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General
- 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
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
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.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
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).
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site
Site size : Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 6 x
One Tent allowed per site
Site size : Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan or Camper trailer or Tent allowed per site
Site size : Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Campervan or Motorhome or Caravan allowed per site
Site size : Max 8.0m width x 5.0m depth (26.2ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Ground type: Concrete and grass
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 6.0m width x 4.0m length (19.7ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 24.0m² (258.3ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 5.0m width x 5.0m length (16.4ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 25.0m² (269.1ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 4.0m width x 4.0m length (13.1ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Reviews
Great location. Lovely modern and clean toilets and showers. Fantastic …
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Brilliant camp site
From the manager...
Hi Andrew - than you very much for your lovely review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay - you definitely pitched in the best part of the site. Enjoy your travels in the Summer and hope to see you another time. All the very best, Ali & Neil |
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Everything! We went their first weekend open so was quiet …
From the manager...
Hi Kim - thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you all and happy to hear we'll be seeing you again. Just a note re the showers, we could have easily adjusted them if you'd mentioned this was an issue during your stay. They are set at a specific temperature which is normally fine, but given the weather at the time, may have felt a little chilly. Hopefully it will be warmer next time we see you! Thanks again and all best, Ali & Neil |
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From the manager...
Hi there - thank you very much for your kind review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our little site and hope to see you again another time. All the best, Ali & Neil |
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Lovely well kept site, nice facilities and far reaching views
From the manager...
Hi Julie - thank you very much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again another time. With kindest regards, Ali & Neil |
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Second stay which says it all. Will be back!
From the manager...
Hi Kate - the best feedback we can get is for campers to return, so it was a real bonus that you returned so quickly and for a longer stay this time. Thank you! We love seeing the same faces, and hope it's not too long until we see yours again. Take care in the meantime and all the very best, Ali & Neil |
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I’m just about to book a pitch here again - that’s how nice it is.
From the manager...
Hi Kate - thank you for choosing to stay at Mena Farm. It was a pleasure to meet you and glad we were able to help keep you warm and cosy. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! All best, Ali & Neil |
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Overall a brilliant friendly clean well laid out site.
From the manager...
Hi there - many thanks for your kind review about our little site. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again another time. With kindest regards, Ali & Neil |
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Great site. We loved our stay. Thank you.
From the manager...
Hi there - thank you for your kind review. Yes, you only booked a couple of days in advance of arrival, but I'm afraid that our hard-standing pitches are booked up months in advance over the Christmas period. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay regardless and hope to see you again another time. With kind regards, Ali & Neil |
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Top class. Owners great and possibly cleanest site we have been to
From the manager...
Hi Matthew - many thanks for your generous review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here at Mena and hope to see you again another time. With kindest regards, Ali & Neil |
Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: one group at a time
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Hand sanitising stations
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Local produce
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
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
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
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
Public transport nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 sites)
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
Touring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Car Park
— 5.5 kilometres
Priory House — 5.6 kilometres
Royal Talbot Hotel — 6.8 kilometres
- Train stations
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Bugle Rail Station
— 4.0 kilometres
Luxulyan Rail Station — 4.5 kilometres
Roche Rail Station — 5.2 kilometres
- Ferry ports
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Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
— 13.3 kilometres
Bodinnick Ferry Landing — 13.6 kilometres
Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing — 13.8 kilometres
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport
— 17.6 kilometres
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.
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.
Must see
- Eden Project (6.6 kilometres)
- Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park (13.8 kilometres)
- Lost Gardens of Heligan (16.3 kilometres)
National Trust
- Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (19.8 kilometres)
- Trerice (20.4 kilometres)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and caravan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | noon | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 7 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Mena Farm cancellation policy
No refunds within 30 days of arrival date.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
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. Mena Farm will debit the balance from your card 30 days before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 30 days 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.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Visa
MasterCard
Maestro
Apple Pay
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Mena Farm? From $32.80 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Hi Angela - thank you very much for your lovely review. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here at Mena and hope to see you again another time. With kindest regards, Ali & Neil