Guests say
Wadebridge Premier 3 offers spacious accommodation with comfortable beds and a popular hot tub, making it a relaxing choice for families and dog owners. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, good on-site facilities, and convenient access to Newquay and local attractions. While many found the property clean and well-equipped, some noted signs of wear and maintenance issues. The site’s amenities, including the pool and bar, are well received, though a few guests experienced problems with cleanliness and upkeep. Overall, the property provides a pleasant stay with excellent staff support and enjoyable leisure facilities.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests praising the cleanliness and tidiness, while others reported issues such as mould, damp smells, dirty kitchens, and stained furnishings. Some units appear well maintained, but there are recurring mentions of tired interiors and the need for deeper cleaning.
The location is frequently described as accessible and convenient for exploring Newquay and Cornwall, with beautiful views and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and easy access to shops and transport.
Many guests found the beds comfortable and the accommodation spacious, with effective heating. However, some experienced draughts, cold rooms, and uncomfortable sofas. The hot tub and private setting contributed positively to guests’ comfort.
The hot tub, swimming pool, and on-site amenities are highlights, with guests enjoying the leisure options. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as broken fixtures, dated interiors, and hot tubs in need of repair. Facilities are generally good but could benefit from more consistent upkeep.
Some guests received welcome packs with basic supplies and dog-friendly gifts, but this is not guaranteed. Others noted a lack of small touches such as toiletries, tea, coffee, or dishwasher tablets. Staff are frequently described as helpful and responsive to requests.
About this property
Spacious luxury 13ft-wide holiday home with one double and two twin (both with 2ft wide beds). Contemporary styled shower room. Stylish open-plan living space with lounge, 40" flatscreen TV, free standing furniture and modern kitchen set around a spacious dining area. Patio doors leading to enclosed spacious decking with outdoor hot tub. Perfect for a break with family or friends.
Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Piran Meadows Resort is part of the Go Active Breaks+ Collection and is superbly located, just a short drive from the golden beaches of Newquay. Surrounded by the glorious North Cornwall countryside and perfect for exploring the delights of Britain’s surf capital, this is an ideal base for a family holiday taken completely at your own pace.
Do as much or as little as you please at this former Best in Britain award-winning park! A stylish bar and restaurant and an extensive selection of activities on site including an archery to pottery painting and an array of pool-based activities ensures something to suit everyone – all you need for creating those unforgettable holiday memories.
Famous for eleven beaches ranging from secluded coves to the thrill of rolling surf, Newquay offers an adventure playground to all ages. A zoo, fun and theme parks, animal sanctuaries, mystical castles, magical gardens and a host of culinary treats are among a great mix of family attractions. Why not explore Falmouth, Polzeath and the Eden Project as they’re just a short trip away.. Piran Meadows Resort is part of the Go Active Breaks+ Collection and is superbly located, just a short drive from the golden beaches of Newquay. Surrounded by the glorious North Cornwall countryside and perfect for exploring the delights of Britain’s surf capital, this is an ideal base for a family holiday taken completely at your own pace.
Do as much or as little as you please at this former Best in Britain award-winning park! A stylish bar and restaurant and an extensive selection of activities on site including an archery to pottery painting and an array of pool-based activities ensures something to suit everyone – all you need for creating those unforgettable holiday memories.
Famous for eleven beaches ranging from secluded coves to the thrill of rolling surf, Newquay offers an adventure playground to all ages. A zoo, fun and theme parks, animal sanctuaries, mystical castles, magical gardens and a host of culinary treats are among a great mix of family attractions. Why not explore Falmouth, Polzeath and the Eden Project as they’re just a short trip away.. Indoor heated pool and outdoor splash zone
Weekly pool parties*
Sauna & Steam room
Wi-Fi access
WaterWalkerz* and Bodyzorbs*
Sea Scooters*
The Bistro at Piran Meadows Bar and Restaurant – advance booking recommended
Costa Coffee®
Bowling alley*
Indoor soft play area (under 5s)
Archery*
Crossbows*
Axe Throwing*
Craft Room Activities (ages 3+
Disc Golf* and Bunker Battles*
Raft Building and Mini Boats*
Shop with essentials
. Opening times and dates of the on site facilities will vary throughout the year, without prior notice.
