Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
From £50 (£50)
The Meadow field is located in the community area next to the Tipi Kitchen café.
Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Site size
Avg 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Roof tent,
Class B motorhome,
RV,
Trailer tent,
Tent not allowed
Twin-axle vehicles not accepted
Features
Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Car parking by site not allowed
Extras
| Extra car (1 max) | £10 (£10) per night | |
| Second extra car (1 max) | £20 (£20) per night |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Reviews
A site we will come back to every year.
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked We absolutely loved this site. Me and my two boys (10 and 7) stayed for 3 nights in a roof box tent at the meadow part. It was clean, quiet and relaxing.
The lake is absolutely stunning and we enjoyed the kayaks, boats and swimming. We also brought our paddle board and was perfect to practise standing up.
The tiki kitchen is absolutely stunning and the food was lovely!! The pizzas are cooked to perfection.
I loved there was an option to use flushing toilets as compost toilets isn’t for me, did try to use it once but the smell was just so strong i couldn’t do it and I took the lovely walk over the lit bridge each time. I liked the shower feel in the wood ones and the showers was nice and powerful, the only downside was the water would run hot and cold.
The staff are really friendly and pleasant
Disliked Wasn’t an issue for me but the hill down to the lake is quite steep, my youngest struggled with the walk back up.
There was no hot water for washing up.
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very good site with soo much potential, shame facilities let it down!
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked woodland & outdoors, beautiful location.
Lake and boats were a fantastic added extra, really enjoyed spending time on the lake!
peaceful 😌
could hear the owls on a night
and watch the bats flying.
Disliked TOILETS!!
compost toilet is disgusting, the smell and the flies were awful. We were parked up in the meadow section and could smell the toilets from our van, It was awful!!
flush toilets were better but still not great! very basic, dusty, cobwebs on toilet rolls!
Showers were also terrible, smelt mouldy!! plug holes were like swamps, gunky and mouldy!!
meadow showers were draining outside of unit making a large smelly puddle, often plodged in when trying to enter/exit NOT NICE
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lovely campsite, the compost toilets aren't for everyone & good food.
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked It was a nice campsite and I came back after staying in the shepherd's hut a couple of years before. The tipi Kitchen was nice and there was a lot to look at on the site.
Disliked Tried to check in at reception honked the horn as requested waited for a further 15 minutes until going up to the tipi kitchen to try and find help to then go back down and wait ended up waiting around 40 minutes in total as we didnt know what information we needed to know before then deciding to just go and find a pitch ourselves to finally be greeted by a gentlemen up in the pitches who just made us aware of were the toilets was and no apology for the long wait, made us frustrated that we wasted a long time at arrival to be told something that took 30 seconds and made the weekend have a frustrating start as we were only staying for one night so we wanted to make the most of it.
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From the manager: We're so sorry there was some confusion over your arrival time! It's something that can happen if campers are late (which happens a lot!) or early (which also happens more than you might think!) and if it's beyond our check in times we have a self-check in system which we think was meant to happen on this occasion but it seems that wasn't clear so we can only apologize profusely. We're a small team and although we try to have lovely people checking guests in they do have to go off duty as well. Great that you enjoyed our onsite cafe and the site itself.
Great for people who can manage with ‘wild camping’
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Site was lovely, quiet, peaceful (maybe expect for the 6am peacock) but was great to have them roaming around during the day! The swimming lake was an absolute bonus for my partner and son, when the rain came (which it did) this was the perfect place to spend the day, the boats/canoes etc are an added bonus!
Disliked No hot water anywhere for washing up which isn’t great for me especially when camping, having to boil water with a small gas kettle multiple times was annoying and I don’t recall seeing that online. The toilets being outdoor with no real privacy or being clean also only having 2 actual hot showers also very rustic was a major no for me, I saw online that it had toilet/shower blocks but I wasn’t expecting it to be as rustic/outdoors as they were. I think pictures online would help rather than just a description.
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From the manager: We're so glad you liked our site and your family enjoyed swimming and boating with the canoes & kayaks.
We do have hot water at a couple of washing up stations but you're quite right that this isn't the case throughout. Creating hot water that is not strictly necessary (ie unlike showers of which there are 11) is a tremendous challenge across a 20 acre site without mains power (except in a few key locations like the barn and the cafe etc) so campers do very often have to go back to basics & produce their own the old fashioned way with a kettle! This is as we like to say a return to real camping - here's the relevant info from our website:
"Return to Real Camping
We want to offer our guests a really sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
We have flushing lavatories (one with limited wheelchair access) and hot showers situated at either end of the site, with an additional showers-only block more centrally located near reception. Our mains water comes from standpipes for your cooking and washing up which you will need to heat up back at your tipi - our basins are plumbed for cold water and are intended for handwashing, brushing your teeth etc rather than washing your dishes."
We have both composting and flushing loos as we know composters are not for everyone. We're sorry it was all a bit too rustic but thank you very much for taking the time to send us your review and private feedback. We're working on more showers coming soon!
