Little Trethvas, Helston

Little Trethvas

Boasting a superb setting on the enduringly popular Lizard Peninsula near Helston in Cornwall, Little Trevthas is a little gem of a holiday destination with a fabulous range of accommodations on offer.

With a choice of caravans, cottages, camping pitches and even glamping pods, Little Trevthas has something for everyone, all with the backdrop of some of the best views you’ll see anywhere.

Why choose Little Trevthas?

All the accommodation at Little Trevthas is presented to the same high standard, and as a family-run and dog-friendly site, the owners offer all their visitors a warm welcome and an unforgettable stay.

There are free-range chickens and turkeys roaming free, and the site has facilities such as a laundry, hot showers, and food storage amenities for campers, as well as a wood-fired pizza oven. The weekly pizza nights are the highlight of many visitors’ holidays!

On the site, there are 29 camping pitches and two caravans, both of which sleep six and are furnished to an impeccably high standard. Each boasts plenty of outdoor space for guests to properly soak up the sublime surroundings. Inside, the caravans offer open-plan living and dining spaces, fully fitted kitchens, good-sized bedrooms, and family bathrooms.

For glamping at its best, try one of Little Trevthas’s attractive bell tents or visit Kitty the Vintage Caravan, a genuine 1960s caravan that has been lovingly restored and offers quirky and stylish accommodation for two. Whatever kind of caravan break you are in the market for, Little Trevthas has it covered.

Places to visit during a Little Trevthas holiday

Make sure you bring your bucket and spade, as it’s all about the beaches on a caravan holiday to Little Trevthas. Try Kynance Cove, Kennan’s Sands, Porthleven, Perranporth, and Poldhu Cove.

Close by is the Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre, which offers visitors a superb opportunity to learn more about the area’s enduring history, as well as some breathtaking views. Take a trip to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary or hire a boat and look out for seals, dolphins, and whales.

The Lizard Peninsula is known for its quaint Cornish fishing villages, so head out along the coast and you will be rewarded with spectacular views and the opportunity to discover some gorgeous, secluded beaches and quirky villages and hamlets. Coverack is a fine example, with a lovely beach and picture-postcard whitewashed cottages, and is well worth a visit, as is Cadgwith, a medieval fishing village.

Thanks to its temperate climate, this part of Cornwall boasts some beautiful sub-tropical gardens, so check out Bonython Estate Gardens, which are truly breathtaking.

Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary is a great destination for the whole family, with more than 1,200 birds on display, including penguins, otters, red pandas, and a farmyard full of animals. Children will love the play areas, the Jungle Express train, and the adventure trails, which are designed to keep the whole family engaged and entertained.

Roskilly’s Farm is a 40-acre working dairy farm where children can see lots of delightful farmyard animals and enjoy something the kids and adults alike will love – delicious ice cream! With more than 30 flavours to choose from, the farm is infamous for its fantastic ice cream.

A little further afield, popular destinations such as St Ives, Padstow, Newquay, Bude, Looe, Penzance, and St Austell are all within reach. They offer a mix of coastal charm, fantastic eateries, and exciting attractions.

For a Cornish holiday to remember forever in a truly unforgettable setting, make sure you book your next caravan break at Little Trevthas.