Elm Farm
From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Peaceful west Cornwall family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
- Porthtowan beach five minutes’ drive; Portreath beach 10 minutes
- Tree-sheltered grass pitches; firepit and bike hire; café on site
Site type
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5
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
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Best campsite on the North coast
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Fantastic to see eco friendly bathrooms, the staff were incredibly friendly and being able to rent a bike really made my trip there perfect.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Nice and quiet place despite the proximity of the road. Very easy…
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Liked: Nice and quiet place despite the proximity of the road. Very easy access, almost flat ground! The toilets and showers are large and very clean. We did not see our hostess because we arrived at anytime (be reasonable so as not to disturb the other campers) but she sent us all the instructions by email (thank you).
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A very relaxed environment with a safe site for family
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Liked: Cleanliness of toilets and shower area Peacefulness of site Safety if site for young children
Disliked: No dislikes
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Great wild camping style campsite with clean and well maintained composting loos…
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Liked: Great wild camping style campsite with clean and well maintained composting loos and great hot showers. Choose your own pitches, but the site was split up into smaller fields than some places which made it feel super cosy rather than one massive field. Area well maintained. Very eco based with solar panels providing lights in the composting toilets and showers. I couldn’t work out if the solar panels were heating the water too. There was even a cute little sign explaining why there were so many wasps and not to harm them as they're so important to the ecosystem.
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Small campsite in ideal location - very clean and ego friendly. Close…
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Liked: Small campsite in ideal location - very clean and ego friendly. Close to beaches. Hosts are lovely. Definitely going back!
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The camp was lovely and peaceful, as a solo camper I felt…
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Liked: The camp was lovely and peaceful, as a solo camper I felt safe and relaxed. The eco friendly toilets are a great idea!
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Absolutely lovely place. Made very welcome as soon as you arrive, showers…
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Liked: Absolutely lovely place. Made very welcome as soon as you arrive, showers are clean, toilets are clean, tent pitches are spacious. Location is spot on too, the cafe was lovely and had some amazing cakes and cream tea. Will definitely be coming back.
Disliked: Nothing.
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A very enjoyable stay
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Liked: On arrival at site, we texted Ally to let her know wr had arrived. Once we had decided where to pitch, she came and welcomed us. Facilities were kept clean. Other campers onside were very friendly. The site is clean and managed. The cafe was good and the lady who runs it was very friendly. Which was also the case for Simon, who runs the bike hire. A very enjoyable stay.
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Lovely quiet stay
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Liked: Quiet location, friendly and helpful staff, great composting toilets, good washing up facilities. Great showers (tip:the floor is cold so I recommend wearing something on your feet). Toilets and showers clean. Free Wifi. Basic grass pitches with no electric hook up which suited us fine. They have an 11am to 7am quiet time rule which I feel is good but bear this in mind if you prefer to set off in your vehicle before 7am in the morning.
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Clean, friendly and spacious site. Dog friendly.
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Liked: Loads of space and great showers. Really easy to check in and contact owner. On-site firewood and log burners. Great location. Really dog friendly.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal freezer
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Elm Farm
Porthtowan
Redruth
Cornwall
England
TR16 5UF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.266°N
-5.2386°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Porthtowan | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 2.9 mi
Truro Cathedral 8.3 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 11 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.1 mi
Tate St Ives 11.3 mi
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 2.9 mi
Godrevy 7.1 mi
Trelissick Garden 9.6 mi
Godolphin 10.3 mi
Trerice 12.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1.4 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 2.4 mi
St Agnes Beacon 3.5 mi
Hell's Mouth 4.5 mi
Hanover 5.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 14.7 mi
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, Cornwall 22.8 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does Elm Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elm Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elm Farm? Surfers, you’ve struck lucky, as Elm Farm is close to the sandy surfing beaches of Portreath (10 minutes’ drive) and Porthtowan (five minutes). Long-distance walkers, this campsite makes a handy overnighter when … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elm Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elm Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.