The mining past -Over 70,000 tons of copper ore and 530 tons of tin were being produced from 1820-1840 along with other minerals like zinc and iron. In the mid 19th century profits of over 110,000 were achieved per year which today would be the equivalent of 3.7million. Clay mining soon took over from tin and copper mining as the principal industry in the area, and this eventually became an enormous contributor to the growth of St Austell.
The clay industry really only came into its own during the mid 19th to early 20th century, at a time when the falling price of tin and other metals forced East Crinnis and many mines to close down. At the turn of the 20th century East Crinnis was a small farm with only a few cattle, the main income for the Farm was by horse and cart used to help transport clay to the busy port at Par harbour.
The clay industry really only came into its own during the mid 19th to early 20th century, at a time when the falling price of tin and other metals forced East Crinnis and many mines to close down. At the turn of the 20th century East Crinnis was a small farm with only a few cattle, the main income for the Farm was by horse and cart used to help transport clay to the busy port at Par harbour.
Services
We offer three delightful and spacious log cabins, hand crafted and built in pine giving them an alpine feel. Standard throughout each lodge is an open plan dining, kitchen and lounge with private sunny balconies and outdoor BBQ's for alfresco dining. The lodges are designed for a quality holiday in this peaceful park.
For a true outdoor glamping experience, we are delighted to offer our guests a unique opportunity of staying in either a Geodome or our Nare Yurt. Nestled away in our peaceful Summer Meadow to the North of East Crinnis the Geodomes and Yurt are perfectly positioned to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.
We offer a variety of lovely pitches throughout the site. Our pitches are all levelled and designed to offer a degree of privacy, making the most of the Cornish sun. Not all our pitches have 16amp electric hook ups so please choose your preferred option when booking. Pitches are generally large with a minimum size of 8m x 8m.
At East Crinnis we offer a unique opportunity to join us for the whole season on your own personalised pitch. We encourage our guests to customise their pitches with decking, seasonal flowers/vegetables, BBQs etc in order to make their site a real home from home. Please contact us for more information regarding prices and availability for the coming season.
East Crinnis is a fantastic location for schools and groups to stay and enjoy the surrounding area of St Austell Bay with our summer meadow working perfectly for groups to use this space exclusively. We are developing a unique programme for schools and groups, focusing on personal development and goals for the future with physical, mental and other challenges.
Reviews (12)
Hayley Moran
Oct 19, 2021
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Claire Grose
Sep 23, 2021
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Allyson Moody
Sep 21, 2021
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Just left the site well kept lovely private plots shower and toilet block spotless maybe because apart from us no one else there couldn't believe how hot the water could be and a actual proper shower when we got there Roel met us what a lovely man came whisking down lane on a electric bike .easy access and not far from any where.maybe a light to the shower block we where in summer fields forgot torches.
Geoff Inwood
Sep 17, 2021
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Great site...we stayed at summer meadow where the showers aren't on a button timer....cleanest site ever stayed on...
Wardens Trish an Rrrrrroul....where v helpful an friendly.
Pitches are huge an private due to hydrangea shrubs an don't have loads of add ons like £3 for an awning etc....
Can't really think of any negatives....
Wardens Trish an Rrrrrroul....where v helpful an friendly.
Pitches are huge an private due to hydrangea shrubs an don't have loads of add ons like £3 for an awning etc....
Can't really think of any negatives....
Nicola Hasan
Sep 08, 2021
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Kirsty Taylor
Aug 21, 2021
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Richard Lodge
Aug 16, 2021
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Nice campsite. Wardens were really friendly and helpful. Facilities were kept really clean and tidy with decent covid measures taken. Fires were allowed off the ground. Close to supermarkets, few minutes walk to the beach and convenient position for local attractions.
Would certainly visit this site again if we were in the area.
Would certainly visit this site again if we were in the area.
Elaine Hemmings
Aug 13, 2021
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Brilliant place, child and dog friendly. Facilities very clean and tidy. Nice little kitchen near our pitch complete with kettle, fridge and microwave, and a larger kitchen also on site with laundry facilities. Walking distance to the beach. Roel was very friendly with a great sense of humour and always happy to help. The onsite entertainment was also very good. We will be back.
Deborah Van Den Berg
Aug 09, 2021
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Fab holiday. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
Great location. 20 mins walk to a dog friendly beach. Shame there wasn’t a pub or cafe on this beach. Approx 20 mins in the other direction to a lovely beach, with a bar on the sand. ( not dog friendly)
50 mins walk to Charlestown Harbour.
Eden project very close. Lots to do in the area. You won’t be disappointed.
Great location. 20 mins walk to a dog friendly beach. Shame there wasn’t a pub or cafe on this beach. Approx 20 mins in the other direction to a lovely beach, with a bar on the sand. ( not dog friendly)
50 mins walk to Charlestown Harbour.
Eden project very close. Lots to do in the area. You won’t be disappointed.
Carrie Temperton
Aug 08, 2021
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Its a nice little quiet site, however wasn't for us. New pitches meant a fair walk to the toilet block which was OK during the day but when you have children that wake up during the night desperate for the loo it wasn't ideal. Luckily we did take pull ups for our youngest. There is a small shop but it's minimal, they do serve food in the shop. We did try the bacon sandwichs but couldn't taste the two rashers of bacon unless you took it out the massive bread bun daughters sausage sandwich was good though. Our neighbours did say they had tried the pizza and enjoyed it as well. Staff in the shop were
David Wilkins
Aug 01, 2021
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Jackie Easton
Jun 25, 2021
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