Colliford Tavern

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  • Woodland site in spacious Bodmin Moor tavern grounds
  • A 15-minute drive from Bodmin and 25 minutes from the Eden Project
  • Bars, games room and fishing on site
If peaceful stays within a few minutes’ stroll of bars, restaurants, evening entertainment and trout fishing appeal, then making your getaway for Colliford Tavern is a must. The family-friendly site is a quarter mile from the shores of Colliford Lake, and 15 minutes’ drive from Bodmin, Cornwall. In the grounds of a family-run tavern and hotel, the site is well placed for outdoorsy forays. On the famed Bodmin Moor, and within easy reach of lakeside walks, getting out and about is a must. Those comfortable with lengthy wanders should make tracks for Dozmary Pool, the rumoured resting place of King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur. Otherwise, throw the bikes in the car and head as far as Wenford Bridge to start the 18-mile cycle (or stroll) along the Camel Trail to Padstow. More of a ‘sitting still in quiet contemplation’ type? Colliford Lake is a top spot for rainbow and brown trout fishing, and a licence can be secured at reception.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 10
Caravans for hire 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Remote and quiet location.…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Remote and quiet location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location, peaceful surroundings, cosy forest.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely peaceful location, beautiful scenery, the staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. The little bar is nice, generally a great site, we personally loved the location as it felt like you were miles from anywhere, just in a pine forest near the lake.

Disliked: The toilets and shower block were a bit dated and not the cleanest, but served their purpose. The washing up facilities were also dated and very basic, but everything you need.

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Quite location & nice walk to lake…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quite location & nice walk to lake

Disliked: Lack of amminities, false advertising saying on board entertainment ,very basic site shame as so much room & could do so much more with the site

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Overall nice site with friendly staff and nice scenery.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Set in a small forest with a stunning lake near by. Had bar/restaurant on site. Plenty of space for kids to play. Free pool table

Disliked: Toilet facilities weren’t cleaned at all in three days we were there. The evidence was there.

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Quiet camp ground Good facilities…

Overall 8/10
Location No rating
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet camp ground Good facilities

Disliked: No issues

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Disappointing

Overall 6/10
Location 4
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
John S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Little contact with staff, but he was friendly enough. Reception and facilities were clean but there were very few people staying on the site at what should have been a very busy time. Nice pub and little shop in St Neots BUT its approx 30 mins away by car.

Disliked: Quite close to A30 therefore significant amount traffic noise. Many areas of the site were very tired and lacked TLC and what maintenance had been carried out appeared rushed and of poor quality At one time it had obviously been a very busy site with a large bar area overlooking Colliford lake which was only accessible by travelling approx 1 mile down a narrow road.

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Do not stay here!!

Overall 2/10
Location 2
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Rural location is convenient if you need to break up a journey. The camp site can offer a pitch with a clean shower and toilet to use. I WOULD NOT recommend staying here for a holiday or any break other than a short nap whilst traveling (if really necessary)

Disliked: Everything !! The right up suggested that "Dave and Lisa" would give you a warm welcome on arrival. Dave and Lisa aren't there anymore, whomever was there has sold up to some hosts who are trying to run nothing more than a restaurant! And have left the camping site to go to ruin. This was once a place where families would stay and children would play! It's now somewhere where contractors, road workers and serial killers might stay! The place is full of rubbish and nothing on the camp site is maintained other than the toilets from what I can see .....

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From the manager: Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay. We would like to clarify that "Dave and Lisa" have never been associated with our campsite. We’re unsure where this information originated, but it’s important to note that we are committed to providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all our guests. It’s disappointing to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, but we want to assure you that we are dedicated to maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of our facilities. We believe the comparisons made in your review may be based on inaccurate information, and it appears there might be some confusion regarding the current state of our site. Our focus remains on offering a comfortable and safe environment for travelers, and we continue to work hard to meet the needs of all our visitors. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Location.…

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Location.

