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Penmarlam Lodge Retreat

Sleeps up to 6
Pets 2
Hot Tub

Penmarlam Lodge Retreat is an idyllic location with a collection of superb luxury lodges where you can escape in the heart of the Cornish Countryside.

The park itself is situated not far from the historic town of Fowey but nestled away in a secluded area to provide you with peace and tranquillity whilst benefiting from easy access to easily explore the local area.

This wonderful park although tranquil still has an on-site shop to allow you to top up on essentials and local produce, there is a sun terrace near the reception area for those of you who just want to relax away from your accommodation and for those with children there is an outdoor play area.

Penmarlam Lodge Retreat offers a stunning selection of luxury holiday lodges, with some offering their very own private hot tub, all designed with comfort and quality in mind.

Beautiful open plan designs, characterful interiors and the very best furnishings and fittings to make your stay one to remember!

Ideally situated which offers quick access to Bodinnick boat path and Quayside as well as access to the Penmarlam Boat Yard.

For those of you who enjoy exploring there is plentiful opportunity to do so including a short ferry over the estuary to Fowey where you can enjoy a range of activities such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking or even sailing or you can also indulge in the local seafood delicacies with a friendly Cornish welcome or have a browse of local independent boutique style shops!

You can pick up a paddle or amble along the Covington or Gribbin Head walk and don’t forget St.

Catherine’s Castle, or Fowey’s very own aquarium or St Austell’s popular long-standing brewery and tour! With Polperro, Mevagissey and Charlestown also within each reach with plenty of cosy pubs, restaurants and shops!

If you are looking for sandy beaches within walking distance you can head over to Lansallos Beach, Lantic Bay, Readymoney Cove, Polridmouth Cove or Menabilly Beach, all of which also easily accessible by car.

It’s clear that when you stay at Penmarlam Lodge Retreat you’ll be in for an amazing experience whatever you decide to do, whether that be spending your days relaxing within the comfort of your luxury lodge or exploring the wider area,so don’t miss out on this wonderful hidden gem.

From £499.10 for 7 nights

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Penmarlam Lodge Retreat Features

Lodge Facilities

On-site shop for essentials and local produce
Sun terrace near reception
Outdoor play area for children
Outdoor table tennis
Dog shower
Access to Penmarlam Boat Yard
Some lodges with private hot tub
Open plan designs and characterful interiors
Quick access to Bodinnick boat path and Quayside
Short ferry to Fowey for activities like fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing
Nearby sandy beaches: Lansallos Beach, Lantic Bay, Readymoney Cove, Polridmouth Cove, Menabilly Beach
Facilities open all year

Accommodation features

Hot tubs (selected accommodation only)
Flatscreen TV with Freeview
Kitchen including microwave (dishwasher excluding luxury grades)
Beds made up for your arrival
Bed linen, duvets and towels included
Wi-Fi
Electricity and gas included
Pets £50 (selected accommodation only)
All non-smoking accommodation

Other Lodges At Penmarlam Lodge Retreat

Exclusive Bed HT

Sleeps 4
Hot Tub

The Exclusive 2 Bed HT is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 4 people with one double bedroom with en suite and one twin room. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa and let’s not forget your very own private bubbling hot tub to enjoy a soak in after a day of exploring. No Pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £673.55 for 7 nights

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Exclusive Bed HT (Pet)

Sleeps 4
Pets 2
Hot Tub

The Exclusive 2 Bed HT (Pet) is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 4 people with one double bedroom with en suite and one twin room. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa and let’s not forget your very own private bubbling hot tub to enjoy a soak in after a day of exploring. This lodge is also pet friendly.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £673.55 for 7 nights

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Exclusive 3 Bed HT

Sleeps 6
Hot Tub

The Exclusive 3 Bed HT is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 6 people with one double bedroom with en suite and two twin rooms. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa and let’s not forget your very own private bubbling hot tub to enjoy a soak in after a day of exploring. No Pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £683.05 for 7 nights

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Exclusive Bed

Sleeps 4

The Exclusive 2 Bed is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 4 people with one double bedroom with en suite and one twin room. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine under the stars. No Pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £499.10 for 7 nights

