Posted on June 17, 2016
by Lynn
As most of our guests know when they get talking to us, John, CD Harvey and I are very keen walkers. For us walking the SWCP is hard to beat for a long distance walk. Indeed just walking sections, around this area, using the bus, or circular walks can make for a fantastic walking holiday in Cornwall.
Always happy to lend a hand
It is always a pleasure to put up hikers and also cyclists for the night who are on a personal walking, or cycling challenge and want to lay their head down for the evening. Our “park & pitch” is ideal for this and with the Pentewan Valley Trail linking up to the SWCP both in Mevagissey, and also Pentewan, The Meadows is an ideal stop. Our guests who arrive under their own steam usually choose a spot out of the way and in our car free zones, with a pitch in the wildflower meadow often being the chosen spot.
Once set up, which is usually a well oil machine when they reach us, time for one of our hot powerful showers, a 
free charge of the phone, and if timed well a feast of wood fired pizzas, fish & chips or chilli nachos with a cocktail or cider! In our little store around the back, there is an assortment of chairs that we keep to loan out to our guests who arrive with just a pack on their back for a comfier evening. If the bar is open the green stripey deckchairs will be out!
For anyone planning on walking the SWCP, we have now signed up and are a Business Member to support the Association and to help walkers find our Campsite. The best point of exit is in Pentewan, and you will find us then 1 mile up the Pentewan Valley Trail walking alongside the river which is nice and flat!! If exiting at Mevagissey you can either walk on the Trail to us (50 minutes), or hop on the bus.
This week a group of four walkers stayed with us, and after hearing what was on offer, their words were – “you really have thought of everything, and so what time is breakfast”! They were lost for words when our response was 8am courtesy of The Cornish Maid!! With a doorstep sandwich and filter coffee on our sunny deck, a catch up on wifi, off they went on their way to Charlestown.
So for you walkers and cyclists out there – The Meadows Campsite welcomes both, and will always find you a spot (advance booking not required). You will get discounted pitch fees (25% off), and a very warm welcome indeed. Being adults only (and dog friendly), the campsite is generally relaxing, being just what you want after a day of walking, or cycling. You can also enjoy a Campfire experience should you wish as part of your stop over.
Having walked ourselves all Coastal Sections of the 105 Ordnance Map, and the majority of the Fowey 107, one of us will always be happy to pass on our knowledge of things not to miss along the way, and how much fuel you need for the next section ahead!
For a walling holiday in Cornwall – I cannot recommend enough www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk for excellent walks, local to us and further afield
Other Meadows News
Our “pop ups” are going down a storm already this season. The last visit made by Kernow Forno saw 70 plus pizzas consumed, and our biggest concern was them running out before getting ours! They served topless once again as despite a little bit of a showery week, the sun shone on the righteous as it always does!
Judging by the queues I saw whilst on duty in the office, as many (or may be more) cocktails and ciders were served too.
Breakfasts courtesy of The Cornish Maid are being well received, now that word has got around that The Meadows once again does breakfast, even if this time they do not cook it themselves. This
Being a small business ourselves, the “pop ups” are a great opportunity for us to support other equally “small’ and 
local businesses. The combination works well and they team up together to do food and drink on an evening, which is ideal for our campers, who often like to spend the evening at camp. This evening we have Chilli Nachos, washed down with Mojitos.
Newspapers – this is something we have been toying with for a while now, and is something a lot of guests enjoy. For any one visiting from this point onwards, Newspapers are available but on an order by 7pm the night before basis. It will also mean more newspapers in the recycling which will get used by John for the fire pits, so that will be a bonus!
For those arriving with us this season for the first time, if you have not already done so please check out our facilities page, and also our FAQ page on our website should you have ??s. You will find lots of information that is felt to be useful to you before you arrive.
News from Camp Dog – thank you for all your lovely comments (sarcastic and otherwise) with regard to my new sign. It is indeed a very true likeness as was painted from an actual photograph of me. It seems to be working well, and there has not been any incidents and all dogs have been very well behaved. Still counting down the days to my high season haircut, as am sure many dogs are doing similar for their holiday haircut!
Weather – after an unsettled week, the barometer is moving well, and fingers crossed more settled weather is on its way. Even with the showery weather, there has been good spells of very warm sunshine in between. It has been a case of lucky with the showers, one day, and unlucky the next!!
Bookings – Introduced to our home page is a new section for late availability/cancellations and those 
who plan to just turn up and take a chance. You can always call too to check what we have, or drop an email detailing any flexibility on your dates.
Look forward to seeing many of you soon.
Lynn ( on behalf of the meadows team)
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Posted on March 5, 2013
by Lynn
I, Harvey/Camp Dog am still with my owners in our temporary abode awaiting the installation of our kitchen and bathroom.
We are staying in the lovely harbour town of Mevagissey and so have lots of lovely walks direct from the door. Our retreat is at the top of a very steep hill and so each walk finishes with a very big climb.
This walk was taken on a Sunday (our day off) and we joined the south west coast path in the harbour. We followed this passing through the picturesque Port Mellon, and the Rising Sun Inn although no pit stop there this time was it was before opening hours. My owners are early risers!!
