Glamping in Cornwall

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When it comes to glamping, planning a holiday in Cornwall is like being a child in a sweet shop. There are so many options and each looks just as exciting as the last. There are glamping sites overlooking Cornish beaches and glampsites out in the county’s idyllic countryside. There are secluded spots where a single shepherd’s hut provides a romantic retreat and more sociable sites where you’ll have glamping neighbours to get to know. There are luxury campsites where campfires are allowed and others where dogs are welcomed. You’ll find family-friendly places and sites that are reserved just for grown-ups too. When it comes to types of accommodation the agony of choice continues: tipis, bell tents, pods, yurts, safari tents... the list goes on. And, in recent years, Cornish glamping sites have branched into even more innovative accommodation forms, from treehouses and converted horse-boxes to beach huts that have been transformed into miniature seaside homes. Whether you're after simple convenience or maximum luxury, Cornwall certainly has you covered but, of course, glamping here isn't all about the type of bed you're sleeping on or whether a hot tub is included in the price. It’s also about location, location, location. The long drive to the south-west corner of the country is worth it for the views, the proximity to the nearest beach, the old smugglers' pubs, the picture-perfect villages and the overgrown tin mines that form the beautiful back-drop to your Sunday walk. This is a place for beach breaks, foodie weekends, walking holidays and much more besides. All you need to do is browse our Hipcamp collection of the very best places to stay in the county. Then book online, pack your car and head for the beautiful south west of England. You’ll be enjoying a clotted cream ice cream before you know it!

