Old Ivy Farm Camping

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View from the pitching field
View from the pitching field
The south coast can be reached in 15 minutes
Gwithian Sands 15 minutes away by car on the north coast
Pitch sheltered by trees
Views to the horizon from the camping field
Camping field surrounded by bushes and trees
Track to the camping field
Hedge-lined path to the site
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The south coast can be reached in 15 minutes
Gwithian Sands 15 minutes away by car on the north coast
Pitch sheltered by trees

  • An off-grid and peaceful pop-up site on a small farm in Cornwall
  • Hayle, 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

Tent pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Opens 3 August 2027
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

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

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Vehicles

  • Units heavier than 4 tonnes are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue 3 Aug to

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What customers say

This peaceful, off-grid campsite offers stunning rural views and dark skies. Reviewers praise the friendly, welcoming hosts and the immaculate, well-maintained facilities, including a highly-rated shower and compost toilet. Pitches are described as spacious with a sense of privacy. The location is considered excellent for exploring both coasts, with nearby beaches, a pub, and shops. The site is recommended for those seeking a quiet, relaxing getaway.

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What a gem of a little…

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Emma H. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a gem of a little campsite , we stayed right at the end of season so was the only ones there , the facilities although basic were spotless and clean , we even heard a couple of owls calling to each other , we only live 10 minutes away but just wanted a night out in the van and we will definitely be back

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From the manager: Thank you so much Emma your your lovely review and photos! We are really happy you had a good night here :) See you again!

Friendly hosts, quiet, set back, secluded…

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Peter L. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly hosts, quiet, set back, secluded

Disliked Genuinely nothing

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From the manager: Thanks for choosing to stay at Old Ivy!

A beautiful quiet off grid campsite…

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Belinda S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A beautiful quiet off grid campsite with lovely, friendly owners and a fabulous dog! Sophie and Greg have managed to make the shower off grid but at the same time really stylish and it was probably the best shower I had on our entire trip. The compost toilets were also great. We will definitely be back! Xx

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you Belinda for such a lovely review! We are so happy that you liked it here and look forward to hosting you again next summer! X

Wild camping No electricity Great shower & toilet Peaceful

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 Angie W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location brilliant
So peaceful
Amazing views
Great shower and toilet

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From the manager: So nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay- and that you will be back! See you next year :)

Super helpful owners. Nothing was too…

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gavin s. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Super helpful owners.
Nothing was too much trouble and a lovely quiet site.

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From the manager: Thank you for coming to Old Ivy :)

Beautiful land with lovely plots nestled…

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Natasha O. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful land with lovely plots nestled into it. The space is so well cared for and the facilities are perfect. Such a great shower room. Beautiful views. Sophie, Greg and family are so welcoming and I really enjoyed my stay. A perfect location if you want to pop between places on the North and South coast. Nothing is far away.

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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you! You were a fantastic campsite guest :)

A wonderful stay, would highly recommend for those seeking peace

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 Jess L. 1 review

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Liked The views are stunning, the sky at night was breathtaking.The owners are warm welcoming and so friendly and helpful. The facilities are beautifully done, simple, easy to use and eco aware.
The pitches are spacious and comfortable with some sense of privacy and shelter from the trees and hedges.

Disliked That we have to go home

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From the manager: We loved having you here! Thank you for coming to Old Ivy and for your lovely review x

Really clear communication with hosts, easy to find directions.

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Sue B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved everything about Old Ivy! Such a beautiful quiet place to enjoy unwinding. Just like wild camping but with the benefits of lovely clean shower shed and compost toilet. So much space surrounded by fields but still close to Hayle beaches etc.
Great pub serving great beer/wine and food. Had fun chatting with the locals after work.
Well done for providing us with our perfect spot - we will be back next year

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From the manager: It makes us so happy that you chose our place to stay and that you loved it! See you next time :)

Friendly small site with good rustic facilities and central location.

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Piers T. 1 review

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Liked We liked the wildness, the friendly welcoming host family and the dark skies stargazing. A small cozy number of good sized pitches bordered by trees and Cornish hedges with rustic facilities. My daughter says it's the best composting toilet she's ever used. The gas heated shower and hot water to the kitchen area add a touch of luxury. Good central location to access either coast.

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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you and your family- and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay! See you next time :)

What a lovely site. Only 3…

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Graham S. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a lovely site. Only 3 pitches all with stunning rural views. Great reception when we arrived, friendly and informative but not intrusive.Very quiet, the perfect relaxing getaway. There's a compost toilet and separate shower shed both exceptionally clean and well maintained. Pub a short stroll into the village. We even cycled to Marazion which is only 7 miles away. A real gem for those who want to avoid the commercial sites.