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Exclusive Bed (Pet)

Sleeps 4
Pets 2

The Exclusive 2 Bed (Pet) is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 4 people with one double bedroom with en suite and one twin room. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine under the stars. This lodge is also pet friendly so don’t forget to bring along your furry friend!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £499.10 for 7 nights

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Exclusive 3 Bed

Sleeps 6

The Exclusive 3 Bed is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 6 people with one double bedroom with en suite and two twin rooms. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine under the stars. No Pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £572.60 for 7 nights

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Exclusive 3 Bed (Pet)

Sleeps 6
Pets 2

The Exclusive 3 Bed (Pet) is a superb luxury lodge that sleeps up to 6 people with one double bedroom with en suite and two twin rooms. The living area is spacious with a beautiful corner sofa and large flatscreen tv for all the family to enjoy a cosy movie night in. The open plan kitchen and dining area has all the utilities and amenities required which includes a dishwasher and washing machine. Here you can create a culinary masterpiece for family and friends and you can entertain at the dining table whilst the delicious food is cooking away in the kitchen. Not only is there a family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower but in the master bedroom you’ll also have your very own en suite with shower. The French doors will lead you outside and onto your decking area, here there will be outdoor furniture for you to relax and enjoy a cuppa or a glass of wine under the stars. This lodge is also pet friendly so don’t forget to bring along your furry friend!Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £572.60 for 7 nights

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Top Days Out Near Penmarlam Lodge Retreat

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Penmarlam Lodge Retreat, with real driving times.

Adventure park 31 min drive · 18.4 miles

Adrenalin Quarry

Sat nav: PL14 3PJ

Zip wire, giant swing, karting and an inflatable aquapark in a flooded Cornish quarry.

Families
Thrill seekers
Dogs welcome

Adrenalin Quarry is a family-owned adventure park in Menheniot, built around an old flooded quarry. It offers five rides: an inflatable aquapark for ages 6 and over, go karting on an 800m all-weather track for ages 7 and over, a zip wire that is 50m high and 490m long, a giant swing 150ft above the lake, and axe throwing for ages 12 and over.

Tip: You can book all rides online ahead, or just turn up for the zip and the giant swing.

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Botanical gardens 35 min drive · 8.1 miles

Eden Project

Sat nav: PL24 2SG

Walk through one of the world's largest indoor rainforests, set in a reclaimed china clay pit near St Austell.

Families
Couples
Half day

The Eden Project sits in a reclaimed china clay pit in Cornwall. At the bottom of the pit are two huge domed Biomes made of inflated cells on steel frames. The Rainforest Biome is one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world, with tropical plants such as banana, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo. The Mediterranean Biome has olives, grape vines and sculptures.

Tip: Check the opening times page before you set off, as last entry to the Biomes and closing times change through the year, and some dates are closed.

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Ruined castle 28 min drive · 9.5 miles

Restormel Castle

Sat nav: PL22 0HN

A remarkably intact circular castle keep above the River Fowey, with battlement walks and wide countryside views.

Families
1-2 hours

Restormel Castle stands on a high, deeply ditched mound overlooking the River Fowey near Lostwithiel. Its huge, almost perfectly circular keep is one of the best-preserved of its type, and it was once a luxurious residence linked to the Earls of Cornwall and Edward the Black Prince.

Tip: Bring a picnic to enjoy at the castle, and combine your visit with a walk in the Fowey valley.

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Stately home 28 min drive · 10.4 miles

Lanhydrock

Sat nav: PL30 4DE

A Victorian country house, colourful gardens and almost 1,000 acres of parkland and woodland to explore above the River Fowey.

Families
Dogs in the grounds
Half day

Lanhydrock is a Victorian family home inside a Jacobean mansion, once lived in by the Agar-Robartes family. Most of the interiors were rebuilt after a fire in 1881. Inside, you can see the Long Gallery with its ornate ceiling, and families can play in the refurbished Victorian nursery.

