Wheal Busy Holidays

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Airstream pitch (added by manager 14 Jun 2022)
Busy belle exterior (added by manager 14 jun 2022)
Sunny day (added by manager 14 jun 2022)
Baby belle, sleeping two (added by manager 14 jun 2022)

  • Smart, well-furnished glamping accommodation just outside Chacewater
  • A 15-minute drive to Perranporth and half an hour to Falmouth
  • Towels, bed linen, kitchen and barbecue provided for each unit
Hit the Cornish coast for days of surfing, sailing and seaside strolls, then get comfy in stylish accommodation at Wheal Busy Holidays, a smart glamping site about 10 minutes’ walk from the little village of Chacewater. The A30 passes not far from this central spot, so it’s easy to get out for all sorts of activities, whether you head to the north coast’s surf beaches, to sailing spots on the south coast, to tour various National Trust properties or to visit famed landmarks like the Eden Project and St Michael’s Mount. And then when you get back, you’ll be able to get cosy in glamping units that have been well furnished and kitted out with all sorts of handy things like a barbecue, a firepit, outdoor seating and a mini kitchen, plus bed linen and towels to help you keep the packing list to a minimum. There’s lots of space around the units for some relaxed outdoor time, with views towards the Wheal Busy tin mine to give you a classic Cornish backdrop. For food and other supplies, it’s a 10-minute walk to the village centre for some small independent shops, a pub and a takeaway. More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Redruth (10 minutes’ drive) or Truro (15 minutes).

Campground type

Tent sites 1
RV sites 1
Caravans for hire 1
Rent a tent 2
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Reviews

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Such a beautiful site with well thought out facilities. Emma was welcoming…

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

Busy Belle bell tent (four person)

Liked: Such a beautiful site with well thought out facilities. Emma was welcoming and knowledgeable, the bed was comfy and the views and stars were wonderful.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wheal Busy Holidays

Arden Cottage

Wheal Busy Lane

Salem

Chacewater

Truro

Cornwall

England

TR4 8LZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.25729°N
-5.16962°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.6 mi Kings Head
0.6 mi Kings Head
3 mi Railway Station
Rail
3 mi Redruth Rail Station
3.8 mi Perranwell Rail Station
4.7 mi Truro Rail Station
Ferry
6.8 mi Trelisick Ferry Landing
7 mi Tolverne Ferry Landing
7 mi Philleigh King Harry Ferry Landing
Airport
15 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport
17.8 mi Penzance Airport
24.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Perranporth beach: 15 minutes’ drive - Hayle beach: 20 minutes - Newquay Zoo: 25 minutes - Falmouth harbour and sailing schools: half an hour - Helston Railway: half an hour - Trebah Garden: half an hour - St Michael’s Mount: half an hour - St Ives (for Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and beaches): half an hour - Eden Project: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Porthtowan 3.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Chapel Porth 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trevaunance Cove 4.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portreath 5.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Perranporth 6.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.7 mi

Truro Cathedral 5.2 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 8.7 mi

Pendennis Castle 9.3 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 9.4 mi

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 4.7 mi

Trelissick Garden 6.6 mi

Godrevy 9.9 mi

Trerice 10.6 mi

St Anthony Head 10.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 3.7 mi

St Agnes Beacon 4.9 mi

CARCLEW 5 mi

Hanover 5.4 mi

Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 5.5 mi

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 13.6 mi

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

    Par, England 20.1 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • Does Wheal Busy Holidays have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wheal Busy Holidays dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheal Busy Holidays? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Perranporth beach: 15 minutes’ drive - Hayle beach: 20 minutes - Newquay Zoo: 25 minutes - Falmouth harbour and sailing schools: half an hour - Helston … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheal Busy Holidays?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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