Amazing site, fantastic facilities. Welcoming staff…
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Amazing site, fantastic facilities. Welcoming staff and in general a special site
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fab 10 out of 10 review and your lovely comments - look forward to seeing you again!
Lovely place to stay with children, lots to do and very friendly staff
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Lovely camp site. The lake with boats available was just beautiful and great fun for the children. We swam, fished and enjoyed boating.
The cafe was also a highlight, as was just really beautiful and the food was great. The staff in the cafe and on site were very friendly and helpful.
Disliked There was a lack of toilets and showers and having the compost toilets right next to where you brushed your teeth and washed was a bit smelly and felt very exposed. Me and the children wouldn’t use and walked to the other toilet block.
There was also a lack of basic signage anywhere as to where drinking water/ how to use the compost loos and bins in the loos for any other disposables.
The cafe was gorgeous but did feel was a bit overpriced and no child size portions available.
Very small things really that could be fixed very easily and would be just perfect.
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From the manager: Thank you for posting such fantastic pictures of your trip complete with boating, fishing, inside the cafe etc - it really gives the feeling of being there! Thanks also for your kind remarks about the staff, food at the cafe etc. All our standpipes offer drinking water as do the taps at the basins etc, we're sorry if this wasn't obvious so perhaps we'll take your tip and add it to the site map campers get given at check in. That same map should also show where all the facilities are located on site, and the nearest flushing loos/more showers etc if people don't like the composting ones...we are aware that they don't suit everyone! Child portions are a little more tricky but we try to have simpler options on the menu that are fairly priced.Look forward to seeing you again & many thanks for your feedback!
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Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite gets rave reviews for its beautiful lake (free kayaking/swimming!) and peaceful, natural vibe. Families love the "outdoor fun" and chance to unplug. Pitches are private & lovely, with helpful staff. Compost toilets were a minor issue for some, but flush options exist. Occasional arrival/cafe timing comments, with cafe ops improving.
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very good site with soo much potential, shame facilities let it down!
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked woodland & outdoors, beautiful location.
Lake and boats were a fantastic added extra, really enjoyed spending time on the lake!
peaceful 😌
could hear the owls on a night
and watch the bats flying.
Disliked TOILETS!!
compost toilet is disgusting, the smell and the flies were awful. We were parked up in the meadow section and could smell the toilets from our van, It was awful!!
flush toilets were better but still not great! very basic, dusty, cobwebs on toilet rolls!
Showers were also terrible, smelt mouldy!! plug holes were like swamps, gunky and mouldy!!
meadow showers were draining outside of unit making a large smelly puddle, often plodged in when trying to enter/exit NOT NICE
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The lagoon…
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked The lagoon
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From the manager: We love that you love our beautiful lake (the lagoon!) and that you've given us a fabulous 10 out of 10 rating for your stay.
Come & see us again soon!
The lake is amazing!!!You can take…
Primitive grass tent campsite (secluded, XL)
Liked The lake is amazing!!!You can take a boat or kayak and swim as much as you want...the water is crystal clear...We were also very happy with the fishing!The area is quiet. It's a perfect escape from the noise...The employees were all polite and helped with all our questions even before we arrived!!!This is the place where you want to return many times.I definitely recommend this place...and I'm pretty sure that everyone will find their own perfect spot there to relax.
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your fantastic 10 out of 10 review and your wonderful photos to go with it! We love your description of everything and thanks also for mentioning all the staff - both the office team and the site staff will be delighted to hear your kind comments. We'll look forward to you relaxing here again soon!
Perfect weekend in a beautiful setting
Village tipi (large)
Liked We just arrived back from Cornish tipi holidays and it was the best long weekend. The campsite was brilliant, we stayed in a field tipi which was perfect. It had everything in perfect distance with the toilets, showers, washing basin and a picnic bench right by us. It was in a great location with lots to do nearby, all short drives away. The kids loved the free kayaks and canoes and jumping in the lake. We would definitely recommend and return ourselves
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review and we're so glad you had a great long Bank Holiday weekend camping with us & staying in a Village Field tipi! We're so pleased you enjoyed the site and the lake and our general location in the Cornish countryside and we'll look forward to seeing you with the family again soon!
lovely campsite, the compost toilets aren't for everyone & good food.
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked It was a nice campsite and I came back after staying in the shepherd's hut a couple of years before. The tipi Kitchen was nice and there was a lot to look at on the site.
