Glamping site · St Kew · Cornwall

Cornish Tipi Holidays

Off-grid tipis and tent pitches around a swimmable quarry lake near Port Isaac, with campfires, boats and fishing. No dogs, no electric, no amplified music.

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No dogs
Campfires
Glamping

Cornish Tipi Holidays has been running since 1996 on about 20 acres of wooded valley around the old Tregildrans Quarry, a few miles inland from Port Isaac. Around a dozen canvas tipis sit either together in a Village Field or singly in their own clearings; they come with rugs and fairy lights, and the private-site ones add a gas stove, cool box and mats. You bring bedding and an airbed.

You can also bring your own tent to a private woodland pitch or the shared meadow, and a few campervans park up on the meadow grass. There is no mains electricity anywhere, so torches and foot pumps are the order of the day. Campfires are encouraged, and the spring-fed lake is free to swim in, fish for trout in, or potter about on in boats and canoes (no lifeguard).

Dogs are not allowed at all, apart from assistance dogs. Cars stay in the car park once you have unloaded, and speakers are not welcome, though a guitar round the fire is fine. The site also hosts marquee weddings in summer, with amplified music until midnight, so ask about dates before you book. Port Gaverne beach is about five minutes away and Polzeath surf under fifteen.

Private lake for swimming, fishing and boats
Campfire at every tipi and private pitch
Fully off-grid with no electric hook-ups
Tipis in private clearings or a shared field
Beach five minutes away

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OpenNot known

Arrive / leaveFrom 16:00 / –

DogsNo

CampfiresIn fire pits only

PoolNone

ElectricNo

Prices

Tent and campervan 'wild camping' is charged per adult per night: from £25 in the communal meadow or Lower Village Field and £30 on a private pitch in low season; in mid and peak season £25 communal and £35 private. Children aged 2-12 pay £10 (low, communal), £12 (low private, or mid/peak communal) or £15 (mid/peak private). Campervans, motorhomes and roof tents are meadow only. Tipis get 10% off for 3-5 nights and 15% off for 6-14 nights. No electric hook-ups.

When is it cheapest?

One night for two adults in the private camping pitch (tents), every night of the next year. Tap a day to price it.

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October 2026 from £50

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November 2026 from £50

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December 2026 from £50

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January 2027 from £50

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February 2027 from £50

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March 2027 from £50

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April 2027 from £50

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May 2027 from £50

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June 2027 from £50

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July 2027 from £50

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August 2027 from £50

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September 2027 from £50

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The full price list we hold (2026)

Extras

Other: £55 stay (Kitchen kit for a medium Village Field tipi, added when booking)
Other: £75 stay (Kitchen kit for a large Village Field tipi, added when booking)
Other: £20 stay (Arrival between 9pm and 10pm by prior arrangement only, cash on arrival)
Extra car: £0 night (One vehicle included per booking; extra cars charged as extras when booking (price not published))

Minimum stays

2 nights: Tipis, all year
1 nights: Wild camping; 2 nights on private pitches in mid and peak season

Offers

Tipis, stays of 3-5 nights
Tipis, stays of 6-14 nights

Deposit: Not stated. Alterations cost £35 plus payment fees; rolling a booking over needs 6 weeks' notice.

Source: cornishtipiholidays.co.uk, checked 2026-10-20. Always confirm the price when you book.

Places to stay

Medium tipi, Village Field

Tipi · 4 of them · sleeps 3

No beds; foam mats on private sites, bring airbeds/futons (foot pump only)
Bedding bring
None
Fire pit
No dogs

About 16ft across. Sleeps a couple, or 2 adults and 1-2 small children. Plain interior with rugs and fairy lights; kitchen kit optional extra. Neighbours around you.

Large tipi, Village Field

Tipi · 4 of them · sleeps 6

No beds; foam mats on private sites, bring airbeds/futons (foot pump only)
Bedding bring
None
Fire pit
No dogs

About 18ft across. Sleeps a family of up to 6 including babies. Plain interior; kitchen kit optional extra.

