Little Trethvas is perfectly located for exploring all of the Lizard Peninsula's attractions - stunning sandy beaches, coastal walks, scenic drives and some of Cornwall's prettiest little villages. For kiddies, there's a chicken and guinea pig hugging event in the school holidays and a climbing tree for supervised active kids. There's even WiFi, but it's a well kept secret from teens, so that screen free hols are on the cards.
Small site on the iconic Lizard Peninsula, close by to sandy beaches
Fun activities for kids, including a chicken and guinea pig hugging competition
Eco-conscious family friendly site, previous winners of the Silver Green Tourism award
About Little Trethvas Holidays
This is a small and friendly site with a quirky twist and minimal rules! The caravan and camping fields are very level and have water supplies and optional electric. Both fields are enclosed by Cornish hedging, so animals and children won't escape!
For those looking to glamp, there are fully furnished glamping tents and it's all dog friendly - bring a max of two pooches with you. You'll find a comfy double bed and futon inside, along with storage and more.
Please bring your own fire pits and BBQs. There are blocks for you to raise them off the ground.
The site also has holiday cottages and a static holiday home for rent.
Little Trethvas Holidays is open from 24/03 to 30/10.
Facilities and amenities
Site facilities include free hot showers, a dishwashing area and fridge and freezer for your use. The centre of each field is kept free for your children to play, and there's plenty of room for kite flying and ball games. There is also a laundry room, washing machine and small garden with washing line. WiFi is provided.
Great pubs are available within 2-3 miles and there is a tasty cafe at Ruan Minor too. The Treleague Dairy Farm Shop is only a mile away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
A note from the site themselves...
After 22 years of family camping holidays on The Lizard Peninsular, it was a dream of ours to move here, let alone have the opportunity to run our own quirky site! We never forget how precious holidays are and how we would start planning our next visit to The Lizard on the way home! This is why we do all we can to make your holiday the best it can be.
We know all the places to visit and have lots of tips. We value the children's experience as much as the adults so have chicken cuddling most evenings in the school holidays and guinea pig hugs are available in our garden.
I just love walking around the site in the evenings listening to families reading stories, playing board games or just sitting around their fire pit toasting marshmallows and looking up at the clear skies in awe of all the stars you can see here.
Hope you can come!
Map and address
Park address
Little Trethvas Holidays,
Little Trethvas Farm, The Lizard, Cadgwith, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7AT
We stayed here for 2 nights as we toured Cornwall in a motorhome. Check in was a breeze and owner Liz is such a lovely lady and happy to help and to give advice.
There were plenty of facilities which were all kept clean and although there may not be parks and pools like other sites have, we actually saw this as a plus point. Our son enjoyed playing in the natural surroundings and meeting the chickens, turkeys and guinea pigs. At night, the stars shone brighter than we have ever seen and you could pick out each of the constellations, it really was breath-taking and so peaceful.
We walked the first day to Cadgewith Bay (with our 6 year old) and ate at a fantastic place called The Old Cellars, the open sandwiches were absolutely delicious! The bay was beautiful and well worth a visit. The next day, we started early and walked to Lizard. Highly recommend walking as it's such an adventure rambling through blackberry and maize fields, over styles, to eventually reach the village. Such a quaint place with quirky shops and fabulous food. Make sure you get a pasty and cider from Ann's (best we've had!) and an ice cream from R. Triggs, it's other worldly!
We then headed to the most Southernly point and as we were about to start the coastal walk, we saw a café high up overlooking the coast called Wavecrest. We stopped for a caffeine top up (hot choc for little one) and sat at the front overlooking the sea. Certainly a brew with view! We then started the coastal walk where I pretty much filled my cameras memory. It was, as the 6year old describes it, "so super awesome!"
What a wonderful experience and as if the walk itself isn't fantastic enough, it then brings you to Kynance Cove. We've visited some amazing places in Cornwall but this was my favourite. The sea, the sand, the rocks for the kids to climb. It was just perfect in every way! If we had been staying longer, we would definitely go back just to see Kynance Cove at sunset. I don't know how it can get even more beautiful than it already is, but apparently it does. Again, there's a fab café up some steps overlooking the Cove. Fab food and very reasonably priced.
We are so happy with our stay at Little Trethvas, it's the perfect place to explore the area and we will definitely be going back. Our Cornwall adventures have only just begun and we miss being there already!
Five star
Prakash P
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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2023
Nice place for camping. Would recommend to anyone who likes to do a campfire.
Two night stay
Carly B
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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2023
Loved it! We stayed two nights and first time camping, of course we couldn't put our tent up properly so had to call on the support of Mike, who was an absolutely diamond.
Quiet pitch, facilities were fine, loved how the turkeys and chickens were free to roam around, and Poppy, the owners dog who would visit us a few times across the day.
Definitely recommend. Great location for Kynance Cove, only a 35 minute drive to Falmouth, which we loved. We would be back.
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FAQ
What time is check-in/out at Little Trethvas Holidays?
Check-in is from 12:30pm - 9:30pm and you must check-out by 11am on day of departure.
Is Little Trethvas Holidays dog friendly?
Up to two dogs are welcome per camping/touring pitch provided they are not a breed/crossbreed listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act and are kept on a lead whilst onsite.
Are BBQs/campfires allowed at Little Trethvas Holidays?
Yes, you're welcome to bring your own fire pit or BBQ onsite, provided they are kept raised off the ground to prevent damage - blocks can be provided from the site.
What attractions are nearby Little Trethvas Holidays?
You're ideally situated to take in the Cornish coast with Cadgwith (1.6 miles), Kynance Cove (2.9 miles) and Mullion (3.4 miles) a short distance away.
Keen cyclists can enjoy a pedal along the Goonhilly Downs or try the cycle lanes at Cadgwith. And don't miss a day by the Helford River, ideal for watersports and boat hire available.
Other attractions nearby:
*Coverack (8.2 miles)
*Flambards Theme Park (8.7 miles)
*Trebah Garden (14.5 miles)
*Paradise Park (18.8 miles)
Does Little Trethvas Holidays allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Yes! Awnings and gazebos are allowed, free of charge. There is a small nightly charge for pup tents.
Things to do on site and in the Helston area
Mike, Liz and Abi holidayed here for 20 years before moving to Little Trethvas, so know all of the must-see places and experiences.
Kynance, Mullion and Cadgwith are three of the country's best beaches - and Kynance is one of the prettiest beaches in the world. The rocky headlands make great fishing spots.
All are great walking territory, and the pretty lanes towards Cadgwith are perfect for cycling too, as is Goonhilly Downs.
The Helford River is great for sailing, so why not hire a boat?
Other nearby attractions include:
Glendurgan
Trebah Gardens
Coverack
Porthleven
Flambards
Paradise Park
Lands End Theme Park
Options further afield include Falmouth, St Ives, Truro and Land's End.
Interested in staying at Little Trethvas Holidays?
Unfortunately Little Trethvas Holidays doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.