Lambs Barn Camping Ground

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Aerial view of the site looking out over Fowey and Polruan
Simple pitches
Grassy pitches
Lovely walk down towards readymoney

  • Wild camping on the edge of Fowey, 15 minutes' walk from the centre
  • Eden Project and St Austell within 20 minutes' drive
  • Woodland walk down to Readymoney beach; bus stop outside the site
Got your heart set on Fowey as a place to stay? It’s an excellent choice – this cute little town is a real highlight of Cornwall, with a real sense of heritage as well as some gorgeous sea views. Keeping things very simple for a stay here is Lambs Barn Camping Ground, a wild camping site in a wooded valley on the edge of town, about a kilometre from the village centre. From here you'll also be able to walk along a footpath through the woods down to Readymoney beach, a sheltered sandy cove that’s fabulous for a dip in the sea. Longer walks might take you out onto the South West Coast Path, which runs along the entirety of Cornwall’s coastline, and there’s a bus stop just outside the site for longer jaunts around the county. This site is billed as having wild camping – and that’s almost true, as you’ll be settling down in nature-filled grass meadows for a real sense of countryside calm. There are, however, a few conveniences to make your stay a little more comfortable, including a water supply, gas-powered showers and portable toilets. Laundry facilities are close by if you need them. Down in Fowey you should find plenty to entertain yourselves, including watersports centres (with kayak and paddleboard hire) and riverside walks, plus shops, pubs and places to eat. There’s also a ferry service across the bay to Mevagissey (a route that’s well known for dolphin-spotting opportunities).

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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10
Value for money
8
Accommodation
7
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5

82% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a fantastic location, within easy walking distance to Fowey town and a nearby beach. Visitors frequently praise the friendly and welcoming owners, the abundance of space in the large field, and the peaceful atmosphere. The outdoor shower, though basic, is often highlighted as a positive feature. While generally described as a very basic site, many found it to be good value for money. However, opinions on the toilet facilities are mixed, with some describing them as basic and others as unclean. The site is noted as being on a slope in places.

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Fabulously location with a nice walk into town or the beach. Really…

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Clare H.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Fabulously location with a nice walk into town or the beach. Really quiet and friendly with a flushing toilets! Basic shower (hot water) which was nice. No frills campsite but very good value for your money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay, loved the outdoor shower and easy walk into Fowey…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great stay, loved the outdoor shower and easy walk into Fowey

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab location- close to a lovely beach, charming Fowey & lots to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fab location- close to a lovely beach, charming Fowey & lots to see/do + amenities - all within an easy walk of campsite so don’t need to get in the car! Campsite is basic but has everything we needed, done well & very friendly owner😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Friendly, helpful owner

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ian D.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location, very friendly and helpful owner.
Liked the new toilets and the CDP.

Disliked Outdoor shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely, I would recommend

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Sarah S.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely place, lovely owner I really enjoyed the outdoor shower it was wonderfully warm, short walk to the beach and harbour

Disliked No bins but wasn't a issue really, took my rubbish down the road to coop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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Amy B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing location, 10 minute walk to Readymoney beach & Fowey, beautiful walk through the woods.
John was very friendly & helpful.
Shower & toilet were clean and all good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Proximity to Fowey, access to beach and coastal path, spacious pitches, outdoor…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Proximity to Fowey, access to beach and coastal path, spacious pitches, outdoor heated shower, cleanliness of toilet facilities and helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We booked for one night but ended booking another night whilst there.

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Stephen y.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Close to Fowey town
Outdoor shower
Friendly owner
Quiet field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good for self contained motorhome

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location was lovely, nice walk to the beach.

Disliked The field was sloping but I did no that in advance. I thought the new toilet block would have a shower, The outdoor shower was warm, just not my thing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing location and such a beautiful peaceful little field. Really lovely hot…

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Rose T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing location and such a beautiful peaceful little field. Really lovely hot outdoor shower. The walk down to the beach through the woods was so lovely. Will definitely be back!!

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Lambs Barn Camping Ground

Great Trevarrick

Lambs Barn

Polvillion Road

Fowey

Cornwall

England

PL23 1HG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.33609°N
4.64867°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Polgrean Place
3.5 mi Polgrean Place
3.6 mi Four Lords
Rail
2.8 mi Par Rail Station
5 mi Lostwithiel Rail Station
5.7 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
0.6 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
0.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
17.5 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Fowey (for watersports and ferry): 15 minutes’ walk - Polkerris beach: five minutes’ drive - Eden Project: 15 minutes - Hidden Valley Gardens: 15 minutes - Lostwithiel: 15 minutes - Restormel Castle: 20 minutes - St Austell: 20 minutes - Wheal Martyn Clay Works: 25 minutes - National Trust - Lantic Bay: half an hour - The Lost Gardens of Heligan: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Readymoney Cove 0.5 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polkerris 1.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Par Sands 2.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Shorthorn Beach 3.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crinnis Beach 3.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 5.7 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 8 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 16.3 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 18.5 mi

National Trust

Trerice 17.6 mi

Trelissick Garden 18.9 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 19.4 mi

St Anthony Head 20 mi

Cotehele Mill 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Readymoney Cove (Fowey) to Polridmouth Bay 0.2 mi

Fowey to Polkerris 0.4 mi

MENABILLY 0.9 mi

Menabilly Barton - Gribbin Head - Polkerris - Fowey 1.3 mi

Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 1.4 mi

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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lambs Barn Camping Ground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lambs Barn Camping Ground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lambs Barn Camping Ground? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Fowey (for watersports and ferry): 15 minutes’ walk - Polkerris beach: five minutes’ drive - Eden Project: 15 minutes - Hidden Valley Gardens: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lambs Barn Camping Ground?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lambs Barn Camping Ground? From £19.50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.