How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping?

From €35.09 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping

View prices & book Last booked 5 hours ago 8.4 96 reviews

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

Open all year

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

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Relaxing upon arrival in the sunshine - in march!!

Relaxing in the golden lion with a pint of guinness and my book!

Near by countryside, looking back at site

A friendly welcome though no "welcome pack" as stated on the signs…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Cheryl T. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: A friendly welcome though no "welcome pack" as stated on the signs as you go into the campsite. That's fine though did have to ask for the WiFi code - would have been nice to have had just a piece of paper with things like this on.

We went for an electric hook up but it didn't work. We were able to plug into the one on the nextdoor pitch which was vacant.

A pleasant site. Facilities were a bit grim - not very inviting. Plenty of hot water though which was nice but shower and toilet rooms both felt like they could do with a good clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Book your stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lewis W. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Fantastic place to stay the pub is great!!
The food in the pub is excellent.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, friendly staff, well kept level pitches, lovely location

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Aaron T. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome
Well kept pitches
Dig Friendly pub on site with lovely food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site, friendly staff, will definitely return! Perfect!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

James P. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: The site is lovely, with views over the lake, it’s so peaceful and with little/no light pollution at night. The staff in the pub (which I ate at both nights I stayed) were friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived and checked into the site! The food there was great and the staff attentive! All in all a great stay! I need a site in the Falmouth area in future as I have friends in the area, The Golden Lion will be top of my list, highly recommended!

Disliked: Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and site.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Location was stunning. Pub is super.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pub…

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Peter P. Feb 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: The pub

Disliked: The site is not of a decent standard. Shower and toilet very tired, no heating very cold during my stay.
Over priced for the standard offered.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely stay again

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Lesley C. Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Friendly Local pub on site - great food - dogs welcome - close to the lake

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely pub stay, pub was warm and welcoming and very dog friendly.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Jenna M. Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Lovely pub stay, pub was warm and welcoming and very dog friendly. Campsite was peaceful and owners helpful.

Disliked: Short walk to the toilets and showers was quite muddy and a little slippery following heavy rain annd pathway unlit so headtorch came in useful!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect place to stay…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Perfect place to stay

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great overnight stay!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Victoria W. Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Pub was lovely - we wish it was our local! Food is amazing, and service was friendly. Pitches are well kept, facilities are clean.

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.1894°N
-5.21131°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.6 km Post Office and Stores

3.6 km Rame Cross

Rail

5 km Redruth Rail Station

6.6 km Camborne Rail Station

7.4 km Penryn Rail Station

Ferry

9.2 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing

10.5 km Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing

10.7 km Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier Ferry Landing

Airport

23 km Penzance Airport

32.2 km Newquay St Mawgan Airport

34 km 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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Portreath	9.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Maenporth	11 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Swanpool	11.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Porthtowan	11.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gyllyngvase	11.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.7 km

National Seal Sanctuary 10.5 km

Trebah Garden 11.2 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.4 km

Pendennis Castle 12.6 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.7 km

Glendurgan Garden 11.2 km

Godolphin 11.6 km

Trelissick Garden 12.9 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 13.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CARCLEW 8.2 km

ENYS 8.2 km

PENJERRICK 9.7 km

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 9.9 km

Hell's Mouth 10.3 km

Local events

Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, England 30 km
Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, England 38.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from noon to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. between 23/01 - 30/04 and 02/09 - 31/12.
Reception is open from noon to 9 p.m. between 01/05 and 01/09.

Vehicles

The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. If you wish to bring a car along with your motorhome/campervan please select the extra.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the pub instead.

Dogs

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).

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2:30 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Inn - Lakeside Camping? From €35.09 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night

Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Extra tent (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night

Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night

Deposit (1 max)		£50 (£50) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£5 (£5) per night
Pet (2 max)		£3 (£3) per night

Pitch types & availability

A friendly welcome though no "welcome pack" as stated on the signs…

Book your stay

Great site, friendly staff, well kept level pitches, lovely location

Great little site, friendly staff, will definitely return! Perfect!

Great location and site.

The pub…

Will definitely stay again

Lovely pub stay, pub was warm and welcoming and very dog friendly.…

Perfect place to stay…

Great overnight stay!!

Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Accessibility

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

Nearest sites

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