Meadow Lakes

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults 7.7 23 reviews
Pitching field
Pitches (added by visitor 07 jun 2023)
Pitches (added by visitor 09 apr 2023)
Fishing lakes (added by manager 18 feb 2013)

  • Excellent fishing opportunities
  • Close to Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project
  • On-site facilities including outdoor heated pool and Cosy Cafe
Meadow - tick. Lakes - tick. But there’s much more behind the name: the general gorgeousness of said meadows and lakes, for a start, and the fact that guests can fish the teeming waters at zero charge. There are four coarse fishing lakes to choose from at Meadow Lakes, stocked with everything from carp to eels - just pick up a permit from reception before you get going, and make sure there’s an adult with any under 16s. Then there are the friendly donkeys and goats waiting to greet you; the lovely outdoor heated pool, open from late May to early September, with a separate splash pool for smaller guests. And that’s before getting started on the rest of the facilities which include indoor and outdoor play areas, a dedicated area for dog walking, wifi, the 'Cosy Café' serving delicious snacks and drinks, plus an on-site shop and launderette.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Tent pitches 39
Touring caravan pitches 39
Caravans for hire 32
Open now
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 31/05 and 01/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 22/03 and 03/11.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The games room is open between 22/03 and 03/11.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please be aware that you would require your own transport as there is no bus stops outside the park. Also taxis can be very expensive. Meadow Lakes is a family site. Groups of four or more under 25s are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

Reviews

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Hot tub

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

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

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

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Meadow Lakes

Hewas Water

St Austell

Cornwall

England

PL26 7JG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.30047°N
-4.85836°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 km Dolphin Inn
3 km Dolphin Inn
6.5 km Bus Station
Rail
6.6 km St Austell Rail Station
12.1 km Bugle Rail Station
12.4 km St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
14.5 km Tolverne Ferry Landing
15.1 km Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
19.4 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

Off site, there’s no shortage of things to do, either: within a 15-mile radius are several golf courses, some lovely beaches, and attractive Cornish towns and villages to explore; plus animal parks, an aquarium, museums, Caerhayes Castle, and a couple of Cornwall’s most famous tourist attractions, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Pentewan 5.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Polstreath 6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portmellon 6.7 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Porthpean 7.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthluney 7.2 km Sea Poor N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 3.5 km

Eden Project 10.2 km

Truro Cathedral 14.3 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 15.3 km

Newquay Zoo 19.5 km

National Trust

Trelissick Garden 15.6 km

Trerice 16 km

St Anthony Head 19.3 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 23.3 km

Glendurgan Garden 28.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 3.4 km

HELIGAN 4.2 km

Kings Wood in the Pentewan Valley 4.4 km

TREWITHEN 5.2 km

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 5.7 km

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, England 10.5 km

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, England 19.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Meadow Lakes have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Meadow Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Meadow Lakes? Off site, there’s no shortage of things to do, either: within a 15-mile radius are several golf courses, some lovely beaches, and attractive Cornish towns and villages to explore; plus animal parks, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Meadow Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    Please inform reception upon departure.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Meadow Lakes? From €23.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.