Old Ivy Farm Camping
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- An off-grid and peaceful pop-up site on a small farm in Cornwall
- Hayle Beach, St Michael’s Mount and St Ives all 15 minutes’ drive
- Wildlife haven with livestock on site; pub 10 minutes’ stroll away
If you’re searching for a simple, no-frills farm stay in Cornwall, you’ve hit the bullseye at Old Ivy Farm Camping, a back-to-basics pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from seaside Hayle and roughly equidistant between the north and south coasts for days of discovering spectacular beaches. Approached down a leafy track, the spacious grass pitches are sheltered by trees and surrounded by wildlife including a myriad of birds, roe deer and foxes.
Nothing here is manicured or polished – it’s a down-to-earth, natural setting where you can relax and slow down. Guests have access to a washing-up sink, shared compost toilet and a lovingly crafted shower shed, but there’s no electricity and no facilities for chemical toilets. Fancy eating out? There’s a pub 10 minutes’ stroll away, and if you’re sparking up the barbecue, you can pick up supplies in the local farm shop (five minutes’ drive).
The owners live on site, and ask that everything – and everyone – is quiet by 9pm to keep the wildlife in the hedgerows and the neighbours happy. The property is shared with chickens, pet sheep and a dog, so pets are not allowed in the interest of keeping everything calm for the resident animals.
Site type
3
3Opens 4 August
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Units heavier than 4 tonnes are not allowed.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue 4 Aug to
4 
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Features
No dogs allowed
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Pop-up campsite
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 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
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful 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
Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious showerNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Old Ivy Farm Camping
Trenerth Road
Leedstown
Hayle
Cornwall
England
TR27 5ER
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.16435°N
5.35548°W
Nearest transport
Coach3.2 mi Foundry Square
3.2 mi War Memorial
3.2 mi War Memorial
Rail3.2 mi Hayle Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry8.4 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
10.9 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
11 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport7.6 mi Penzance Airport
14.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
25 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
You can head to the beach at Hayle (15 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, incorporating long walks along the dunes, rock pools full of sea life and surfing when wind and wave conditions are right. Turn south and you can be on Long Rock Beach in 20 minutes by car, with calm waves for watersports and views over to the tiny island of St Michael’s Mount and its abbey (15 minutes), which is accessible on foot when the tide is out.
The artistic among you will probably want to spend an afternoon perusing great art in the galleries of St Ives (15 minutes), which includes the Cornish branch of the Tate and The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. You can also pop into the Porthminster Gallery to check out outstanding work by up-and-coming contemporary artists.
If you’re into ancient history, then the Penwith Heritage Coast (half an hour) down on Cornwall’s toe is the place for you – it’s knee-deep in neolithic and Bronze Age monuments like The Merry Maidens and Tregeseal stone circles (both 35 minutes) set on untamed heathland, and Lanyon Quoit burial chamber (half an hour), reached by a short walk from the road.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayle Towans | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 3.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Upton Towans | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Porthkidney Sands | 4.2 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands West | 4.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6 mi
St Michael's Mount 6.3 mi
Tate St Ives 6.6 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 8.2 mi
Trebah Garden 11.1 mi
National Trust
Godolphin 2 mi
Godrevy 4.8 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 6 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 6.1 mi
St Michael's Mount 6.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GODOLPHIN 2 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.3 mi
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.9 mi
Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 4.8 mi
Hell's Mouth 5.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 23.4 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 Old Ivy Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Ivy Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Old Ivy Farm Camping? You can head to the beach at Hayle (15 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, incorporating long walks along the dunes, rock pools full of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Ivy Farm Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Ivy Farm Camping? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.