The Rising Sun
View prices & book- Adults-only site at a gastro-pub on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
- A 45-minute drive to Newquay; 15 minutes from Launceston
- Dog-friendly grass pitches with access to showers and a wet room
Campground type
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Power optional grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookUnpowered grass site
4 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 15 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Brilliant stop over spot.
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Liked: Great field for camping, well spaced. Good facilities. Fantastic pub - really helpful staff, delicious food and great local beer.
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We love it here - quiet and dog friendly- and good food…
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Liked: We love it here - quiet and dog friendly- and good food and drink at the pub.
Disliked: Could do with more loos separate from the showers as people hog the facilities in the morning
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Will be going back again soon! Everything was exactly what we needed
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Liked: Great field, nice large sized pitches. Pub was great, staff very chatty and friendly as well as the building being immaculate. Food went down too well!
Disliked: Ran out of loo roll in the toilet but we had our own anyway
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Would throughly recommend
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Liked: Lovely site, facilities clean and warm. Dog friendly. Pub/restaurant friendly, food excellent
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Excellent service value for money. The pub staff were very friendly…
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Liked: Excellent service value for money. The pub staff were very friendly and helpful. Would go back again and recommend this place
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Really nice pub with good food and service.
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Liked: Pub food and drink Location Staff. Great to be able to stop the night have a good meal and a few drinks without worrying about driving. Camping fee (less electric) taken off bill. Facilities ok
Disliked: Rough field could be difficult in wet
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Will return
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Liked: Great pub next to camping field with excellent food and a petanc area
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Quiet and hassle free. Great pub with good food. Toilets and shower facilities…
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Liked: Quiet and hassle free. Great pub with good food. Toilets and shower facilities clean and tidy.
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Friendly staff and great food at the pub. Facilities basic but clean.…
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Liked: Friendly staff and great food at the pub. Facilities basic but clean. Perfect for our needs
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Lovely little camp site with a cracking pub
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Liked: Cracking place to stay, lovely site and pub that serves great food
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gastronomic delight
Peaceful
Remote location
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pub campground
Tiny (1-10 sites)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
The Rising Sun
Altarnun
Launceston
Cornwall
England
PL157SN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.61475°N
-4.523°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Crackington Haven | 16.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trebarwith Strand | 17.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Widemouth Sand | 20 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Summerleaze | 24.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Crooklets | 24.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tintagel Castle 17.9 km
Rock Beach 29.5 km
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 31.9 km
Eden Project 32.1 km
National Marine Aquarium 39.1 km
National Trust
Lawrence House 11.6 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 17 km
Cotehele 24.9 km
Cotehele Mill 24.9 km
Lydford Gorge 29.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PENHEALE MANOR 7.5 km
Camelford Country 10.9 km
Camelford and Countryside 11 km
Camelford Town and River 11.1 km
Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 12 km
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, England 32.4 km
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 41.5 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does The Rising Sun have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Rising Sun dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Rising Sun? Exploring Bodmin Moor could not be easier. A two-hour circular hike takes in the rugged peak of Brown Willy from Rough Tor Car Park (20 minutes’ drive), or you can yomp up … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Rising Sun?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 11 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at The Rising Sun? From $28.95 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.