As one of the UK’s most popular spots for camping and glamping, it’s no surprise that the choice of glamping is vast. There is no one distinct type of glamping accommodation that dominates the Cornish countryside; instead the range of options are as varied as the locations you’ll find them in. Bell tents and yurts are certainly popular - perfect for couples and families with young children, especially in summer. Safari tents are ideal for families who want extra space and the chance to divide parents from kids as they usually include separated canvas bedrooms. Glamping in a bell tent, tipi, yurt or other tent keeps your experience as close to classic camping as it’s possible to get. You’ll be sleeping under canvas and enjoying all the advantages which that brings but won’t have to worry about pitching a tent yourself. If you’re thinking of investing in your own camping gear but haven’t tried camping since your days as a brownie or scout, glamping in a pre-erected tent gives you the opportunity to test the waters. Outside of the summer months, glampers generally look for more-sturdy, year-round options. Insulated pods and shepherd's huts offer cosy winter accommodation – especially if they’re fitted out with a log-burning stove. Gypsy caravans have a similar feel and offer a nostalgia that will have you reaching for the camera and while a gleaming Airstream has an altogether different vintage appeal, it’s just as good for the Instagram feed. Not all glamping sites stick to these categories of accommodation though, and, within the world of glamping, you'll quickly discover that imaginations run riot. Across the UK, we've seen everything from double-decker buses and converted fire engines, to ex-RAF helicopters and multi-storey treehouses. Cornwall, with its independent streak, is no different and is just as eccentric as the rest of the country. If the idea of a wacky weekend hideout appeals, keep your eyes peeled for quirky places to stay. We add to our collection all the time and whatever you're after, we're confident that we'll know a glamping site in Cornwall that fits your needs. Cornwall’s identity has evolved over 3,000 years and can lay claim to one of the most unique and independent cultures in England. With its own distinct dialect, foods and traditions, it is a vibrant and intriguing county in the country’s most south-westerly corner. It was considered a separate country of the UK in medieval times with its own language and customs but over time it became absorbed as an English county. There’s evidence that the mining of tin and copper in Cornwall has been going on since medieval times but it was in the 18th and 19th centuries that it began to really shape the landscape. Mines were blasted across the countryside and the metals from them used to fuel the industrial revolution. The importance of the mines has gained international recognition from UNESCO which lists no fewer than ten industrial landscape areas as part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. This period of history was immortalised in the Poldark series of novels by Winston Graham, which have been revived more recently with a BBC TV series. It’s not all tin mines and sheep farming in Cornwall though. Unsurprisingly, the dynamic Cornish coast has shaped much of its history, with the fishing industry at the core of every harbour town that dots the coastline. Here, too, you’ll find exciting tales of shipwrecks, smugglers coves, undiscovered booty, pilgrims and legends. St Michael’s Mount has been attracting pilgrims and travellers since 495AD when St Michael is said to have appeared to guide fishermen to safety and Tintagel Castle is home to both fascinating history and legends of King Arthur. Cornish history lives on through the sites and scenery found throughout the region and a camping trip to Cornwall gives you the chance to learn all about it with visits to its museums and mines, castles and coves. With 300 miles of coastline, you are never too far from the shoreline when you’re in Cornwall. Whether you choose a glamping site with a sea view or a rural retreat, you’re sure to want to spend at least some of your time on the coast. But knowing which places to visit can be tricky. It’s always worth asking your glamping site hosts and locals for their tips as they might steer you to the secret shores of a quiet cove but the hot spots are usually hot for a reason! Take, for example, Newquay. The beautiful sandy expanse of Fistral Beach – it’s a surfer’s dream with the best surf in the UK. But this, perhaps, most-famous of Cornwall’s beaches is one of more than 300 in the county so there’s bound to be one that takes your fancy whether it’s a place to walk the dog you’re looking for or some good old-fashioned fun with a bucket and spade. Visit Cornwall has a beach guide to many of them. If days out exploring the cobbled streets of harbourside towns and villages are an integral part of your holiday, you might like to find a glamping site near St Ives, Padstow or Port Isaac. All are places where you can try the local catch too – especially Padstow with its links to TV chef Rick Stein. Then there’s the appeal of reaching Land’s End, the UK’s most south-westerly point and a bit of a bucket-list location, or the Lizard Peninsula, the very furthest point south on the British mainland. Both can be visited during walks on the South West Coast Path which tracks a route around the whole coastline of the county and the neighbouring ones from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset – 630 miles in total.You could easily spend two weeks on the beach in Cornwall – whether you are a surfer, a walker, a birdwatcher or a sunbather (weather dependant of course). But if you tire of surf, sand and seafood the harbour towns and villages already mentioned, St Ives, Padstow and Port Isaac, are among many on the Cornish coast that make interesting places to visit. St Ives is an art hub and home to both the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden as well as independent galleries. Padstow is the place to head if you want to try some of Rick Stein’s famous seafood and Port Isaac will be full of photo-ops for fans of TV’s Doc Martin. Bude on the northern coast of Cornwall, close to the border with Devon, is another place that’s worth a look and it’s within easy reach of lots of family-friendly attractions in both counties. The towns and villages are perfect places to try the local specialities from cream teas to Cornish pasties. Inland, Bodmin Moor is a great place for an outdoor adventure. A designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s an area of granite moorland with rocky outcrops and standing stones which has inspired writers and artists over the years – including Daphne du Maurier whose Jamaica Inn was based on the inn that’s still serving thirsty travellers today. Bodmin Moor is also classed as an International Dark Sky Reserve – which means glamping near here is a great place for stargazing too. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is another place that’s good for walkers and outdoor activity. Back on the coast of Cornwall, walking across the causeway to atmospheric St Michael’s Mount, where you can explore the castle and gardens (except on Saturdays), is rated as one of the best things to do in Cornwall along with visiting Tintagel Castle and the open-air Minack Theatre which has the sea as it’s backdrop. Another not-to-be-missed attraction in Cornwall is the Eden Project. The giant geodesic dome glasshouses enclose the world’s largest indoor rainforest and a Mediterranean garden and outside there are more plants, sculptures and attractions to see and trails to follow. There are beautiful plants to swoon over (if that’s your thing) at the Lost Gardens of Heligan too: a restored Victorian garden in St Austell that was forgotten for decades until its rediscovery in the 1990s.If you’re looking for a location with plenty of adrenaline-inducing activities to keep you busy while you’re on holiday, there are few better places than Cornwall. First up there’s watersports on the coast. Surf’s up for experienced surfers at famous beaches like the one at Fistral, where major surf competitions are often held and surf schools are available for new recruits. There’s also plenty of opportunity for other watersports too: kayaking, paddle-boarding, wind and kitesurfing. And there’s nothing like spending all day in the water to help you get a good night’s sleep back at your glamping site – after a roaring campfire of course. If those things aren’t exciting enough, how about coasteering where you jump off cliffs, swim to the shore and climb back up. There are plenty of outdoor adventure companies who can take you out and show you the right way to do these things. You might like to take yourself or your kids to Adrenaline Quarry – a watery adventure park which uses the strapline “Throwing people off cliffs since 1999” to advertise its coasteering, zip lines and inflatable assault courses.