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From the manager: It was lovely to meet you both. Thank you for coming and staying here- we are so happy you had a nice time! X

Features

No dogs allowed

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 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 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

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

Themes

Peaceful 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

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

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

Coach
3.2 mi Foundry Square
3.2 mi War Memorial
3.2 mi War Memorial
Rail
3.2 mi Hayle Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
10.9 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
11 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
7.6 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 (10 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, for long walks along the dunes, rockpools full of sea life and surfing when wind and wave conditions are right. Turn south and you can be on Long Rock Beach with a 20-minute drive, 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 culture lovers 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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Duke of Leeds Pub 0.2 mi
  • Country Skittles Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • Royal Standard Pub 1.7 mi
  • The Pendarves Inn Pub 1.8 mi
  • Saint Aubyn's Arms Pub 2 mi
  • The Chippy Restaurant 2 mi
  • Trevaskis Farm Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • Turnpike Inn Pub 2.9 mi
  • Loggans Moor Pub 2.9 mi
  • St Michaels Mount Inn Pub 2.9 mi

Groceries

  • Trevaskis Farm Market Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3 mi
  • Asda Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Deol Wines Off-licence 4.3 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 4.5 mi
  • Tesco Extra Supermarket 5.5 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.6 mi
  • Costcutter Supermarket 5.7 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.7 mi

Parks and play

  • Hayle Recreation Ground park 3.1 mi
  • Ellis Park 3.1 mi
  • Hayle Recreation Ground Playground 3.1 mi
  • Millpond Gardens/Ropeworks park 3.2 mi
  • Treveglos Meadow park 3.3 mi
  • The Planation park 3.3 mi
  • Camborne Park 3.9 mi
  • Treslothan Road Park 3.9 mi
  • Breage Village Field park 4 mi
  • Grenville Gardens Recreation Ground park 4.3 mi

Family days out

  • Godolphin House Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Black Bridge Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Carwynnen Quoit Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Paradise Park Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Paradise Park Zoo 3.3 mi
  • Trevarno Gardens Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Arcade Amusement arcade 3.8 mi
  • Pengersick Castle 4.2 mi
  • Heartlands Visitor attraction 5.6 mi
  • Crane Castle 6 mi
  • Carn Brea Castle 6.3 mi
  • St Michael's Mount Castle 6.4 mi
  • Feadon Wildlife Centre Zoo 7.1 mi
  • Cornish Seal Sanctuary Zoo 8.4 mi

Public transport

  • Millbank Meadow 0.2 mi
  • Opp Duke of Leeds 0.2 mi
  • Garage 0.2 mi
  • Duke of Leeds 0.2 mi
  • Chapel Road 0.3 mi
  • Rodwill Close 0.3 mi
  • The Square 0.9 mi
  • Stores 1 mi
  • Parbola Holiday Park 1.3 mi
  • Institute Row 1.4 mi

Beaches

  • Porth Kidney Sands 4.4 mi
  • Praa Sands 4.5 mi
  • Hendra Beach 4.6 mi
  • Kenneggy Cove 4.8 mi
  • Rinsey 4.9 mi
  • King's Cove 5.1 mi
  • Bessy's Cove 5.2 mi
  • Perranuthnoe Beach 5.3 mi
  • Carbis Bay Beach 5.3 mi
  • Piskies Cove 5.3 mi

Other nearby

  • Pitch and Putt Golf course 1.2 mi
  • Clowance Golf Course 1.8 mi
  • St Erth Pitch and Putt Golf course 3.4 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Bill's Pool Fishing 3.4 mi
  • BK Fisheries, Billy's Pool Fishing 3.4 mi
  • Praa Sands Golf Course 4 mi
  • West Cornwall Golf Club Golf course 4.2 mi
  • Helston Golf Course 5 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Top Lake) Fishing 5.7 mi
  • Nance Lakes (Middle Lake) Fishing 5.7 mi

Local services

  • Boots Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Carwin Rise Service Station Fuel station 3 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 3 mi
  • Bodriggy Surgery Doctors 3 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 3.1 mi
  • Barclays Cashpoint 3.2 mi
  • St. Michael's Hospital 3.3 mi
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 3.3 mi
  • Central Garage Fuel station 3.4 mi
  • JET Fuel station 3.9 mi

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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

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 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 (10 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, for long walks along the dunes, rockpools full of sea … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Ivy Farm Camping?
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    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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