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

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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0 children
0 dogs

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What customers say

This peaceful campsite offers a natural setting with abundant trees, plants, and wildlife. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and welcoming owners, Sam, and the clean, well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the spacious pitches and the communal firepit. Anticipation is high for the completion of a natural pond.

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Amazing stay, very relaxing

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Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked How quiet it was. The natural plants and berries. Excited to see the pond finished. Really nice facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

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 Charles O. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful, lots of space, excelent facilities.

Disliked None

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Lovely quiet campsite, new facilities that…

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Liked Lovely quiet campsite, new facilities that are really nice and kept clean. Sam who owns the site is really friendly and welcoming. We can’t wait to come back next summer when the natural pond is complete.

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Emma L. 1 review

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The peace and quiet, clean facilities and friendly owners!

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Wild camping approach with beautiful nature and great facilities.

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Matthew C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Something out of a fairytale, which reminded me of Alice in Wonderland. There is so many different trees and plants in this little piece of paradise, with bunnies constantly feeding around you and the occasional red kite soaring above.

It was quiet with other campers when we stayed here, though if the campsite was busy you would still have lots of space. The communal firepit, stocked up with loads of firewood is a great spot to chat with other campers.

The owner, Sam was very friendly and provided us with lots of local information to make our trip that much better.

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Coach
3.2 mi Foundry Square
3.3 mi Viaduct
3.4 mi Railway Station
Rail
3.2 mi Hayle Rail Station
3.3 mi St Erth Rail Station
3.5 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
7 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
11.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
11.6 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
6.3 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Country Skittles Restaurant 0.4 mi
  • Duke of Leeds Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Coach And Horses Inn Pub 2.5 mi
  • Star Inn Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Falmouth Packet Pub 2.8 mi
  • Royal Standard Pub 2.9 mi
  • Lion and Lamb Pub 2.9 mi
  • The Crown Inn Pub 3 mi
  • The Trevelyan Arms Pub 3 mi
  • Bird in Hand Pub 3 mi

Groceries

  • Asda Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • Trevaskis Farm Market Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Costcutter Supermarket 5.1 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.8 mi
  • Deol Wines Off-licence 5.9 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Millpond Gardens/Ropeworks 3.1 mi
  • Ellis Park 3.1 mi
  • The Planation 3.3 mi
  • Breage Village Field 3.3 mi
  • Treveglos Meadow 3.3 mi
  • Hayle Recreation Ground 3.5 mi
  • Porthleven Amenity Area 4.6 mi
  • "The Moors" 5.1 mi
  • Carey Park 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Godolphin House Visitor attraction 1.1 mi
  • Pengersick Castle 2.8 mi
  • Paradise Park Visitor attraction 3 mi
  • Paradise Park Zoo 3 mi
  • Black Bridge Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Trevarno Gardens Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Arcade Amusement arcade 4.3 mi
  • Carwynnen Quoit Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • St Michael's Mount Castle 4.9 mi
  • Crane Castle 7.5 mi
  • Carn Brea Castle 7.9 mi
  • Feadon Wildlife Centre Zoo 8.7 mi
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary Zoo 8.7 mi

Public transport

  • Institute Row 0.3 mi
  • County Skittles 0.4 mi
  • Country Skittles 0.4 mi
  • Godolphin Mill 0.6 mi
  • The Square 1.1 mi
  • Rodwill Close 1.4 mi
  • Opp Duke of Leeds 1.4 mi
  • Duke of Leeds 1.4 mi
  • Millbank Meadow 1.4 mi
  • Chapel Road 1.4 mi

Beaches

  • Praa Sands 3.1 mi
  • Kenneggy Cove 3.3 mi
  • Hendra Beach 3.3 mi
  • King's Cove 3.6 mi
  • Bessy's Cove 3.6 mi
  • Perranuthnoe Beach 3.7 mi
  • Rinsey 3.7 mi
  • Piskies Cove 3.8 mi
  • Porth Kidney Sands 4.3 mi
  • Carbis Bay Beach 5.2 mi

Other nearby

  • Praa Sands Golf Course 2.5 mi
  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.5 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Bill's Pool Fishing 2.6 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Billy's Pool Fishing 2.6 mi
  • St Erth Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.8 mi
  • Clowance Golf Course 3.3 mi
  • West Cornwall Golf Club Golf course 4 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Top Lake) Fishing 5.2 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Bottom Lake) Fishing 5.2 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Middle Lake) Fishing 5.2 mi

Local services

  • JET Fuel station 2.4 mi
  • Co-op Cashpoint 2.7 mi
  • St. Michael's Hospital 3.1 mi
  • Bodriggy Surgery Doctors 3.2 mi
  • Barclays Cashpoint 3.2 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • St. Erth Service Station Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 3.4 mi
  • Central Garage Fuel station 3.4 mi

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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

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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Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • 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.