– Enjoy locally made clotted cream ice-cream on the beach.– Walk between the bays on the renowned South West Coast Path.– Step back in time and explore one of Cornwall's Mining World Heritage Sites.– Catch an evening play at the outdoor Minack Theatre.– Loose yourself in the leaves of the incredible Eden Project.– Learn to surf on one of the UK's best surfing beaches.– Step foot on the fairytale island of St Michael’s Mount.– Hear tales of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle.– Catch a ferry or plane for a weekend away on the Scilly Isles.– Eat the freshest fish and chips on a local harbour front.

From bell tents by the beaches to treehouses in the forest, discover the greatest glamping sites in Cornwall here – all hand-picked by the experienced Hipcamp team.
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2. The Secret Garden

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3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newquay, Cornwall
2 sites to stay ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories. * Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :) chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶 (add on for Jasmine) * Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit (add on for Jasmine) * A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻 Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden. Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :) Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch) Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :) From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history. Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk) *Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables *Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire *Trenance Play park for the kids 5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour 5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out. 1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :) Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :) Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
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The Look Out

4. The Look Out

1 unit · Glamping · England
Welcome to the ‘Look Out’, our beautiful handmade pod, set in 12 acres of woodland and pasture nature reserve above our offgrid eco lodge - The Sanctuary Cornwall. First things first - this is for those guests who are used to camping and all that it entails, but with the opportunity to explore an offgrid stay with quite a bit more comfort than camping normally provides! It needs to be emphasised that booking this space is really for the relatively fit and active. There is one car parking space available half way up our driveway, but after that it is not only a walk uphill to the main building, but a further steep walk uphill to the Look Out. You will need to carry everything that you need. It is definitely worth it - the views are amazing! You are away and up above, but within easy reach of the Sanctuary. There will also be some filling and emptying of water containers involved, and you may like to charge the solar battery from the panel on sunny days! So, what do we offer? A king bed. Fair trade, organic bed linen, and cotton & bamboo towels. A fold up table and two wicker chairs. Charnwood wood burning stove, with firelighters, kindling, brush and poker set. Wood, selected and dried is available free of charge for the first basket, £5 after that. A tiny kitchen pod with a single gas burner and even tinier sink with pop up tap. Underneath, there is a 10 litre water container for fresh water and another for waste. These can be filled or emptied at the Sanctuary. There is a kettle, teapot, coffee pot, enamel mugs, crockery & cutlery, knives, breadboard and washing up things. A solar battery to provide power for the tap pump along with charging facilities for charging your phone or laptop (we hope you won’t be bringing work with you!) Led battery lanterns - we ask that you do not burn candles - we have a good range of battery candles for you. There is also a separate wooden shelter kitchen, with kitchen worktop, washing up bow and two burner gas stove. It has a cool box, saucepans, crockery etc and a lidded storage box for food. There is a 10 litre water container with a tap, and bins for kitchen waste, recycling and general rubbish. This is next to the Look Out, and there is a separate charcoal fire pit and seating under the trees. We ask that you burn nothing other than the fuel you are provided with. A composting toilet in its own, handmade building next to the Crow’s Nest, with a water container and small bowl for washing hands. An exclusive use shower room is back at the Sanctuary (a short walk downhill) and there is a separate flushing toilet (not exclusive, but only used by occasional staff members) Another outdoor kitchen for all guests with a gas barbecue, and wood fired pizza oven, picnic tables and an outdoor sink. You can wash up and fill your containers there from our own filtered spring water. This is at the side of the Sanctuary building. Storage benches on the covered deck area, with outdoor cushions, and a welly rack. In good weather, a pair of hammocks under the trees to relax in! Hopefully, during the season, there will be produce available from our new vegetable garden and polytunnel - as long as the voles, rabbits, pigeons, blackbirds & deer haven’t beaten us to it! You have a parking space in the carpark for one car - this is halfway down the steep entrance track. If you are nervous of driving small lanes and steep hills, we may not be right for you. We do not accept dogs at The Lookout, as we feel it is a bit small, and we do not allow dogs on any furniture so it’s not fair to them. Also, it is a wild landscape with deer etc and so there is no secure place for them to be other than on a lead. We are also adults only, and there are quiet hours between 10pm and 9am, and we are strictly no smoking. Although you are private at The Look Out, you are also part of our Eco Lodge surroundings, and nature reserve, and we also welcome bed and breakfast guests, so there will be others around. You are also welcome to join us for breakfast at the Sanctuary building for an extra charge. We have a good village pub, 5 mins walk away, (www.fishermansarmsgolant.co.uk) and a kayak/paddleboard company in the village (www.encountercornwall.com)
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Sky 5 - Wild Camping - Private Pitch

5. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
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When it comes to glamping, planning a holiday in Cornwall is like being a child in a sweet shop. There are so many options and each looks just as exciting as the last. There are glamping sites overlooking Cornish beaches and glampsites out in the county’s idyllic countryside. There are secluded spots where a single shepherd’s hut provides a romantic retreat and more sociable sites where you’ll have glamping neighbours to get to know. There are luxury campsites where campfires are allowed and others where dogs are welcomed. You’ll find family-friendly places and sites that are reserved just for grown-ups too. When it comes to types of accommodation the agony of choice continues: tipis, bell tents, pods, yurts, safari tents... the list goes on. And, in recent years, Cornish glamping sites have branched into even more innovative accommodation forms, from treehouses and converted horse-boxes to beach huts that have been transformed into miniature seaside homes. Whether you're after simple convenience or maximum luxury, Cornwall certainly has you covered but, of course, glamping here isn't all about the type of bed you're sleeping on or whether a hot tub is included in the price. It’s also about location, location, location. The long drive to the south-west corner of the country is worth it for the views, the proximity to the nearest beach, the old smugglers' pubs, the picture-perfect villages and the overgrown tin mines that form the beautiful back-drop to your Sunday walk. This is a place for beach breaks, foodie weekends, walking holidays and much more besides. All you need to do is browse our Hipcamp collection of the very best places to stay in the county. Then book online, pack your car and head for the beautiful south west of England. You’ll be enjoying a clotted cream ice cream before you know it!

