Set on a 32 acre small holding, Trelay Campsite offers guests a traditional, eco friendly camping stay, just 15 minutes from Bude and its popular beaches. There are non electric grass pitches for tents, trailer tents and campervans, with fire pits available too. Enjoy a peaceful, rural countryside setting, whilst still being only five minutes from the coast and a two minute drive from a country pub and shop. Tintagel is just 20 minutes away too!

Peaceful family and dog friendly eco campsite on a rural, 32 acre small holding

Complimentary fire pits and a communal seating area, just a two minute drive to a pub and shop

Located just five minutes from the coast, 15 minutes to Bude and 20 minutes from Tintagel

About Trelay Campsite

Get back to basics at this family friendly, traditional eco campsite. Spend days exploring the coast, with Crackington Beach just a five minute drive away, along with the popular seaside resort of Bude within 20 minutes. There are only ten pitches over two areas, one being larger with seven pitches and focused around a pretty central communal area with tables and seating, the second being tucked behind and overlooking a field often used for sheep and cattle. Pitches measure 8m x 5m and allow up to eight guests. Tents, trailer tents and campervans are all welcome! For evenings unwinding under the stars, you will also be treated to your own complimentary fire pit. There is also a communal seating area, perfect for enjoying a picnic or chatting with other campers. If you want to venture off site, there is plenty to do within a short drive. Tintagel Castle and St Nectan's Waterfall are both within 25 minutes, along with a range of family friendly attractions including Bude Sea Pool, Hidden Valley and Trethorne Leisure Park. This rural campsite is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and as there is so little light pollution, so the sky is truly spectacular on a clear night. The campsite is set within the grounds of Trelay Farm which is a 32 acre smallholding run as an intentional community by residents who aim to tread lightly on the land. Canine companions can also join you for your stay, with up to two pups permitted per pitch. The site is also certified with the Greener Camping Club so at least one guest per pitch must be a member, though this can be purchased when you book. It is only £12 for the year and gives access to hundreds of the greenest sites around the country, only one membership needed per pitch. The Greener Camping Club will also plant a tree for every membership purchased.

Trelay Campsite is open from 27/06 to 29/09 in 2024 and from 23/05 to 30/09 in 2025.


Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a toilet and a hot powerful shower block, plus an indoor area with a fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, charging area and space for food preparation and drying clothes. There is also a communal outdoor seating area, along with a small onsite craft shop with works from local artists. A fire pit is available for each pitch too.

There is a local store with a post office, a petrol station and The Old Wainhouse Inn within a two minute drive too.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilet

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

Our campsite is located on the land of the 32 acre intentional community we live in. Trelay Farm is a community of individuals who share the running of a small holding, grow our own veg and aim to live lightly on the land.

We also absolutely love the area we live in! Sea swimming, surfing, walking the coastal path, local woods and just soaking up the beautiful surroundings feature heavily here! The community grounds are not open to campers, but if you are interested in community living, we can arrange a chat and you can have a look around.


Map and address

Park address

Trelay Campsite,

Trelay Farm, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0NJ

Coordinates

50.7382, -4.5858 | SX 17 96

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Trelay Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 10 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass 8m x 5m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents and trailer tents only.

Non electric grass pitches

5 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 8 people

Grass 8m x 5m pitches without electric. Suitable for tents, trailer tents and campervans.


Trelay Campsite reviews

4.87 /5

12 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.87
Location
4.83
Value for money
4.75
Service
4.83
Facilities
4.92
Cleanliness
5

Pleasant stay

Caroline B

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

We had a lovely stay at Trelay with good weather. Very clean and welcoming showers and kitchen. Helpful to have a fridge as there is no hook up.

Van Honeymoon

Mark E

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

We stayed here for our honeymoon. Lovely staff, came to welcome us and congratulate us. We were the only couple on the site, the rest were families with small children. Didn't hear the children after 9.30pm. All the campers were friendly, would highly recommend this site. Definitely a return trip is in the cards.

Site's response

Thanks Mark for the lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed your time here with us. Last weekend we had all couples and solo travellers (no children) so it really does vary, I'm glad they weren't too noisy though. :-) Thanks for choosing us for your special trip! We look forward to seeing you again.

A fantastic campsite!

Lydia B

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Large Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesAug 2024

A fantastic little campsite - really beautiful with great facilities. Would highly recommend.

Site's response

Hi Lydia, thanks for the great review. I'm so glad that you and your friends enjoyed your stay with us.We hope to see you here again

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 3pm to 8pm, please get in contact with the site if you're delayed. Check out is before 10am on your final day.

Yes, your canine companions are more than welcome here just make sure to keep them on their lead and do not leave them unattended.

Yes, campfires are allowed in the designated fire pits and BBQs are also allowed but they must be raised off the ground. Please note charcoal BBQs are not allowed.

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed but please make sure to select them as an option when booking. Please note, pup tents must fit within your pitch and can only be used for storage.


Bude is only a 15 minute drive away, full of seaside charm. Enjoy days at Summerleaze Beach and Bude Sea Pool or simply explore the charming boutiques and shops.

If you're looking for a scenic walking trail, look no further than St Nectan's Waterfall. Just a 25 minute drive from the site, the 60 foot waterfall is set within a charming woodland, great for wildlife spotting too!

The beautiful harbour village of Boscastle is about 20 minutes away by car, and the home of the legendary King Arthur is found at Tintagel Castle, around 25 minutes away.

For those holidaying with little ones, Hidden Valley (20 minutes) is wonderful for a day out. The family theme park is home to puzzle trails, a miniature railway, a scenic garden, play areas and more.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (15 minutes)
  • The Castle Bude (15 minutes)
  • Trethorne Leisure Park (20 minutes)
  • Tintagel Castle (25 minutes)
  • Launceston Steam Railway (25 minutes)
The listing for Trelay Campsite was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 10:22 AM

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