We then followed the coastal path round with a few climbs and descents down to Gorran Haven and past the chapel of St Just. I had a run here on the beach which was very quiet and the sun was shining. Gorran Haven is a very beautiful fishing village and I shall go back in the summer when the sea is a little warmer.
As it was nearly lunchtime we headed off through the lanes and along the “school path” up to Gorran Church Town, and the Barley Sheaf Pub for a snack. This is a very smart pub with good beer, treats for us dogs, and a nice log fire. The pub has lots of events of a music type and is very welcoming.
My owners seemed to enjoy their lunch of homemade soup, and smoked mackerel pâté.
We went a different way for part of the return over some grassy fields with one very steep descent. We then rejoined the coastal path and back in to Mevagissey, and the final climb back home.
There were lovely views of Gorran, Mevagissey, and Port Mellon along the way.
A good walk which I give a score of 8 out of 10. The walk has to be a full circular walk with no doubling up on the way back to get full marks.
My owners would be delighted to show you this walk on a map. It would be possible to start this walk from The Meadows if you were feeling energetic. You would then pick up the coast path in Pentewan village.
Please do come and stay with us at The Meadows caravan and camping park this summer. We cater for caravans, motor homes tents of all sizes. You might prefer to book in advance and if so you can enquire here or telephone Lynn or John – 01726 844383/07712599745. Alternatively just turn up and we will always find you a pitch if we can.
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Posted on February 1, 2013
by Lynn
When I am not on duty as Camp Dog/Security I will be out and about as my favourite pastime is walking with my owners.
The best walks we like are circular walks, taking in part of the Cornwall coast, and also the lovely countryside of Cornwall. Any walk usually also takes in a dog friendly pub, either at the middle, or end, or sometimes both!!
My first walk after collecting the keys to our new home, started off very excitingly. I got to ride on a ferry with my owners over from the beautiful town of Fowey across the Estuary to Polruan where the walk commenced. This walk takes in the famous Hall Walk and gives fabulous views of the Estuary and Pont Pill Creek, passing through Pont itself. The second part of the walk is open coastal cliffs.
Before setting off on the actual walk, we spent time exploring Polruan. This is a fine little Cornwall port full of character and little alleyways. There is still a rich sense of the former sea dominated days
The first part of the walk, the well signed “Hall Walk” passes through peaceful countryside that was once owned by wealthy gentry. I am advised by my owners that it is called the Hall Walk as it was a walk between two ferry crossings allowing fantastic views of the Hall and Fowey. It was only walked by the owners and invited guests of the Hall after taking the ferry over from Fowey. Being a Royal Cavalier King Charles Spaniel I am sure I would have been eligible to have walked it then, but I am not sure the same could be said for my owners ;).
A map of the walk, click to make larger
After passing through the countryside we came to a lovely little Cornish Creek called Pont . It was then a crossover to the other side where we followed the other side of the Creek until we came out at Boddinick . We were early birds on this day, and so whilst the Old Ferry Inn looked very good, it was not yet open. This pub I am advised is dog friendly, and the human menu looked good, with lots of fish dishes. My owners informed me that there is another ferry going over to Fowey from here which takes cars over and people.
All along this part of the walk, we had fantastic views of Fowey, and the Pont Pill Creek. It was amazing to see all of the mooring buoys, and I shall be returning in the summer to see the boats themselves.
After Boddinick it was back across the fields where I resisted chasing the sheep in the fields and back to Pont. From Pont we walked over to the Church of St Winwaloe where Daphne du Maurier was married. My owners had to explain to me who Daphne du Maurier was, as I do not get much time for reading due to my many important roles!!!
After the Church we joined the coastal path close to the Pencarrow Car Park, for the last leg of the walk back to Polruan. I have to say that coastal walking is my second favourite, after chasing squirrels in woods so I was very happy with this. This bit of the walk was part of the South West Coast Path and so was very well signed, and once again afforded wonderful views of Cornwall, with rugged cliffs.
The walk ended in Polruan, and we ended with quite a steep climb down, which I do not mind, as I like a climb, up or down. Then my owners seemed to have a dilemma – where to go for lunch?! Polruan had a choice of two character pubs, both dog friendly. Fowey also had a good choice of dog friendly places to eat. As my owners take a pack up for me, I did not mind as they all looked good. In the end my owners opted for The Ship Inn in Fowey near to the Quay. Seafood Chowder, for one, and Cornish Sardines for the other, which I am advised was delicious. I was happy as there was a comfy carpet, a log fire, and my pack up had all of my favourite treats.
My mark for this walk is – 10 out of 10.
If you are unable to make head or tail out of my drawing, then my owners will be more than happy to set you on the right track for this walk.
So in case you didn’t know I am Harvey (The Camp Dog), and I live at The Meadow touring camping and caravan site, Pentewan. My owners cater for motor homes, touring caravans and tents. So if you are looking for a delightful campsite in Cornwall for your next UK holiday……and to meet me (of course) then give my owners Lynn, or John a call on 01726 844383/07712599745 or use the enquiry form here.
Looking forward to meeting you – woof/wagging tail.
