Landal Gwel an Mor sits on the hillside above Portreath on Cornwall’s north coast, with a woodland path running down to the village and its sandy beach. One day you’re surfing and rock pooling, the next you’re doing nothing more strenuous than a swim, a sauna and a long lunch with a sea view. If you’re comparing Landal Cornwall breaks, this is the one with the most going on.
Guests get a heated pool, treatment rooms, a fishing lake, a golf course and three floors of soft play, all a short walk from the lodge door. Below you’ll find what’s on site, the sister parks in the county, and another lodge park nearby if your dates are full.
Where is Landal Gwel an Mor?
The resort is on Feadon Lane, Portreath (postcode TR16 4PE). Take the short walk through the resort’s woodland and you’re in the old fishing village, where the beach is ideal for surfing, sunbathing and building sandcastles with the whole family. The resort puts it at about a mile.
Portreath is also the start of the Coast to Coast trail, an 11 mile, mostly off-road route along old mineral tramways to Devoran on the south coast. Hire bikes on site and you can ride it from the lodge.
Three miles inland, Tehidy Country Park is the largest area of woodland in west Cornwall, with 250 acres and over nine miles of paths, and it’s a local favourite for dog walks. Godrevy is about five miles west. Walk out along the clifftop to Mutton Cove at low tide and you’ll often see grey seals hauled out on the sand below, especially in autumn, when hundreds have been counted. Bring binoculars.
For galleries and beaches, St Ives makes a lovely day out at around 16 miles, while Bedruthan Steps, up the coast past Newquay, is one of the great viewpoints of the north coast.
On site at the Gwel an Mor resort
You could easily spend a week without moving the car. All the facilities below are inside the resort gates. Some need booking ahead, so guests should ask at reception on arrival.
Gwel an Mor spa, pool and gym
Indoor pool, sauna and steam room
The indoor heated swimming pool has water walkers and splash features for the kids, plus a whirlpool, a sauna and a steam cabin for the grown ups. There’s a fitness room too, if you can face it after breakfast.
Treatments and massages
Facials, massages and nail treatments run in the Wellbeing Spa, which the resort says opens between 9am and 6pm depending on the time of year.
Base Camp and the sensory park
Base Camp soft play
Three floors of soft play, ball pits, slides and a climbing wall keep toddlers and teenagers busy whatever the weather. It’s open daily from 9.30am to 6pm, with an extra charge. Parents can sit in the Base Camp Café while the kids burn off energy.
The sensory park
Outside, a wheelchair-accessible play area is designed with neurodivergent children in mind.
Gwel an Mor fishing and golf
Clover Fishing Lake
Clover is a two-acre coarse fishing lake with 12 roomy swims. Guests can book half a day, a full day, a night or a full 24 hours. Anyone 13 or over needs an Environment Agency rod licence. It’s a lovely quiet spot first thing, before the rest of the resort wakes up.
The Famous Nine golf course
The nine-hole, par 3 course copies the ideas of some of the world’s best holes. It’s short enough for a round before dinner!
- A tennis court and an archery range
- A bowling green and a croquet lawn
- Bike hire, with adult, children’s and mountain bikes
- A gin tasting experience
- The Wild Kitchen, an outdoor kitchen where you can book a private chef
The Terrace Bar & Restaurant
The Terrace looks out to sea, which makes it the obvious spot for a long lunch, an afternoon cream tea or dinner on your first evening. The restaurant cooks with locally sourced ingredients, and you can take food back to eat on your deck.
Feadon Wildlife Centre and falconry
Feadon Wildlife Centre is part of the resort, and families love it. You can meet rescued and tame foxes, hedgehogs, goats, donkeys and reindeer, fly the resident Harris hawk and barn owl, or join a rock pooling session on Portreath beach. Booking is essential for every session.
Gwel an Mor lodges: Scandinavian, lakeside and eco
The Scandinavian log-style lodges put the lounge upstairs, opening onto a balcony with views over the resort, while the lakeside lodges and Residence eco-lodges are more contemporary, with decking set up for the afternoon sun. A typical lodge has a double bedroom with a TV and an en suite shower, free WiFi, and a lounge and kitchen area looking out to sea. There are Kinder lodges and accessible lodges too.
Plenty of lodges come with a private hot tub for a relaxing dip with a cold glass of fizz. They sleep from two guests up to eight, and some take dogs.
Landal Cornwall parks beyond Gwel an Mor
Gwel an Mor has four sister parks in the county. Landal Clowance is in the far west near Camborne, Leycroft Valley is near Perranporth, and two more sit right up by the Devon border at Bude: Bude Coastal Resort and Whalesborough. Here’s Gwel an Mor alongside the two closest, both within a 25 minute drive of Portreath.