Advance booking recommended for Go activities
††Age restrictions may apply to activities
*Charges apply..
Arrival Information: Darwin Escapes check-in’s are available from 16:00. If you are likely to arrive later than 18:00, please call our resort reception team on 01726 860 415 to let them know. Please note any guests under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Departure Information: Check out time is at 10:00am on the day of your departure. Darwin Escapes kindly ask that you leave your accommodation as you found it.
Hot Tub Information: Please note due to water change and maintenance your hot tub may not be up to the correct temperature when you first arrive. (In Premier accommodation only) By using the hot tub you are agreeing to Darwin Escapes’ terms and conditions, and agreeing that you have read their hot tub safety information, found here.
Travel cot hire: You can request a travel cot on your booking. Please note, there is no bedding provided and the mattresses are folding, thin and firm and is provided by manufacturer. We require you to follow the safety instructions, which state not to use a secondary mattress or any padded bedding such as pillows or quilts. You must bring your own bedding (e.g infant sleep bags). Please contact reception for mattress dimensions should you require. For further information on safe sleeping in travel cots please refer to information available from sites such as the Lullaby Trust. Important travel COT information Manufacturers instructions are provided at the point of issue and cots are cleaned in line with these after each use. Please also be aware that travel cots may not fit in double/master bedrooms in selected units, please call reception on 01726 860 415 for more information if a cot is needed.
Pets: Please make sure that you have included your pet in your booking. If your pet is not included, Darwin Escapes will either relocate you to a pet-friendly lodge, if there is one available, or holds the right to refuse access to the resort. You may be liable for any charges incurred.
Group Bookings/Party Types: A security deposit may be requested on arrival. No Work vehicles or Workwear will be permitted on site. Un-authorised Work Parties will not be allowed to stay. Group bookings are not permitted on-site in December unless pre-approved by the park.
There will be no go active activities on the 27th of March 2020.
Arrival Information: Check-in is available from 16:00 although you are welcome to arrive earlier. If you have booked a Padstow Elegance Lodge (LP9718) you can check-in from 14:00. If you are likely to arrive outside of normal work hours, to make your check in as smooth, quick and easy as possible, we’d like to request you call ahead for specific arrival information in advance. Please contact the resort reception on 01726 860 415.
Travel cot hire: You can request a travel cot on your booking. Please note, there is no bedding provided and the mattresses are folding, thin and firm and is provided by manufacturer. We require you to follow the safety instructions, which state not to use a secondary mattress or any padded bedding such as pillows or quilts. You must bring your own bedding (e.g infant sleep bags). Please contact reception for mattress dimensions should you require. For further information on safe sleeping in travel cots please refer to information available from sites such as the Lullaby Trust. Important travel COT information Manufacturers instructions are provided at the point of issue and cots are cleaned in line with these after each use. Please also be aware that travel cots may not fit in double/master bedrooms in selected units, please call reception on 01726 860 415 for more information if a cot is needed.
Hot Tubs in Premier Accommodation: Please be aware the hot tub may not be up to temperature when you first arrive due to water change and maintenance.
Departure Information: Please ensure you leave the accommodation by 09:00am on your day of departure.
Pets: Please note, if you are planning on bringing your pet or animal on holiday, this must be included in your party make up when booking. If you arrive on holiday with an undeclared pet/animal, the park operators are entitled to either relocate you to suitable pet/animal-friendly accommodation (if available) or refuse access to the Park. You may also be liable for any Pet charge, cleaning costs and/or relocation costs incurred. Please check with the retreat prior to including any extra pets. Any pets arriving undeclared could be asked to leave the retreat if there is no pet accommodation available.
Group Bookings/Party Types: No Work vehicles or Workwear will be permitted on site. Un-authorised Work Parties will not be allowed to stay. A security deposit may be requested on arrival. Group bookings are not permitted on-site in December unless pre-approved by the park.
