Gillan Creek Retreat
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- Luxurious, adults-only shepherd’s hut on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula
- A 15-minute drive to Flambards Theme Park and Kennack Sands Beach
- Dog-friendly retreat on a private meadow; hot tub and barbecue hut
When only luxury and total privacy will do, head for Gillan Creek Retreat on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Tucked neatly into a private tree-shaded meadow, it’s just the spot for a romantic, adults-only getaway from the realities of everyday life.
Set in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the retreat is the ultimate in off-grid glamping glamour – not that you’d know it, as the shepherd’s hut has a hot power shower, flushing toilet and wifi, all powered by solar panels, and fresh water from a borehole nearby.
Inside the shepherd’s hut is a king-size four-poster bed, with storage underneath and Egyptian cotton bedding provided. There are complimentary toiletries in the ensuite bathroom, and the kitchenette has a fridge, gas hob and all cooking essentials. On chilly evenings, the woodburning stove keeps you toasty warm, with top-up logs available for a small charge.
Next to the hut is the woodfired hot tub, lovely for chilling, listening out for the hooting of tawny owls or star-gazing on clear nights. The Hobbit-style barbecue lodge is for your private use, so you can cook no matter what the weather is doing outside.
After a day of exploring, laze on the hammock with a book or listen to the gentle burbling of the creek. Your nearest neighbours are some friendly chickens, safety fenced from any doggy guests, and if you’re lucky, you might spot the deer herd that sometimes visits the meadow.
Campground type
1Open all year
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- The park only allows dogs up to 12kg.
- Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/site
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Features
Dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Luxury Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Gillan Creek Retreat
The Old Chapel House
Tregidden
St. Martin
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR12 6DS
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.06537°N
-5.1391°W
Route directions
What3Words: dumpling.imposes.cowboys
Nearest transport
Bus6.6 mi Seven Stars
6.6 mi Blue Anchor
6.8 mi The Moor B
Rail6.4 mi Penmere Rail Station
6.6 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
7 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry2.1 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
2.4 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport17.4 mi Penzance Airport
23.6 mi Land's End St Just Airport
27.1 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
Gillan Creek Retreat is handy for exploring Cornwall’s beaches and coves. Kynance Cove (25 minutes’ drive) has a white sand beach backed by dramatic red-and-green cliffs, and you can walk over to Asparagus Island at low tide. Mullion Cove (20 minutes) has a tiny sliver of beach in the harbour, and novice surfers can head for sheltered Kennack Sands (15 minutes) when other beaches are too windy to get out on the waves.
Hikers access the South West Coast Path at Porthleven (20 minutes) for views of the Cornish coastline, and for shorter strolls, Trebah Garden (half an hour) has miles of footpaths through exotic planting and countless secret corners for picnics à deux. Or how about walking across the bay from Marazion (35 minutes, worth a visit for its art galleries) to St Michael’s Mount? Be sure to check tide times before you set off.
As well as adrenaline rides, Flambards Theme Park has indoor attractions like the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz, and if you’re a bit of an animal nut, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary (both 15 minutes) is home to sea lions and penguins as well as Cornwall’s native grey seals.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porthallow | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Coverack | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthoustock | 3.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Kennack Sands | 4.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maenporth | 4.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Trebah Garden 3 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 3.6 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 6.9 mi
Pendennis Castle 7 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 12.5 mi
National Trust
Glendurgan Garden 2.9 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7.1 mi
St Anthony Head 8.6 mi
Godolphin 10.6 mi
Trelissick Garden 11.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 1.8 mi
TRELOWARREN 2.4 mi
TREBAH 2.7 mi
GLENDURGAN 3.1 mi
PENJERRICK 5 mi
Local events
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- Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)
Par, England 26.8 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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- Does Gillan Creek Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gillan Creek Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gillan Creek Retreat? Gillan Creek Retreat is handy for exploring Cornwall’s beaches and coves. Kynance Cove (25 minutes’ drive) has a white sand beach backed by dramatic red-and-green cliffs, and you can walk over to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gillan Creek Retreat?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gillan Creek Retreat? From $319.33 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.