Smithy Field

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A campervan on the pitch
A campervan on the pitch
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Quiet garden with picnic table
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  • Peaceful, dog-friendly single Cornwall campervan pitch in Balwest
  • Praa Sands 10 minutes’ drive; St. Michael's Mount 15 minutes
  • Ponies and chickens on site, plus barbecue and picnic table
A 10-minute drive from the coast and beaches like Praa Sands and Porthleven, Smithy Field is a quiet site in the peaceful village of Balwest, with expansive views over Cornwall's West Penwith peninsula. And peace is pretty much guaranteed for guests here too – this location has just a single campervan hardstanding pitch, next to a quiet garden area with a picnic table. There are ponies, geese, ducks and chickens on site, but well-behaved dogs are welcomed (as long as they remain on leads), and they’ll gladly follow you for walkies along nearby paths and bridleways. After working up a bit of a sweat, you can take refuge in one of the many local pubs – there are several within a three-mile radius – for a pint and some home-cooked food. Many guests, though, will likely make a beeline for the splendid Cornish coastline, whether for hikes along the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) or for watersports. Praa Sands and Perranuthnoe (10 minutes) are popular with surfers, while Marazion beach (15 minutes) is a magnet for families. Not only does it have calm waters that are safe for swimming, it also has a well-equipped playground for the kids. The cherry on the cake? Front-row views of St. Michael’s Mount, which can be accessed via a granite causeway at low tide (or by boat at any other time). Back on site, a barbecue is provided, and you can buy logs from the owners, along with freshly laid eggs in season. A composting toilet is available.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, private pitch with rural views & basic facilities. Owners are super friendly. Track's a bit tight but manageable. Great for stargazing & wildlife spotting. Perfect for short, self-sufficient stays.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Very peaceful, level pitch in a…

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Gemma P. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Very peaceful, level pitch in a beautiful rural setting with a picnic bench, fire pit, access to water and a compost toilet. Everything we needed for a couple of nights away. Thank you!

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Truly amazing little spot to just…

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Kirsty W. 1 review

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Truly amazing little spot to just relax and get away from it all. Beautifully kept with added bonus of fire pit and own toilet. Hosts were very welcoming and warming and couldn't be more helpful, will definitely recommend to everyone and can't wait to return for longer stays soon. Thank you so much again for a lovely stay. 😊

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Great pitch, lovely views and very…

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Ellie K. 1 review

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Great pitch, lovely views and very private. Picnic bench was great to have and nice to be on gravel and have a grassed area to relax ! Compost toilet worked fine and useful to store the wood for the fire when it rained 👍🏼 Cute pony in field nearby too! Couple who run it were super lovely!

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Excellent site, friendly hosts with lots of helpful local knowledge.

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Jackie K. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Lovely quiet pitch, very private with great views of the bay and walks on the doorstep.

Disliked No dislikes

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Single pitch, no neighbours!! Lovely view,…

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Mark R. 11 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Single pitch, no neighbours!! Lovely view, quiet. Everything fitted the description given.
Narrow, rough track to access the pitch and limited turning space - it was easier to reverse back out again

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Only stayed 1 eve as we were movin around, would definitely recommend

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Holly S. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Quiet and out the way,
Toilet and water tap available,
Beautiful views,
Friendly owners

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Privacy. Having own toilet. No shower…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Privacy. Having own toilet. No shower was not a problem for a short stay. Incredibly friendly and helpful owners. Penny even lent me her Dry Robe to wear to an open air concert at the Minack theatre. Star gazing with hot chocolate by the fire pit. Bliss!

Disliked There was nothing to dislike.

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Excellent site !!

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Ranier H. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked …would definitely recommend
Lovely stay 😃

Disliked Nothing

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You will love this beautiful secret little slice of heaven. We did.

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Sally S. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked My self and my 2 boys could not have loved this little pitch more. Andy and Penny were so welcoming and showed us around the multitude of rescue animals they take in and where the foxes and badgers feed by their front door every evening. My sons and I stalked outside the feeding area at dusk and saw the wild night visitors. It was such a magical experience we were delighted.

We booked a second night immediately and felt in heaven in our secret little place. We felt very safe. The views of Cornwall here are incredible and the peak of the hill just up behind the pitch is easily accessible via a footpath revealing breathtaking views of the entire area, the nearby beaches and coastline.

The little toilet is very clean and kept very well, there was wood available and fresh water on tap.

Once this place becomes better known it will be booked out all year round. We rate it 10 out of 10 and will absolutely visit again.

Thank you Andy and Penny. Especially for the videos you sent of us on your animal cam 😆

Disliked Nothing

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Location, peacefulness - friendliness of hosts…

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 Adam M. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Location, peacefulness - friendliness of hosts

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smithy Field

Beecroft

Balwest

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 9TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.12222°N
5.36447°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 km Bus Shelter
6.7 km Blue Anchor
6.7 km Seven Stars
Rail
7.8 km St Erth Rail Station
8.1 km Hayle Rail Station
8.3 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
16.7 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
17.1 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
11 km Penzance Airport
21.8 km Land's End St Just Airport
44.3 km 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

The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a good spot to take in far-reaching views of the Cornish coast, all the way to St. Ives. Clinging to a granite cliffside stretching into Porthcurno Bay, the Minack Theatre (40 minutes) is well worth a visit for the setting alone, which makes for a pretty dramatic backdrop to any theatrical production. During your visit (which needs to be booked in advance), you’ll be able to walk on stage and check out the garden area. If you’re lucky, you might also catch a glimpse of seals or dolphins. As this is Cornwall, plenty of other gorgeous coastal spots are close by, including Porthleven beach (15 minutes), Kynance Cove (40 minutes) and Lizard Point, the most southerly point of mainland Britain (35 minutes). Inland, you may like to take in some Cornish scenery from the Helston Railway's vintage trains (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Praa Sands East 2.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 2.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranuthnoe 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthleven Sands 5.8 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Marazion 8.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 8.1 km

National Seal Sanctuary 11.7 km

Tate St Ives 13.3 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 13.7 km

Trebah Garden 17.4 km

National Trust

Godolphin 1.8 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 6.4 km

St Michael's Mount 8.1 km

Godrevy 12.1 km

Cornish Mines and Engines 13.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODOLPHIN 1.5 km

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 3 km

LISMORE 6.8 km

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 7.7 km

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 8 km

Local events

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

    Newquay, England 41.8 km

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 Smithy Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Field? The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Field?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime

    Please telephone upon arrival and departure.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Field? From $33.42 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.