Blackwater Farm

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  • Cornish working farm with sheep, donkeys and Bodmin Moor views
  • Looe 20 minutes' drive; half an hour from Fowey
  • Off-grid site next to the Caradon Trail for guests aged 20+
Blackwater Farm is an adults-only farm site for guests aged 20 and up overlooking Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The farm is located in a quiet spot along a country lane bordered by wildflowers and has basic but functional facilities for a comfortable stay in this scenic wildlife haven. The farm's facilities include a composting toilet and a fresh water tap. The pitching field also slopes down towards a shallow stream where you can relax in fine weather. As well as sheep and donkeys that you'll see on the way, chickens might come close to your pitches, as they are free-range. While dogs aren't allowed on site because of the livestock, a kennels is located within a quarter of a mile if you want to take your dog out on day trips. Blackwater Farm is on the edge of the small village of Dobwalls and is approximately a mile from the nearest local pub. Handily for walkers, the site also has direct access to the fantastic Caradon Trail, opening up countryside walks in almost every direction.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Rent a tent 4

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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

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

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Location

Blackwater Farm

Dobwalls

Liskeard

Cornwall

England

PL14 6SP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.45885°N
-4.50128°W

Route directions

Blackwater Farm is on the left-hand side (lower gate) of the the unmarked road.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.6 mi Methodist Church
0.8 mi Institute
1.6 mi Lloyds TSB Bank
Rail
1.2 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
1.6 mi Liskeard Rail Station
3 mi St Keyne Wishing Well Halt (Rail Station)
Ferry
10 mi Bodinnick Ferry Landing
10.1 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
10.4 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Liskeard town centre: five minutes' drive - Trago Liskeard (shopping outlet): 10 minutes - Golitha Falls: 10 minutes - Carnglaze Caverns: 10 minutes - Kartworld: 10 minutes - Siblyback Lake: 15 minutes - Looe: 20 minutes - Fowey: 30 minutes - Tintagel: 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Millendreath 7.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
East Looe 7.7 mi Estuary N/A Good N/A N/A
Seaton (Cornwall) 8.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Downderry 8.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portwrinkle 10.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 13.1 mi

National Marine Aquarium 17.5 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 18.2 mi

Tintagel Castle 18.5 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 18.9 mi

National Trust

Cotehele 12.3 mi

Cotehele Mill 12.3 mi

Lawrence House 13.8 mi

Buckland Abbey 16.3 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Golitha Falls 2.4 mi

Battle of Braddock Down, 1643 3.3 mi

Minions - Caradon Hill - Cheesewring - Hurlers 4.3 mi

Minions - Cheesewring - Siblyback Lake 4.3 mi

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, Cornwall 12.7 mi

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, Cornwall 23.6 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Really enjoyed our stay here was absolute bliss, Lisa was a brilliant…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jade H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Really enjoyed our stay here was absolute bliss, Lisa was a brilliant host and we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Disliked: Nothing negative whatsoever!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments Jade, I am glad you enjoyed your stay! Lisa x

Excellent stay the hosts where amazing and very friendly!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Courtney M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Nothing was to much for them! We had forgot to get butter and around 8pm, The host brought us out a pot of butter.. it made our evening as we were able to have are crusty rolls 😀

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site would highly recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Wayne S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely bell tent we stayed in and had everything you would need including lovely views

Recommend to friends Visit again


  • Does Blackwater Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Blackwater Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Blackwater Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Liskeard town centre: five minutes' drive - Trago Liskeard (shopping outlet): 10 minutes - Golitha Falls: 10 minutes - Carnglaze Caverns: 10 minutes - Kartworld: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Blackwater Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    The owners may not always be available for your arrival but will drop in to check you have all that you need.

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