Elm Farm
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- Peaceful west Cornwall family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
- Porthtowan beach five minutes’ drive; Portreath beach 10 minutes
- Tree-sheltered grass pitches; firepit and bike hire; café on site
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 10 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a highly-rated, peaceful eco-campsite with spacious, flat pitches and excellent, clean facilities, including hot showers and well-maintained composting toilets. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and welcoming owners, the on-site cafe, and the convenient location for accessing beaches and cycle routes. The site is noted for its commitment to nature and relaxation. No significant dislikes were reported.
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Perfect little get away site
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked This is the best little site ever. Peace and quiet. Super clean. Consciously built with areas of rewilded land. Not to be missed.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely site, flat, sheltered, loads of space, clean showers and toilets, fridge,…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely site, flat, sheltered, loads of space, clean showers and toilets, fridge, freezer, charging point, fire pits. Top spot!
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Level pitches, friendly, felt safe as lonely female traveller
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly owners, laid back and delicious food in the cafe.
The two grass fields are surrounded by trees, so no countryside views but very well kept.
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Absolutely everything. Conscious site, solar showers, state of the art composting…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Absolutely everything. Conscious site, solar showers, state of the art composting toilets rewilded area with walks, flat pitches, Fiesta available. Camping shop, café/bar, quiet site, not far from beaches, dog friendly. Excellent owners. Will definitely be back
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quiteness, closness to he beach, good facilities, good communication with staff…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked quiteness, closness to he beach, good facilities, good communication with staff
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Lovely clean site x nice and peaceful.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely clean site x nice and peaceful.
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Clean facilities. Good location.…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Clean facilities. Good location.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly quiet eco site with good facilities.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely quiet eco campsite. Very friendly owners and great cafe and bike hire on site. Showers hot . Good location.Walkable and cyceable into Portreath along off road track.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, clean facilities, friendly staff, very relaxing
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely little site - a very relaxing stay. First time using this sort of compost loo and both my son and I were pleasantly surprised how clean and efficient it was. Lovely spacious showers.
Very friendly and informative owners/staff. Amazing breakfast, and other food throughout the day which we didn’t have chance to try.
Only thing missing was a drying area for wetsuits, but didn’t really expect it on this smaller site.
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The location, very peaceful and yet close to the A30, nice pubs…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The location, very peaceful and yet close to the A30, nice pubs nearby but not quite walkable.
Eco friendly.
Lovely owners.
Discounts on bike hire on site.
Disliked Shower draining needs a little improvement.
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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 Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Elm Farm
Porthtowan
Redruth
Cornwall
England
TR16 5UF
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.266°N
5.2386°W
Nearest transport
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Porthtowan | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Chapel Porth | 2.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Portreath | 2.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Trevaunance Cove | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Perranporth | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 2.9 mi
Truro Cathedral 8.3 mi
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 11 mi
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 11.1 mi
Tate St Ives 11.3 mi
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 2.9 mi
Godrevy 7.1 mi
Trelissick Garden 9.6 mi
Godolphin 10.3 mi
Trerice 12.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 1.4 mi
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 2.4 mi
St Agnes Beacon 3.5 mi
Hell's Mouth 4.5 mi
Hanover 5.4 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 14.7 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Elm Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elm Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elm Farm? Surfers, you’ve struck lucky, as Elm Farm is close to the sandy surfing beaches of Portreath (10 minutes’ drive) and Porthtowan (five minutes). Long-distance walkers, this campsite makes a handy overnighter when … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elm Farm?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elm Farm? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.