Trebarber Retreat

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Grass pitches with rural views
Grass pitches with rural views
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Grass pitches
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  • Peaceful and off-grid Cornish site 10 minutes’ drive from Newquay
  • Camel Creek Family Adventure Park and Lappa Valley 15 minutes’ drive
  • Dogs welcome on site; bus stop directly outside for Newquay services
Off grid but in a fabulous spot on the map, Trebarber Retreat is a relaxed site for back-to-basics stays in the Cornish countryside, about 10 minutes’ drive from Newquay. The spacious grass pitches here are quiet and made for self-sufficient guests – there’s no running water, electricity, showers or wifi on site, and just a composting toilet for emergencies. There’s plenty of room to relax, though, and you’re welcome to bring a barbecue or firepit and set up your awning or gazebo for some shelter. However, please check current safety restrictions with the site owners before lighting a fire or barbecue, especially during periods of hot and dry weather. The bus stop directly outside the site makes it a doddle to get into Newquay for shops, surfing beaches and nightlife without the need to drive. Trebarber Retreat is also within easy reach of many of North Cornwall’s top attractions, including the South West Coast Path, Padstow and Camel Creek Family Adventure Park, and there are plenty of pubs, cafés and farm shops around for food and drink requirements. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control and cleaned up after. You’ll also be asked to respect a few other rules, including taking your rubbish away and keeping noise to a minimum (no loud music or shouting), with generators switched off after 8pm to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV sites 50
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Absolutely brilliant campsite in the perfect…

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Jamie S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Absolutely brilliant campsite in the perfect location for exploring Cornwall. We couldn’t have asked for a better base for our trip — Fistral Beach is only around a 15-minute drive away, with Padstow about 23 minutes and Perranporth just 22 minutes, so there’s loads to see and do within easy reach.

The campsite itself has a lovely wild camping feel, which was exactly what we were looking for. It’s relaxed, peaceful and a great place to switch off, while still being really well connected.

It’s also both children and dog friendly, making it ideal for families. One of the biggest bonuses is the bus stop right outside the camping field, with a walkway giving you direct access from the site. This makes it really easy to leave the car behind and explore the surrounding area.

A fantastic location, great atmosphere and perfect for families, dogs and anyone looking for a more relaxed wild camping experience. We’d definitely recommend it and would happily stay again!

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

Trebarber Retreat

A3059

Newquay

Cornwall

England

TR8 4JT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.42558°N
5.00913°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1.7 mi Shop Corner
2.2 mi Porth Four Turns
3.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.7 mi Quintrell Downs Rail Station
3 mi Newquay Rail Station
3.5 mi St Columb Road Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
9 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
14 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
Airport
1.5 mi 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 surfing dudes among you can head for Newquay’s popular Fistral Beach or the reliable waves off Watergate Bay (both 10 minutes’ drive); both offer board hire and lessons. The sandy sweep at Crantock Beach (20 minutes) has calmer waters and is popular for paddleboarding and bodyboarding; you can also rent equipment there. Younger kids will probably be keen to get to Camel Creek Family Adventure Park (15 minutes), with its gentle carousel rides, waterslides and animal encounters. Most will also appreciate the mini-steam train ride at Lappa Valley (also 15 minutes), and there are endangered red pandas and lynx to be spotted among the sub-tropical gardens at Newquay Zoo (10 minutes). Padstow (25 minutes) is a picture-perfect fishing village liberally packed with eateries from fish and chip shops to fine-dining restaurants. From there, you can catch a ferry across the Camel Estuary to Rock (it’s 35 minutes’ drive otherwise) to browse upscale shops and tuck into seafood at waterfront bistros.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, & Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Treganna Bar & Grill Pub 0.6 mi
  • Farmer's Arms Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Smugglers Inn Pub, St Mawgan 1.6 mi
  • The Two Clomes Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Quintrel Inn Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • Wax Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Beach Hut Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • The Mermaid Restaurant 2 mi
  • The Mermaid Pub 2 mi
  • The Falcon Inn Pub 2 mi

Groceries

  • Hendra Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 3.2 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 3.6 mi

Parks and play

  • St Mawgan Playing Field Play Area Playground 2.1 mi
  • Children's Play Area Playground 2.8 mi
  • Bull Pen Playground 2.9 mi
  • Hurlings Field Playground 2.9 mi
  • St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 3 mi
  • St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 3 mi
  • St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 3 mi
  • Trenance Gardens park 3 mi
  • Trenance Gardens park 3.2 mi
  • Listry Recreation Ground park 3.4 mi

Family days out

  • Children's Soft Play Visitor attraction 0.6 mi
  • Japanese Garden Visitor attraction 2.2 mi
  • Newquay Zoo 2.8 mi
  • Dairyland Farm Park Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
  • Teen Den Amusement arcade 2.9 mi
  • Trerice Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Natural Shower Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Blue Reef Aquarium 3.4 mi
  • Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Kernow Chocolate Cafe Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre Theme park 3.7 mi
  • Devil's Quoit Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Disused Old Lifeboat Slipway Visitor attraction 3.9 mi

Public transport

  • St Mawgan Turn 0.2 mi
  • RAF St Mawgan 0.7 mi
  • Tregustick Holiday Park 1.2 mi
  • Smugglers Haven 1.2 mi
  • Newquay Airport 1.5 mi
  • Nansledan School 1.6 mi
  • Church 1.6 mi
  • Quintrell Road 1.6 mi
  • Trebelsue Turning 1.6 mi
  • Mountjoy Bus Shelter 1.6 mi

Beaches

  • Watergate Beach 2.1 mi
  • Whipsiderry Beach 2.1 mi
  • Porth Beach 2.3 mi
  • Lusty Glaze Beach 2.5 mi
  • Stem 2.6 mi
  • Beacon Cove 2.7 mi
  • Tolcarne Beach 2.9 mi
  • Dunes 3 mi
  • Great Western Beach 3.2 mi
  • Mawgan Porth 3.2 mi

What’s nearby

  • Treloy Golf Club Golf course 0.3 mi
  • Waves Cabaret Club Nightclub 1.6 mi
  • Atlantic Reach Golf Course 2.9 mi
  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.9 mi
  • Mawgan Porth Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Newquay Golf Course 3.9 mi
  • Retallack Resort Pitch and Putt Golf Course 4.8 mi
  • Holywell Bay Golf Club Golf course 6 mi

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Gulf Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Lloyds Bank Cashpoint 2.5 mi
  • Drury's Pharmacy 2.5 mi
  • Tesco Express Cashpoint 2.7 mi
  • Kayes Pharmacy 2.7 mi
  • Narrowcliff Surgery Doctors 2.8 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • St Petroc's Doctors Surgery Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Petroc Group Practice Doctors 2.9 mi

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Must see

Newquay Zoo 2.9 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 3.3 mi

Fistral Beach 3.9 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 4.3 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 5.7 mi

National Trust

Trerice 3.1 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 3.9 mi

Trelissick Garden 14.5 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 17.7 mi

St Anthony Head 19 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 3.2 mi

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 4 mi

Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 6.4 mi

Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 6.5 mi

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 7.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Trebarber Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Trebarber Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Trebarber Retreat? The surfing dudes among you can head for Newquay’s popular Fistral Beach or the reliable waves off Watergate Bay (both 10 minutes’ drive); both offer board hire and lessons. The sandy sweep … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Trebarber Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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