Lena May's Meadow
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- 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
Campground type
4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The 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 flashlight with them as parts of the 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, Apr 18 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
Lena May’s offers a peaceful, private, back-to-nature camping experience with spacious, secluded meadow pitches. Hosts Fergus and Leeann are praised as friendly and welcoming. Clean, well-maintained facilities provide comfort while keeping a wild camping feel. Ideal for exploring, with great walks, beaches, and towns nearby. Perfect for families seeking stargazing and tranquility.
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Absolutely fantastic back to nature campsite. We were looking for something with…
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Liked Absolutely fantastic back to nature campsite. We were looking for something with a wild feel but a few amenities for our first camping trip with our toddler and Lena May’s was just perfect. The pitches are a fab size and secluded and we loved the meadow. Fergus is super helpful and was great when we had some tent issues. Facilities are clean and shower is warm and powerful. We’ll definitely be back!
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A natural slice of paradise
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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.
Primitive grass tent campsite
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…
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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.
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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!
Primitive grass tent campsite
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
Primitive grass tent campsite
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
Primitive grass tent campsite
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.…
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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…
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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.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
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
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praa Sands East | 3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands West | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthleven Sands | 3.3 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Perranuthnoe | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 5.9 mi
St Michael's Mount 6.6 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.4 mi
Tate St Ives 9 mi
Trebah Garden 9.3 mi
National Trust
Godolphin 1.1 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 3.4 mi
St Michael's Mount 6.6 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.4 mi
Godrevy 7.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GODOLPHIN 1.6 mi
Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 2.9 mi
LISMORE 3 mi
Loe Bar 4.8 mi
St Anthony 5.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 24.8 mi
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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? No 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lena May's Meadow? From $26.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.