Rock Bottom Orchard
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- Peaceful glamping site with valley views four miles from St Ives
- A 15-minute drive to St Michael's Mount and a handful of beaches
- Adjacent to the St Michael's Way; charcoal and firepits for hire
Site type
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Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, May 1 to
Pitch types & availability
Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, no cars)
Adults only 2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth
Calculated area: 6.2m²
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth
Calculated area: 6.2m²
Arrival daysFrom £23 (£23)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 4m depth
Calculated area: 16m²
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Roof tent primitive grass campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 3m depth
Calculated area: 12m²
Arrival daysFrom £26 (£26)
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Shepherd's hut
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 39.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £165 (£165)
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Reviews
75% would recommend this site to a friend
75% would stay here again
What customers say
Great valley views, peaceful setting, perfect for St Ives & walks. Friendly owner, clean facilities (showers, microwave). Some found facilities basic, few, and needing upgrades. Privacy issues with shared facilities; some tipi weatherproofing & electricity concerns.
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Great location & facilities
Roof tent primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent spot and wonderful views. Really friendly owner who came out to make sure we had everything we needed. Good, clean facilities! Really good location not too far from the St Ives coast. Definitely recommend.
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Poor, basic
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked 1.5 miles to the beach
Disliked The facilities were very basic . No handwashing next to the toilet. Very little toilet roll in the morning. The 'kitchen' facility,which was a gap between the ladies toilet and gents shower, consisted of a sink with a cold tap, shelf with a microwave and kettle.
The gents toilet was a portaloo with no handwashing facility.
Having booked for 2 nights we left after the first night.
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From the manager: On the site there is two hot showers two clean toilets, hand washing facilities between toilet and showers, plus microwave and kettle for campers to use, I think this on friendly couple were new to camping and suggest they book into an hotel if they come back to Cornwall for an holiday .
Beautiful spot, great host, good facilities and a short walk to St…
Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked Beautiful spot, great host, good facilities and a short walk to St Earth train station or the holiday park bus stop. Highly recommend
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Beautiful, quiet and peaceful.…
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Beautiful, quiet and peaceful.
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Perfect for what you need, would highly recommend.
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked We travelled from wiltshire (about 4 hours away) and booked last minute the night before! On arrival the host Sid welcomed us, showed us our camping pitch amd told us everything we needed to know about the area. We rented a firepit which we found great! We cooked on it and used it the whole time.
Waking up to a view of the valley was amazing and we felt very safe.
The sunsets are also beautiful!
The toilet/shower block was very clean and convinient-hot showers/microwave etc.
We couldnt of asked for more and will definetely be returning in the future!! Thank you to Sid for a lovely getaway😁
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Location, near St Ives, Peaceful…
Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked Location, near St Ives,
Peaceful
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Beautiful views and warm welcome. Could do with some improvements!
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked We loved that the campsite was located in a really convenient place with absolutely spectacular views! It is near local landmarks which are great for walks and catching sunsets. You get a great sunset from the campsite as you’re looking down over hills & valleys!
The owner was friendly and did say he was looking at solely opening his site to campers with their own tents instead of the teepees. This is a great idea as the field with teepees in is the one with spectacular views.
Disliked The toilet and two showers plus small sink for washing up are really very basic. They could do with smartening up and some repair jobs doing. However, it does the job and water runs nice and hot even with both showers running at the same time.
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Liked that the host met us to show us our pitch and…
Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked Liked that the host met us to show us our pitch and the facilities. The facilities are clean as well, very clean toilet and shower, there were even microwave and kettle for the campers. So was surprised there were only two of us during our stay. The area is safe and close to shops too (10minute drive) to Asda and 15minutes drive to the beach. Well recommended campsite! Thank you to the host, for the safe and lovely stay!
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Superb little find stunning views very private everything we needed near by…
Shepherd's hut
Liked Superb little find stunning views very private everything we needed near by will most definitely visit again.
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Peaceful and lovely stay for couples
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Liked Amenities and grounds were kept very clean and the area was quiet and secluded which we loved. An easy and quick drive (about 10 mins) to the lovely centre of St Ives and easy connections to other areas. Parking available and owner of land was really welcoming.
Hot water showers available which is amazing!
Disliked Only 1 toilet available, owner is working on this though.
Absolutely wish I could have brought my dog along but understand this is personal preference for owner of land.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Rock Bottom Orchard
Trencom Road
Lelant Downs
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR27 6NX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.17489°N
5.47064°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbis Bay | 2.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthkidney Sands | 3.1 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthminster | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Mexico Towans | 4.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Porthmeor | 4.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 4.5 km
St Michael's Mount 6.4 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15.8 km
National Seal Sanctuary 20.8 km
Land's End 21.1 km
National Trust
St Michael's Mount 6.4 km
Godrevy 8.5 km
Trengwainton Garden 8.8 km
Godolphin 9.5 km
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 15.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 2.9 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.3 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 4.2 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 4.6 km
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 4.8 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)
Newquay, England 42.2 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 Rock Bottom Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rock Bottom Orchard dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Rock Bottom Orchard? Those of you who are looking here for the fine sand and salty sea air will quickly find that there are plenty of options for your beach days. Little Porthgwidden Beach (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rock Bottom Orchard?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rock Bottom Orchard? From $42.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.