[Anna]

We have just decided to go to Cornwall for two nights next weekend as all my family are going for the week. I can't find anywhere to stay near padstow. Therefore we have decided rather than miss out we are going to camp!!! Arrrr what have I let myself in for. I just hope the weather is kind to us and Rufus enjoys his first camping experience.
Does anyone have any tips for coming with their dogs?


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[janail]

Plenty of towels.

Ground screw.

Massive sense of humour.

 

[colpa110]

My tip is don't go..... sorry that is not very helpful is it
I just fail to see the attraction in camping...sorry to all those who love it!!!

 

[wellerfeller]

If you really have to camp make sure you have plenty of blankets, socks, toilet paper nd most importantly wine!!! Oh and good luck!!

 

[JoJo]

My tip is don't go..... sorry that is not very helpful is it
I just fail to see the attraction in camping...sorry to all those who love it!!!

Colin you love your luxuries ... doesn't a port-a-loo tickle your fancy lol

I like the idea of camping ... but never done it .. keep asking for a beach hut and a cavavan ... and keep getting told 'no' .. he will weaken if I keep on lol ...

 

[Sarette]

We've camped twice with Max, it was fun Definitely have a towel or 2 and a ground screw to attach him to if needed.

Have fun

 

[francesjl]

Ha ha Colin - I'm with you , no tents !
We do however have a caravan, (with proper facilities lol )

Definitely towels and a dog tie stake !
Wilkinsons do them cheap !

 

[mrsmac]

Lots of wine and duvets!!! Or get a caravan! We did after deciding the tent was too cold!! you will have a fab time x

 

[Sam1]

You've not done it all till you've camped! You'll have an excellent time, at the end of the day you are only sleeping in the tent so you will be fine. Where's the rest of your family staying?...just hope for dry weather, take an extra duvet in case it's chilly....not sure what the weather is like at the mo in the Uk...

Does your dog sleep in a crate?

Wine, ground stake, stag bar! Or a good chewy thing, loads of towels!

Take lots of piccys!
Have fun
X

 

[DB1]

Hope it goes well for you, we are camping in Polzeath in July (round the corner) - ok not in a tent as we have a campervan, I'm hoping Dudley continues to calm down (Shhh - yes it looks like he is now) as we will be squeezed in together, If you use a crate at home and can fit that in I should think it would be really easy for you, unfortunately we can't fit it in the camper.

 

[Rufini]

I love campling But I'm a big festival goer (although since working full time I've not been able to go to as many as I want, I miss being a student!) ^^

We've not taken Vincent camping yet, but are thinking about it, maybe next year. I would definately recommend extra blankets, camping chairs, a ground stake, a 2 compartment tent (one side for you, the other side for your clothes!), and a big water container with spout so you can wash Rufus if/when he gets muddy!

 

[Janev1000]

We did a bit of camping for the first time last year and I really enjoyed it - but I have to do it in true 'glamping' style with air bed, duvets, camping loo, etc - and definitely earplugs!! - it can be really 'hit & miss' depending on your pitch and the people around you. The first time was next to a hellish road but the second time was quiet.

We've not taken Biscuit yet and I would wonder if he would bark at every noise?!

 

[lola24]

We go camping with our girls, the best thing i have found is the soft car crates(canvas type). We use them all of the time in the car anyhow so we bring them into the tent and that way i can cover them with thick blankets if it is cold and it keeps the heat in! Also then you know the dog won't escape in the middle of the night- which i have heard of a LOT!

Also, make sure you take some form of doggy first aid kit- from the vet nurse in me!!

 

[Anna]

Thanks for all your replies. We are staying at Mother Iveys bay caravan park just outside padstow. Been going there since I was little and it really is a lovely site. Private beach, little shop no pub/entertainment but that's what I like about it. Plenty of pubs to walk too! My parents, cousins etc are all
Staying in caravans but the ones they have hired won't allow pets. We could have stayed with them and not take Rufus but we are dying to get him to the beach ! Therefore camping was the only option. I will pack plenty of blankets, duvets, toys and of course WINE! Good idea on the first aid kit Katie wouldn't have thought of that.

We will be out walking in the day and will eat out so it's really just sleeping in the tents!

I'll take lots of pics and hopefully the weather will be ok!


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[MillieDog]

The best tip I ever had for camping, was take a wee-wee bucket. Essential for night time after all that wine Hate the idea of trekking out in the dark in pj's to the call of nature.

Maybe keep wee-wee bucket away from Rufus though

 

[Anna]

The best tip I ever had for camping, was take a wee-wee bucket. Essential for night time after all that wine Hate the idea of trekking out in the dark in pj's to the call of nature.

Maybe keep wee-wee bucket away from Rufus though

Ha ha definitely keep it away from Rufus !


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[DB1]

The best tip I ever had for camping, was take a wee-wee bucket. Essential for night time after all that wine Hate the idea of trekking out in the dark in pj's to the call of nature.

We always have one in the awning just outside the campervan - we call it 'The bucket of doom'! I always hate emptying it though, and the thought of Dudley taking a paddle in it.....

Sounds like you are getting sorted for it now Anna, have a lovely time. Tell us all the best doggy places you find (I think there already some listed in the Padstow area on another thread).

 

[Anna]

The best tip I ever had for camping, was take a wee-wee bucket. Essential for night time after all that wine Hate the idea of trekking out in the dark in pj's to the call of nature.

We always have one in the awning just outside the campervan - we call it 'The bucket of doom'! I always hate emptying it though, and the thought of Dudley taking a paddle in it.....

Sounds like you are getting sorted for it now Anna, have a lovely time. Tell us all the best doggy places you find (I think there already some listed in the Padstow area on another thread).

Hi Dawn,

I will certainly tell you the best doggy places. Fortunatly we have been many times with my brother and his Beagle so know quite a few places already. So excited to be taking Rufus. To be honest I think that's the main reason we are going. We wouldn't normally make this much effort to go for just two nights it's usually a weeks stay. We try and go at least twice a year, I would love to live there one day!!!

 

[calli.h]

We did a bit of camping for the first time last year and I really enjoyed it - but I have to do it in true 'glamping' style with air bed, duvets, camping loo, etc - and definitely earplugs!! - it can be really 'hit & miss' depending on your pitch and the people around you. The first time was next to a hellish road but the second time was quiet.

We've not taken Biscuit yet and I would wonder if he would bark at every noise?!

Thats my thoughts on taking Arthur he will bark at everything..... we'd be evicted ha ha

 

[Anna]

Well, the camping went quite well although we only camped one night, we had a nightmare journey down to Cornwall friday night so ended up in a B&B just outside Exeter. That was really nice and great we got in at such short notice.

Got to the campsite at 10am Saturday and took us an hour to put up the tent!! Rufus just sat there watching us, wondering what the hell were we doing. He was very patient, definitely deserved a long run on the beach. He loved the sand and sea, was great seeing him enjoying the waves.

That night the heavens opened and the wind was awful. We went out for dinner and came back to a very wet and windy campsite. One of our pegs had come our with the guide rope so the tent was not doing well in the wind! A chap very kindly helped my husband out in the pouring rain at 11pm. Rufus cried a bit when I was outside the tent but apart from that was good as gold. I think he was so tired from his long walks he just conked out.

I would defiantly go again but with a bigger tent. The one we had was fine for a couple of nights but I couldn't do any longer. Next year I will defiantly be booking a cottage or caravan for a week at least.

Here are some photos

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