Boscoppa Farm

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  • Peaceful but convenient Cornwall farm site just outside St Austell
  • Eden Project and two sandy beaches within 10 minutes' drive
  • Family-run site with sea views over Carlyon Bay
If it’s a toss-up between sea views and proximity to popular attractions as the most important consideration for your Cornwall holiday location, you can put the coin down right now. On a hillside at the top of a family farm just outside St Austell, Boscoppa Farm Glamping and Camping has fabulous views out over Carlyon Bay, and it’s a mere 10 minutes’ drive from the Eden Project, Cornwall’s most-visited attraction. Those two things alone may well be enough to entice you, but there’s more… as this mid-Cornwall site is also handily close to both the A390 and A391 for easy outings to other favourite attractions including the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Bodmin Jail Attraction and fishing villages like Fowey and Mevagissey. You’re never too far from a beach in Cornwall either – and in this case there are a couple of lovely sandy stretches (at Porthpean and Carlyon) about 10 minutes’ drive away. Staying just outside St Austell is a clever move, too, putting you within easy reach of shops, places to eat and other amenities. The nearest food shops and supermarkets are about five minutes’ drive away, and you can get to the town centre in 10 minutes. Even with all this convenience, the site itself maintains a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of space to soak up the sea views. Dogs and kids are welcome, and you’ll be allowed to set up a barbecue for your outdoor meals if you like.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Rent a tent 5
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Greek

Italian

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Child friendliness
10
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7

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, with friendly and responsive hosts. Bell tents are well-furnished, and facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally reported as clean. Some guests noted the limited number of toilet and shower facilities, particularly when the site is busy. The rough access road is a minor concern for some. The site is considered a good base for exploring Cornwall.

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Super emplacement avec une vue extraordinaire…

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9 out of 10
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Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Super emplacement avec une vue extraordinaire sur la mer
Endroit paisible et calme
Je recommande vivement ce lieu magique

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Very pleasant peaceful stay with fantastic view off the beaten path.

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Jo R. 2 reviews

Bell tent

Liked Peaceful remoteness amongst grass fields and run down traditional farmyard. Quintessentially rural Cornish

Disliked Tents so close together
No kindling or matches supplied. I would have appreciated this very much as didn’t need a whole bag of wood at £5 so I could have had a hot drink.

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Would love to be back

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Liked A hidden gem! Lovely view and such a calm and relaxing athmosphere, lovely host. Our kid spent his time running around the field and playing with other kids having a great time untill the sun set.
The road leading up to the campsite is an adventure for bigger vans, but absolutely worth the ride

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We spent 3 fantastic days at…

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Anonymous

Barrel 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked We spent 3 fantastic days at Boscoppa Farm (one in a luxurious Emperor Tent, and two in a cozy barrel), which acted as a great base to travel around Cornwall. Lovely peaceful site with fantastic views. Instructions and facilities were great, and fantastic friendly hosts who were always at hand to resolve any issues.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we really appreciate. So glad you had a nice time!

Fantastic views, lovely response from hosts…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic views, lovely response from hosts during check in process. Toilet and shower facilities were modern.

Disliked Only two to toilet/showers meant they got busy.

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Boscoppa farm was a great spot…

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Bell tent

Liked Boscoppa farm was a great spot to stay, within minutes from great beaches and places to visit. The tent was very clean and had a welcoming feeling. Inside the tent was a little stove (we haven't used it but comes handy on chillier days). The bed had freshly washed duvet and pillows. The communal areas were kept very clean: howers, toilets were clean, wash up area had washup liquid and sponge provided, toilets had toilet roll provided. Each tent had their own bbq and you could buy logs if you ran out of them. There was no electricity or WiFi but we went there to enjoy nature. The view from our tent was phenomenal.
Wil definitely return.
Thank you

Disliked We stayed only 2 nights. 😉 wish we could have stayed longer.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review Judit, we really appreciate it! It means so much to hear that our guests enjoy our site! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
All the best
Aliki

So lovely. The camp had amazing…

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Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked So lovely. The camp had amazing views. It’s really small and peaceful, and still has everything you could need

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From the manager: Hi Polly,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed our campsite and hope you can visit again in the future.
Best Wishes
Aliki

Great location and views, but the facilities need improving.

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6 out of 10
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8
Value for money
6
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7
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5
Customer service
7
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Bell tent

Liked The bell tent was better than I expected. It was nicely furnished with a proper bed, bedside tables, a table at the end of the bed, a rug and a log burner (although it was far too warm for us to use it), so it felt much more comfortable than normal camping.

