The Rock Retreat
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Add your business details- Pop-up glamping near gorgeous North Cornwall surfing beaches
- A 10-minute drive to shops in Rock, 20 minutes to Padstow restaurants
- Luxurious safari tents near a spa, fitness centre, bar and restaurant
A boutique glamping experience overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, The Rock Retreat makes a luxurious Cornish holiday hideaway for everyone. It’s close to some of North Cornwall’s finest beaches (just a five-minute drive to Polzeath) and right next door there’s a resort complex with a swimming pool, health spa, golf course and fitness suite – all free for campsite guests to use.
You’ll certainly sample the good life staying here. Each spacious and luxurious safari tent is furnished with a fixed-frame, king-size double bed with mattress; fine cotton bedding, rugs and handmade furniture come as part of the deal. Tents sleep up to five (two additional single beds and a sofa bed can be made up if needed), and are kitted out with full electrics, lights, kettles, fridges, hanging rails, sofas, mirrors and hobs. In short, pretty much everything you need for a top-notch Cornish mini break.
The tents also have plenty of stuff that’ll aid and abet a relaxed family holiday – including luxury loos and showers, a barbecue and firepit. There’s a choice of outdoor games and dressing-up boxes to keep the kids entertained, as well as chill-out areas and pamper rooms for some peaceful adult time out.
If you’ve got any queries, there’s a friendly and knowledgeable team working on-site 24/7, and they can give you tips on local activities, transport and catering info. There’s also a free car and bike park for exclusive use of guests, but parking is not permitted right by your tent.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Rock Retreat
The Airfield
The Point at Polzeath
Wadebridge
Cornwall
England
PL27 6QT
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.5623°N
-4.90236°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.7 km Lidl Superstore
6.7 km Lidl Superstore
16.4 km Car Park
Rail16.8 km Roche Rail Station
18.4 km St Columb Road Rail Station
19.6 km Bugle Rail Station
Ferry2.6 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
3.3 km Padstow Ferry Landing
31.2 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport14.7 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
The neighbouring leisure centre covers 230 acres of coastal countryside, and here families can have good old-fashioned larks in nature. Dolphins and seals can sometimes be spotted in the bay and you might see puffins too. As well as golfing, fitness and spa facilities, there’s a restaurant and bar so you don’t have to bother about cooking.
Polzeath (five minutes’ drive) has a fab beach and an even-better surfing scene – you can hire boards, take lessons and try out paddleboarding here too. Daymer Bay (10 minutes) is another smashing watersports stop, with lots of rock pools for kids to splash around in, while there are dog-friendly beaches at Trevone (40 minutes) and Booby’s Bay (45 minutes) so your pet pooch will have fun in the sea too.
Posh little Rock (10 minutes’ drive) has some cute stores and a fantastic butcher and baker, so you can stock up on campsite essentials, or chug across to Padstow (40 minutes) by water taxi to dine on local seafood at waterfront restaurants.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polzeath | 1.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Daymer Bay | 1.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 5.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 7.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mother Ivey`S Bay | 8.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rock Beach 2.3 km
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 8.3 km
Tintagel Castle 15.5 km
Newquay Zoo 20.5 km
Blue Reef Aquarium 20.7 km
National Trust
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 12.7 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 15.4 km
Trerice 21.9 km
Lawrence House 39 km
Trelissick Garden 39.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pentire Point and The Rumps 1.5 km
PRIDEAUX PLACE 3.6 km
Padstow and the South-West Coast Path 3.6 km
Trevone Bay - Constantine Bay - South West Coastal Path 5.6 km
Harlyn and Constantine Bays 7 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 7 August 2024 – Wednesday, 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 17.1 km
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – Wednesday, 12 June 2024)
Par, England 25.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Rock Retreat have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is The Rock Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rock Retreat? The neighbouring leisure centre covers 230 acres of coastal countryside, and here families can have good old-fashioned larks in nature. Dolphins and seals can sometimes be spotted in the bay and you … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rock Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.