Gwel an Mor, Portreath
Driving Distance: About 3 minutes (0.9 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: A multi-award winning resort overlooking the picture postcard village of Portreath, with kayaking and surfing on the beach below.
Who will love these lodges? Families who want lots to do on site, and couples who’d rather split the week between the pool, the sauna and a sea-view table at the Terrace.
What can you do here? Anything onsite? Base Camp’s soft play and climbing, the fishing lake, nine holes of par 3 golf, treatments and the indoor heated pool.
Landal Clowance, near Praze-an-Beeble
Driving Distance: About 19 minutes (8.2 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: Landal Clowance covers 97 acres of landscaped grounds around the historic manor house. In spring the woodland is carpeted in bluebells, and there’s a lake you can row out on.
Who will love these lodges? Couples and families who want peace and quiet, with lodges, Coach House apartments, the 18th century Gatehouse and even a treehouse to choose from.
What can you do here? Anything onsite? Clowance’s facilities include an indoor heated pool, a gym, massages and facials, and the Lakeview Café Bar. Kids get a play area, putting green and Discgolf. The local village of Praze-an-Beeble is a short walk through the woods.
Leycroft Valley, near Perranporth
Driving Distance: About 22 minutes (12.4 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 10 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: A small park tucked into seven acres of woodland in a valley close to the beaches and coves of Perranporth and St Agnes. The appeal here is the location rather than on-site facilities.
Who will love these lodges? Friends, families and dog owners who’d rather be on the beach all day.
What can you do here? Anything onsite? Perranporth’s miles of sand, surf hire and lessons, then an outdoor hot tub back at the lodge. Newquay’s harbour and fishing trips are a short drive.
Another lodge park near Portreath
If you’d like somewhere smaller and calmer, this one is 15 minutes up the coast.
St Agnes Holiday Park, St Agnes
Driving Distance: About 15 minutes (7.6 miles) | Sleeps: Up to 6 | Pet friendly? Yes
What to expect: A five-star boutique park with VisitEngland Five Star Gold and AA Five Pennant Gold ratings, just 20 holiday homes and no clubhouse. Every home has a private hot tub and decking, and beds are made up for your arrival.
Who will love these lodges? Couples and dog owners. It was commended for Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
What can you do here? Anything onsite? An adults-only gym, sauna and steam room, an outdoor play area, and Charlie’s Coffee Pod for cooked breakfasts, cream teas and homemade pizza.
Compare the lodge parks near Portreath
| Lodge park | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Hot tubs | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwel an Mor | 3 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| St Agnes Holiday Park | 15 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Clowance | 19 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Leycroft Valley | 22 | 10 | Yes | Yes |
For more choice, browse every lodge park in Cornwall or just the dog friendly lodges. Our guides to lodges near Newquay and lodges near Carbis Bay cover the parks a little further along the coast.
Best time to visit Gwel an Mor
The pool, sauna and Base Camp are all indoors, so a wet week still works, and it’s only the beach and coast path that change with the seasons.
Cornwall Council lists Portreath’s dog restriction as 10am to 6pm from 1 July to 31 August, so early morning and evening walks on the sand are still fine. Godrevy has the same summer dates.
What to pack for Gwel an Mor
- Walking boots for Tehidy woods and the coast path
- Swimwear and flip flops for the pool and hot tub
- A wetsuit if you’re surfing or kayaking at Portreath
- Buckets and a net for the rock pools
- Binoculars for the seals at Godrevy
- Cycle helmets for the Coast to Coast trail
- An Environment Agency rod licence for Clover lake
- Dog towel, lead and poo bags
- A waterproof jacket for clifftop walks
- Your Base Camp and treatment booking times
Gwel an Mor lodge FAQs
How far is Gwel an Mor from the beach?
About a mile. A path through the resort’s woodland leads down to Portreath village and its sandy beach.
Can guests bring a dog?
Yes, some lodges are dog friendly. Dogs aren’t allowed on Portreath beach from 10am to 6pm in July and August, but they’re welcome there the rest of the year.
Is Base Camp free?
No. There’s an extra charge for the soft play, which is open daily from 9.30am to 6pm.
Can you go fishing at Gwel an Mor?
Yes. Clover Fishing Lake is a two-acre coarse lake with 12 swims, bookable by the half day, day, night or 24 hours.
Is there a swimming pool at Gwel an Mor?
Yes, an indoor heated pool with a whirlpool, sauna and steam cabin alongside.
What other parks does the group run in Cornwall?
Landal Clowance near Praze-an-Beeble, Leycroft Valley near Perranporth, and Bude Coastal Resort and Whalesborough near Bude.
On the south coast, the Georgian harbour at Charlestown is well worth a visit, and further west the turquoise water at Pedn Vounder Beach is worth the drive. When you’re ready, check dates for your lodge below.