Tip: It is busiest between 11am and 2pm, so arrive later in the day for a quieter visit and shorter queues for the house.

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Zoo and gardens 57 min drive · 32 miles

Newquay Zoo

Sat nav: TR7 2LZ

A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.

Families
Rainy days
2-3 hours

Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.

Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.

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Owl sanctuary 47 min drive · 18.1 miles

Screech Owl Sanctuary

Sat nav: TR9 6HP

A Cornish sanctuary and animal park that rescues owls and shows species from around the world.

Families

Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is a home for owls and other animals on Goss Moor, near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall. Founded in 1990 by Carolyn Screech, it shows owls from around the world, with British, European, African, American, Asian, Australasian and West Indian species. It also rescues and rehabilitates wild owls in Cornwall, and there is a Siberian Eagle Owl breeding project.

Tip: If you want an owl or animal experience, call ahead to book, as busy periods may mean walk-up requests can't be fitted in.

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Theme park 54 min drive · 22.7 miles

Camel Creek Adventure Park

Sat nav: PL27 7RA

A Cornwall adventure park mixing rides, animals and a big indoor play area, whatever the weather.

Families
Rainy days
Thrill seekers

Camel Creek is a family adventure park near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The mix includes thrill rides and rollercoasters, outdoor play areas and animal areas, so there is plenty to fill a day. Its indoor play space covers 45,000 square feet, which means a wet day need not spoil the plan.

Tip: Check the park's website before you go for current tickets and events, as offers change. If a free return pass is offered with day tickets, read the terms first: it is non-transferable and excludes Toddler Takeover days, birthday parties, group bookings and school visits.

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Marine aquarium 58 min drive · 34.9 miles

National Marine Aquarium

Sat nav: PL4 0LF

See over 5,000 sea creatures in Plymouth, from local sharks and rays to Caribbean reef fish and jellyfish.

Families
Couples
Rainy days
2-3 hours

The National Marine Aquarium sits in Sutton Harbour, near the Barbican in Plymouth. It is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity, and is split into four zones: Plymouth Sound, Eddystone Reef, Atlantic Ocean and Blue Planet. You'll see local sharks, rays and octopus, a jellyfish exhibit, and a huge Atlantic tank holding around 1,000 Caribbean fish, with lemon and sand tiger sharks.

Tip: Pre-book your tickets online, as entry can't be guaranteed without a booking, especially at weekends and in school holidays.

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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Penmarlam Lodge Retreat

23 reviews from guests who stayed at Penmarlam Lodge Retreat

Ahmed

Date of stay: 30th July 2025

Cleaning carven , modern . But only the toilets and walking shower are have stains and one of them was blocked . Overall good holiday park for someone want to relaxing . But if you have kids with you was poor place for them no activities or any facilities they can do it . You need to drive to Newquay for activities place and sand beach .

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 9th June 2025

This holiday park was outstanding in every way. The location is remote with beautiful scenery and views. Still very close to get to all the surrounding tourist spots. The accommodation was brilliant, they really had thought of everything. It was spacious, clean and we felt very comfortable there. The add touches of a welcome pack for the kids and dog were very much appreciated. My only recommendation is to make sure you take what you need in terms of drink/food. There isnt a supermarket that is close (half a hour away,) this is mentioned so as long as you are organised it shouldnt cause a problem. There is an onsite shop that is open till 5ish, but very basic bits.I hope to come and stay again, it really was such a special time, 5* in my opinion.

Chris

Date of stay: 11th May 2025

Incredibly high standard. Had everything you would need.

Emma

Date of stay: 30th April 2025

Everything was perfect

Steven

Date of stay: 9th April 2025

Beautiful, modern lodge.Lovely decking with a great view.Everything you need in the kitchen, including dishwasher.Plenty of space. Clean, modern and comfortable.

Emma Carter

Date of stay: 26th March 2025

We had a lovely stay at the lodge, it was super clean and very well equipped. Everything functioned perfectly and the big TV was definitely a highlight! The hot tub was just right. Only tiny thing-maybe a spatula and cheese grater wouldve been handy. Would come back!

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