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On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

8.7 3 reviews

Glamping pods in the grounds of a well-established Cornish garden
A 20-minute drive to Whitsand Bay and Plymouth; 35 minutes to Polperro
Wildlife haven; beauty treatments and massages in the garden spa

If you’re chasing a peaceful and adults-only Cornish getaway with comfy beds, homemade furnishings and plenty of room to sit and relax in spectacular gardens, The Greenhouse Spa Retreat could be just the place for you. Accommodation pods are tucked away amid colourful plantings, and chances are you’ll get to see deer, owls, buzzards and plenty of rabbits during your luxurious stay. The glampsite has lots of quiet corners with alfresco seating for admiring the garden – grown over 30 years from seed – and in the evenings you can cosy up around the up-cycled firepits for barbecues (or star-gazing on clear nights). Each unit comes with quality bedding, towels and all the basics you need for cooking in the outdoor kitchens. To source your food, head for Hatt (five minutes’ drive), where the local shop covers all the basics, while you’ll be visiting Saltash or Callington (both 10 minutes) for major shopping expeditions. There’s a shared washroom with shower, toilet and basin, adjacent to The Greenhouse Spa, where you can book bespoke beauty treatment and massages. Booking a stay at The Greenhouse Spa Retreat also includes pay-as-you-go membership of the local country club, which has a pool, gym, sauna, steam room and hot tub (15 minutes’ drive).

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Greenhouse Spa Retreat

North Sillaton Farmhouse

St Mellion

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.45022°N
-4.25976°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.7 km Foot Bridge

Rail

5.6 km Bere Ferrers Rail Station

5.8 km Bere Alston Rail Station

6 km Saltash Rail Station

Ferry

9.6 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

9.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

11.6 km Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

Although the thought of snoozing gently in the stunning gardens is very appealing, you may want to get out and explore something of Cornwall. If the beach beckons, Tregantle Beach in sweeping Whitsand Bay (20 minutes’ drive) is a sheltered beach with fine sand, while East Looe Beach (half an hour) is backed by a pretty fishing harbour and lots of waterside pubs. Polperro (35 minutes) is an equally enchanting seaside village with a quiet, pocket-sized beach. Head to Cornwall’s “ocean city” of Plymouth (20 minutes) for a wander around the National Marine Aquarium, or tour Plymouth Gin Distillery and enjoy a couple of tastings of the finished product. Other urban treats include Tavistock (25 minutes) for its Pannier Market (open Tuesday to Saturday), Lostwithiel (35 minutes) for all its antique shops, and waterside Fowey (50 minutes) for kayaking on the Tamar estuary. If you’re keen to see more amazing gardens, The Eden Project (45 minutes) makes an interesting day out for meanderings around its tropical rainforest habitats and 30 acres of plantings scattered with sculptures. At National Trust-owned Buckland Abbey (35 minutes), you can tour the former home of seafarer Sir Francis Drake, as well as the medieval abbey and formal Elizabethan gardens.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Portwrinkle	10.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sharrow	11.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Tregonhawke	12.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	N/A
Plymouth Hoe West	12.5 km	Estuary	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Downderry	12.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 13 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 19.4 km

Buckfast Abbey 34.6 km

Eden Project 36.9 km

Castle Drogo 41.7 km

National Trust

Cotehele 5.4 km

Cotehele Mill 5.4 km

Buckland Abbey 9.6 km

Saltram 14.8 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 14.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 4.1 km

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 5.3 km

Bere Ferrers Station - River Tavy - Ley Farm - Liphook 5.5 km

COTEHELE 5.5 km

PORT ELIOT 6.4 km

Local events

Eden Sessions (Thursday, 12 June 2025 – Thursday, 12 June 2025)
Par, England 35.7 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A lovely stay and would definitely return for another trip.

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

Jessica G. Sept 2024

Maple The Charming 1 bedroom cabin (four person)

Liked: Everything. Lovely hosts, beautiful accommodation and the Massages were fabulous!

Disliked: Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lisa C. Aug 2024

Maple The Charming 1 bedroom cabin (four person)

Liked: Beautiful place lovely view , tv not to goid reception but ok , lovely clean and definitely would stay again, the 3 horses were a beautiful site to see , definitely recommend it

Disliked: Maybe the TV channels but nothing else and I think TV would of been better were the fire was , settee in kitchen not comfortable and didn't want to site on dinning room chairs watch TV

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cosy site with beautiul surroundings

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Jun 2023

Redwood The Relaxing camping pod (two person)

Liked: Bonfire pit outside of the cabin
Shower and toilet facilities
Cosy interior
Health club membership included in stay

Disliked: Lot of noise from the farm opposite, mostly reversing trucks
Had to pay extra for firewood

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does The Greenhouse Spa Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Greenhouse Spa Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near The Greenhouse Spa Retreat? Although the thought of snoozing gently in the stunning gardens is very appealing, you may want to get out and explore something of Cornwall. If the beach beckons, Tregantle Beach in sweeping … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Greenhouse Spa Retreat?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more