Mena Farm

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Electric grass pitches overlooking the play area
Electric grass pitches overlooking the play area
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  • Quiet and friendly family site on a farm four miles from Bodmin
  • Five miles from the Eden Project and 30 minutes' drive from the coast
  • Within easy reach of the Camel Trail cycle route and other bike paths
No bright lights, no noisy clubhouse and no rigid rules… just peace, quiet and a mightily friendly vibe in a stargazing and cycling haven close to Bodmin and the Eden Project – sound just splendid? Then pitch yourself up at Mena Farm. Run by Ali and Neil, Mena is a family-friendly farm site in central Cornwall, five miles from Bodmin and the Eden Project and eight from St Austell. This is cracking cycling country, with several bike routes running from or near the site and the 18 scenic miles of the family-friendly Camel Trail reachable at Bodmin. Going beachwards, Fowey on the south coast and Newquay on the north are both within half an hour's drive. For days on site, ramble your way over to the wilder corners of Mena for den building and wildlife spotting (species to spy include badgers, rabbits, deer and buzzards), or trundle along to meet the pigs and chickens; egg collecting assistance is most welcome. By night, the combo of clear skies and lack of blazing lights on the park means there's some stellar stargazing to be had. Barbecues and campfires are – of course – allowed at this laidback place, so you can add sausages (and cider?) to your astronomical exploits. Ali and Neil have added a play area and a barn with games, books and a TV to further aid idling, and the mini market sells a good range of essentials to sort supplies without stirring from the grounds; you can also – how fab – get fish and chips delivered right to your pitch.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Caravan sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Motorhome sites 4
Rent a tent 6
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 57 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 9
Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Mena Farm gets top marks for friendly hosts, spotless facilities, and a peaceful vibe. Guests love the spacious pitches, great rural spot for exploring Cornwall, and helpful staff. It's family-friendly yet quiet. Watch out for wind and narrow lanes.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly welcome, large pitches, well kept…

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10 out of 10
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Karen W.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly welcome, large pitches, well kept site.

Disliked Shower was lovely and hot but would be too hot for my grandson if he was with me. Could not adjust temp. Had to press the button too often. Not enough time to even get my hair wet

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - thank you so much for your kind review. I saw your note re the showers, and only wish you'd mentioned this during your stay so that we could have resolved any issues quickly. The single showers are set at the legal minimum, and we check the temperature and tweak them regularly. Normally, the flow lasts for around 30 seconds on each press, so we will check that they are operating properly. If you don't find your way back to Mena again, (and I hope you do!), please be aware that the family showers do have thermostatic controls on them, as well as a hand-held attachment for smaller family members. With kind regards, Ali & Neil

Nice site, very peaceful, fairly level…

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Alan C.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice site, very peaceful, fairly level pitch. Owners friendly and helpful.

Disliked Could do with heating in the shower block.

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From the manager: Hi there - thank you for your kind comments about our little campsite. I saw your comment re heating in the shower block. Apologies for any confusion here, but we don't advertise heated shower blocks because they're not. There is no way we would be able to do this in a cost-effective way without significantly increasing our prices, particularly in winter when we're so quiet. Our showers are always lovely and hot though, as this quickly heats the shower cubicles during use. Kind regards, Ali & Neil

Nice toilets, friendly workers clean and…

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10 out of 10
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Charlie L.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Nice toilets, friendly workers clean and quiet site will definitely be back! Worth calling and booking direct!

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From the manager: Hi there - it was lovely to meet you both and we're very grateful for your lovely review. Thank you and hope to see you again another time. All the very best, Ali & Neil

Peaceful and spacious site.The facilities were…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Peaceful and spacious site.The facilities were very good and the owners were friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - thank you very much for your lovely review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our little site and hope to see you again another time. With kind regards, Ali & Neil

Winter stay Christmas through the New Year weekend.

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Andrew K.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked welcome, facilities (mid winter), ev charging (not cheap and slow - which works for overnight very well and better than price of commercial rapid chargers); clean shower and toilet block with hot water, great location, quite but central to a lot of what Cornwall has to offer.

Disliked nothing.

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From the manager: Hi there - thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. Hope you had a good trip home and hope to see you again in the future. Kindest regards, Ali & Neil

Friendly staff and convenient location…

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9 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Sheila B.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly staff and convenient location

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - thanks so much for your kind review. Hope to see you again sometime. Best wishes, Ali & Neil

Very peaceful, clean and well kept…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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Michelle C.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Very peaceful, clean and well kept site. Lovely modern bathroom block and a fun games room. 5 mins drive to the local pub and about 20 minutes away from the Eden Project. Our children enjoyed the play park and looking at the onsite pigs!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - thank you very much for your kind review. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at our little site and hope to see you again sometime. With kind regards, Ali & Neil

The location, ability to have a…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Georgie S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked The location, ability to have a fire, the cleanliness of the shower/toilet block, friendless of staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - thank you so much for your lovely review. It was lovely to meet you both and hope we see you again another time. With kind regards, Ali & Neil

Great site to stay at

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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William B.

Winter power optional concrete and grass caravan site

Liked very clean well run campsite, plenty of hot water for the showers and the washing up facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - many thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again another time. With kindest regards, Ali & Neil

Good clean loos and showers. level…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wendy S.

Unpowered grass site

Liked Good clean loos and showers. level pitches sheltered by trees and hedges. Friendly helpful staff. Central location with easy access to the A30, ideal for exploring.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi there - we're very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our little site, and grateful for your kind review. Hope to see you again sometime. With kind regards, Ali & Neil

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence 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 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Mena Farm

Lanivet

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 5HW

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.43043°N
4.75886°W

Route directions

Take the exit from the A30 for Lanivet, but before you reach the village, you will see the brown tourist signs for camping at Mena. Follow these instead of sat nav from this point.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 km Car Park
5.4 km Priory House
6.8 km Royal Talbot Hotel
Rail
4.1 km Bugle Rail Station
4.6 km Luxulyan Rail Station
5.2 km Roche Rail Station
Ferry
13.4 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
13.6 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing
13.8 km Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
17.6 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

As well as the Eden Project, you may care to take a look at another top Cornwall attraction within five miles, the National Trust-managed Lanhydrock estate with its swish Victorian mansion and acres of green gardens. Within the same distance is Camel Valley Vineyard, Cornwall's biggest – yes, they do tours and yes, there is a shop. If you've brought your bike along with you, pedal the six miles or so to the Forestry Commission's Cardinham Woods for bike and mountain bike rides among the trees; bike hire is available at the centre here if you're arriving by foot or car. Get in the car or hail the local bus for your other excellent options around here, such as a potter and a seafood sample at the handsome little fishing village of Fowey, the Lost Gardens of Heligan or ziplining at Adrenaline Quarry – all within 30 to 35 minutes' drive.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Par Sands 10.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 10.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 10.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charlestown 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Duporth 11.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 6.7 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 13.8 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 16.4 km

Rock Beach 17.9 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 21.5 km

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.8 km

Trerice 20.5 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 25.8 km

Trelissick Garden 30.8 km

St Anthony Head 35.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 4.8 km

LANHYDROCK 5.3 km

Cardinham Woods 7.1 km

Cardinham Woods Ramble 7.1 km

Cardinham Woods and Wheal Glynn 7.2 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, England 19.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Mena Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Mena Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Mena Farm? As well as the Eden Project, you may care to take a look at another top Cornwall attraction within five miles, the National Trust-managed Lanhydrock estate with its swish Victorian mansion and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Mena Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Guests must arrive by 7pm sharp as the gates are promptly closed then.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Mena Farm? From $46.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.