The Owl Box Eco Camp

From £25 For 1 night, 4 adults 8.3 6 reviews
Camping field (added by manager 31 Jan 2023)

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Camping field (added by manager 31 jan 2023)
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Spacious grass pitches (added by manager 02 aug 2021)
Northern edge of the site (added by manager 02 aug 2021)
Pitches on site (added by manager 02 aug 2021)

  • Peaceful pop-up meadow camping on the gorgeous North Cornwall coast
  • A 25-minute walk to Trevaunance Cove, and 15 to St Agnes village pubs
  • Hot showers on site; access to walks; surfing beach 10 minutes’ drive
A smashing base for walkers, cyclists and surfers alike, the Owl Box Eco Camp is hidden away in a peaceful location with spectacular views over Cornwall’s moorland. Sheltered by a border of trees, the camping field is a short hop from beaches, hiking routes and biking paths. You can access the South West Coast Path in St Agnes village (five minutes’ walk) or be catching waves at Perranporth with a drive of 10 minutes – and the famous surfing beaches at Newquay (30 minutes) are close by. If you’re exploring this quiet corner of Cornwall on two wheels, there’s a choice of routes, and you can hire bikes in St Agnes too. There’s a chilled, no-frills vibe back at the camping field, with handy and very welcome electric showers so you can refresh after the day’s exertions, as well as flushing loos and a washing-up area. Come evening, wander into St Agnes to sample local beers, ciders and pasties in the pubs, or pick up bits for picnics at the handy convenience store. For further supplies or a meal in a cosy restaurant, the bus route that serves Perranporth (10 minutes), Newquay (25 minutes) and Truro (20 minutes) runs from just outside the campsite.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Wed, 1 May to

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating based on 6 reviews View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Would definitely rent this place again. Good value for money.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Bertrand G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Fairly close to the beach with stunning views and to various bars & restaurants. All necessary amenities are on site (WC, sinks/mirror & shower.

Disliked: Only one shower for the whole camp, which relies on all campers to keep it clean over the bank holiday weekend. Not all campers left the shower tidy behind them…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was great. Owner was friendly and facilities very clean. Would definitely…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Everything was great. Owner was friendly and facilities very clean. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent sites! All you need for a stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Yasmin G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Simple campsite with nice toilets and a lovely hot shower! Would definitely stay again, everything you need for a camping stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site owner was friendly, it's a peaceful site with large pitch sizes

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Multiple tents were allowed per pitch which made it easier to visit as a group. The location was very peaceful and it was a short walk away from the cliffs that make for beautiful scenery. We also had the option of pitching wherever we wanted on the field. It's an ideal site to spend a few nights away.

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By far not good enough, unclean and primitive facilities

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Location close to St Agnes

Disliked: Facilities, by far not good enough, nearby busy road, no guarding by owner

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cheap and cheerful

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked: Pretty basic - good flat field to pitch up in. No frills, so no arduous check-in process. Arrived and 10mins later tent was up and we could go to the pub (a short walk away!)

Disliked: Toilet block wasn't huge - fine as only a few tents in the field when we went but would have been an issue if fully booked.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

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

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Surf school nearby

Location

The Owl Box Eco Camp

Football Lane

Goonlaze

St Agnes

Cornwall

England

TR5 0RB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.31215°N
-5.18937°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.1 mi Kings Head
4.1 mi Kings Head
5.4 mi Lay By
Rail
5.7 mi Redruth Rail Station
6.4 mi Truro Rail Station
7.4 mi Perranwell Rail Station
Ferry
9.7 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
9.7 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
9.8 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
12.4 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
19.3 mi Penzance Airport
25.7 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

From the campsite, you can stroll clifftops down to secluded Trevaunance Cove (25 minutes’ walk), overlooked by the Old Blue Hills Tin Mine (15 minutes), or check out to the St Agnes Museum at ruined Wheal Kitty mine (five minutes). For cyclists, multi-use St Piran Trail (10 minutes’ drive) joins up to the Engine House Trail and the Mineral Tramways Cycle Network, taking you past more of Cornwall’s abandoned tin mines and museums, so you can mix up local history with a decent workout. You have loads of beaches to take the kids; they can body surf at Perranporth (10 minutes), go rockpooling at Porth Joke Beach (25 minutes), or visit Godrevy Point (half an hour) to see grey seals snoozing on the sand. Cornwall’s major-player attractions are all within driving distance too: spend time wandering the wild landscapes of The Lost Gardens of Heligan (45 minutes), or plan a day out in jungle-themed biospheres at the Eden Project (50 minutes). Have a nose around the Tate St Ives (half an hour), or head south for wild Atlantic rollers at Land’s End Landmark Attraction (55 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Trevaunance Cove 0.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Chapel Porth 2.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthtowan 2.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Perranporth 3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Perranporth Penhale Sands 3.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 6.9 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 7.4 mi

Fistral Beach 8.4 mi

Blue Reef Aquarium 8.5 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 6.7 mi

Trerice 8.3 mi

Trelissick Garden 9.5 mi

Godrevy 10.5 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 13.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hanover 1.6 mi

St Agnes Beacon 2 mi

Perranporth - Trevaunance Cove 2.7 mi

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.9 mi

CHYVERTON PARK 4.4 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, Cornwall 10.8 mi

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, Cornwall 20 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.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does The Owl Box Eco Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Owl Box Eco Camp dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Owl Box Eco Camp? From the campsite, you can stroll clifftops down to secluded Trevaunance Cove (25 minutes’ walk), overlooked by the Old Blue Hills Tin Mine (15 minutes), or check out to the St Agnes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Owl Box Eco Camp?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Owl Box Eco Camp? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.