Lena May's Meadow

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Tregonning Hill views (added by manager 25 May 2023)
Cornish views
Come on in, relax and unwind
Grassy pitches

  • Peaceful and secluded site with spectacular Cornish views near Helston
  • A 10-minute drive to Porthleven pubs; South West Coast Path 15 minutes
  • Dog-friendly wildlife meadow with showers and a toilet
Lena May’s Meadow is a simple wild camping site with showers and a toilet, tucked away on a peaceful field close to Helston in Cornwall. In fact, it’s so peaceful here that the birdsong is deafening – and you’ll have plenty of space to yourselves as there are only a few pitches available. Access to the camping field is up a narrow, unmade lane, with free parking. Cars stay in the parking area, please, to avoid damage to the site. The owners provide wheelbarrows so you can transport all your gear easily, and they ask that you use headphones to listen to music to avoid noise impact on local wildlife (remember those birds?) and also so it doesn’t interfere with your fellow campers. There are plenty of areas to explore on site, or you can walk along old mining tracks – the Poldark Mine (20 minutes’ drive) is one of the few open for tours by the way. You have 360-degree views of Cornwall from the top of Tregonning Hill (10 minutes), and long-distance hikers can be yomping on the South West Coast Path in 15 minutes. A short drive takes you to Porthleven, with its fishing pier and beach, plus a well-known seafront pub and a whole range of takeaways. You can also pick up essentials from the handy stores in Helston (both 10 minutes).

Site type

Tent sites 4
Opens 18 April 2025
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Dogs must be supervised at all times and must either be tethered if on the pitch or on a lead at all other times.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A natural slice of paradise

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
Malcolm W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: This is a perfect back to nature campsite for those who want a break from the world rather than more of it. There's no road noise and on clear days we enjoyed a great view of the stars and even saw a comet shower whilst enjoying our campfire. The facilities are spotless and it's a perfect place to let young children roam free without worry (ours are 4 and 7). The host is really helpful, easy to contact and couldn't do more to make us feel welcome. The area is amazing too, nearby Helston town has lots going on, some fab walks or bike rides down to Porthleven as well as theme park and plenty of beaches to explore etc, we even managed a daytrip to the Scilly isles and Lands end which we also really enjoyed.

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From the manager: Its good to see you dont have to travel far to have a great time, so glad you enjoyed yourselves, See you all again soon,

Excellent peaceful site with friendly staff and ability to switch off.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Jessica M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We loved our stay at Lena May’s. The campsite was beautiful and quiet, just what we were looking for. We enjoyed so much time out for ourselves and the dogs and enjoyed being able to switch off completely. Fergus was really welcoming and helpful and on hand whenever needed.

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon.

The location was wonderful, really felt away from it all. Facilities clean…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Rachel c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The location was wonderful, really felt away from it all. Facilities clean and simple. My daughter particularly loved how wild it felt here. Very friendly staff.

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From the manager: Great to see you had a fab visit. Hope to see you again next season.

A tranquil setting in the wildlife meadow. Highly recommend.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Geraldine C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Wonderful location in a nature setting with lots of space to pitch and privacy offered by the tall meadow grass between. A great central location from which to explore. A very friendly welcome from Fergus. I had a great break and was very relaxed travelling alone to this beautiful spot. Spotlessly clean too.

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. I’m glad we ticked all the boxes, let’s us know that we are still going in the right direction. Hope to see you again soon. Enjoy my homeland, watch out for the midgies.

Great campsite!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anya G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Leanne and Fergus were extremely kind and helpful throughout our stay - very friendly and welcoming. The campsite was clean, safe and had good access to facilities. The location was great, perfect for exploring the surrounding areas and the campsite itself had lovely views of the Cornish landscape. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be coming back again!

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From the manager: Thank you for a wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed our site, it was great to welcome you. There will always be a space for you here so hope to see you again soon. Happy Camping!

Tranquil Meadow, great for some time away from every day life

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The Meadow was absolutely perfect in every way.All of the 6 pitches are very well spaced out with high grass etc meaning you feel like you have your own personal space.While we were there for a week in June 24, there were no other campers - bliss for us but not great financially for the owners.Fergus was great and on hand if needed and they checked in a couple of times with us to see if we were ok/wanted more wood for the fire pit.The shower which is in a shed is great, as to is the compost toilet.These could get a little busy if all pitches were taken.There are a lot of walks right on your doorstep which take you through some lovely countryside.The meadow was in a great location too, with everywhere we visited within 10-20 mins away - St Ives being just over 20.There is a local pub in Breage and the landlord and his staff were really friendly - we had a roast on the Sunday which was amazing and could walk to and from it which took about 20 mins.There is also a big Tesco and Sainsburys in Helston for all your needs, which is about 10 min drive.All in all a wonderful stay and are going back next year.Thank you Fergus and Leeann

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: What a great review. Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Cant wait to see you return next season.

