Trevarrack, Lelant, near St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3JF
Nance Lakes
stay · Caravan pitch
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5.5
Wildland
Weekend
Stay
Paid
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why stay here
5.5A working Cornish family farm with three fishing lakes and a small campsite beside the water, around three miles from St Ives.
Nance Lakes has a clear sense of place: a family-run campsite on a cattle farm, with three stocked lakes and views towards Trink. It is a practical base for camping and fishing rather than a wild-access nature reserve; check arrangements directly before travelling.
Peaceful · Cosy
Find your way
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The setting
A modest, practical lakeside base for camping and fishing. The strongest sourced draw is the combination of three stocked lakes, a working farm setting and on-site camping; it is not evidenced as a public walking destination or a swimming spot.
Things to do
Fish the three lakes
The operator describes three fishing lakes stocked with carp, tench, bream and crucian carp. Contact the site for current access, rules and charges.
Stay beside the lakes
The operator advertises a small campsite for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with hook-ups and showers in the camping area. Booking is by contacting the site.
Take a break at Moomaid by the Lakes
The operator advertises an on-site café serving ice cream and food, and says it is open daily. Check current opening before setting out.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · A day or overnight stay
A lakeside fishing stay
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Contact Nance Lakes to confirm availability, fishing arrangements and current charges.
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Set up at the campsite and spend time at the lakes; the operator says the fishery has three lakes stocked with carp, tench, bream and crucian carp.
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Check with the operator which lake and fishing rules apply before starting.
Half day · Weekend
Make a relaxed camping break of it
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Book a camping or touring pitch directly with the operator; tents, caravans and motorhomes are listed as welcome.
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Use the campsite beside the lakes as a base for fishing or a quiet stay. The operator mentions hook-ups and showers in the camping area.
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Visit the on-site café if open, then check with the operator about fishing arrangements for another day.
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St Ives is about three miles away, according to the operator; plan any visit there separately and check local details.
Verified history
Nance Lakes describes itself as a long-running Cornish family business on a property that still functions as a cattle farm. The supplied source does not give dates or a fuller account of the farm’s history.
Hidden details
A working farm, not just a campsite — The operator says the property still functions as a cattle farm, adding a working-landscape dimension to the lakeside stay.
When to go
· Check directly with the operator for fishing access and any time restrictions.
The operator says Nance Lakes is open all year; the supplied source does not identify a best season for fishing or camping.
Check the forecast and site conditions before travelling; no specific weather guidance is supplied.
Worth pairing with
St Ives
The operator places Nance Lakes around three miles from St Ives, making the town a possible separate outing during a stay. The supplied sources do not verify specific attractions or facilities there.
What makes it special
The three separate fishing lakes, their stocked fishery and the surrounding farm landscape. The operator describes views towards Trink.
Best time to go
Open all year according to the operator; the site lists different pitch fees for September–June and July–August. Check current conditions and prices before booking.
The operator says the site is open all year. Choose dates around your camping plans and confirm availability, fishing arrangements and current facilities directly.
How long to stay
Weekend
Perfect for
Families · Couples · Anglers · Dogs
Practical information
Opening & access
Privately operated campsite and fishing lakes. The site says visitors are welcome even if they are not fishing; contact the operator to book or confirm current access and facilities.
Parking
Parking information is not confirmed by the supplied authoritative source; check before visiting.
Check before visiting
Toilets
The operator mentions showers in the camping area but does not confirm toilets in the supplied source; check before booking.
Check before visiting
Food & drink
Moomaid by the Lakes café is advertised by the operator as open daily, serving ice cream and food. Confirm current hours before visiting.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed according to the operator; confirm any current rules when booking.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access information is not supplied; check with the operator before booking.
Check before visiting
Cost
Paid
Water
Three fishing lakes. Fishing access is offered by the operator; swimming or paddling permission is not stated.
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Around Nance Lakes
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
