Campsites near Tintagel, Cornwall

Come for the King Arthur legends, stay for the cliffy coastal landscape in northern Cornwall.

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Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

50 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · South West England, Cornwall, Bude
Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping
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Hideaway Camping

17 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents24 acres · Okehampton, Devon
Carefree camping and glamping in Devon with a nature-friendly setting and imaginative owners
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South Penquite Farm

33 units · Motorhomes, Tents4 acres · South West England, Cornwall
Location, location, location. Traditional tent camping and Mongolian chic on the moor’s edge.
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Cornish Yurt Holidays

3 units · Glamping37 acres · South West England, Cornwall, Bodmin
Wonderfully private yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor with a focus on sustainability throughout
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South Penquite Farm Glamping

6 units · Glamping1 acre · South West England, Cornwall
Eco-friendly yurt glamping on the edge of Bodmin Moor
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Cornish Tipi Holidays & Camping

127 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · South West England, Cornwall
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 unique. A 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 clothed in ferns and bluebells, oak and meadowsweet.  Left in peace for many years there's been no modern chemicals & poisons on the land, meaning we've got bluebells & dormice, Red Admirals & shy woodland Jays for you to spot. It’s a place a world 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 a little local knowledge or contacts if you need them. We want to offer our guests a really 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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Owls Gate Shepherds Hut Retreats

2 units · Glamping2 acres · South West England, Cornwall, Boscastle
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable nature-based escape and cosy up in one of our two bespoke, perfectly appointed luxury Shepherds Huts... We are delighted to offer guests one of our two beautifully appointed Shepherds Huts (each with its own partially fenced private garden area) situated on the grounds of our family home 'Owls Gate' in the village of Treworra in Davidstow, near Camelford. Cosy up and relax on the super comfy double bed - perfect for watching Netflix or enjoying a peaceful nights rest. Create relaxed meals in the kitchenette or Everhot stove and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of fresh orange juice, filter coffee and tea selection with sourdough bread, butter and jam at the breakfast bar with a view. Enjoy a moment of indulgent self-care in the beautifully appointed shower room complete with Faith in Nature toiletries. Outside you’ll find a picnic table for al fresco dining and comfy loungers for fireside stargazing. Free parking is a short walk away from Owl Hut. Ideally placed to explore stunning local beaches, Bodmin Moor and historic towns like Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac and Padstow.
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KUDHVA Architectural Hideouts

8 units · Glamping43 acres · Tintagel, England
Stylish off-grid boltholes surrounded by nature on the Cornish coast
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Meldon Lake and Woods

5 units · Motorhomes, Tents8 acres · South West England, Devon, Okehampton
Seriously simple but beautiful wild camping beside a lake on Dartmoor
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Diddylake Shepherd Huts

1 unit · Glamping15 acres · Bodmin Moor, England
Two handcrafted shepherd huts in a very private, tranquil location on Bodmin Moor. The huts are off grid and have a low environmental impact. We're 3.5 miles away from the picturesque village of St Neot and 8 miles away from the historic market town of Liskeard. The North and South coasts are easily accessible offering some of the best surfing, swimming and cliff walks. The huts are cosy and homely with logburner and comfortable bed! The spring fed hot/cold shower is next to a compost loo. It’s not often you get to live in the heart of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or a Dark Sky Reserve, but Diddylake is in the middle of all three. The two huts set by Diddylake house (the ruin) on the rolling moors feel a world away from just about anything. One hut is your bedroom, with wood-burning stove and thick blankets keeping it cosy in any weather, and the other is your kitchen with hobs and a dining table and the BBQ and fire pit just outside. The shower and compost loo are in their own wooden hut down by the old house. The whole site has been done out by Jackson with recycled finds and local timber, giving the spaces a soft woody smell and a homely feel. There might be a chilly stroll to the loo or a dash between the huts here and there, but it all gives you a sense of living in a different age and in real wilderness. Jacksons home is a few hundred metres away, and doesn’t intrude on you at all, but it’s still close enough that you can wander up for assistance or to visit the livestock. The rest of your time you have the whole of Bodmin Moor on your doorstep and the coast within easy reach. Split your days between rambling in the hills, trips to surfing beaches or the marked hiking trails round nearby Colliford Lake. Even lounging at the huts you’ll not want for wildlife encounters. There's lots of wildlife to observe, birds include buzzards, duck, swallows, skylarks and cuckoos just to mention a few. Listen carefully and you could hear a red kite. Deer and fox are frequent visitors and keep an eye open for butterflies, dragonflies, newts and frogs. Keep your camera to hand! At night, the seclusion is brought home by spectacular starry skies.
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Tamarisk Holiday Cabins

3 units · Glamping32 acres · England
Tamarisk Cabins are 3 handmade glamping cabins on our 32 acre community Farm on the North Cornish Coast. Our farm is in the remote countryside, with a small number if livestock and our own veg patch and polytunnel. There are some beautiful walks nearby but we are also just 15 mins from Bude where you can enjoy great restaurants, shops, watersports and cycling.
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Camp De Lank