As one of the UK’s most popular spots for camping and glamping, it’s no surprise that the choice of glamping is vast. There is no one distinct type of glamping accommodation that dominates the Cornish countryside; instead the range of options are as varied as the locations you’ll find them in. Bell tents and yurts are certainly popular - perfect for couples and families with young children, especially in summer. Safari tents are ideal for families who want extra space and the chance to divide parents from kids as they usually include separated canvas bedrooms. Glamping in a bell tent, tipi, yurt or other tent keeps your experience as close to classic camping as it’s possible to get. You’ll be sleeping under canvas and enjoying all the advantages which that brings but won’t have to worry about pitching a tent yourself. If you’re thinking of investing in your own camping gear but haven’t tried camping since your days as a brownie or scout, glamping in a pre-erected tent gives you the opportunity to test the waters. Outside of the summer months, glampers generally look for more-sturdy, year-round options. Insulated pods and shepherd's huts offer cosy winter accommodation – especially if they’re fitted out with a log-burning stove. Gypsy caravans have a similar feel and offer a nostalgia that will have you reaching for the camera and while a gleaming Airstream has an altogether different vintage appeal, it’s just as good for the Instagram feed. Not all glamping sites stick to these categories of accommodation though, and, within the world of glamping, you'll quickly discover that imaginations run riot. Across the UK, we've seen everything from double-decker buses and converted fire engines, to ex-RAF helicopters and multi-storey treehouses. Cornwall, with its independent streak, is no different and is just as eccentric as the rest of the country. If the idea of a wacky weekend hideout appeals, keep your eyes peeled for quirky places to stay. We add to our collection all the time and whatever you're after, we're confident that we'll know a glamping site in Cornwall that fits your needs. Cornwall’s identity has evolved over 3,000 years and can lay claim to one of the most unique and independent cultures in England. With its own distinct dialect, foods and traditions, it is a vibrant and intriguing county in the country’s most south-westerly corner. It was considered a separate country of the UK in medieval times with its own language and customs but over time it became absorbed as an English county. There’s evidence that the mining of tin and copper in Cornwall has been going on since medieval times but it was in the 18th and 19th centuries that it began to really shape the landscape. Mines were blasted across the countryside and the metals from them used to fuel the industrial revolution. The importance of the mines has gained international recognition from UNESCO which lists no fewer than ten industrial landscape areas as part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. This period of history was immortalised in the Poldark series of novels by Winston Graham, which have been revived more recently with a BBC TV series. It’s not all tin mines and sheep farming in Cornwall though. Unsurprisingly, the dynamic Cornish coast has shaped much of its history, with the fishing industry at the core of every harbour town that dots the coastline. Here, too, you’ll find exciting tales of shipwrecks, smugglers coves, undiscovered booty, pilgrims and legends. St Michael’s Mount has been attracting pilgrims and travellers since 495AD when St Michael is said to have appeared to guide fishermen to safety and Tintagel Castle is home to both fascinating history and legends of King Arthur. Cornish history lives on through the sites and scenery found throughout the region and a camping trip to Cornwall gives you the chance to learn all about it with visits to its museums and mines, castles and coves. With 300 miles of coastline, you are never too far from the shoreline when you’re in Cornwall. Whether you choose a glamping site with a sea view or a rural retreat, you’re sure to want to spend at least some of your time on the coast. But knowing which places to visit can be tricky. It’s always worth asking your glamping site hosts and locals for their tips as they might steer you to the secret shores of a quiet cove but the hot spots are usually hot for a reason! Take, for example, Newquay. The beautiful sandy expanse of Fistral Beach – it’s a surfer’s dream with the best surf in the UK. But this, perhaps, most-famous of Cornwall’s beaches is one of more than 300 in the county so there’s bound to be one that takes your fancy whether it’s a place to walk the dog you’re looking for or some good old-fashioned fun with a bucket and spade. Visit Cornwall has a beach guide to many of them. If days out exploring the cobbled streets of harbourside towns and villages are an integral part of your holiday, you might like to find a glamping site near St Ives, Padstow or Port Isaac. All are places where you can try the local catch too – especially Padstow with its links to TV chef Rick Stein. Then there’s the appeal of reaching Land’s End, the UK’s most south-westerly point and a bit of a bucket-list location, or the Lizard Peninsula, the very furthest point south on the British mainland. Both can be visited during walks on the South West Coast Path which tracks a route around the whole coastline of the county and the neighbouring ones from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset – 630 miles in total.You could easily spend two weeks on the beach in Cornwall – whether you are a surfer, a walker, a birdwatcher or a sunbather (weather dependant of course). But if you tire of surf, sand and seafood the harbour towns and villages already mentioned, St Ives, Padstow and Port Isaac, are among many on the Cornish coast that make interesting places to visit. St Ives is an art hub and home to both the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden as well as independent galleries. Padstow is the place to head if you want to try some of Rick Stein’s famous seafood and Port Isaac will be full of photo-ops for fans of TV’s Doc Martin. Bude on the northern coast of Cornwall, close to the border with Devon, is another place that’s worth a look and it’s within easy reach of lots of family-friendly attractions in both counties. The towns and villages are perfect places to try the local specialities from cream teas to Cornish pasties. Inland, Bodmin Moor is a great place for an outdoor adventure. A designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s an area of granite moorland with rocky outcrops and standing stones which has inspired writers and artists over the years – including Daphne du Maurier whose Jamaica Inn was based on the inn that’s still serving thirsty travellers today. Bodmin Moor is also classed as an International Dark Sky Reserve – which means glamping near here is a great place for stargazing too. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is another place that’s good for walkers and outdoor activity. Back on the coast of Cornwall, walking across the causeway to atmospheric St Michael’s Mount, where you can explore the castle and gardens (except on Saturdays), is rated as one of the best things to do in Cornwall along with visiting Tintagel Castle and the open-air Minack Theatre which has the sea as it’s backdrop. Another not-to-be-missed attraction in Cornwall is the Eden Project. The giant geodesic dome glasshouses enclose the world’s largest indoor rainforest and a Mediterranean garden and outside there are more plants, sculptures and attractions to see and trails to follow. There are beautiful plants to swoon over (if that’s your thing) at the Lost Gardens of Heligan too: a restored Victorian garden in St Austell that was forgotten for decades until its rediscovery in the 1990s.If you’re looking for a location with plenty of adrenaline-inducing activities to keep you busy while you’re on holiday, there are few better places than Cornwall. First up there’s watersports on the coast. Surf’s up for experienced surfers at famous beaches like the one at Fistral, where major surf competitions are often held and surf schools are available for new recruits. There’s also plenty of opportunity for other watersports too: kayaking, paddle-boarding, wind and kitesurfing. And there’s nothing like spending all day in the water to help you get a good night’s sleep back at your glamping site – after a roaring campfire of course. If those things aren’t exciting enough, how about coasteering where you jump off cliffs, swim to the shore and climb back up. There are plenty of outdoor adventure companies who can take you out and show you the right way to do these things. You might like to take yourself or your kids to Adrenaline Quarry – a watery adventure park which uses the strapline “Throwing people off cliffs since 1999” to advertise its coasteering, zip lines and inflatable assault courses.