Tipi on a private site (medium or large)

Tipi · sleeps 6

No beds; foam mats on private sites, bring airbeds/futons (foot pump only)
Bedding bring
Camp kitchen
None
Fire pit
No dogs

Single tipi in its own wooded clearing. Includes camping mats, 2-ring gas stove, cool box, low wooden table and water container. Medium or large; one double site takes two tipis.

Private camping pitch (tents)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

Pitches in woodland or above the lake, larger ones with picnic tables for big family tents. Firepit and picnic table.

Meadow camping pitch (tents)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For tent

Communal meadow with neighbours. Bring your own fire bowl or BBQ on legs.

Campervan or caravan park-up (meadow)

Pitch

Grass
No electric
For campervan, motorhome, caravan, rooftop-tent

Meadow only, no hardstanding, hook-up, waste disposal or water lines.

Rules

Dogs: No · not in glamping
Assistance dogs only
Anyone arriving with a dog is asked to remove it immediately. Local kennels nearby.
Fires: In fire pits only
BBQs: Raised off the ground only
Firepits at tipis and private pitches. Meadow campers must use their own fire bowl, fire wok or BBQ on legs.
Pool: None
Unsupervised lake for swimming, no lifeguard; children must be supervised.
Arrival: From 16:00 until 20:00
20:00-21:00 earlier or later by arrangement; 21:00-22:00 by prior arrangement with a £20 cash surcharge; no arrivals after 22:00 (booking page).
Vehicles: Cars in the car park · 1 per pitch
Music: No speakers or pre-recorded amplified music; live acoustic playing is fine. Amplified music at weddings until midnight.
Visitors: No day visitors on the lake or boats. Friends can meet you at the cafe.
Cancellation: £35 plus payment fees for any change to a booking; roll-over to a later date needs 6 weeks' notice and can cost a further £35.
Also: Off-grid: no mains electricity, so no hairdryers or phone charging
Also: Only under-14s may cycle on site
Also: No extra tents beside tipis except a small children's play tent
Also: Marquee weddings take place in summer

Facilities

Washing and toilets

Toilets
Hot water
Laundry (no)

Pitches and power

Electric hook-up (no)
Hardstanding pitches (no)
Chemical toilet disposal (no)
Grey waste (no)
Motorhome service point (no)
Phone charging (no)

Food and drink

Shop (no)
Café
Fire pits

Things to do

Indoor pool (no)
Outdoor pool (no)
Fishing
Fishing lake
Fly fishing
Boat hire
Lake

Around the site

Path to the beach (no)
Woodland
Dark skies

Only facilities we've confirmed are shown. Crossed out means confirmed not available.

Location

Tregildrans Quarry, Trelill, St Kew, St Kew, PL30 3HZ

Nearest beachPort Gaverne Beach2.4 miles
Nearest pubThe Cornish Arms20 min walk
Nearest stationBoscarne Junction7.4 miles

Directions in Google Maps

Questions people ask

Are dogs allowed at Cornish Tipi Holidays?

No, dogs aren't allowed. Assistance dogs only.

Can you have a campfire at Cornish Tipi Holidays?

Yes, in fire pits. BBQs: raised off the ground only.

How much does it cost to stay at Cornish Tipi Holidays?

From £50 a night for two adults, the lowest price we can find over the next year. Tent and campervan 'wild camping' is charged per adult per night: from £25 in the communal meadow or Lower Village Field and £30 on a private pitch in low season; in mid and peak season £25 communal and £35 private. Children aged 2-12 pay £10 (low, communal), £12 (low private, or mid/peak communal) or £15 (mid/peak private). Campervans, motorhomes and roof tents are meadow only. Tipis get 10% off for 3-5 nights and 15% off for 6-14 nights. No electric hook-ups.

Does Cornish Tipi Holidays have a swimming pool?

No.

Does Cornish Tipi Holidays have electric hook-ups?

No.

How far is Cornish Tipi Holidays from the beach?

Port Gaverne Beach is 2.4 miles away (as the crow flies).