The campsite has lovely views out over St Austell and towards the sea, and it's in a really good location for exploring mid-Cornwall. We found it to be fairly quiet overall, and the lady cleaning the facilities was really friendly.

Disliked The biggest downside was the facilities. There were only two combined shower and toilet rooms serving the bell tents, emperor tents, campervans and camping pitches. Because the showers and toilets are combined, if someone's having a shower and someone else needs the loo, it can create queues. From our bell tent it was quite a walk to the toilets, showers and washing-up area, and some of the accommodation was even further away.
Although the campsite is generally peaceful, it's next to an A-road so you do hear motorbikes at times, particularly in the evenings. You can also hear concerts from the Eden Project quite clearly. We actually thought that was quite fun, but if you're looking for complete peace and quiet it's worth bearing in mind.

The arrival information could also be clearer. The website says to ring when you arrive, so because we thought we might be late I called in advance. I was then told it was self check-in anyway, so we could simply have arrived whenever we wanted. It wasn't a big issue, but the information could be more consistent.

I also phoned beforehand to ask about cooking on the fire pit and was told logs were available, so I bought briquettes on the way. When we arrived, we found the logs were £7.50 a bag. If I'd known that beforehand, I'd have bought logs from the shop as well. The bags also contained some oversized and partly burnt logs, so they didn't feel like great value.

The beds could also be sturdier. They creaked a lot and one corner of the slatted base dropped through when weight was put on the edge. It was easy enough to fix, but they could definitely do with being a bit more solid. Better lighting in the bell tents would also be a nice improvement.

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A beautiful view from the top…

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Ben F. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked A beautiful view from the top of the hill of the Cornish countryside as well as the sea. We were visiting the Eden Project to watch some live music and Lawrence offered directions, including a massive short cut, meaning it was only a 30 minute walk away. We will definitely will be staying again.

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From the manager: Hi Ben,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate. So glad you enjoyed your visit!
Look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Perfect…

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Bell tent (four person)

Liked Perfect

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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 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 Tents for hire 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Boscoppa Farm

St Austell

Cornwall

England

PL25 3TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.35261°N
4.75514°W

Nearest transport

Coach
0.9 mi Holmbush Inn
0.9 mi Holmbush Inn
1.2 mi Four Lords
Rail
1.8 mi St Austell Rail Station
2.2 mi Par Rail Station
2.6 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
5.4 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
5.4 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
5.5 mi Fowey Town Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
12.8 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

So, to the Eden Project (10 minutes’ drive) to start with? It’s a fine choice – this is Cornwall’s most popular visitor attraction for a reason. The indoor and outdoor gardens are packed with plant species from around the world, and the attraction also has an imaginative play area, an adventure park and an events space that stages major musical events. Plant enthusiasts should also add several other local attractions to their list, including Tregrehan Garden (10 minutes’ drive) and the Lost Gardens of Heligan (20 minutes) – or perhaps a tour of Camel Valley vineyard (half an hour). Meanwhile, for more outdoor activity, try a game at Cornwall Football Golf Park (five minutes). Dipping into the area’s heritage might take you to Wheal Martyn Clay Works, the Shipwreck Treasure Museum (both 10 minutes) or the Bodmin Jail Attraction (25 minutes). The fishing villages of Mevagissey (20 minutes) and Fowey (25 minutes) are both good places to get a sense of times gone by as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crinnis Beach 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Charlestown 1.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Shorthorn Beach 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Duporth 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthpean 2.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Eden Project 1.3 mi

Lost Gardens of Heligan 5.2 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 12.2 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 12.9 mi

Truro Cathedral 14.4 mi

National Trust

Trerice 12.8 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 14.9 mi

Trelissick Garden 15.5 mi

St Anthony Head 17.6 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 21.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

TREGREHAN 0.8 mi

Porthpean, Charlestown and Carlyon Bay 2.1 mi

Kings Wood in the Pentewan Valley 3.3 mi

Polkerris to Readymoney Cove 3.4 mi

Polkerris to Gribbin Head and Polridmouth 3.5 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, Cornwall 13.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Boscoppa Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Boscoppa Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Boscoppa Farm? So, to the Eden Project (10 minutes’ drive) to start with? It’s a fine choice – this is Cornwall’s most popular visitor attraction for a reason. The indoor and outdoor gardens are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Boscoppa Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Boscoppa Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.