– Enjoy locally made clotted cream ice-cream on the beach.– Walk between the bays on the renowned South West Coast Path.– Step back in time and explore one of Cornwall's Mining World Heritage Sites.– Catch an evening play at the outdoor Minack Theatre.– Loose yourself in the leaves of the incredible Eden Project.– Learn to surf on one of the UK's best surfing beaches.– Step foot on the fairytale island of St Michael’s Mount.– Hear tales of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle.– Catch a ferry or plane for a weekend away on the Scilly Isles.– Eat the freshest fish and chips on a local harbour front.

From bell tents by the beaches to treehouses in the forest, discover the greatest glamping sites in Cornwall here – all hand-picked by the experienced Hipcamp team.
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2. The Secret Garden

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3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Newquay, Cornwall
2 sites to stay ruby rose for chalet or jasmine pitch for van This secret garden's is surrounded by the fields and tall hedges, a magical place, it’s in a world of its own and will certainly make those memories. * Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space just for you and your favorites ! either with chalet on its own, van, tents or both :) chalet with double bed, single bed, bathroom, shower, tv mini kitchen, plates, kettle, cutlery, pots & pans, outside washing up area Chill in your massive jacuzzi with a your favourite drink and best tunes 🎶 (add on for Jasmine) * Picnic bench, garden, hot shower, flushing toilet, firepit (add on for Jasmine) * A very special gated garden to spend time out with your favourite people. Family friendly You may spot wild pheasants, chickens, indian runner ducks, our super friendly Bengal Cats! if you like them!😻 Your own furry friends are welcome as it is a gated secure garden. Enjoy the fire pit (wood and firelighters can be brought in advance) or bring your own :) Your car/van can park right outside the gate to your secret garden. (jasmine is another pitch) Lovely walk down the bottom of our lane to river gannel, bring your own paddle boards, kayaks, yourself for a swim :) From the river gannel if you walk from your garden it will take you to crantock beach and quant village, including the 2 local pubs worth a visit if your into our local history. Trenance 15 minute walk 0r 3 minute drive (walk the country back lane here to Trenance via river gannel for a beautiful nature walk) *Horse riding along the river gannel at Trenance riding stables *Trenance Boating lake, Tea rooms, rose gardens and Boat hire *Trenance Play park for the kids 5 mins walk to esso/budgens for essentials 24 hour 5 Mins car ride to the quant Crantock Village beach, or long walk to the beach. Tearooms, the outstanding C-bay day spa for an extra special day out. 1.2 miles into town, 10 min car ride to Newquay town centre to visit our beautiful Cornish beaches, harbour (fishing trips) golf course, chip shops, deliveroo do deliver here :) Lifts i can do for £10 back from town before 12am if your stuck :) Bus direct into Newquay town Center or any other part of Cornwall 4 minute walk down the lane :)
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The Look Out