Disliked Tried to check in at reception honked the horn as requested waited for a further 15 minutes until going up to the tipi kitchen to try and find help to then go back down and wait ended up waiting around 40 minutes in total as we didnt know what information we needed to know before then deciding to just go and find a pitch ourselves to finally be greeted by a gentlemen up in the pitches who just made us aware of were the toilets was and no apology for the long wait, made us frustrated that we wasted a long time at arrival to be told something that took 30 seconds and made the weekend have a frustrating start as we were only staying for one night so we wanted to make the most of it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We're so sorry there was some confusion over your arrival time! It's something that can happen if campers are late (which happens a lot!) or early (which also happens more than you might think!) and if it's beyond our check in times we have a self-check in system which we think was meant to happen on this occasion but it seems that wasn't clear so we can only apologize profusely. We're a small team and although we try to have lovely people checking guests in they do have to go off duty as well. Great that you enjoyed our onsite cafe and the site itself.
Deffo recommend 👍
Meadow primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything Great, drove 5 hours, forgot my tent 🫣 very accommodating ❤️ great staff, lovely place. Will deffo go back!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fabulous 10 out of 10 rating and your lovely words - great staff, lovely place is music to our ears! Love the picture on the wooden footbridge! Look forward to seeing you when you all come back :)
Great
Meadow primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great
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From the manager: Thanks for your great 10 star rating and delighted you'll recommend us to friends. We'll look forward to seeing you next time!
Great for people who can manage with ‘wild camping’
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Site was lovely, quiet, peaceful (maybe expect for the 6am peacock) but was great to have them roaming around during the day! The swimming lake was an absolute bonus for my partner and son, when the rain came (which it did) this was the perfect place to spend the day, the boats/canoes etc are an added bonus!
Disliked No hot water anywhere for washing up which isn’t great for me especially when camping, having to boil water with a small gas kettle multiple times was annoying and I don’t recall seeing that online. The toilets being outdoor with no real privacy or being clean also only having 2 actual hot showers also very rustic was a major no for me, I saw online that it had toilet/shower blocks but I wasn’t expecting it to be as rustic/outdoors as they were. I think pictures online would help rather than just a description.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: We're so glad you liked our site and your family enjoyed swimming and boating with the canoes & kayaks.
We do have hot water at a couple of washing up stations but you're quite right that this isn't the case throughout. Creating hot water that is not strictly necessary (ie unlike showers of which there are 11) is a tremendous challenge across a 20 acre site without mains power (except in a few key locations like the barn and the cafe etc) so campers do very often have to go back to basics & produce their own the old fashioned way with a kettle! This is as we like to say a return to real camping - here's the relevant info from our website:
"Return to Real Camping
We want to offer our guests a really sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
We have flushing lavatories (one with limited wheelchair access) and hot showers situated at either end of the site, with an additional showers-only block more centrally located near reception. Our mains water comes from standpipes for your cooking and washing up which you will need to heat up back at your tipi - our basins are plumbed for cold water and are intended for handwashing, brushing your teeth etc rather than washing your dishes."
We have both composting and flushing loos as we know composters are not for everyone. We're sorry it was all a bit too rustic but thank you very much for taking the time to send us your review and private feedback. We're working on more showers coming soon!
Beautiful private pitches, mesmerising lake and…
Primitive grass tent campsite (secluded, medium)
Liked Beautiful private pitches, mesmerising lake and friendly staff members.
Huge thanks to Charlotte for helping with advise and chosing perfect pitch for my needs!
I had a great, quiet time, when I could enjoy beauty of nature, read, kayak and swimm..I love it
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic 10 out of 10 rating and we're delighted you so enjoyed your trip - and managed to relax, swim, read and kayak at the lake - fantastic!
Amazing site, fantastic facilities. Welcoming staff…
Meadow primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Amazing site, fantastic facilities. Welcoming staff and in general a special site
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much for your fab 10 out of 10 review and your lovely comments - look forward to seeing you again!
Features
No 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 Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities 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 Tents for hire 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 No dogs allowedThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Cornish Tipi Holidays
Tregildrans Quarry
Trelill
Polzeath
Cornwall
England
PL30 3HZ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.58148°N
4.77085°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trebarwith Strand | 4.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Polzeath | 6.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Daymer Bay | 7 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevone Bay | 9.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Harlyn Bay | 10.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 6.1 mi
Rock Beach 7.2 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 9.4 mi
Eden Project 14.6 mi
Newquay Zoo 17.6 mi
National Trust
Tintagel Old Post Office 5.7 mi
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 13.3 mi
Trerice 18 mi
Lawrence House 18.3 mi
Cotehele Mill 24.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lamellen Estate 1.6 mi
Trebarwith Strand 4.4 mi
Camelford Town and River 4.9 mi
Camelford and Countryside 5 mi
Camelford Country 5 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 Cornish Tipi Holidays have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Cornish Tipi Holidays dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Cornish Tipi Holidays? Cornish Tipi Holidays is five minutes’ drive from the nearest swimming beach, Port Gaverne, and from the fishing village of Port Isaac which Doc Martin fans will doubtless recognise from the gogglebox. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cornish Tipi Holidays?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Arrivals are up to 9pm. Late arrivals are subject to a £20 cash charge payable on arrival to the warden. Unfortunately, no access is allowed after 11pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Cornish Tipi Holidays? From $67.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.