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

Just 15 minutes from the glorious Perranporth Beach, Wheal Busy Holidays offers a relaxing glamping getaway in the heart of Cornwall. Guests can opt for either a charming bell tent or the vintage Tinner Airstream, all equipped with luxury finishes, comfortable beds, fire pits, BBQs and al fresco dining areas. Sit back and marvel at the glorious views over the countryside and historic tin mines or venture out and explore the many nearby beaches!

Luxury glamping with comfy beds, BBQ/firepits, al fresco dining and sun loungers

Peaceful site with glorious views over historic tin mines, a ten minute walk to Chacewater village

Within ten minutes of beautiful North Cornwall beaches - Porthtowan, Perranporth and Portreath

About Wheal Busy Holidays

Situated just ten minutes from picturesque Cornish beaches and the South West Coast Path, this family-friendly glamping site is your ideal base for exploring Cornwall. Just a ten minute walk into the charming village of Chacewater with a wonderful country pub, you'll have everything you need within easy reach. The smaller, appropriately named, Baby Belle sleeps up to two guests in a double bed, nestled in its own private field. The larger bell tent, Busy Belle, is great for families and can sleep up to four in a king size bed and a sofa bed that converts into two singles or a further king size bed. Both of the bell tents come fully furnished with luxury hotel finishes. You will have an electric hook up with sockets, a kettle and coffee-making facilities, along with a mini fridge with an ice compartment, great for a refreshing drink after a long day out. Outside of the tents, you will find a food preparation area, along with a washing up sink and a picnic bench for al fresco dining. For cooking up dinner or your morning's full English, you will also have a two-burner camping GAZ stove with a grill, a BBQ/ fire pit, crockery, pots and pans, along with salt, pepper and condiments. For something quirky, the site also has a modern Airstream available which can accommodate up to two guests with a queen size bed or two singles. Inside you will find a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, gas burner hob, sink, under-counter fridge/freezer, crockery, utensils, seasonings and spices. You will also have the luxury of your own ensuite with a toilet and shower, along with a hairdryer, travel iron, toilets and cleaning products. Playing cards and books are provided for your entertainment, along with an outdoor picnic table and fire pit/BBQ. All of the units will also be provided with sun loungers, perfect for making the most of warm summer days. Sit back and unwind as your soak in the glorious views over the neighbouring countryside and the unique Wheal Busy tin mine chimneys. Four-legged friends are also welcome to join you for your stay so don't forget to pack some dog treats!

This site is open between 24th May and 1st June and again between 11th July and 31st August.


Facilities and amenities

Each glamping unit comes with a BBQ/fire, picnic table, chairs and sun loungers. Shared facilities include the gypsy shower shack with hot water and the gypsy loo shack with a flushable toilet.

Chacewater village is a ten minute walk along a country lane where you will find a bakery, fish and chip shop, local village shop and The Kings Head pub.

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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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Watersports

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Map and address

Park address

Wheal Busy Holidays,

Copper Cottages, Wheal Busy Lane, Salem, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8LZ

Coordinates

50.2572, -5.1692 | SW 74 44

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Wheal Busy Holidays is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 3 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Baby Belle

Max 3 people

5m furnished bell tent in a private field with a double bed, linen, electric, a mini fridge and kettle. Outside picnic table, food prep area, washing up sink, BBQ/ fire pit and camping stove with grill. Shared facilities are nearby.

Busy Belle

Max 4 people

7.5m furnished bell tent in a private field with a king-size bed, a sofa that converts to two singles or a king, linen, electric, a mini fridge and kettle. Outside picnic table, food prep area, BBQ/ fire pit and camping stove. Shared facilities nearby.


The Tinner

Max 2 people

Airsteam equipped with a queen bed or two singles, a fully equipped kitchen, heating, shower and flushing loo. Outside are sun loungers, a picnic table and a BBQ/fire pit.


Wheal Busy Holidays reviews

4.4 /5

4 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.4
Location
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Service
4.25
Facilities
4.25
Cleanliness
4.5

Amazing

Melissa P

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Bell Tent - Baby BelleAug 2024

Had the best stay. Really good communication. Just remember to bring firewood!

Site's response

We do usually have firewood on site, but it has been used up already. It maybe says more about this year's summer than anything else! Firewood is available in the nearby garage and village shop, so not too far to go to find some.

A wonderful place!

Peter C

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Bell Tent - Busy BelleAug 2024

We had a wonderful week with our two boys aged 13 and 15 in the 4-person Bell tent. It is a quiet and beautiful location, where you should enjoy yourself. And that means you can go your own way! Have a BBQ over your own campfire in the evening and explore the beautiful beaches and nice places in the immediate area during the day. Absolutely great! Translated from Dutch.

Relaxing

Steve H

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Bell Tent - Baby BelleJul 2024

Lovely place to relax and chill out when able to find the place along very uneven tracks! Quiet and peaceful.

Site's response

One of the tracks in is a bit bumpy this year due to all the winter rain. It is owned by Highways and as they are pretty useless, we will be filling in the bumps ourselves, so hopefully this won't be an issue going forward! Its worth the effort to get to the lovely peace of the tent.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 4pm. Check out is due before noon on your last day.

Yes, four-legged friends are also welcome to join you for your stay so don't forget to pack some dog treats! Please keep them on a lead, there are plenty of dog walks nearby. Breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted.

Yes, There is a BBQ/fire pit with each glamping accommodation, perfect for al fresco dining in the evenings.

Just ten minutes from the site you will find the stunning Cornish Coast. Peranporth Beach is a must, go for a dip or try surfing and paddleboarding. Chapel Porth Beach and Porthtowan Beach are also just a 15 minute drive away.


Just ten minutes from the stunning Cornish Coast, a day out at the beach is a must. Perranporth Beach is just a 15 minute drive away with a wonderful golden sand shoreline, it is great for swimming or trying your hand at surfing or paddleboarding.

Chapel Porth Beach and Porthtowan Beach are also just a 15 minute drive away, known for their glorious clear waters and for being popular with bodyboarders. From any of the beaches, you can also pick up the trail of the South West Coast Path, perfect for keen walkers.

A 30 minute drive will also take you to the picturesque seaside town of St Ives. Known for its great shopping opportunities and wonderful cobbled streets lined with boutiques and coffee shops, it makes for the perfect day out. Head to the amazing Tate St Ives to see beautiful artwork or sit by the harbour and enjoy some fish and chips as you watch the boats come in.

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Gwennap Pit (10 minutes)
  • National Trust - Trelissick Garden (20 minutes)
  • Lappa Valley (25 minutes)
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary (35 minutes)
  • Eden Project (45 minutes)
The listing for Wheal Busy Holidays was last updated on December 22nd, 2024 at 10:05 AM

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