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Polgreen Camping

St Mawgan, Cornwall

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Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

The site is in a pretty private meadow on a farm near with the beaches of Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay just moments away. With gorgeous bell tents all kitted out sleeping up to a family of 5, dining and cooking areas, showers, lavs, and more, it's your chance to escape to the Great British Outdoors in style this Summer. With three belle bell tents it's perfect for couples, friends and families or can be hired for exclusive use.

Why you'll love it at Polgreen Camping

Welcoming bell tent campsite just north of stunning Watergate Bay

Secluded location with easy access to Mawgan Porth beach and the friendly village of St Mawgan

An eco approach with all the camping comforts taken care of

About the site

This relaxed bell tent campsite is set in a secluded valley meadow with plenty of space to enjoy nature and for the kids to play. The pretty inland village is a 10-15 minute walk down a country lane and there are a choice of wonderful beaches from within a few minutes' drive or 25-30 minute stroll. There are three large six-metre bell tents, each a canvas palace for a couple or a cosy retreat for up to a family of five (two adults per bell tent). Each bell tent has a double with a real mattress and double futon sofabed, cosy rugs and tea light chandeliers. Additional mattress rolls/airbeds are available for an extra child guest where required. You can bring your own bedding or book a bedding package. Please note, the site does not supply travel cots. You'll also have your own canopied dining shelter with a table and chairs and a cooking station with a double gas stove top (with gas provided). Each bell tent also has its own water carrier, small cool box, kitchenalia, crockery and cutlery. A complete kit list will be supplied a few weeks before your stay. For full site bookings, a larger central dining shelter and BBQ can be provided by arrangement. Shared facilities are nearby and there is a dedicated compost lav for each bell tent. Eco toiletries and housekeeping supplies are provided. The site itself is a wonderful spot to make memories. From popping the whistle kettle on for a morning cuppa to the sounds of birds to watching the kids discover grasshoppers while you get your camping feast prepped, to ending the day stargazing around a campfire with a hot chocolate or wine. Over the years, this site has been featured in many things, including The Guardian's top ten family sites. You are welcome to bring your own BBQ. The site provides bricks/slates to put it on.

"My expectations were truly blown away by this magical place"

Ben Q

Open from 18 July to 25 August

Facilities and amenities

Accessible facilities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilets

WiFi

Communal BBQ

Glamping

Near beach

Near pub

Peaceful

There are two hot gas showers, two cold water sinks with drinking water and a dedicated compost lav for each bell tent. Eco toiletries and housekeeping supplies are provided. The site has a central fire pit area (with wood available) with seating around.

There is a small communal fridge with freezer compartment (with ice packs provided). All site lighting is solar powered but there is a multi charge point for personal devices. There is no reliable mobile reception on the site but you can get a signal in some pockets and further up the farm lane. For full site bookings a larger central dining shelter and BBQ can be provided by arrangement.

A note from the site themselves...

We love this special place and know that you will too! Our little farm is a real retreat and a wildlife haven whilst being close to all the amazing things the North Coast of Cornwall has to offer.

We bought a bell tent for our own farm campouts when our house got too full of guests and loved sleeping under canvas so much that we decided to share the experience. So, in 2009, we opened up a small bell tent campsite on the farm that pops up over the Summer holidays.

After over ten wonderful years of 5-star reviews and a top 10 The Guardian campsite listing (and a global pandemic) we know what's needed for the best bell tent stay (we've taken care of all the big things and the details!) and many of our guests have returned year after year. Sarah and Simon

Map and address

Park address

Polgreen Camping,

Polgreen, St Mawgan, Cornwall, TR8 4AG

Coordinates

50.4580, -5.0128 | SW 86 66

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Polgreen Camping is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children

There are 3 accommodation options on-site

3 x Bell Tents (6m)

Max 5 people

Large 6 metre bell tent with a double bed, double futon, cosy rugs and tea light chandeliers. Mini dining shelter, cooking station and water carrier, small cool box, kitchenalia, crockery and cutlery.

Interested in staying at Polgreen Camping?

Unfortunately Polgreen Camping 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.

FAQ

Check-in is from 4pm till 8pm and you must vacate your bell tent by 10am on day of departure.
Yes, and there's a fire pit and BBQ including wood and charcoal to get the fire started - open campfires are not permitted.
Take a stroll to the award winning beach at Mawgan Porth, just 20-30 mins away, or amble over the sands at Watergate Bay. The Bedruthan Steps are situated to the north of the site, packed with coastal walks, cliff top routes and more. Other attractions nearby include: *Camel Creek Adventure Park *The Japanese Garden *Eden Project *Newquay Aquarium
Yes, all three bell tents are available for group bookings. Sorry no hen or stag parties.
Sorry, no pets.

Things to do on site and in the St Mawgan area

The nearest beach, (Sunday Times' award-winning) Mawgan Porth, is a 25-30 minute walk away (or a few minutes in the car), along tracks and lanes. Beyond this, further beaches stretch along the whole coast which can be reached via road or the coastal path (the perfect place for some dolphin spotting).

Watergate Bay, a huge expanse of sand, is just to the south and the mythical Bedruthan Steps and National Trust land is to the north.

From rock pooling and cave exploring to surfing (hire and tuition locally available), there are plenty of beach activities to keep you entertained and a little bit of exploration may reveal your own secret bay.

If you're looking to try your hand at watersports, then the Cornish Wave (20 minutes) is the place to go. With surfing and coasteering lessons suitable for every member of the family, it is a great opportunity to try something new or brush up on your skills. You can even head out for a sunset surf lesson, the perfect way to finish off a day in true Cornish style.

The surrounding area provides great walks from laidback strolls to day-long adventures, pack a picnic and enjoy. If you are feeling a bit more intrepid why not hire some bikes or take a boat trip to savour the sights or catch your own supper.

The nearest village, St Mawgan, is just a 15 minute stroll away. A previous winner of Cornwall's best kept village and with its pretty church, traditional pub, village stores and tea room, it's not hard to see why.

For rainy days the biomes of the world-renowned Eden Project are just half an hour away. Head to Newquay Aquarium for a close up view of some sea life or a bit further afield to the Tate at St Ives with its ever changing exhibition programme.

The owners provide all guests with their own visitor guide on booking confirmation which includes suggestions of things to do, places to see and where to eat along with some great local knowledge.

Interested in staying at Polgreen Camping?

Unfortunately Polgreen Camping 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.

The listing for Polgreen Camping was last updated on January 20th, 2025 at 9:58 AM

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