The Old Stables Campsite
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- 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
Site type
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4
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Visitors are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Open from Fri, 11 Apr to
Open from Fri, 2 May to
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass motorhome pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric grass pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
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Indy camping pod
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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Jade camping pod
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
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Rosie’s shepherd's hut
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Smudge’s shepherd's hut
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 82% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Pitch size was good. Great location for Beaches. Super facilities.…
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Liked: Pitch size was good. Great location for Beaches. Super facilities.
Disliked: Perfectly fine but no soul to the site. Maybe because it was end of season? Some road noise.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you found the pitches to be a good size, the facilities clean and that you were in a great location. We are sorry that you left us feeling that our site had ‘no soul’, but we welcome your honesty and completely understand that we won’t be everybody’s ‘cup of tea’ and there are some who will not want to return to us. Jayne and Mike
Lovely and clean great value for money. Showers hot and spotless. Toilets…
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Liked: Lovely and clean great value for money. Showers hot and spotless. Toilets spotless. Lots of room on the field. Very friendly welcome
Disliked: Nothing really
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you found the site clean, especially the facilities which you describe as ‘spotless’ and great value for money. We always try to be welcoming, so are glad this comes across to our guests. We hope you will visit us again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Very cleans and tidy, great value for money!…
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Very cleans and tidy, great value for money!
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad that you found our site clean and tidy and great value for money. It’s great that you will recommend us to your friends and visit us again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Will return.
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Liked: Lovely place. Great access to some amazing beaches. The guys that run the site were friendly without being overbearing, and were really happy to make your stay pleasant. There’s an accessible shower which is awesome as my daughter has mobility difficulties so showering was not a trauma enducing experience! Proper chilled. Oh, with a wetsuit wash hanger which is pretty essential as the beaches nearby have good waves.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike really. Would be great if it stayed open all year for those of us who live just that bit too far away to access the beaches in one day but that’s me being selfish.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We are bowled over by all the amazing reviews that we receive. We do our best to give all of our guests a great stay and it’s great that people like yourselves take time to write reviews. We are glad that you found the easy access shower useful and had a chilled stay. Unfortunately Cornwall doesn’t have the climate to stay open all year and our ground just wouldn’t survive. We do hope in the future to have some hard standing pitches that would enable us to offer a longer season. Although we do look forward to a winter break and some sun 🌞 after a busy summer so would need to close at some point 😁 Jayne and Mike
Great for basic camping. Would book again
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Brilliant spot
Disliked: Showers turned off at 10 pm . That’s the only downside
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would visit again, despite the showers going off at 10pm. 😁. Turning them off at this time of night not only stops the misuse of them, but also allows Mike to spray them with a cleaning fluid that works overnight to thoroughly sanitise and leave them spotlessly clean ready for the morning rush. It’s great that you would stay again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Pitch level and friendly staff
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Electric grass pitch
Liked: Easy access Friendly check in good facilities
Disliked: The ground was quite muddy on the pitch Not much for children to do
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From the manager: Many thanks for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you found the site easy to access and the facilities clean. We are sorry that the ground on your pitch was muddy. As it is near the end of the season and we have had many rainy days the pitches especially the popular ones near the facilities that have had tents on for the last six weeks have taken a battering. Had we known this we could have moved you to another pitch. I am sorry that you felt there was not much for the children to do. We do only advertise as a basic site and we encourage natural play in the middle of the big field, which is why it is left empty. We don’t plan to add any additional play areas in the future. We understand that this will not suit all of our guests and there are some like yourselves who would not wish to return, but hope you find a site more suited to your needs. Jayne and mike
Cleanliness of facilities - best we've had Size of pitch was excellent…
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Liked: Cleanliness of facilities - best we've had Size of pitch was excellent Felt safe Good location as a base Essentials available and a food van for breakfast Fairly priced