32 units · Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · England
This small site has both, glamping and standard pitches with sweeping views over the local countryside, making Camp De Lank a spectacular place to be at sunrise and sunset. Camp De Lank is all about the simple pleasures of outdoor life: stargazing, barbecuing and reconnecting with nature. With the added comforts of modern and well-maintained toilets, a lovely washing up room, immaculate showers that have plenty of hot water and great pressure, ice pack freezing, battery pack charging service, free fire pits available to borrow, logs for sale and most importantly hand-made Cornish cocktails from Sauce. Cornwall that can be delivered straight to your tent! Camp De Lank is a perfect place for family and friends to reconnect, unwind and explore some of Cornwall’s most celebrated spots. Only two miles from the edge of Bodmin Moor and half a mile from the start of the popular Camel Trail bike route where you'll find a small café - perfect for a spot of breakfast or afternoon cream tea. The Camel Trail passes by Camel Valley Vineyard (did someone say wine flight), Bodmin Steam Train railway, Wadebridge and finishes in Padstow. If you prefer to hop in the car then Polzeath (13.1mi), Boscastle (12.2mi), Tintagel (11.9mi), Port Isaac (10mi), The Eden Project (18.1mi) and Adrenalin Quarry (22.1mi) are all close by.
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Campsites near Tintagel guide

Tintagel–also known as Trevena–is a village located on the rugged, cliffy northern coast of Cornwall, in southwestern England. Tintagel and the nearby Tintagel Castle are associated with the legends of King Arthur, and archaeological evidence also suggests a centuries-long history. The clifftop castle is a popular tourist attraction and the views and cliffside paths are worth braving the crowds to see, but Tintagel is also a convenient base for exploring other parts of Cornwall. There are a handful of caravan parks and campsites around Tintagel, and many more in the surrounding Cornish countryside.

Where to Go

Bodmin Moor

Southeast of Tintagel, the large granite moorland of Bodmin Moor contains some of Cornwall’s highest peaks, and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The bleak, heather-covered moorland is still used as a grazing site for ponies, but was densely populated in the Bronze Age, so contains archaeological sites of interest. A highway runs through the moor so it’s easy to visit on a day trip, and there are hiking and cycling trails to explore.

Trevose Head Heritage Coast

The spectacular cliffy coastline doesn’t stop at Tintagel–further west is the Trevose Head Heritage Coast, a rugged stretch of walking paths frequented by wildlife and dotted with picturesque lighthouses and other historic sites. Visitors may also see seals here. There are camping spots and caravan parks throughout the area, particularly around the village of Padstow.

Tamar Valley AONB

Straddling the Cornwall–Devon border, the Tamar Valley AONB is southeast of Tintagel, beside Cornwall’s English Channel coast. The Tamar, Tavy, and Lynher Valleys meet here and become the Tamar, flowing into the ocean near Plymouth. There are walking and cycling paths, from short trips to multi-day expeditions that reach from the south coast near Plymouth to the north coast, further north from Tintagel.

When to Go

Tintagel is a fascinating and atmospheric place to visit at any time of year, but to best appreciate the outdoor attractions, visit in summer. During this season, the weather will usually be warm, relatively dry, and the days long–ideal for tent or caravan camping. Outside of summer, opt for cabin or cottage accommodation.

Top things to do in Tintagel

Like much of the rest of the south west, Tintagel has been attracting people on holiday for generations thanks in part to its historic sites including, of course, the English Heritage-listed castle. The ruins of this sprawling, 1,500-year-old castle, with links to the legendary King Arthur, are split between the mainland and a headland. A visit includes the opportunity to visit the beach below, and if the tide’s out, Merlin’s Cave too.

Over in Tintagel village, another somewhat smaller site of historical interest is the National Trust’s Old Post Office. This crooked building is actually a 14th-century farmhouse that was repurposed as a post office in Victorian times. And if you head a little way out of town, you can discover St Nectan's Glen, a shady woodland walk passing three waterfalls and the site of the hermitage of the sixth-century Saint Nectan—with a cafe and shop thrown in for good measure.

If it's beaches you're here for, the small Tintagel Haven beach at the foot of the cliffs is worth a look, but like many of the small beaches and coves tucked among the rugged cliffs of this part of the Cornish coast, it's only accessible when the tide's out. You don’t have to travel far to find wide bays and golden sands though. Trebarwith Sands, two miles south of Tintagel, is good for swimming and surfing at low tide, and it isn’t far from the well-known beaches at Polzeath and Bude. For coastal walking, you’re spoiled for choice with the South West Coast Path tracking a route along the entire coast of Cornwall (and beyond). Set your compass for Port Isaac or Boscastle to try freshly landed fish and explore the winding streets of charming Cornish harbour villages.

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