South West Coast Path (Section 30: Falmouth to Portloe)
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4.76 km from campsite
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50.142°N, 5.014°W
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The scent of salt drifts in on the breeze here, even when you can't see the water — a reminder that you're deep in Roseland country, where lanes twist down to hidden coves and the light has that soft Cornish quality.
This is glamping with a roof overhead, either in snug chalets or timber pods, suited to couples wanting a bolt-hole near the coast or families after a proper base for exploring the peninsula without the tent-peg faff. You've got wifi if you need to check the tide times or convince the office you're truly away, and dogs are welcome by arrangement — worth asking when you book if you've got a four-legged crew in tow.
The setup feels low-key and self-contained, the kind of place where you arrive, settle in, then head out to walk the coastal path or potter around St Mawes. Campfires are down to what's allowed when you check in, so have a quick word on arrival if you're hoping for an evening around the flames. Quiet, coastal, and cleverly placed for anyone who wants the Roseland without sleeping on the ground.
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Current Conditions
15°C
Rain
5 mph
94%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 14°
100%
Wed
17° / 11°
20%
Thu
18° / 11°
69%
Fri
18° / 14°
54%
Sat
16° / 12°
36%
Sun
19° / 16°
39%
Mon
19° / 16°
25%
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Walks Nearby
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4 routes found via OpenStreetMap
South West Coast Path (Section 29: Helford to Falmouth)
Hiking routeNational trail
5.4 km from campsite
South West Coast Path (Inland Diversion)
Hiking route
8.57 km from campsite
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)
Hiking routeNational trail
10.85 km from campsite
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- DirectionsThe St Mawes Bakery ShopCafe 1.7 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsCafe ChandlersCafe 1.8 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsThe Victory InnPub 1.8 km~20 min walk
- DirectionsThe Watch HouseRestaurant 1.9 km~25 min walkseafood
- DirectionsThe Rising SunPub 1.9 km~25 min walk
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