A beautiful and peaceful site with great hosts

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
William R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We travelled a grand total of 12 miles (from Penzance) to stay at Lena May’s Meadow. We wanted to give our 5yo and 1yo a bit of a bank holiday adventure whilst road-testing a new family tent. We couldn’t have picked a nicer site. The meadow is at the end of a long farm track which means it’s set well back from any road. The paths and 6 pitches are cut into the meadow which means you’re surrounded by long grass, giving a real feel of privacy even when the other pitches are occupied. The facilities are basic - a composting toilet, a shower and a basin for washing up - but they were all in full working order and immaculately clean for our stay. The shower is a little cramped (I am 6’3”) but the pressure and temperature were both great. A fire pit was provided and wood is available to purchase if necessary. Having a fire as the sun went down and the stars came out was a real treat. Lena May’s Meadow is exactly what we look for in a campsite. You feel immersed in nature and extremely peaceful, and the lack of light pollution gives rise to some stunning stargazing. The owners, Fergus and Leeann, are extremely pleasant and approachable should you need anything. Fergus met us on arrival to show us around, and you get the sense that they genuinely enjoy sharing their corner of paradise with people. We’ve already booked to go back next spring and we can’t wait.

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: We are so happy to share our ''little corner of paradise'' with you. We are always wary of tall people like yourself in the shower but it definitely stood up to the challenge. Look forward to seeing you all again next Spring. Thank you.

This was our first time wild camping and we throughly enjoyed it.…

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
Aaron C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: This was our first time wild camping and we throughly enjoyed it. Customer service was excellent, the pitches were spacious and it was exactly what we were looking for with a child.

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From the manager: The pleasure was all ours. We get such a kick out of campers enjoying what we have to offer. Cant wait to welcome you back again soon.

Everything! Had a fab stay at Lena May’s. Loved that the pitches…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Lindsay H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Everything! Had a fab stay at Lena May’s. Loved that the pitches were really big and had lots of space between them, plus you could choose your own. Lots of privacy because the pitches are mowed out of a meadow, so high grass all around, plus lots of wildlife to see! Fergus was so helpful and was really easy to contact both via text if there was anything we needed. They were both so accommodating and friendly! Really great location, close enough to drive to lizard, lands end, north coast, etc. in less than an hour. Overall, a great place to stay!

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. Really love the photos. Glad you had a great time with us. Look forward to welcoming you again.

We all loved our stay at Lena Meadow's. The Campsite offers large…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Dave F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We all loved our stay at Lena Meadow's. The Campsite offers large pitches spaced out for maximum peace and privacy in a gorgeous meadow. During our stay we were luck enough to see a deer peak out of a hedgerow right next to our tent. Conveniently located its only a 10 minute drive to Porthlevan, but also central enough that one can use as a base to explore Cornwall The facilities were clean and in good order, enough to ensure all comforts are met while keeping the 'wild camping vibe'. Of note the Composting Toilet, which I was a little apprehensive of before arriving, is clean, modern and does not smell - regular up keep ensures that it is nicer to visit than many campsites' plumbed in facilities. The hosts are lovely, greeting us when we arrived, enthusiastically answering our questions about local nature and available if/when needed I hope that we can return again soon

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From the manager: Thank you for a great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Look forward to seeing you again soon.


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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 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 Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Lena May's Meadow

Polgarth

Polladras

Breage

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 9NS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.12861°N
-5.32869°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km Blue Anchor
4.9 km Seven Stars
4.9 km Bus Shelter
Rail
9.1 km Hayle Rail Station
9.4 km Camborne Rail Station
9.5 km St Erth Rail Station
Ferry
14.4 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
14.4 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
14.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
13.6 km Penzance Airport
24.4 km Land's End St Just Airport
42.3 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Porthleven (restaurants and a famed pub): 10 minutes’ drive - Helston Railway (steam-train rides): 10 minutes - Praa Sands beach: 15 minutes - South West Coast Path: 15 minutes - Surfing lessons: 15 minutes - Flambards Theme Park: 15 minutes - Marazion (for St Michael's Mount): 20 minutes - Poldark Mine and The Cornish Heritage Collection: 20 minutes - Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 25 minutes - Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens: 30 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Praa Sands East 4.8 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Praa Sands West 5.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthleven Sands 5.4 km Sea Good Good Good Excellent
Perranuthnoe 8.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Mexico Towans 10.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Flambards 6.4 km

National Seal Sanctuary 9.5 km

St Michael's Mount 10.7 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 12 km

Tate St Ives 14.6 km

National Trust

Godolphin 1.8 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 5.5 km

St Michael's Mount 10.7 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 11.9 km

Godrevy 12.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODOLPHIN 2.6 km

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 4.7 km

LISMORE 4.9 km

Loe Bar 7.7 km

St Anthony 8.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lena May's Meadow have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lena May's Meadow dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lena May's Meadow? Local attractions and activities include: - Porthleven (restaurants and a famed pub): 10 minutes’ drive - Helston Railway (steam-train rides): 10 minutes - Praa Sands beach: 15 minutes - South West Coast … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lena May's Meadow?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lena May's Meadow? From $42.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.