Bush Farm Wild Camping
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- Peaceful and secluded 200-acre farm site on the river Lynher
- A 10-minute drive from Saltash or 20 minutes from Looe
- Pitch up wild-style anywhere on site or opt for field with facilities
Site type
50
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
92% would stay here again
What customers say
This site offers a spacious and peaceful "wild camping" experience, with guests appreciating the freedom to choose their pitch and the natural, tranquil surroundings, including river access. Facilities are generally described as clean, simple, and functional with warm showers. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. While most visitors have a positive experience, a few noted a lack of amenities or minor issues with lighting and occasional noise from other campers.
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Fabulous site, almost wild camping experience.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked We loved the freedom on site, to choose a pitch in any of the available. The site was clean, the staff helpful and friendly. Amenities were simple but clean, the showers were lovely and warm!
Disliked The only few things were the string lights in the bathroom weren’t working which made it slightly tricky to use the showers and toilets when armed with a torch!
The other slight dislike was something out of the sites control but when camping in the field next to the river, the overhead power lines did give off a constant hum. For anyone sensitive to noise, may be a slight off put.
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Beautiful, peaceful and plenty of space!
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Everything - I stayed here with my dog and we both loved this site! Plenty of space and you can pitch where you like .
Disliked Maybe a couple more toilet/shower blocks
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Go. Lovely people, great place.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked For my 1st solo camping experience i absolutely loved it. Beautiful place, lots of space, friendly staff to welcome you, lovely well behaved doggo’s also offering a welcome (if you like dogs), horses in the fields as you arrive, hidden camping spots and spots on the hills to watch the sun rise. Cold drinks, fire pits and wood all available. Wonderful experience!
Disliked The fact it’s not closer to my home but totally worth the 10mile bike commute!
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Loved how quiet it was. Plenty of space to be away from…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Loved how quiet it was. Plenty of space to be away from others and the shower/toilet block was clean with warm water. Owners were very friendly and were able to make my last minute change. Very cheap and was exactly what I was looking for.
Disliked Could not find a fault. Everything was very good for the price and exactly as described
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Lovely spot, very spacious. Relaxed, peaceful camp site, no frills. Best nights…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Lovely spot, very spacious. Relaxed, peaceful camp site, no frills. Best nights sleep too. Owner was super friendly and helpful, highly recommend if you want a simple camping experience. They offer use of fire pits and can purchase wood.
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First impressions so bad we left at once.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Despite booking and paying in advance, once we saw the site we decided not to stay. It isn't the attractive wild vibe the pictures portray - it has all the downsides of true wild camping but none of the upsides.
Disliked Although it is advertised as "Wild Camping", so we expected something undeveloped, if you're going to have dozens of people on a site you do need some basic facilities. There were only two small toilet blocks on 200 acres, and I think that was the only drinking water too (we saw people carrying water long distances). Beyond that the place was less than basic - the tracks were rough and very rutted dirt cart tracks, opposite one camping field, by the side of the main track, was a house sized pile of partially burned farm rubbish and scrap metal, and at the far end the "track" took you to a hilltop worksite that looked like a building site. It was all just so tatty and unloved, not an attractive prospect at all.
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Beautiful site, clean facilities, friendly staff and great experience.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked We loved how peaceful and natural the surroundings were. The walks through the fields and orchard were beautiful, and there was access to the river for a paddle and a swim.
We loved how they provided a fire pit.
We loved that it was dog friendly.
Toilets and showers were quirky but clean and tidy. Lovely warm running water.
The staff were very friendly, kind and helpful.
This site was everything and more than we expected from a wild camping site.
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Steve was very welcoming and friendly. Site is very green, with large pitches.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Steve was very welcoming and friendly.
Site is very green, with large pitches.
Disliked Road noise
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Lovely place, lots nature with beautiful river.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Lovely place, lots nature with beautiful river.
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Would defo book again.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch (wild)
Liked Loved the watering can showers!!
The stay was lovely- felt like we were in the middle of no where which is exactly what we were after. Kids loved playing on the tyre swings and in the river.
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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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location 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 nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Bush Farm Wild Camping
Pillaton
Saltash
Cornwall
England
PL12 6QY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.43645°N
4.28413°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portwrinkle | 5.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sharrow | 6.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Downderry | 6.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Cornwall) | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Tregonhawke | 6.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
National Marine Aquarium 8.3 mi
Dartmoor Zoological Park 12.9 mi
Eden Project 21.7 mi
Buckfast Abbey 22.7 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 25.5 mi
National Trust
Cotehele 4.7 mi
Cotehele Mill 4.7 mi
Buckland Abbey 7.4 mi
Saltram 9.7 mi
Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
PORT ELIOT 2.6 mi
Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 3.8 mi
Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 4.1 mi
Newbridge and River Lynher 4.1 mi
ANTONY 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bush Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bush Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bush Farm Wild Camping? After a couple of days on this vast family farm, you'll probably be a dab hand at finding your way around a fair few of its 200 acres. Put those navigation skills … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bush Farm Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Bush Farm Wild Camping? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.