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Cornwall, South West

Cotna Eco Retreat

— (0)Price on Pitchup50.338°N, 4.794°W
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The crunch of gravel beneath your feet and the rustle of wind through Cornish hedgerows announce your arrival at this peaceful eco-minded hideaway. Tucked into the rolling countryside near Cornwall's north coast, Cotna Eco Retreat offers a genuine escape from the everyday, where sustainability meets simplicity and the natural world takes centre stage.

This is a site for campers who appreciate a lighter footprint and quieter atmosphere – those who'd rather wake to birdsong than breakfast club entertainment. The retreat welcomes tents, campervans and caravans, making it accessible whether you're touring Cornwall's dramatic coastline or settling in for a longer stay. The location puts you within striking distance of both rugged Atlantic beaches and the charming market towns that dot this corner of the county.

Facilities are kept refreshingly straightforward with toilets and showers provided, letting the landscape do the talking. The eco ethos runs throughout, though you'll want to check the campfire policy on arrival. It's the kind of place where you'll find yourself lingering over morning coffee, simply listening to the countryside wake up around you.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Overcast
4 mph
96%
7-Day Outlook
Today
18° / 14°
76%
Sat
19° / 14°
88%
Sun
23° / 15°
2%
Mon
27° / 17°
18%
Tue
29° / 19°
6%
Wed
31° / 20°
0%
Thu
25° / 19°
2%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

South West Coast Path (Diversion West of Charlestown)

Hiking route
2.54 km from campsite

South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)

Hiking routeNational trail
4.67 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Par Beach Trail

Walking routeLocal network
5.55 km from campsite

South West Coast Path (Section 31: Portloe to Mevagissey)

Hiking routeNational trail
10.8 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Gribbin Head walk at Fowey Estuary, Lantic Bay

Walking route
9.61 km from campsite
Route length: 6.4 km
Operator: Natrional Trust
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Fisheries within 10 km

2 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Cuddra Aquatics
    3.3 km
    Day-ticket / commercial water
  • Innis Fish: Trout Farm and Fly Fishery
    4.99 km
    Managed fishery

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • Room Five
    Bar 0.1 km~5 min walk
    Directions
  • Costa
    Cafe 0.1 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
    Directions
  • Rocky's
    Restaurant 0.1 km~5 min walkamerican
    Directions
  • The Ark Coffee Shop
    Cafe 0.1 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
    Directions
  • Cafe Tengo
    Cafe 0.1 km~5 min walkice cream;cake;coffee shop;pancake
    Directions

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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