Disliked: Chickens waking us up at 4.15 every morning No guests at any time at on site without paying a full days fee for them Wrong side of Hayle roundabout so at busy times can take 40 mins to get to Hayle instead of 9 min Phone signal and internet was patchy, so no good if you like to stream videos/watch you tube.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review and for commenting that you felt safe with us and our facilities are the cleanest you’ve experienced. We are sorry that the cockerel 🐓gave you an early alarm call, every morning . Even we keep hoping that he will loose track of time as he gets older and give us a lie in 🤣Unfortunately we have no control over the birds, because they don’t belong to us, but we do get amazingly fresh free range eggs from the farm though. We can appreciate that our no visitor policy will not suit everyone, which is why we make it really clear in our T’s and C’s at the time of booking, so people have a choice of wether to stay with us and there is clear signage on site for everyone to be aware of. Our facilities are for paying guests whose fees go towards the up keep of the site and providing security so that we do keep our guests safe and it is something that we do not intend changing in the future. It’s great though that you will still recommend us to your friends and would visit again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Really enjoyed our stay again this year and look forward to returning…
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked: Really enjoyed our stay again this year and look forward to returning for more trips. Mike and Jayne take a lot of pride in keeping their site clean and tidy. All the basics available (shower/toilet block, kitchen wash up area w/freezer, multiple water refill points) Mike always on hand to provide assistance which was appreciated. On site food van serving breakfast and hot drinks most mornings and crepes [Gluten Free and Dairy Free options available] and themed nights some evenings). Location is great - close to A30 and 5 mins from Hayle which has all the local amenities required. Close to Gwithian and Godrevy beaches and short drive to Hayle and Portreath beaches in opposite directions.
Disliked: Only minor point stopping it from full 5 stars are the shower heads - would be beneficial if moveable heads for ease of use. Currently they’re fixed heads but they’re always kept immaculately clean.
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From the manager: Thank you for returning again this year and for taking the time to write a review. It’s great that enjoyed your stay again and found us helpful. It’s great to feel appreciated 😁. The showers were custom built for us, but we will look into maybe a couple of movable shower heads in the future, if we are able to do it without any major refurbishment costs. We look forward to your return in the future and perhaps a 5 star review.😂 Jayne and mike
A pod is the way to go😀
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Indy camping pod
Liked: Loved noise curfew as it calmed everything down. Site so clean and all staff/owners so accommodating. Breakfast van a treat but unfortunately missed the evening food. Our pod was unique and very comfy.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It’s great that you loved the uniqueness of your pod and found that quiet time was beneficial for you, as it is for many. We work hard to keep the site clean and provide a friendly environment, so the positivity of the majority of reviews that we receive are greatly appreciated and make the hard work and long hours worth it. We hope you will visit us again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Everything! Amazing location - 5 mins from the stunning Gwithian beach. Clean…
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Electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Everything! Amazing location - 5 mins from the stunning Gwithian beach. Clean toilets/showers, lovely hot showers and plenty of toilets and showers (no queues) The amazing couple in the hot food van - so lovely and friendly and such a bonus having this on site - open 5 mornings a week and 3 evenings. The owners were very accommodating when we asked to stay an extra 2 nights. Stayed 11 nights in total, could have easily stayed longer ❤️
Disliked: Nothing, great value for money, hope to return next year. Oh, there is no WiFi, but that didn't bother me, just my teenage son lol!
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It’s fab that you likes everything thing about your stay with us and you didn’t have to queue to use the facilities. I have passed on your review to Tony and Sue who do the food van, who we also love having on site. We are glad that we could accommodate your request for extra nights and you ended up staying for 11. Although we don’t have WiFi, the 4/5 g signal is very good on site, so hopefully it wasn’t too awful for your son 😀. We hope to see you again next year. Jayne and Mike
Features
Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby 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 nearbyLocation
The Old Stables Campsite
Gwithian Road
Connor Downs
Hayle
Cornwall
England
TR27 5EA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.20891°N
-5.3635°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Upton Towans | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Gwithian Towans | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Godrevy Towans | 2.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Hayle Towans | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mexico Towans | 2.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.6 mi
Tate St Ives 5.3 mi
St Michael's Mount 8.1 mi
Flambards 9.3 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 10.5 mi
National Trust
Godrevy 1.9 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 4.6 mi
Godolphin 5.1 mi
St Michael's Mount 8.1 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 9.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 2.6 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.4 mi
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.5 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 4.8 mi
GODOLPHIN 5 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.
Nearest sites
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- 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.