Trebarber Retreat

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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.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Safety

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

General

Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

13

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

5 people maximum

Pitch size

Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Roof tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Tent, Trailer tent

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

One Roof tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Arrival days

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Absolutely brilliant campsite in the perfect…

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Aug 2026 Jamie S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

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 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) 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

Coach

2,7 km Shop Corner

3,5 km Porth Four Turns

5,6 km Bus Station

Rail

2,8 km Quintrell Downs Rail Station

4,9 km Newquay Rail Station

5,7 km St Columb Road Rail Station

Ferry

14 km Padstow Ferry Landing

14,5 km Rock Padstow Ferry Landing

22,6 km Tolverne Ferry Landing

Airport

2,4 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

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.

Food and drink

Treganna Bar & Grill Pub 0,9 km
Farmer's Arms Pub 2,5 km
The Smugglers Inn Pub, St Mawgan 2,6 km
The Two Clomes Restaurant 2,8 km
Quintrel Inn Restaurant 2,8 km
Wax Pub 3 km
The Beach Hut Restaurant 3,1 km
The Mermaid Restaurant 3,2 km
The Mermaid Pub 3,2 km
The Falcon Inn Pub 3,3 km

Groceries

Hendra Supermarket 4 km
Lidl Supermarket 4,6 km
Morrisons Supermarket 4,6 km
Asda Supermarket 4,9 km
Aldi Supermarket 4,9 km
The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5 km
Bargain Booze Off-licence 5,2 km
Sainsbury's Supermarket 5,7 km

Parks and play

St Mawgan Playing Field Play Area Playground 3,3 km
Children's Play Area Playground 4,5 km
Bull Pen Playground 4,6 km
Hurlings Field Playground 4,7 km
St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 4,8 km
St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 4,9 km
St Columb Recreation Ground Play Area Playground 4,9 km
Trenance Gardens park 4,9 km
Trenance Gardens park 5,1 km
Listry Recreation Ground park 5,5 km

Family days out

Children's Soft Play Visitor attraction 1 km
Japanese Garden Visitor attraction 3,5 km
Dairyland Farm Park Visitor attraction 4,6 km
Teen Den Amusement arcade 4,7 km
Trerice Visitor attraction 4,9 km
Natural Shower Visitor attraction 5,2 km
Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 5,6 km
Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 5,6 km
Newquay Water Sports Centre Visitor attraction 5,6 km
Kernow Chocolate Cafe Visitor attraction 5,9 km

Public transport

St Mawgan Turn 0,3 km
RAF St Mawgan 1,1 km
Tregustick Holiday Park 1,9 km
Smugglers Haven 2 km
Newquay Airport 2,4 km
Nansledan School 2,5 km
Church 2,5 km
Quintrell Road 2,6 km
Trebelsue Turning 2,6 km
Mountjoy Bus Shelter 2,6 km

Beaches

Lusty Glaze Beach 4 km
Stem 4,2 km
Beacon Cove 4,4 km
Tolcarne Beach 4,7 km
Dunes 4,9 km
Harbour Beach 5,6 km
Beacon Cove 5,9 km
High Cove 5,9 km
The Gannel 6,5 km
Crantock Beach 8,4 km

What’s nearby

Treloy Golf Club Golf course 0,6 km
Waves Cabaret Club Nightclub 2,6 km
Waves Cabaret Club Nightclub 2,6 km
Atlantic Reach Golf Course 4,6 km
Pitch and Putt Golf course 4,6 km
Pitch and Putt Golf course 4,6 km
Mawgan Porth Golf Club Golf course 4,8 km
Newquay Golf Course 6,3 km
Retallack Resort Pitch and Putt Golf Course 7,7 km
Holywell Bay Golf Club Golf course 9,7 km

Local services

Shell Fuel station 2,9 km
Gulf Fuel station 3,5 km
Drury's Pharmacy 4 km
Kayes Pharmacy 4,4 km
Narrowcliff Surgery Doctors 4,4 km
Morrisons Fuel station 4,6 km
St Petroc's Doctors surgery Pharmacy 4,6 km
Petroc Group Practice Doctors 4,6 km
Newquay Hospital 4,9 km
St Columb Chemist Pharmacy 5 km

Must see

Newquay Zoo 4,6 km

Blue Reef Aquarium 5,3 km

Fistral Beach 6,2 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 6,9 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 9,1 km

National Trust

Trerice 4,9 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 6,2 km

Trelissick Garden 23,3 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 28,5 km

St Anthony Head 30,5 km

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 5,2 km

Bedruthen Steps and Park Head 6,5 km

Holywell Bay - Cubert Common 10,4 km

Holywell Bay to Penhale Sands and the Lost Church 10,4 km

Harlyn and Constantine Bays 12,7 km