The Rising Sun

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.1 134 reviews
Camping field
Camping field
Pub garden
Grass pitches
Inn exterior
The rising sun inn, directly opposite.
Dining room
Interior of the inn
Pub tables
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Pub garden
Grass pitches
Inn exterior

  • Dog-friendly site at a gastropub on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
  • A 45-minute drive to Newquay; 15 minutes from Launceston
  • Grass pitches with access to showers and a wet room
With a remote and peaceful location on the edge of the Bodmin Moor National Landscape, rural views are a given at The Rising Sun. The field behind the inn also has easy access to Cornish attractions and activities, from the surfing beaches of Newquay (45 minutes’ drive) to the biomes at The Eden Project (35 minutes). When you stay on the dog-friendly grass pitches at The Rising Sun, you can be first through the door of the inn and last out at night, safe in the knowledge that you don’t need to drive. Alternatively, you could get out nice and early in the morning to spend the day on moorland hiking trails and cycling routes or scaling the heights of Rough Tor (40 minutes). And after a day out in the Cornish air, you'll be able to relax over a tasty meal cooked by the gastropub’s award-winning chef, using the finest of regional produce. Accompany your food with a local ale or cider, drawn up from the former smuggler’s cellar below the inn. For a change of scenery, Launceston (15 minutes) has plenty of dining options, from cafés to pizzerias. If you’d rather go down the self-catering route, pick up essentials for the barbecue from the town’s supermarkets. A bit of practical advice: take a torch as there’s no electricity on the camping field and you may need to use the facilities (loo, shower and a wet room in the pub) after dark.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 15
Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The pub is closed on Mondays. On Tuesdays, the pub (and campsite) open at 4pm.

Languages spoken

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A chilled, no-frills park with big, flat spots, great value. Pub's a winner: tasty grub, buzzing vibe, lekker people. Ablutions clean but dated. Pub discount often covers camp fees. Lovely quiet countryside spot.

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 Paula H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great camping field
Food in the Pub was excellent
Friendly staff

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Fantastic site nice and quite and relaxed

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 David B. 2 reviews

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Site really nice and quite good size pitches friendly staff in the pub and really good food

Disliked Nothing really like everything

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Excellent site. Had a great bank…

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Lynsey B. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Excellent site. Had a great bank holiday weekend here. The pub is really nice, the food and staff amazing! We will definitely be coming back!

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Great spot to camp. Nice to…

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Holly Mary Fox G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great spot to camp. Nice to hear sounds of countryside. Camping field conveniently located just across the road from the pub. Really friendly locals in the pub. Food in the pub was great.

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Lovely quiet location…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet location

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Excellent site, would return

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 Carolyn M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent location
Quiet, small campsite
Lovely pub staff

Disliked Shower facilities could be improved but still perfectly acceptable for camping

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Great little campsite. Big pitches, didn't…

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Megan T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great little campsite. Big pitches, didn't feel crowded even at capacity. Very quiet road and far enough from the pub not to be disturbed by noise. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and great food in the pub. 12pm check out good for lie-ins.

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Plenty of space, has everything you…

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 Helen B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of space, has everything you need, great price, lovely setting and friendly staff. The food is seriously good!

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Lovely camping space & fabulous pub

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 Jenny H. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Lovely camping spot. Big pitches. The food at the pub was delicious

Disliked Nothing

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 Clare C. 1 review

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Can't quite believe we found this little gem! The food in the pub was absolutely exceptional and the staff were the most welcoming and kind people we have come across during all our campervan travels. The locals were friendly and chatty on both nights we stayed and we will definitely be back very soon.
Superb remote location, with plenty of walks and stunning scenery. The camping field is flat and the grass is well maintained. The showers were hot, toilets clean and plenty of toilet roll!
Ryan is an absolute asset to this business, what a top guy. See you all again soon!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowed

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Rising Sun

Altarnun

Launceston

Cornwall

England

PL15 7SN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,61475°N
4,523°W

Route directions

Please use the address rather than satnav, as the latter is not always very accurate.

Nearest transport

Coach
17,5 km Methodist Church
17,5 km Institute
18,2 km Lloyds TSB Bank
Rail
19 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
19,1 km Liskeard Rail Station
21,2 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
Ferry
29,6 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
30,4 km Padstow Ferry Landing
31,5 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
38,9 km 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

Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up to the Neolithic remains at Leskernick and Trippet stone circles (both 15 minutes). There are gentler strolls through the conifer forest at Halvana Plantation (10 minutes). Try a day on the zipwires and giant swings at Adrenalin Quarry (40 minutes), or go trekking with alpacas on Bodmin Moor. Surfers may want to head straight for Newquay’s famed Fistral Beach (50 minutes), but there are plenty more temptations on Cornwall’s spectacular north coast. Head for Tintagel (25 minutes) to unravel the mysteries of King Arthur at its clifftop castle, or have a ramble around the twisting streets and whitewashed cottages of pretty Port Isaac (half an hour), which doubles as Portwenn on TV’s “Doc Martin”).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crackington Haven 16,2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trebarwith Strand 17,2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Widemouth Sand 20 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 24,2 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 24,7 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 17,9 km

Rock Beach 29,5 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 31,9 km

Eden Project 32,1 km

National Marine Aquarium 39,1 km

National Trust

Lawrence House 11,6 km

Tintagel Old Post Office 17 km

Cotehele 24,9 km

Cotehele Mill 24,9 km

Lydford Gorge 29,4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PENHEALE MANOR 7,5 km

Camelford Country 10,9 km

Camelford and Countryside 11 km

Camelford Town and River 11,1 km

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 12 km

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 41,5 km

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 The Rising Sun have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Rising Sun dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Rising Sun? Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    On Tuesdays, please note that arrivals are from 4pm.

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