Bush Farm Wild Camping

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Surrounded by hills
Surrounded by hills
Aerial view of site
Semi-wild surrounds
Aerial shot of sunset over the site
Looking across the site
Plenty of space to spread out
Views from the pitches
Wild-style camping
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Aerial view of site
Semi-wild surrounds
Aerial shot of sunset over the site

  • 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
What a cracking corner of Cornwall this is: make a break for Bush Farm Wild Camping if you fancy peaceful times spent lounging by the Lynher river. There's certainly no shortage of space at this 200-acre site – woodland walks, strolls through green fields and waterside wanders by rivers and lakes are all on offer here. This family-friendly spot is a fab site to bring the kids to, especially if they're avid nature fans: these wild grounds are always rustling with local birds and beasts, and you can keep an eye out for the farm's friendly horses and dogs as well. When you roll up at this green and grassy spot, you'll be given a map and left to settle down wherever you please. Don't fancy trekking to get to the loo and showers? Opt for the main site instead and pitch up closer to the farm’s creature comforts. Off-site jaunts are also easily arranged in this well-connected part of the world – Saltash and the gorgeous river Tamar are 10 minutes' drive away, while Plymouth, on the other side of the Devon-Cornwall border, can be reached in about 25 minutes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here. The Bush Farm Wild Camping crew are happy for you to light up a barbecue or firepit and can sort you out with bags of wood to help you get the flames flickering in no time.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
RV & Motorhome sites 50
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 22 May to

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Reviews

9.4

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Wild campingPeaceful

95% would recommend this campground to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Bush Farm: great wild camping on a working farm by a river. Freedom to pick your spot, friendly staff & nature galore. Basic but clean facilities incl. hot showers. Some uneven ground & noise possible. One guest had a less-than-ideal staff interaction.

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Welcoming reception, easy to find a…

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 heather b. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Welcoming reception, easy to find a decent pitch, lovely on site pizza, lovely clean amenities. Perfect for an overnight stay.

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Plenty of space, really beautiful meadows…

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Haiya M. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Plenty of space, really beautiful meadows with lots of wild flowers and the river was a lovely sound in the background. The bathrooms are really nice, the pizza was great and quick, lady who’s name beginning with L was super helpful

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Just such a beautiful place. Peace…

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Monika D. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Just such a beautiful place. Peace and quiet. Felt so close to nature with just a sound of sheep, birds and water. The amount of space is just amazing. Showers were wonderful and hot. Everything was just perfect!

Disliked Absolutely nothing

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Lovely open area with river for…

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 Lisa P. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Lovely open area with river for the dog. The evening food was amazing around a fire pit. And great music playing, very nice atmosphere.

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Amazing holiday with dogs

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 Michelle D. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Very peaceful, spacious, scenic, great 5g signal, fantastic for dogs

Disliked Nothing

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We would return if in the area again

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Katherine T. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Freedom to park anywhere, so much space you can avoid people. We ended up on hill side which did limit where you could actually pitch due to slope, another time I think I would explore flatter option in fields along river.

If we had arrived earlier I may have spent more time driving around and exploring options,

Fire pits to use - no fee

To know that they were available to give a tow out if needed, it’s great to pitch where you like but potential to get stuck when not very experienced driving a new big heavy van

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Lovely back to basics site where…

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Iain G. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Lovely back to basics site where loudest things were birds and sheep from across the valley

Disliked Nothing

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Great experience

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Marcus B. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked I'd been following Bush Farm on Facebook for a few years, so I was really pleased to finally get the chance to visit with me and the dog.

If you're looking for glamping, hot tubs, fairy lights and someone to fluff your pillows, this probably isn't the place for you. But if you like proper camping, fresh air, and the feeling that you've escaped the modern world for a bit, it's fantastic.

The site has a great layout, plenty of space, and a beautiful river that my dog seemed to think had been installed purely for his entertainment. I spent far more time than I'd like to admit just sitting by the water doing absolutely nothing productive.

I also treated myself to a pizza, which was excellent. Nothing quite beats sitting outdoors with a good pizza after a day of wandering about pretending you're far more outdoorsy than you really are.

What I loved most was how back-to-basics it all is. No unnecessary fuss, no gimmicks, just a brilliant wild camping experience in a lovely setting. It's not for everyone, and that's exactly why it's so good.

I'll definitely be back and hopefully I’ll bring some friends.

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Had the best experience, Stuart was…

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Michelle d. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Had the best experience, Stuart was so friendly and helpful, especially when I lit my first campfire. The place is very rustic, very remote and just the tonic

Disliked How dusty my car got but that didn’t outway the experience and would go back
Could do with hot water in the sink

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Bush Farm is a delightful campsite. Lovely staff and chilled vibe.

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Jo P. 1 review

Unpowered grass and earth tent or motorhome site (wild)

Liked Everything!

Disliked Having to go home!

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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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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

Budget/backpacker Bush Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bush Farm Wild Camping

Pillaton

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6QY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.43645°N
4.28413°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.5 km Foot Bridge
1.5 km Foot Bridge
1.5 km Foot Bridge
Rail
5 km St Germans Rail Station
6.2 km Saltash Rail Station
7.5 km Bere Ferrers Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal
9.8 km Devonport Ferry Terminal
11.5 km Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landing

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

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 to the test at The Amazing Cornish Maize Maze (five minutes' drive), a fiendishly tricky labyrinth that's planted in a different layout each summer. Adrenaline Quarry (20 minutes), an adventurous activities centre, has more family-friendly options to keep the small sorts on side. Grownups who fancy a break from DIY-style stays can indulge in a proper pampering at St. Mellion Estate (10 minutes), a posh Cornish resort with a top-notch golf course and soothing spa. Once your aches and pains have melted away, take a blissful saltwater bath at Whitsand Bay (20 minutes), or head to Looe harbour for wine by the sea and sunset strolls. The inimitable Eden Project (45 minutes) has been a mainstay of Cornish hols since it opened the doors to its domes back in 2001 – budding botanists and eager environmentalists will definitely want to make the trip.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Portwrinkle 8.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 10 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Downderry 10.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton (Cornwall) 10.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Tregonhawke 11 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 13.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 20.8 km

Eden Project 34.9 km

Buckfast Abbey 36.5 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 41.1 km

National Trust

Cotehele 7.6 km

Cotehele Mill 7.6 km

Buckland Abbey 11.8 km

Saltram 15.6 km

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 15.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PORT ELIOT 4.2 km

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 6.2 km

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 6.6 km

Newbridge and River Lynher 6.6 km

ANTONY 7.1 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 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bush Farm Wild Camping? From $45.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.