Disliked: Was really messy around the bins and recycling area. There was dogs mess next to our pitch, I asked the site staff if they could pick it up, they didn’t.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay with us. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated our location but are deeply sorry to learn about the issues you encountered. We acknowledge that, occasionally, there may be some mess around the site, particularly due to the nearby sheep pastures. Please rest assured that we are vigilant in keeping the area clean, and we strive to address any issues as soon as they arise. However, we find the situation you described regarding our staff's response to your request unacceptable. This matter is being taken seriously, and we are conducting an investigation to ensure that such lapses do not happen again in the future. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve, and we hope to provide you with a better experience on your next visit.

Good level pitches. The site has potential with the right management.

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

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site in the forest with stunning views of the Moor and lake. If you like quiet and basic this is the site for you. The facilities are clean but could do with a tidy up and the outside area's could do with some general maintenance. They could do with separate toilets from the showers and more toilets but they are clean. The bin area could do with screening off so you can't see the bins. It has a good children's playground and the staff are friendly. We didn't use the facilities as we had our caravan with our own. They have lovely clamping pods but if you were paying for them you would say the facilities let them down. We did use the bar and pool table. We will definitely be returning as we found it very relaxing even though it was basic. I would say though if your looking for quality then this is not the site for you!! Right off the A30 but you could not hear this.

Disliked: Nothing. Just needs some TLC and general maintenance.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, stunning views, and the quiet atmosphere our site offers. It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated our friendly staff and the children’s playground. We truly value your constructive comments regarding the facilities and general maintenance. Your suggestions are very helpful, and we are continuously working on improvements to enhance our guests' experience. We understand the importance of maintaining the site to its full potential and will focus on addressing the areas you mentioned, including the need for separate toilets, additional screening around the bin area, and overall maintenance. We’re pleased to hear that you found your stay relaxing and that you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing an even better experience on your next visit.

Everything was extremely clean. I've been too many camp sites but facilities…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Deniz S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything was extremely clean. I've been too many camp sites but facilities were spot on.

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From the manager: Dear Deniz S., Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our facilities exceptionally clean and that your experience with us stood out among the many campsites you've visited. Our team works hard to maintain high standards, and it’s always rewarding to hear when our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If there's anything we can do to make your next stay even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Kind regards,


Features

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Colliford Tavern

Colliford Lake

Saint Neot

Cornwall

England

PL14 6PZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.53742°N
-4.58304°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10 km Institute
10.1 km Methodist Church
10.4 km Bus Shelter
Rail
11.7 km Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
12.5 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
12.9 km Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
22.2 km Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
22.2 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing
22.8 km Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
31.6 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

History buffs will find lots round here to entertain, starting with some literary history. Five minutes’ drive from base is the Jamaica Inn (yes, the Daphne du Maurier one), and its Smugglers Museum is well worth a visit. Poldark fans will know Cornwall as mining country, and that’s well catered for hereabouts too: it’s 15 minutes from the site to Carnglaze Caverns for underground tours of the old slate mine and visits to a subterranean lake. More upmarket history can be delved into at some of the stately manors in the vicinity – Pencarrow and Lanhydrock are both within 25 minutes, and it’s 40 minutes to Prideaux Place. Prefer history to have a more urban bent? Make the 15-minute journey to Bodmin and explore the jail, regimental museum and town museum. Hols incomplete without beach days can find satisfaction within 35 minutes at the fishing village of Port Isaac or the town of Newquay, but if sand-free days more appeal, it’s less than half an hour from base to the incomparable Eden Project.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Trebarwith Strand 17.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Millendreath 22.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Par Sands 22.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
East Looe 22.6 km Estuary N/A Good N/A N/A
Crackington Haven 23 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 19.3 km

Eden Project 22.6 km

Rock Beach 24.4 km

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 25.1 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 32.3 km

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 18.3 km

Lawrence House 19.1 km

Cotehele 25.7 km

Cotehele Mill 25.7 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 32.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Golitha Falls 7.6 km

Minions - Caradon Hill - Cheesewring - Hurlers 9.4 km

Minions - Cheesewring - Siblyback Lake 9.4 km

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 9.5 km

Cardinham Woods Ramble (Wheelchair-Friendly) 10.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Colliford Tavern have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Colliford Tavern dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Colliford Tavern? History buffs will find lots round here to entertain, starting with some literary history. Five minutes’ drive from base is the Jamaica Inn (yes, the Daphne du Maurier one), and its Smugglers … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Colliford Tavern?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Colliford Tavern? From R534.10 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.