Military Pod Camping
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- Quiet Cornwall campsite on the site of a WW2 anti-aircraft battery
- Five minutes' drive from Lizard; 15 minutes from Helston
- Fishing shop and café within half a mile of base
Site type
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The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum 
8.5/10
52 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £16 (£16)
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Military camping pod (two person)
2 people maximum 10/10
4 reviews Dimensions: 8.2ft width × 6.9ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100 (£100)
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Military camping pod (three person)
3 people maximum 8.8/10
6 reviews Dimensions: 6.6ft width × 12.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £110 (£110)
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No dogs allowedReviews
81% would recommend this site to a friend
77% would stay here again
What customers say
A grand spot for a cheap getaway with a great military vibe. Ian's a legend, always keen to share his knowledge. Facilities are basic but spotless, with a few mentioning the lovely hot showers. It's dead handy for seeing the Lizard, and proper quiet. Most thought it was great value, though a couple felt it was a bit dear for what's on offer, and one had a niggle about safety.
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Location…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location
Disliked Pod wasn't ready, the owner was more interested in putting up a marquee which was right in front of our accommodation & we weren't able to park our vehicle next to us.
We were asked to wait for him to clean the pod by which time we'd had enough & we left.
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Nice little campsites well priced and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice little campsites well priced and friendly
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The site was clean well maintained-…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The site was clean well maintained-
Ian was lovely very welcoming chatty and showed us round when we arrived, reached out via text prior to arrival which we liked.
The site has a portaloo toilet and shower,both were really clean. Shower was powerful and hot!
Can’t say I’ve been in a portaloo shower before, but it definitely wasn’t a bad experience!
This site wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea but for £16 a night we thought it was fantastic!
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We loved the quirkiness of being…
Military camping pod (three person)
Liked We loved the quirkiness of being in a spacious open field on our own space with army vehicles surrounding us. Staff were very helpful attentive, friendly and available for our questions and any support we needed. The army truck pod had all the basic cooking requirements. Had our own porta loo and nice hot shower.
Disliked It is a very basic accommodation, luckily we had brought a mattress topper which helped ease the comfort as this could have been a less comfy experience. As we had fantastic weather a fridge would have been a bonus.
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Best budget camp site on the lizard 🦎
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Liked everything about this site. Firstly ease of communication, Ian answered the phone straight away when I called. Super friendly and so helpful. Even showed me and my son around the museum on what probably should of been his day off ! (Sunday)
This site has everything you need at an incredibly reasonable price. Sad to read the negative review below. Someone clearly didn't see the point and the work / passion involved in keeping the history of this place alive so we can all learn about it. Plus these people are volunteers !!! Location is great for exploring all around the lizard area. Highly recommend staying here. Shower and toilet spotlessly clean. Shower was lovely and hot. We loved it. Thank you Ian we appreciated your time !
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely review, I'm always pleased to hear that guests enjoyed their stay.
Great location and great value
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Super well maintained campsite. Ian does a great job keeping the place clean and tidy. Super interesting location with lots of history. This campsite is great for anyone looking to explore the lizard and I highly recommend this campsite if you are interested in local military history. Ian is a wealth of knowledge and you can tell he is very passionate about his site. Thank you Ian for another great stay.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, always pleased to hear guests enjoyed their stay. kind regards.
Ian
Unique site with lovely pods and really helpful staff
Military camping pod (two person)
Liked The pod has everything you need for a glamping adventure including a lovely warm shower and your own private toilet.
Ian was so helpful and gave us a behind the scenes tour of the museum when we arrived.
We loved how quiet the area was, there was other campers on site but we were tucked away and wouldn’t have even known they were there
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, was nice to share our plans for the museum, hopefully see you both again.
kind regards.
Ian
Percent for 1 or 2 nights to explore the lizard area
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent back to basics site, perfect for no frills camping. Toilets were spotless and the shower was warm.
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Excellent
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location!
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Highly recommend site!Great location peaceful & lots of lovely beaches
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great place to stay! Ian the owner was lovely and had a very fast response and turned up within a few minutes to show us about etc!
we loved all the old military equipment and was lucky enough to stay over a weekend when Ian had an open weekend for his museum there, he even fired some of the old rifles and cannons with blanks which was amazing to see and hear and had a little catering trailer open there for you to buy refreshments etc during the museum opening weekend
the site is in a great location and level ground and well looked after, also very remote and quiet, we have an autistic toddler who is often a bit wild and loud etc, we had no problems here at all in the 17 nights we stayed in the end, nice clean toilet and a hot shower to and fresh drinking water from a tap.
And I certainly wouldn’t let the odd negative review put you off!!
You need to read all the information Ian has provided before booking, as if for his amazing price he charges per night, you expect a clubhouse/bar and all day children’s entertainment and evening entertainment and big children’s play areas etc like the big very exspensive corporate sites, then that’s the only reason I could see anyone be disappointed.
We will certainly be going back in the near future when kids school holidays again as a perfect site for us and very happy with our stay!
Disliked That we had to leave and couldn’t live there permanently in a static caravan as such a lovely site
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Features
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Military Pod Camping
Predannack Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery and Museum
St. Helena
Mullion
Cornwall
England
TR12 7LH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
49.9989°N
5.21423°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennack Sands | 3.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polurrian Cove | 4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Poldhu Cove | 5.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Church Cove | 5.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 8.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Seal Sanctuary 10.7 km
Trebah Garden 13.7 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 20.1 km
Pendennis Castle 20.3 km
St Michael's Mount 23 km
National Trust
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 11.1 km
Glendurgan Garden 13.6 km
Godolphin 18.1 km
St Anthony Head 23 km
St Michael's Mount 23 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Rill Cove 3.2 km
Church Cove and Lizard Point 4.3 km
Royal Anne Galley 4.6 km
Schiedam 6.2 km
St Anthony 8 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Military Pod Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Military Pod Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Military Pod Camping? Around the miles to the south, the Lizard Point (five minutes' drive) is the southernmost point in mainland Britain. Come for the far-reaching views, then head west along the coast to see … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Military Pod Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Military Pod Camping? From €9.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.