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
Campground type
20
5
5
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 Fri, 24 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
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Brilliant location, fab site and lovely owners!
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Liked: The owner was really lovely and friendly! The site is a brilliant location and was everything I needed 😊
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I loved everything about the campsite. It was green, in nature, there…
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Liked: I loved everything about the campsite. It was green, in nature, there were great compost loos, the showers were very nice. Also, the café and the owner were lovely.
Disliked: Nothing
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Best campsite on the North coast
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Liked: Fantastic to see eco friendly bathrooms, the staff were incredibly friendly and being able to rent a bike really made my trip there perfect.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike.
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Nice and quiet place despite the proximity of the road. Very easy…
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Liked: Nice and quiet place despite the proximity of the road. Very easy access, almost flat ground! The toilets and showers are large and very clean. We did not see our hostess because we arrived at anytime (be reasonable so as not to disturb the other campers) but she sent us all the instructions by email (thank you).
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A very relaxed environment with a safe site for family
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Liked: Cleanliness of toilets and shower area Peacefulness of site Safety if site for young children
Disliked: No dislikes
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Great wild camping style campsite with clean and well maintained composting loos…
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Liked: Great wild camping style campsite with clean and well maintained composting loos and great hot showers. Choose your own pitches, but the site was split up into smaller fields than some places which made it feel super cosy rather than one massive field. Area well maintained. Very eco based with solar panels providing lights in the composting toilets and showers. I couldn’t work out if the solar panels were heating the water too. There was even a cute little sign explaining why there were so many wasps and not to harm them as they're so important to the ecosystem.
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Small campsite in ideal location - very clean and ego friendly. Close…
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Liked: Small campsite in ideal location - very clean and ego friendly. Close to beaches. Hosts are lovely. Definitely going back!
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The camp was lovely and peaceful, as a solo camper I felt…
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Liked: The camp was lovely and peaceful, as a solo camper I felt safe and relaxed. The eco friendly toilets are a great idea!
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Absolutely lovely place. Made very welcome as soon as you arrive, showers…
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Liked: Absolutely lovely place. Made very welcome as soon as you arrive, showers are clean, toilets are clean, tent pitches are spacious. Location is spot on too, the cafe was lovely and had some amazing cakes and cream tea. Will definitely be coming back.
Disliked: Nothing.
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A very enjoyable stay
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Liked: On arrival at site, we texted Ally to let her know wr had arrived. Once we had decided where to pitch, she came and welcomed us. Facilities were kept clean. Other campers onside were very friendly. The site is clean and managed. The cafe was good and the lady who runs it was very friendly. Which was also the case for Simon, who runs the bike hire. A very enjoyable stay.
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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 site/unit Composting toilet Disabled facilities 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 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 Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)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
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.266°N
-5.2386°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Porthtowan | 2.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.6 km
Truro Cathedral 13.3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.7 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 17.9 km
Tate St Ives 18.3 km
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 4.6 km
Godrevy 11.4 km
Trelissick Garden 15.5 km
Godolphin 16.5 km
Trerice 19.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.3 km
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 3.9 km
St Agnes Beacon 5.6 km
Hell's Mouth 7.2 km
Hanover 8.7 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 23.6 km
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, England 36.7 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- 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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elm Farm? From $38.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.