Rock Bottom Orchard
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- Peaceful glamping site with valley views four miles from St Ives
- A 15-minute drive to St Michael's Mount and a handful of beaches
- Adjacent to the St Michael's Way; charcoal and firepits for hire
Site type
1
25
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Non-electric grass tent pitch (motorcyclist, no cars)
Adults only 2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth (6.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth (6.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £23
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Roof tent non-electric grass pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 3m depth (12m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 3m width × 8m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth (16m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50
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Shepherd's hut
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 39.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £174
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Magpies Roost 1 bedroom cabin
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed 1 bedroomDimensions: 39.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £994
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
79% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers beautiful views and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere. Guests generally praise the friendly and welcoming host, with particular mention of the hot, clean showers. The location is excellent for walks and exploring nearby attractions. While some find the facilities basic, they are described as adequate and clean. Improvements to the facilities have been noted as ongoing by the manager.
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Last updated 30/06/2026
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Lovely views and quiet just needs a little upgrading
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked Nice gentlemen welcome me very quiet plenty of space between plots shower was nice temp
Disliked No hot water for washing up or hand sink in toilet grass a little long and had to carrier tent and stuff to pitch no cars but did know this when i booked about no cars by pitch .
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shower…
Anonymous Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked shower
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Lovely quiet camping.
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked What a fantastic spot. Sid was lovely. We were prepared for basic but the showers were warm, easy to use and free! Everything was clean and well maintained. Stunning views. Thankful for the quick communication of the google pin as otherwise would never have found it on address in oitchup. The pitches were level and close to where we could leave the car.
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Lovely cosy basic stay
Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked Lovely place for walks and beautiful nature. Super friendly hosting and a cosy hut. We loved the walking trails nearby and had a great start of our holiday!
The showers were small but everything we needed. It was all basic but more than enough if you appreciate going back to the basics for you holiday. We would love to come back!
Disliked We were by foot, so a walk for groceries was a bit much. We didn’t think about that earlier
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Hidden away location Spacious. Quiet. Decent amount…
Anonymous Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Hidden away location
Spacious. Quiet. Decent amount of space for each pitch.
Great host
Disliked -
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Adequate site but limited facilities
Anonymous Non-electric grass motorhome pitch
Liked Decent site but very basic
Disliked Facilities very basic and no tap to fill water containers
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From the manager: My showers are hot and my toilets are very clean and there is a tap for filling containers and motorhomes
May I suggest a small corner sink inside the hut for teeth cleaning 🙏
Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Amazing view to wake up too, no children
Hot water for showers was perfect!..Host very friendly and welcoming 😁
Disliked Sink outside was ok but only for washing up as the shelf was in the way when brush my teeth, and if windy we'll forget spitting into the sink! 😧
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'Camping' très cher et sale à éviter
Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked Vue sur des collines
Disliked Camping à éviter absolument !
- Accès très difficile, terrain en pente.
- Les sanitaires sont sales et ne sont pas entretenus. En 3 jours sur place, personne n'est passé nettoyer ou vider les poubelles.
- Un minuscule évier extérieur, pas abrité, qui fait à la fois fonction d'évier pour la.vaisselle et de lavabo pour se laver les mains en sortant des toilettes, ou pour la toilette.
Il n'y a qu'une minuscule tablette sale au dessus pour éventuellement poser quelques affaires. Il n'y a pas d'éclairage. De plus le robinet est très bas et ne permet pas de passer dessous un gourde de 75cl pour la remplir.
- Une seule douche mixte peu fonctionnelle alors que le site en annonce deux. (La deuxième est soit disant hors service mais vu son état elle l'est depuis très longtemps)
- Rien pour poser ses affaires à la sortie de la douche.
- Aucun éclairage dans les sanitaires ce qui les rend inutilisables dès que le soir tombe.
- Aucune prise électrique dans les sanitaires.
- L'eau qui s'écoule semble venir d'une cuve, incertitude sur sa potabilité.
- Aux toilettes il faut jeter le papier toilette usagé je dans une poubelle pour ne pas les boucher et cette poubelle à battant n'est pas changée.
- Le propriétaire a essayé de nous faire payer en cash 6 £ de + que le prix annoncé sur pitchup sous prétexte que nos amis dormaient aussi dans la roulotte du camping et que donc on allait sûrement utiliser leur frigo...
- Le prix est donc exorbitant au regard des services fournis.
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From the manager: So sorry you don't like us, glad you and your friends are not coming again ,au revoir
Camping à éviter
Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked La vue
Disliked Le manque d'hygiène et de confort.
Un lit double à environ un mètre du sol sans marches pour y monter ou en descendre. La barre qui borde le lit et pour en sortir il faut d'abord réussir à passer cette barre.
L'unique douche avec des toiles d'araignée. Un lavabo sans eau chaude en extérieur, pour la toilette et la vaisselle. Rien pour poser la vaisselle.
Les limaces viennent boire au lavabo .
1 seule douche pour hommes et femmes. Le ménage n'a pas était fait pendant notre séjour.Dans la cabine de douche, il y a un tapis en sortie de douche avec des mouches mortes.
Pas de lumière dans les sanitaires et les lampes extérieures ne fonctionnent pas.
Un micro-ondes et une minuscule bouilloire dans le réduit en extérieur, impossible de cuisiner ! Une minuscule lampe dans la roulotte et quand quelqu'un se douche elle n'éclaire presque pas.
La poubelle contre la cuvette des WC avec le papier toilette usagé à l'intérieur.
Les rideaux très sales.
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From the manager: So sorry you don't like us, glad you and your friends are not coming again , au revoir
Great location & facilities
Roof tent non-electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent spot and wonderful views. Really friendly owner who came out to make sure we had everything we needed. Good, clean facilities! Really good location not too far from the St Ives coast. Definitely recommend.
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Features
Adults only
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 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
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
Rock Bottom Orchard
Trencom Road
Lelant Downs
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR27 6NX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.17489°N
5.47064°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 1.9 mi | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthminster | 2.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Mexico Towans | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Porthmeor | 2.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 2.8 mi
St Michael's Mount 4 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.8 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 12.9 mi
Land's End 13.1 mi
National Trust
St Michael's Mount 3.9 mi
Godrevy 5.3 mi
Trengwainton Garden 5.5 mi
Godolphin 5.9 mi
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 9.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 1.8 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 2 mi
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 2.6 mi
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 2.8 mi
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 3 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)
Newquay, Cornwall 26.2 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 Rock Bottom Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rock Bottom Orchard dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Rock Bottom Orchard? Those of you who are looking here for the fine sand and salty sea air will quickly find that there are plenty of options for your beach days. Little Porthgwidden Beach (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rock Bottom Orchard?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rock Bottom Orchard? From £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.