The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping

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The Golden Lion Inn
The golden lion inn
The golden lion inn
Suitable for touring and caravans
The golden lion inn
Hardstanding pitches
Hardstanding pitches
The golden lion inn
Grass pitches
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The golden lion inn
Suitable for touring and caravans
The golden lion inn

  • Peaceful pub site a few minutes' walk from Stithians Lake
  • A short walk from a watersports centre for activities on the lake
  • Award-winning gardens on site
It’s bottoms up at peaceful The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping, a few minutes' walk from Stithians Lake. Enjoy a tipple and some top-notch pub grub at the inn just a flower bed away, either in the oak-beamed bar in front of one of the three log fires, or out in the beer gardens overlooking the lake. No need to worry about not catching up on sleep after an evening out – the pub is food and family-oriented so there’s no concern about shenanigans after closing time. All pitches are level, and the site also has fishing and (non-motorised) watersports available via the watersports centre next door; there's also a lovely circular walk around the lake that will help you work up an appetite for your pub dinner. It’s within easy reach of local towns Redruth, Falmouth, Helston and Truro, and is less than an hour’s drive from the award-winning Eden Project.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 21
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Touring caravan pitches 21
Tent pitches 19
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 121 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulLake and/or mountain

79% would recommend this site to a friend

75% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, well-maintained campsite with a beautiful lakeside location, praised for its friendly staff and excellent food at the on-site pub. Pitches are generally level and spacious. However, many guests noted the toilet and shower facilities are dated and require upgrading, with some mentioning a lack of cleanliness and limited numbers. Some minor issues with signage and WiFi were also reported.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Location,price,amenities…

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Tom B.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location,price,amenities

Disliked Toilet and shower block clean but dated

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site. We stayed one…

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Charles L.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very good site. We stayed one night so we could eat at the pub and have a drink and not drive home. It had a level pitch and was fairly quiet.
The welcome was good on arrival & the staff very friendly.

Disliked To many barking dogs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful view of Stithians lake, very…

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Sally H.

Electric hardstanding and grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Beautiful view of Stithians lake, very friendly staff, Amazing food we ate there both nights and were very pleased.

Disliked The weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. The facilities are basic…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great site. The facilities are basic but just what you need. The staff are lovely and the pub itself is a gem. The food is incredible and the prices are very reasonable!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite has everything you need.…

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Callum R.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The campsite has everything you need. Lovely pub with friendly staff.

Disliked Showers could do with a revamp and better pressure but did the job.

Recommend to friends Visit again

All in all a great little stay, would definitely use again

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Donna T.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location, lakeside views, staff were more than polite and helpful (I had toothache one 1st night and the ladies in the pub gave my partner some salt so I could have a mouthwash) food in the pub was absolutely delicious and not a bad price either, the pitch size was more than enough, facilities were a short walk and well lit, pub garden really lovely, is only a little campsite but a great atmosphere, we booked for Monday to Friday but as it was bank holiday my partner asked if we could come down a day early which they shuffled a few things and were able to accommodate us.

Disliked The shower and toilets weren’t the cleanest so could be improved with a bit more cleaning and the doors don’t all lock very well. As there are no shops local the pub could probably benefit from maybe selling a small selection of groceries like bread, milk etc.

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Marion C.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Rien

Disliked Sale. À éviter

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Great place and good price…

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Joe H.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great place and good price

Disliked Showers and bogs are basic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly staff the cottage was clean and tidy

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Elaine P.

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked Everything was lovely all the essentials were there + some extras

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great one night stopover.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Lovely traditional pub on site, near Stithian’s Lake. Great food and friendly service. Attractive pub gardens. The site is small and peaceful. Facilities were clean.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping

Stithians Lake

Menherion

Redruth

Cornwall

England

TR16 6NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.1894°N
5.21131°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 mi Post Office and Stores
2.3 mi Post Office and Stores
2.3 mi Rame Cross
Rail
3.1 mi Redruth Rail Station
4.1 mi Camborne Rail Station
4.6 mi Penryn Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
6.5 mi Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing
Airport
14.3 mi Penzance Airport
20 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
21.1 mi Land's End St Just 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

If you can drag yourself away from The Golden Lion, you’ll find loads of active options nearby. This area is said to be among the windiest in Cornwall, so grab your wetsuit and go to the Stithian Lakes Watersports Centre, just 100 yards away from the park and with sailing and canoeing as well as windsurfing hire and tuition. There’s also a climbing wall, trim trail, children’s play area, Wow balls and fishing available, or you can take a lakeside walk or a picnic if the day’s a bit too still for surfing. Relax on the beach or catch the waves there instead – north and south coast beaches are a 15 minute drive away. Hire a bike at the site and check out the local cycle trails or go mountain biking, or at a canter with the horse-riding available nearby. Golf, tennis and the attractions Poldark Mine and Flambards Theme Park are also within easy reach. Stithians Showground is just five minutes away and has regular events throughout the year, from the Stithian Show in July to the West of England Steam Engine Society with Steam Rally, the VW Owners Club and the YFC Country Fair in August, as well as events organised by local groups including horse shows and dog agility clubs.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portreath 6.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Maenporth 6.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Swanpool 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthtowan 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gyllyngvase 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 3.6 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 6.5 mi

Trebah Garden 7 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 7.1 mi

Pendennis Castle 7.8 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 3.5 mi

Glendurgan Garden 6.9 mi

Godolphin 7.2 mi

Trelissick Garden 8 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 8.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

CARCLEW 5.1 mi

ENYS 5.1 mi

PENJERRICK 6 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 6.1 mi

Hell's Mouth 6.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping? If you can drag yourself away from The Golden Lion, you’ll find loads of active options nearby. This area is said to be among the windiest in Cornwall, so grab your wetsuit … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.