4. The Look Out

1 unit · Glamping · England
Welcome to the ‘Look Out’, our beautiful handmade pod, set in 12 acres of woodland and pasture nature reserve above our offgrid eco lodge - The Sanctuary Cornwall. First things first - this is for those guests who are used to camping and all that it entails, but with the opportunity to explore an offgrid stay with quite a bit more comfort than camping normally provides! It needs to be emphasised that booking this space is really for the relatively fit and active. There is one car parking space available half way up our driveway, but after that it is not only a walk uphill to the main building, but a further steep walk uphill to the Look Out. You will need to carry everything that you need. It is definitely worth it - the views are amazing! You are away and up above, but within easy reach of the Sanctuary. There will also be some filling and emptying of water containers involved, and you may like to charge the solar battery from the panel on sunny days! So, what do we offer? A king bed. Fair trade, organic bed linen, and cotton & bamboo towels. A fold up table and two wicker chairs. Charnwood wood burning stove, with firelighters, kindling, brush and poker set. Wood, selected and dried is available free of charge for the first basket, £5 after that. A tiny kitchen pod with a single gas burner and even tinier sink with pop up tap. Underneath, there is a 10 litre water container for fresh water and another for waste. These can be filled or emptied at the Sanctuary. There is a kettle, teapot, coffee pot, enamel mugs, crockery & cutlery, knives, breadboard and washing up things. A solar battery to provide power for the tap pump along with charging facilities for charging your phone or laptop (we hope you won’t be bringing work with you!) Led battery lanterns - we ask that you do not burn candles - we have a good range of battery candles for you. There is also a separate wooden shelter kitchen, with kitchen worktop, washing up bow and two burner gas stove. It has a cool box, saucepans, crockery etc and a lidded storage box for food. There is a 10 litre water container with a tap, and bins for kitchen waste, recycling and general rubbish. This is next to the Look Out, and there is a separate charcoal fire pit and seating under the trees. We ask that you burn nothing other than the fuel you are provided with. A composting toilet in its own, handmade building next to the Crow’s Nest, with a water container and small bowl for washing hands. An exclusive use shower room is back at the Sanctuary (a short walk downhill) and there is a separate flushing toilet (not exclusive, but only used by occasional staff members) Another outdoor kitchen for all guests with a gas barbecue, and wood fired pizza oven, picnic tables and an outdoor sink. You can wash up and fill your containers there from our own filtered spring water. This is at the side of the Sanctuary building. Storage benches on the covered deck area, with outdoor cushions, and a welly rack. In good weather, a pair of hammocks under the trees to relax in! Hopefully, during the season, there will be produce available from our new vegetable garden and polytunnel - as long as the voles, rabbits, pigeons, blackbirds & deer haven’t beaten us to it! You have a parking space in the carpark for one car - this is halfway down the steep entrance track. If you are nervous of driving small lanes and steep hills, we may not be right for you. We do not accept dogs at The Lookout, as we feel it is a bit small, and we do not allow dogs on any furniture so it’s not fair to them. Also, it is a wild landscape with deer etc and so there is no secure place for them to be other than on a lead. We are also adults only, and there are quiet hours between 10pm and 9am, and we are strictly no smoking. Although you are private at The Look Out, you are also part of our Eco Lodge surroundings, and nature reserve, and we also welcome bed and breakfast guests, so there will be others around. You are also welcome to join us for breakfast at the Sanctuary building for an extra charge. We have a good village pub, 5 mins walk away, (www.fishermansarmsgolant.co.uk) and a kayak/paddleboard company in the village (www.encountercornwall.com)
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5. Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

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168 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England
Wake up to the sound of birdsong, go swimming before breakfast in the clear water of a secluded lake. Cook your bacon and eggs over an open fire while you plan your day, or just laze it away in the peace and quiet of your own personal tipi. You can always go fishing tomorrow, and walk along the cliffs the day after that… The site is a unique woodland valley folded around a clear, spring-fed lake created from the old Tregildrans Quarry. Our tipis and tent pitches are dotted about this secret 20 acres full of ferns, bluebells, oak and meadowsweet. Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals or poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells, dormice, Red Admirals and shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place set apart from the rush and clutter of the modern holiday experience, with an atmosphere that makes you forget the world outside, and just lounge, ramble, or potter about in a boat. We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us. We established CTH in 1996. This was the first and we believe still is the best tipi holiday site in the UK. We know our area inside out and can always help with local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a sustainable holiday. A return to real camping means the lowest possible impact on the land and environment - our tipi poles don’t even break the surface of the earth. Your footprint while here could only be bettered by a survival expert. You don't have to fly! a major bonus, and we source all our wood, fish and canvas locally and work with local people wherever possible.
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