also try their little hands at pony riding or bowling.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaton (Cornwall)	14.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Millendreath	15 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Downderry	15.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Looe	16.1 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Portwrinkle	16.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 25 km

Eden Project 28.2 km

Tintagel Castle 30.9 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 31.7 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 36.1 km

National Trust

Cotehele Mill 13.7 km

Cotehele 13.7 km

Lawrence House 16.3 km

Buckland Abbey 20.4 km

Saltram 27.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Minions - Cheesewring - Siblyback Lake 3.3 km

Minions - Caradon Hill - Cheesewring - Hurlers 3.3 km

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 3.3 km

Golitha Falls 5.7 km

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 6.2 km

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 44.3 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.

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Is friendly and helpful and just perfect place to camp

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Graham K. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: All

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We liked this place very much!!! Beautiful nature, clean toilets and shower, very kind hosts, pleasant, warm hospitality, we were surrounded by their attention! Thank You both ever so much! We will come back and definitely, with a pleasure, recommend this place to our friends !!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and quiet with clean 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

Ann D. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really nice spot for camping even though the weather was against us ! Lovely quiet and well kept site with clean toilets , washing area and a shower . Will definitely be back .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent getaway from it all site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely basic site with immaculate clean toilets,stunning views and far away from the madness of the busy seaside resorts,yet only 30 min drive from looe if you want the coast. Access road is only advisable for cars with decent ground clearance,so no lowered suspension vehicle here.owners are on hand to help and keep the place real clean.amazing value at £15 per night,had owls flying around at dusk which was fab and lots other wildlife,firepits were provided f.o.c. toilets were clean and the 2 showers hot and warm.it is a small site so the limited toilets/showers caused us no problems. It is back to nature and a great place to reset and forget about the mad world we live in. Washing up facilities only had cold water but we just boiled a kettle so no issue from us. We absolutely loved our stay on this hidden jem and will spread the word to friends and family

Disliked: Nothing to dislike from us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful scenery Nice friendly staff were very helpful Peaceful place and great for stargazing…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful scenery
Nice friendly staff were very helpful
Peaceful place and great for stargazing
Clean facilities

Disliked: Not too easy to find

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great position right on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Simple, perfect

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean facilities, friendly and helpful host, peaceful location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you very much for your review, it means a lot to us especially being our first year and to get 10/10 is fantastic! Glad you enjoyed the location. It was lovely meeting you both and we hope to see you again in the future .🤞

Fantastic site with clean facilities. Super friendly, welcoming owners

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

Amaar S. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: What a fantastic 5 day stay at pipers! We were instantly blown away with the views and tranquility at this hidden gem. We love camping and this has by far been the best location. The facilities were a true luxury, hot showers and clean facilities, without taking away the true experience of camping. Dan and Sheila went out of their way to accommodate all of our needs and their recommendations for where to visit were great 😊 you really were AMAZING!

We had a fab time and are already talking about booking our next visit!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wow, what can I say apart from a massive thank you for your wonderful review. It means a lot to us especially seeing this was our first year doing pop up. I’m thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and we would welcome you back anytime. You were a delightful family and it was a pleasure to meet you all.

How isolated and quiet it was…

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

Anonymous Aug 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: How isolated and quiet it was

Disliked: The very rough and rocky road leading to the campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the isolation & tranquility of the site. In relation to access we will request a change to pitch up to say it is down an unmade / unadopted country lane.Prior to opening we undertook a lot of repairs to the lane to make it more smooth/accessible. We are now awaiting for the council/ highways to alter their drainage at the top of the lane. It is excess water off this which is causing the problems going down the lane.Once this as been addressed we will be able to make further repairs..

Great site, really clean & easy drive to local places,

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet site, clean facilties, beautiful views, friendly Campsite owners.

Disliked: Only two toilets and one shower - okay if quiet but could be difficult at busier times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Pipers have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Pipers dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Pipers? Staying at Pipers, you’re in pole position for beaches on both coasts: head south for the tidal swimming pool at Polperro (35 minutes' drive) or the sands at Looe (25 minutes), where … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Pipers?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more