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On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

The Pod Garden

10 3 reviews

Comfy camping pods in a garden with views over the Cornish countryside
A five-minute drive from Lappa Valley; 15 minutes from Fistral Beach
Off-ground barbecues and firepits provided; communal fridge on site

Fond of a stay with wildlife around and the coast not far away? Boutique Garden Glamping is a family-run glamping site with camping pods that calls the Cornish countryside home, yet Fistral Beach’s hot surfing zone is only 15 minutes’ drive away. There’s a comfy and relaxed feel at this site with plentiful plantlife, field and valley views, buzzards often gliding by, the local barn owl and deer or fawns sometimes grazing in the neighbouring field. That laidback feel stretches to the unisex toilet block, which has been designed to have a welcoming, homely feel plus a touch of luxury (it has two toilets and two showers, a hand basin and a Belfast sink for washing up). You can dine alfresco-style here, as guests are welcome to bring barbecues and firepits (kept at least 30 centimetres off the ground). There’s a shared fridge on site to keep food cool and an outside tap next to the recycling and bins so you can fill up water containers. There’s parking here too (a maximum of one car per pod) – handily, Newquay is 15 minutes’ drive away and the A30 is a kilometre away for jaunts further afield. The owners live on the site, so they’ll be on hand to help out if needed. Guests should be aware there are a few small, friendly dogs belonging to the owners and neighbour. Cooking or smoking isn't allowed in the pods or amenities block and all areas should be kept clean and tidy. Guests are asked to keep excessive noise down and be respectful to other guests.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Pod Garden

2 Chenies Cottage

Summercourt

Newquay

Cornwall

England

TR8 5AE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.37339°N
-4.98803°W

Nearest transport

Bus

3.9 mi Shop Corner

4.4 mi Porth Four Turns

5.1 mi Bus Station

Rail

2.7 mi St Columb Road Rail Station

2.8 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station

4.8 mi Newquay Rail Station

Ferry

10.5 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing

11 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing

11 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing

Airport

5.2 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

29 mi Penzance 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dairyland Farm Park (children’s adventure park with pony and tractor rides, animal feeding and playgrounds): 25 minutes’ walk - Lappa Valley (steam train rides and play areas): five minutes’ drive - Newquay Zoo: 10 minutes - Fistral Beach (sandy beach with a surf school and surfing events): 15 minutes - Camel Creek Adventure Park (adventure park with family-friendly rides): 20 minutes - Perranporth beach (surfing, snorkelling and sailing activities): 20 minutes - Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm (tours and sampling): 20 minutes - Eden Project (rainforest biomes): 25 minutes - The Lost Gardens Heligan (historic gardens): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Porth	4.7 mi	Sea	Good	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lusty Glaze	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tolcarne	4.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Great Western	4.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Towan	5.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 2.6 mi

Newquay Zoo 4.5 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 5.1 mi

Fistral Beach 5.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 8.1 mi

National Trust

Trerice 2.4 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 7.6 mi

Trelissick Garden 11 mi

St Anthony Head 15.4 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 15.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Newquay - River Gannel - Crantock - Polly Joke - Newquay 4.5 mi

CHYVERTON PARK 5.9 mi

TREWITHEN 6.3 mi

Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape 6.7 mi

Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 6.9 mi

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 4.8 mi
Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 10.8 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Amazing place to stay, highly recommend The Pod Garden, definitely suited myself…

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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Fiona W. Aug 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Amazing place to stay, highly recommend The Pod Garden, definitely suited myself and partner and our dog loved it too. All the basic amenities that you need and high level of cleanliness too. Great location, enables you to get around, not far from Newquay, Perranporth. We will be revisiting next year. Thanks to Jonathan and his family.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location, cleanliness and value for money.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Daniel H. Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: The location, cleanliness and value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Immaculate facilities, friendly owners and peaceful location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Really lovely hosts! The facilities are so clean and stocked. The pods are so cozy and warm and very relaxing environment! Charging facilities, cooking equipment, cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, all utensils and more are in the pods which helps if you forget to pack anything! Really lovely views especially when the sun sets, looking at booking again soon!

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Pod Garden have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Pod Garden dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Pod Garden? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Dairyland Farm Park (children’s adventure park with pony and tractor rides, animal feeding and playgrounds): 25 minutes’ walk - Lappa Valley (steam train rides and play … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Pod Garden?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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