Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat
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- Adults-only site in the countryside a 10-minute drive from Hayle
- South West Coast Path 15 minutes’ drive; Penzance 20 minutes
- Peaceful surroundings with red kites and foxes; paths from the site
For a blissfully peaceful Cornish break, Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat – conveniently positioned as the gateway to the west of the county, but equally handy for the Lizard Peninsula – might just tick all the boxes. Sitting off the B3280 road a 10-minute drive from Hayle, this adults-only site stretches across eight acres of splendid countryside dotted with native trees and wildflower meadows.
The small number of pitches ought to ensure privacy (and plenty of space) for every guest, while the no-children, no-dogs, no-amplified-music policy goes a long way towards making the place remarkably peaceful. That, and a polite request for guests to be on site by 10pm – so no stumbling back from the pubs in Goldsithney (10 minutes’ drive) after closing time loudly singing the praise of local ales, please…
Instead, settle down on site early and spend an evening tending to the campfire, stargazing or spotting the local wildlife, which includes foxes, rabbits and red kites. There’s plenty to do during the day, too, with a footpath and bridleway network linking the site to the River Hayle (about half an hour on foot), Godolphin Hill (a 45-minute walk) and Tregonning Hill (an hour). Spectacular beaches (such as Gwithian on the north coast, and Hendra or Praa Sands on the south coast) and the South West Coast Path can be accessed within 15 minutes’ drive.
Site type
5
5 Open now
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
5 
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 plus taxes or fees £12
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- 8
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 plus taxes or fees £12
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat
Kerthen Wood Lane
Townshend
Hayle
Cornwall
England
TR27 6AH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.14692°N
5.37887°W
Route directions
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Nearest transport
Coach3.2 mi Foundry Square
3.3 mi Viaduct
3.4 mi Railway Station
Rail3.2 mi Hayle Rail Station
3.3 mi St Erth Rail Station
3.5 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry7 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
11.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport6.3 mi Penzance Airport
13.2 mi Land's End St Just Airport
26.6 mi Newquay St Mawgan 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
At National Trust - Godolphin (five minutes’ drive), the mansion is open to the public only for the first week of the month, while the vast estate is open all year round. It stretches across a vast swathe of Cornish countryside and includes Godolphin Hill, from the top of which are spectacular views all the way to St Ives and St Michael’s Mount.
Take a stroll around the harbour in Penzance (20 minutes) before heading to the Jubilee Pool, an Art Deco saltwater lido with a geothermal basin (for which advance booking is recommended). On the way back to the site, take a detour to Marazion, where a causeway links the mainland to Saint Michael’s Mount.
Whether it’s beaches, art or coastal hikes you’re after, St Ives (20 minutes) delivers, with vast expanses of sand, attractions such as Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, and clifftop walks on The Island or to Mans Head and Hor Point.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praa Sands West | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands East | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranuthnoe | 3.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 4.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 4.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi
Tate St Ives 6.6 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.5 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 8.4 mi
Trebah Garden 11.7 mi
National Trust
Godolphin 1.4 mi
St Michael's Mount 4.8 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 5.7 mi
Godrevy 5.8 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GODOLPHIN 1 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.1 mi
Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 3.6 mi
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.8 mi
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 4.6 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 25 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.
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- Does Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat? At National Trust - Godolphin (five minutes’ drive), the mansion is open to the public only for the first week of the month, while the vast estate is open all year round. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Kerthen Gar Campsite Retreat? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.