Wheal Busy Holidays

No availability at present on Pitchup.com
Baby Belle, sleeping two
Busy belle exterior
Sunny day
Wheal coates & porthtowan beach

  • Family-friendly site in the countryside just outside of Chacewater
  • A 15-minute drive to Perranporth and half an hour to Falmouth
  • Dogs welcome for an additional fee; five minutes' drive from the A30
Hit the Cornish coast for days of surfing, sailing and seaside strolls, then unwind at Wheal Busy Holidays, a family-friendly site in the countryside, about 10 minutes’ walk from the little village of Chacewater and 15 minutes from Porthtowan beach. The A30 passes not far from this central spot, so it’s easy to get out for all sorts of activities, whether you head to the north coast’s surf beaches, to sailing spots on the south coast, to tour various National Trust properties or to visit famed landmarks like the Eden Project and St Michael’s Mount. And then when you get back, you’ll be able to relax with some time outdoors, with plenty of space, hedgerows and wildflowers around the site, plus views towards the Wheal Busy tin mine to give you a classic Cornish backdrop. For food and other supplies, it’s a 10-minute walk to the village centre for some small independent shops, a pub and a takeaway. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Redruth (10 minutes’ drive) or Truro (15 minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 4
Mobile homes for rent 1
Rent a tent 2
RV sites 4
Open now
Opens June 3
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 5.2 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Wed, Jun 3 to

No availability here for your search criteria

Campsite types & availability

No availability at present on Pitchup.com

Choose your dates and we'll email when available.

See nearby bookable parks

Reviews

No reviews yet.

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 Sauna 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

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wheal Busy Holidays

Arden Cottage

Wheal Busy Lane

Salem

Chacewater

Truro

Cornwall

England

TR4 8LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.25729°N
5.16962°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.6 mi Kings Head
0.6 mi Kings Head
3 mi Railway Station
Rail
3 mi Redruth Rail Station
3.8 mi Perranwell Rail Station
4.7 mi Truro Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
7 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
7 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
15 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
17.8 mi Penzance Airport
24.6 mi Land's End St Just 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: - Perranporth beach: 15 minutes’ drive - Hayle beach: 20 minutes - Newquay Zoo: 25 minutes - Falmouth harbour and sailing schools: half an hour - Helston Railway: half an hour - Trebah Garden: half an hour - St Michael’s Mount: half an hour - St Ives (for Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and beaches): half an hour - Eden Project: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthtowan 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Chapel Porth 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trevaunance Cove 4.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portreath 5.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranporth 6.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 5.2 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 8.7 mi

Pendennis Castle 9.3 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 9.4 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 4.7 mi

Trelissick Garden 6.6 mi

Godrevy 9.9 mi

Trerice 10.6 mi

St Anthony Head 10.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 3.7 mi

St Agnes Beacon 4.9 mi

CARCLEW 5 mi

Hanover 5.4 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 5.5 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)

    Newquay, England 13.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wheal Busy Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wheal Busy Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheal Busy Holidays? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Perranporth beach: 15 minutes’ drive - Hayle beach: 20 minutes - Newquay Zoo: 25 minutes - Falmouth harbour and sailing schools: half an hour - Helston … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheal Busy Holidays?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheal Busy Holidays? From $40.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.