Trerise Farm Campsite

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  • Spacious site on a working farm on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula
  • Kennack Sands five minutes’ drive; St Michael’s Mount half an hour
  • Café and food shop on site; firepits and barbecues; farm animals
Rural idyll or beach holiday? If you can’t make up your mind, you can hedge your bets at Trerise Farm Campsite, a spacious, peaceful spot surrounded by the vast Cornish countryside – and a mere five-minute drive (or a half-hour’s walk) from the spectacular coastline of the Lizard Peninsula and beaches like Kennack Sands. Start by choosing your own pitch over the several fields available, then head over to the on-site café to check in, say hi to the owners and stock up on tasty snacks and drinks. A farm shop on site sells basic provisions, including farm-reared meat; if you need more supplies for your barbecue, there’s a convenience store in the village of Ruan Minor (five minutes’ drive) or in Mullion (10 minutes). And if you fancy a break from cooking, there are restaurants (plus shops and supermarkets) in the medium-sized town of Helston (20 minutes). Your canine buddies are welcome to join you (and Kennack Sands East is a dog-friendly beach), but please make sure that they’re kept on leads and under control at all times. This is, after all, a working farm, and you’re likely to come across chickens, goats, miniature ponies, pigs and geese during your stay. All of the farm animals are friendly and curious, but mind your fingers if you want to fuss them. Firepits are allowed, and you can buy a fire bucket, wood and kindling straight from the site. Facilities include toilets, showers, waste disposal and a washing-up point.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 35
Touring caravan pitches 35
Tent pitches 35
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Reviews

9.6

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

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Nice peaceful place to stay.

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Sophie D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Large Peaceful site. The site was flat. Well spread out.

Disliked Not really a dislike but drafty showers/toilets, and second shower along didn't warm up at all, had to move to first shower. Luckily I waited before trying to shower to find out!
Signage at gate was not clear and we drove straight past first time and went up the hill.

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A gem of a campsite.

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Steve S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Super friendly site. The pitches were large and the field/camping area was well kept. Toilets and shower facilities were good.

The cafe was only periodically open due to it being low season, but the breakfasts were superb and the owners so friendly and helpful.

A lovely relaxing place to camp and great prices too.

Disliked Nothing

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De plaats waar ik stond.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked De plaats waar ik stond.

Disliked Wasplaats was een container dus niet zo
Comfortabel.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Well situated for the Lizard.

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Jeff W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely spacious field. Really friendly folks and lively cafe on site.
Great value for the area.

Disliked Bit drafty in the showers on a breezy day....

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Site was amazing, farm animals were brilliant. Clean facilities

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Kiara F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet, scenic, good walks and very friendly host

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely quiet place, everything you need on site, friends farm you can…

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Dale B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet place, everything you need on site, friends farm you can walk up to and see and pet the animal, cafe and small farm shop on site. Warm spacious showers, will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very rural location. Not far from the coast. Would stay again.

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Space Cowboy C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Toilets & showers were clean. The field was relatively flat and I had no issue finding a great spot to pitch. The farmer & wife were both very pleasant. I would definitely stay again.

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The owners were so friendly and helpful they went out of their…

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Francesca R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The owners were so friendly and helpful they went out of their way to make sure everyone is having a good time
They do home made fresh pizza in a Saturday evening it was a really fun and safe environment I will defo be going back

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Lovely peaceful site. Clean facilities. Friendly staff/service.

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Christopher P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked I found the area very peaceful and calming. Very spacious. I found the cafe to be very cosy and welcoming. Fantastic breakfast menu and great service.

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What a wonderfully quaint stay! Everything about it from the fabulous hosts, Natalie…

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Matthew K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked What a wonderfully quaint stay!

Everything about it from the fabulous hosts, Natalie and her partner, (my apologies, I never caught your name!), to the on site animals, the cafe to the sheer size of the site. What value for money!

I highly recommend going down to the cafe for breakfast at the very least. Not only for the food but hilarious stories such as two-day misplaced vehicles! Still, chuckling writing this.

The facilities were top motch and the location was perfect! Can't recommend enough!

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

Trerise Farm Campsite

Ruan Minor

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 7NA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.01097°N
5.18632°W

Route directions

After passing Goonhilly Satellite station and turning right at the crossroads, stay on the road for approximately two miles. Turn right at the white cottage; the site is a quarter of a mile down the road. Do not follow the satnav until you reach Goonhilly.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 mi Seven Stars
7.4 mi Blue Anchor
7.8 mi Bus Shelter
Rail
10.7 mi Penmere Rail Station
10.9 mi Falmouth Town Rail Station
11.3 mi Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
6.7 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
16.9 mi Penzance Airport
22.3 mi Land's End St Just 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

Are you up for a bracing hike along the South West Coast Path? You can join this long-distance trail at Kennack Sands and head west, towards Great Britain’s southernmost spot, Lizard Point (two hours on foot; or 15 minutes’ drive). Take in views of the Atlantic Ocean and keep your eyes peeled for seals. Head to the town of Marazion (40 minutes) and wait for low tide, perhaps killing a few hours at RSPB Marazion Marsh, home to herons and egrets. Then walk along the causeway to St Michael’s Mount, a small, green island topped by a centuries-old castle. The harbourside National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth (40 minutes) has interesting displays on the local nautical heritage (plus temporary exhibitions on related subjects, including pirates and tattoos). From Falmouth you can also catch a ferry across the river estuary to St Mawes Castle, built by Henry VIII in the 16th century.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 1.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 3.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 3.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 5.9 mi

Trebah Garden 7.2 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.2 mi

Pendennis Castle 11.2 mi

St Michael's Mount 14.9 mi

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 7 mi

Glendurgan Garden 7.2 mi

Godolphin 11.3 mi

St Anthony Head 12.8 mi

St Michael's Mount 14.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Rill Cove 3.4 mi

Church Cove and Lizard Point 3.6 mi

Royal Anne Galley 3.9 mi

TRELOWARREN 4.4 mi

Schiedam 4.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Trerise Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Trerise Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Trerise Farm Campsite? Are you up for a bracing hike along the South West Coast Path? You can join this long-distance trail at Kennack Sands and head west, towards Great Britain’s southernmost spot, Lizard Point … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Trerise Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Trerise Farm Campsite? From £17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.