Wild and Free Camping

Drone view of the farm and surroundings (added by manager 13 Apr 2021)
Drone view of the farm and surroundings
Aerial view of the lake
Looking over the lake
View of the lake from the farm
Betty the sheep
Betty the sheep
Sheep on the farm
The goats
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  • Laidback site on a 30-acre family farm next to Stithians Reservoir
  • A 15-minute drive from Falmouth and south coast beaches
  • Café on site for breakfasts, coffees and cakes; campfires allowed
What are you after from a family outdoor holiday? Meet some farm animals? Build a campfire? Space for the kids and dogs to run around in the fresh air? All of the above are on offer at Wild and Free Camping, on a 30-acre family run farm in the Cornwall countryside near the tiny hamlet of Carnmenellis and about a 15-minute drive from Falmouth. This laidback location is in a fab spot for getting out and about to some of Cornwall’s best beaches and top attractions, with speedy access to other corners of the county along the A394 a mile and a bit away. Back at base you can meet the permanent residents Barry and Betty the sheep, the four little piggies and the rest of the crew (goats, ponies, chickens and rabbits). The farm is just on the banks of 300-acre Stithians Reservoir so once you’ve greeted the whole gang, take a wander down there for some stunning views over the water (a good spot for a picnic perhaps?) Facilities here are suitably in tune with their surroundings – eco-friendly compost loos are provided and the strong, hot showers have been set up in a smart construction created from reclaimed stones from the farm’s former outbuildings. A café opens up in summer to serve tasty breakfasts (including homemade granola, heritage-breed sausages and farm egg rolls), cakes, cold drinks and proper coffee. Can’t resist a bit of campfire cookery? Logs, kindling and firelighters are available from the little honesty shop (and guests can also use the café’s fridge/freezer, toaster and microwave when not in use… just in case the alfresco dinner doesn’t go to plan…)

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Caravan sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 20
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wild and Free Camping

Fleur de lys

Carnmenellis

Cornwall

England

TR16 6PA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.17173°N
-5.20864°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 km Rame Cross
2.2 km Post Office and Stores
2.2 km Post Office and Stores
Rail
6.9 km Penryn Rail Station
7 km Redruth Rail Station
7.7 km Camborne Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 km Ponsharden Ferry Landing
9.8 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
9.9 km Flushing Falmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
22.6 km Penzance Airport
33.7 km Land's End St Just Airport
33.9 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Stithians Reservoir (watersports and five-mile shoreline walk): next to the site - Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Gyllyngvase beach: 15 minutes - Cornish Seal Sanctuary: 15 minutes - Swanpool beach: 15 minutes - Trebah Garden: 15 minutes - Flambards Theme Park: 15 minutes - Pendennis Castle: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Maenporth 9.7 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Swanpool 10.1 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Gyllyngvase 10.5 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portreath 11.6 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Porthleven Sands 12.6 km Sea Good Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.4 km

National Seal Sanctuary 8.5 km

Trebah Garden 9.5 km

Flambards 9.7 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 10.6 km

National Trust

Cornish Mines and Engines 7.3 km

Glendurgan Garden 9.5 km

Godolphin 10.9 km

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 11.7 km

Trelissick Garden 13.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ENYS 8.1 km

PENJERRICK 8.4 km

CARCLEW 8.5 km

LISMORE 9.2 km

GLENDURGAN 9.8 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)

    Newquay, England 31.7 km

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)

    Par, England 39.1 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 Wild and Free Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild and Free Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild and Free Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Stithians Reservoir (watersports and five-mile shoreline walk): next to the site - Poldark Mine & The Cornish Heritage Centre: 10 minutes’ drive - Gyllyngvase beach: 15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild and Free Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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