Ashen Cross Farm Camping
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- Quiet nearly wild campsite on the outskirts of Pelynt in Cornwall
- Looe and Talland Bay five minutes’ drive; Eden Project half an hour
- Large off-grid grass pitches with hot showers and firepits available
Site type
4
1
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
6 
Primitive grass tent campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 5.5m depth (30.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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- 11
3 bedroom ready tent
6 people maximum 3 bedroomsDimensions: 19.7ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a peaceful, well-maintained retreat with friendly, helpful owners and the popular farm dog, Spud. Pitches are well-spaced, ensuring privacy. Facilities include a clean shower and toilet block, with a fridge/freezer available. Visitors praised the quiet atmosphere and lovely environment. Some noted potential for queues at the single toilet/shower when busy, though a new compost loo is planned. Tent size may need checking.
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Last updated 2026-06-23
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Everything the place is amazing and…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Everything the place is amazing and the owners couldn't be any more helpful lovely place to camp
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and we're glad you liked the campsite! Hopefully see you again!
Lovely peaceful site with friendly owners
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a lovely campsite! The owners were really friendly and helpful and Spud the dog was lovely too! The pitches are well spaced out so even if the campsite is busy you would still have plenty of privacy. They have a couple of firepits available to borrow which made for some lovely evenings sitting by the fire. There was also a little folder in the facilities barn with suggestions and maps of local walks, places to eat and things to do which was a great touch.
I was lucky enough to have the whole site to myself but even if it was full they’ve made a provision for an extra toilet in case someone is in the shower and you’re desperate. The shower and toilet were lovely and clean and the shower was amazing! Fridge/freezer helpful and spacious too, lovely washing up area inside the barn block as well.
Might be a bit of a squeeze if lots of big tents so check the dimensions before you go, luckily I was able to grab the biggest pitch which fitted my Vango 450 tent, but it was snug!
Head torch is essential for the evenings as it has very little light pollution! Also needed to mind out for the toads and newts that appeared on the grass paths once it was dark too!
Overall I had a lovely peaceful and relaxing stay, I will definitely be back, hopefully with better weather next time too!
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From the manager: Hi Zoe, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the never ending fog! Sorry we missed you to say bye but hopefully you'll be back!
Lovely quiet place, well kept and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet place, well kept and a very helpful host .
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! Glad you enjoyed yourselves and shame the weather was against you!
Nice site with friendly staff
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Nice campsite. Friendly staff.
Disliked Electricity to the tent or cooking area would have been nice.
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Lovely quiet site with great facilities and friendly hosts
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very quiet campsite with lovely facilities. Best shower I’ve ever had at a campsite.
Hosts also very friendly and relaxed
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - glad you enjoyed your visit and hopefully see you again sometime!
Relaxed atmosphere and made to feel…
Anonymous 3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Relaxed atmosphere and made to feel very welcome. Great place if you want to be away from the busy camping grounds in the area.
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Great camping sight run by super…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great camping sight run by super friendly and helpful people. It's got all you need. Thx.
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Perfect first family camping trip!
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Our first time camping & we couldn’t have picked a better place to do it!
Great tent plenty of room for the 5 of us less than a minute walk to bathroom so with 3 young kids it was ideal!
Great hosts kids had the best time!
We will definitely be back!
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: We're so glad your first camping trip was a success and thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Glad you enjoyed yourselves and hopefully see you again!
What a lovely camp site friendly…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a lovely camp site friendly people and a friendly dog spud.
We will be back next year. I particularly like the space between each tent and the fact that there is only a limited amount of pitches. The facilities are surprisingly nice unlike most other camping sites and a fridge freezer was a nice extra very useful for re freezing the cool bag blocks.
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Everything, it was all perfect! My…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Everything, it was all perfect! My 2 year old son and dog absolutely loved the environment and facilities especially the land! Everything was lovely, clean and all in working order. The owners were fantastic, after our awful drive down there the owners stayed awake so he could guide us in the dark🥹. The only thing we wish we did was book for longer, as Cornwall will always have my heart! If you are looking for a family get away with lovely owners and neighbours at a fantastic distance so you all have privacy then look now further! We can record this place enough, we will definitely be returning next year!
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From the manager: So glad you had a good time after your terrible journey!! Hope the trip back was quicker! Thank you for the lovely review!
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Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ashen Cross Farm Camping
Pelynt
Looe
Cornwall
England
PL13 2JX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.35752°N
4.51683°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Looe | 4.7 km | Estuary | N/A | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Millendreath | 5.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaton (Cornwall) | 9.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Readymoney Cove | 9.6 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Downderry | 10.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Eden Project 17.7 km
Lost Gardens of Heligan 22.5 km
National Marine Aquarium 27.4 km
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 32.7 km
Rock Beach 36.1 km
National Trust
Cotehele Mill 25.6 km
Cotehele 25.6 km
Buckland Abbey 30.5 km
Saltram 31 km
Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 31 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Landgreek - Polperro Coast 2.5 km
Talland Bay - Polperro 2.6 km
Polperro Coast 2.9 km
Looe - Woods and River 3.8 km
Looe River and Woods 3.9 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)
Newquay, England 37.9 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 Ashen Cross Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ashen Cross Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ashen Cross Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Looe: five minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk - Talland Bay: five minutes - Polperro: 10 minutes’ drive/55 minutes’ walk - Polruan: 20 minutes - Bodinnick: 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ashen Cross Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ashen Cross Farm Camping? From $44.96 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.