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General
- Simple site in south Cornwall, five minutes' drive from a surf beach
- A 20-minute drive from St Ives, Scilly ferries and St Michael's Mount
- A five-minute drive from a pub and a farm shop
Surf beaches? Coast walks? Simple outdoor down time with peace and seclusion thrown in? Ride up to The Old Stables Campsite, a back to basics and back to nature spot in Cornwall, five minutes’ drive from the top surf beach of Gwithian Towans.
There's plenty of wide open space here, so guests can laze about and take in the views. Amenities include showers, toilets, a washing-up area and a tap for water.
However simple you like your stays to be, it’s handy to know that the site's a five-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from the village of Connor Downs where there’s a pub with food. A farm shop and restaurant selling and serving up fresh local produce is two minutes’ drive away; for more serious stocking up, it’s a 20-minute drive to Penzance.
Hit the beach five minutes’ drive away for surfing, bike hire and to join up with the mighty 630-mile South West Coast Path.
Open from 06/04/2023 to 17/04/2023
Open from 28/04/2023 to 09/05/2023
Open from 26/05/2023 to 11/09/2023
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Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Dogs are not allowed in the accommodation units.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Visitors are not permitted on site.
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Max. persons: 5 x
Pitch size : Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 5 x
One Campervan or Touring caravan or Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 3.0m width x 3.5m length (9.8ft width x 11.4ft length) Calculated area: 10.4m² (112.4ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Max. persons: 2 x
Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Max. persons: 4 x
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Reviews
Large level pitch , Hot showers Clean & tidy facilities. …
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Many thanks for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the information that we provided useful and our site and facilities clean. It’s great that you will recommend us to your friends and visit again in the future. |
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Many thanks for your review. We are glad that you found our site quiet and out facilities clean. It’s great that you will recommend us to your friends and visit again in the future. |
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Really good campsite with friendly staff.
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Many thanks for your lovely review. We are so glad that you found our site clean and tidy and describe our toilets and showers as amazing. We are also glad that you found our site good value for the price you paid, and will recommend us to your friends. We look forward to meet you again in the future. |
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Overall very nice campsite. Great value for money. Good location
From the manager...
Many thanks for for your lovely review. We are so glad that you had a lovely holiday and had no issues with our terms and conditions, which are in place to ensure that all people on site have a peaceful stay with us and will want to return. Our breakfast van which was a trial this year will definitely be back next year for much of the season. As well as the pizza van one night a week, we will offer a burger night and a crepe night in high season and Bank Holidays. We look forward to your return. |
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We would defiantly be going back!
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Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you found our site welcoming and friendly. It’s great that you will recommend us to your friends and visit again in the future. |
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A really warm welcome
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Many thanks for your review. It’s great that you felt welcomed on arrival and found our site quiet and spacious. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. |
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We stayed in the small pod "Jade" which was great. …
From the manager...
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It’s great that you enjoyed your stay in one of our pods and found the site clean and us friendly and welcoming. We hope you will visit us again in the future. |
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From the manager...
Many thanks for taking the time to write a detailed review. As you rightly say our toilet blocks are old but clean. We do aim to upgrade these in the near future as funds allow. |
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Great site with friendly, helpful owners. Showers and toilets are …
From the manager...
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you enjoyed staying at our site and despite the weather decided to stay with us longer. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. |
Features
Coronavirus
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: one group at a time
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Hand sanitising stations
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
More frequent emptying of bins
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
Single sports (e.g. singles tennis) only
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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Bell tents
Jumbo tent pitches
Shepherd's huts
Themes
Budget/backpacker
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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War Memorial
— 2.8 miles
War Memorial — 2.8 miles
Bus Station — 2.9 miles
- Train stations
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Camborne Rail Station
— 2.9 miles
Hayle Rail Station — 3.0 miles
Lelant Rail Station — 3.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Penzance Ferry Terminal
— 9.7 miles
Ponsharden Ferry Landing — 12.6 miles
Helford Village Ferry Landing — 12.9 miles
- Airports
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Penzance Airport
— 8.8 miles
Land's End St Just Airport — 15.4 miles
Newquay St Mawgan Airport — 22.9 miles
Exit the A30 at Camborne West. Select ‘any other destination’ lane (right), follow the road to the roundabout and take the second exit. Follow the road to the top of Roseworthy for two miles. At the crossroads junction, turn right to Gwithian. Proceed over the carriageway, taking the third turning on the right. Look out for the bold signage.
If you should miss the A30 exit, continue to Hayle, leaving the roundabout at the first exit marked ‘Connor Downs, Camborne’. Drive for two miles through Connor Downs village, turning left at the junction for Gwithian. Drive over the carriageway and take the third turning on the right with the bold signage.
Local attractions
The beaches along this stretch of Cornwall’s coast are top spots for watersports, nature walks and the simple pleasures of splashing in the sea. Walk the coast path up to the more secluded sands at Godrevy (a 10-minute drive), then onwards to spot seals from Godrevy Point.
For days away from the waves, there’s go-karting to be had at Hayle as well as animal encounters and indoor play at the Paradise Park and Jungle Barn. For something more artistic, make for St Ives (20 minutes) for a wander round the Tate Gallery and the studio of sculptor Barbara Hepworth or go underground on a walk through Cornwall’s industrial history at the Geevor Tin Mine (half an hour).
Penzance is your place for boat trips: fishing, seal spotting and dolphin watching as well as the daily ferries to the Scilly Isles (you can take the helicopter for a quicker trip). Day trips to this subtropical island group are very doable, with many visitors hiring bikes to explore the beaches or find spots to go snorkelling with the friendly grey seals.
For a closer island experience, take a 20-minute drive to Marazion then walk the cobbled causeway to St Michael’s Mount. It might involve a boat ride at certain times of day, so check ahead, but however you arrive you’ll find a treat on this island with its medieval chapel and castle, winding paths and nature-filled gardens.
Must see
- Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre (4.6 miles)
- Tate St Ives (5.3 miles)
- St Michael's Mount (8.1 miles)
National Trust
- Godrevy (1.9 miles)
- Cornish Mines and Engines (4.6 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
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| Arrive: | 12 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 2 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
The Old Stables Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £1.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 14 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. The Old Stables Campsite will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking, or at any point before the due date.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does The Old Stables Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Stables Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Stables Campsite? The beaches along this stretch of Cornwall’s coast are top spots for watersports, nature walks and the simple pleasures of splashing in the sea. Walk the coast path up to the more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Stables Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Stables Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the facilities clean and tidy and our site value for money. We look forward to meeting you again in the future.
Jayne and Mike