In line with government guidance and to ensure you and your family are safe during your stay all leisure facilities, restaurants and bars are currently closed to guests. A takeaway and delivery service will be available from restaurants and bistros.
Please note - Piran Meadows Resort have a scheduled power outage on the 28th June 2022 for approx. 1hr between 8am - 10am. We apologies for any inconvenience this may caused.
Piran Meadows Resort have been informed by the National Grid that they have a planned power cut which will affect Piran Meadows resort. The works will take place on Friday 2nd December 2022 between 16:00– 18:00. Due to this, alternative arrival times are as per the below - Check in between 14:00- 16:00pm or from 18:00pm onwards. Please note the power will be off from 16:00-18:00pm.
Nearby points of interest
- Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
- Eden Project
Reviews (56)
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Helen
4 out of 5 only because the accommodation is a little small and dated. Other than that it was worth the 7 and a half hour drive to go on holiday to Piran Meadows Resort. We stayed in Wadebridge Premier 3 (dog friendly), number 147. Site map is confusing as Wadebridge is not on there but it is located in Godrevy. It’s smaller than other 3 beds we have stayed in. It had one shower and two toilets. The furnishings are dated, there were marks on the wooden tables and carpets were coming up a little. However, it was clean which is the main thing. The hot tub was huge! Sign beside it said it was for 5 adults but you could have fitted more people in than that. Again, it was a bit run down (2 jets had come off) but it still worked fine. The welcome pack had basics in like dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid as well as a dog toy and collapsible rubber water bowl for the dog.We visited peak season (August 2026) and the onsite shop and reception had short opening hours. The onsite bar/restaurant didn’t open until 12 noon. It served food up until about 8pm. Food from there was delicious and value for money but some drinks can be pricey and their prices weren’t advertised (£4 for bottle of Appletizer or £9 for a mini bottle of Prosecco). The pool tables, bowling and outdoor football pitches were all a great hit with my kids. The splash pad was busy with smaller kids during the day but quieter on the evening so my kids (aged 9 to 11) opted to go in on the evening. The outdoor terrace got the sun most of the day. The place is very dog friendly but there isn’t really anywhere to walk your dog other than around the site. The swimming pool was great. It’s a 1.2 metre depth all the way around but does have a small area sectioned off for little ones where the water was not deep at all (maybe knee height on an adult). Kids aged 8 and over could go in without an adult. Parents could see their kids from the viewing windows located at the back of the bar / restaurant if they didn’t want to go in the pool. The staff on duty in the pool were very friendly and polite. During the paid pool activities the staff were helpful and they entertained kids and families during the paid pool parties. Swimming sessions were on the hour, lasting 50mins and we booked via reception. The pool did have times it was not accessible due to adult only swims or paid for activities but despite this there was still plenty of opportunity each day you could book in for the free general swim session.Location wise it’s about a 15 mins drive to Newquay itself. There is a bus stop directly outside the site entrance (on the main road) and buses take about 25mins to get you into Newquay. There is an outdoor inflatable waterpark about 3 mins drive from the site (opposite direction from heading into Newquay). This was so much fun! The only problem is there appear to be no paths once you leave the site.The roads are busy country roads so for safety reasons you need to take a car or bus to get anywhere off site as walking is just not safe. The Eden Project is about a 30 mins drive away in the car and was the real reason we booked to come to Cornwall. Overall I would recommend Piran Meadows Resort as a good place to stay for families with children.
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Confirmed Guest
The sofa was extremely uncomfortable, beds very comfortable. Not as clean as previous years we have been. Seems as though there has been a change of management.
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Confirmed Guest
The hot tub at our caravan, which doubles the cost of the holiday, was worn and dated, and did not appear to be maintained throughout our visit as claimed. There were various other problems with the caravans which havent been updated since our first visit 7 years ago - curtains that did not cover the windows, boiler losing pressure daily, carpets that smelt like damp dog, to name a few.