The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

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Redwood surrounds (added by manager 19 Jan 2023)
Juniper gardens (added by manager 19 jan 2023)
Redwood exterior (added by manager 19 jan 2023)
Wollemia garden (added by manager 19 jan 2023)

  • Glamping pods in the grounds of a well-established Cornish garden
  • A 20-minute drive to Whitsand Bay and Plymouth; 35 minutes to Polperro
  • Wildlife haven; beauty treatments and massages in the garden spa
If you’re chasing a peaceful and adults-only Cornish getaway with comfy beds, homemade furnishings and plenty of room to sit and relax in spectacular gardens, The Greenhouse Spa Retreat could be just the place for you. Accommodation pods are tucked away amid colourful plantings, and chances are you’ll get to see deer, owls, buzzards and plenty of rabbits during your luxurious stay. The glampsite has lots of quiet corners with alfresco seating for admiring the garden – grown over 30 years from seed – and in the evenings you can cosy up around the up-cycled firepits for barbecues (or star-gazing on clear nights). Each unit comes with quality bedding, towels and all the basics you need for cooking in the outdoor kitchens. To source your food, head for Hatt (five minutes’ drive), where the local shop covers all the basics, while you’ll be visiting Saltash or Callington (both 10 minutes) for major shopping expeditions. There’s a shared washroom with shower, toilet and basin, adjacent to The Greenhouse Spa, where you can book bespoke beauty treatment and massages. Booking a stay at The Greenhouse Spa Retreat also includes pay-as-you-go membership of the local country club, which has a pool, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub (15 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The site ask politely that you bring only vegan foods which you are able to cook outside in the garden on the stove provided.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Reviews

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Cosy site with beautiul surroundings

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Redwood The Relaxing camping pod (two person)

Liked: Bonfire pit outside of the cabin Shower and toilet facilities Cosy interior Health club membership included in stay

Disliked: Lot of noise from the farm opposite, mostly reversing trucks Had to pay extra for firewood

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

North Sillaton Farmhouse

St Mellion

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.45022°N
-4.25976°W

Nearest transport

Bus
2.3 mi Foot Bridge
2.3 mi Foot Bridge
2.3 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
3.5 mi Bere Ferrers Rail Station
3.6 mi Bere Alston Rail Station
3.7 mi Saltash Rail Station
Ferry
6 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
6.1 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
7.2 mi Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

Although the thought of snoozing gently in the stunning gardens is very appealing, you may want to get out and explore something of Cornwall. If the beach beckons, Tregantle Beach in sweeping Whitsand Bay (20 minutes’ drive) is a sheltered beach with fine sand, while East Looe Beach (half an hour) is backed by a pretty fishing harbour and lots of waterside pubs. Polperro (35 minutes) is an equally enchanting seaside village with a quiet, pocket-sized beach. Head to Cornwall’s “ocean city” of Plymouth (20 minutes) for a wander around the National Marine Aquarium, or tour Plymouth Gin Distillery and enjoy a couple of tastings of the finished product. Other urban treats include Tavistock (25 minutes) for its Pannier Market (open Tuesday to Saturday), Lostwithiel (35 minutes) for all its antique shops, and waterside Fowey (50 minutes) for kayaking on the Tamar estuary. If you’re keen to see more amazing gardens, The Eden Project (45 minutes) makes an interesting day out for meanderings around its tropical rainforest habitats and 30 acres of plantings scattered with sculptures. At National Trust-owned Buckland Abbey (35 minutes), you can tour the former home of seafarer Sir Francis Drake, as well as the medieval abbey and formal Elizabethan gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Portwrinkle 6.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Sharrow 7.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Tregonhawke 7.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent N/A
Plymouth Hoe West 7.8 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Downderry 7.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 8.1 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 12.1 mi

Buckfast Abbey 21.5 mi

Eden Project 22.9 mi

Castle Drogo 25.9 mi

National Trust

Cotehele 3.4 mi

Cotehele Mill 3.4 mi

Buckland Abbey 6 mi

Saltram 9.2 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 2.5 mi

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 3.3 mi

Bere Ferrers Station - River Tavy - Ley Farm - Liphook 3.4 mi

COTEHELE 3.4 mi

PORT ELIOT 4 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)

    Par, England 22.2 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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  • Does The Greenhouse Spa Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Greenhouse Spa Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Greenhouse Spa Retreat? Although the thought of snoozing gently in the stunning gardens is very appealing, you may want to get out and explore something of Cornwall. If the beach beckons, Tregantle Beach in sweeping … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Greenhouse Spa Retreat?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Greenhouse Spa Retreat? From $120.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.