Not Just NE Surf Camp: Cornwall

Immerse yourself in all things surf, learn for the first time or develop your skills with our expert instructors. At NE surf we are passionate surfers and educators; we are creative, adaptive and reactive in our approach to delivering the best quality surfing lessons. We understand how the body and mind effect our surfing and take a hollistic approach to coaching, by looking at how fitness, mobility, flexibility, breathwork and knowledge impact the effectiveness of our students techniques. Our group sizes are kept small to ensure that each surfer receive’s personalised tuition and achieves their personal surfing goals. We’re here to support and guide you at your own pace. Ultimately, what makes our lessons stand out from the rest is that we don’t just teach you how to stand up on a surfboard, we teach you to surf.

On this camp you will get 3 lessons that are structured, progressive and tailored to your individual needs and goals. You will also have 2 guided free surfs with your coach who will be there to support you – we find the dynamic of going for a surf with your coach super helpful. It gives you the time to feel out what you learnt in the lesson and absorb more tips as you go in a more relaxed environment.

We will do one video analysis session and there will be lots of surf theory over the weekend. Your coach will be with you throughout the weekend so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to pick their brains on absolutely anything surf related. At the end of the retreat you will receive a progression form giving you a plan for improving your surfing independently.

Breakfasts and 2 evening meals are provided. 

Our breakfast is provided by Conscious Oats and is a delicious, plant based overnight oats with 3 flavour options. 

Lunch is not included, but there are plenty of beach side options to choose from. The accommodation also has a full kitchen and you are welcome to use the cooking facilities.

The 2 catered evening meals are being prepared by Sunshine Cafe and Yoga – a gorgeous plant based cafe and yoga studio based in Penryn. For the other evening we will make a group reservation at the local pub – you are welcome to join or make your own plans (please note, this meal is not included)!

Approaching Lower Tregiddle Holiday Cottages, down the private farm lane, the beautiful panoramic views over the soft undulating landscape towards the sea will set you in holiday mode. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Lizard peninsula the stunning holiday cottages, with superfast broadband, lie within a courtyard setting alongside four other cottages and a nearby working farm. We have the 2 largest cottages for the camps, one has a tennis court in the garden while the other has a barbecue and a badminton/volleyball net.

Each former farm building has been sympathetically and individually furnished to a high standard with comfy sofas and well-equipped kitchens, and has its own private garden in which to relax and enjoy the views.

There are 3 king sized double bed rooms (1 with an en-suite) and 1 super-king double with an en-suite. These can be booked as double or single occupancy. There is an option to add a non-surfing guest to a double room (see optional extras).

There is 1 bedroom with twin beds and 1 bedroom with bunk beds, both sleeping 2 people. These can either be booked individually or as a pair – if making a booking with someone please both book at the same time to ensure the other spot does not get taken. If booking individually you will be sharing with another individual camp guest.

Surf Caddy Package – £200 – If you book a king size double room you can bring your non-surfing partner, friend or family member along to share the room with you. They are welcome to join for the included meals and the yoga session. They don’t necessarily have to surf caddy for you (we just like the name!), they can enjoy all that The Lizard has to offer and even a spot of tennis in the garden!

Massage – choose from a deep tissue/sports massage or a relaxation massage with our Masseuse, Minnie from Sunshine Cafe and Yoga, who will come to us and do the massages at our accommodation. 

30 mins £30 | 1hr £50

Week long package – if you would like to stay with us for the whole week, completing the two camps, we are offering it at the following discounted prices:

Double occupancy room – £1000pp | Single occupancy room – £1150pp | any optional room extras must be paid for twice. Please call/message us to arrange the week long package.

Early bird private lesson – £80 – join us earlier on the first day for a 1.5hr 1:1 lesson with your coach. This is a great way to get some super focused feedback to start you off and get to know a surf spot in the area.

Please add your optional extras when you are given the option to do so on the deposit booking form, or message/call us to secure one.

Transport

having a vehicle or sharing with another guest is necessary to drive to the chosen surf spot. If you don’t have a car please let us know and we will try and link you up with another guest. We aim to and encourage car sharing to the surf spots to minimise the environmental impact of driving.

Lunch

Lunch is not included, but there are great beach side locations at the spots we will head to. Budget between £10-£15 each day for lunch.

Evening meal

One evening meal is not included. We will have a group reservation at the awesome local pub, but if you’d rather do your own thing on that evening (the middle evening) then that’s fine! There’s loads of restaurants around the area and there’s plenty of cooking equipment in the cottages that you are welcome to use.

Alcohol

There is a welcome drink included, otherwise alcohol is not included, but feel free to bring some if you would like!

Drinks and snacks

Drinks and snacks outside of the meals are not included, so please bring a refillable water bottle and snacks as required!

Sunshine Cafe and Yoga

Join Ella for a Yin Yoga class, relax and unwind after a long day of surfing. She will guide you through a surf-focussed sequence of poses, to get deep into your tissues and fascia and release any tension you are holding. Yin yoga is about creating stillness in the body, breath and mind; poses are held between 2-5 minutes to work deeply with your body and to calm and relax the nervous system. The class will end with a mini sound bath, you will relax as Ella plays calming, healing and grounding frequencies.

Flat conditions

Unfortunately we cannot guarantee great waves as we’re at the mercy of the weather. We put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that our camps are enjoyable, informative and beneficial for all participants, and rest assured if it’s flat we will do the same. We have a number of fun and useful flat water sessions planned, as well as land based simulation training in the form of surf skates and balance boards. You will still enjoy awesome surf specific fitness, learn loads about surfing, explore a new coastline and get plenty of time in the sea!