Fursdon Farm Campsite

9 6 reviews

Peaceful rural Cornwall site a five-minute drive from Liskeard
East Looe beach 25 minutes’ drive; Tintagel 50 minutes
On the edge of Bodmin Moor, with views over surrounding countryside

Lovingly managed and well maintained, Fursdon Farm Campsite is located on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor, and it has far-reaching views of the surrounding (and pretty spectacular) Cornish countryside and the moor itself. This family-run site, which used to be a dairy farm, has been welcoming guests from all over the world to this part of the south west since 1990, so you can trust that you’re in good, experienced hands here. The site itself is peaceful, with great facilities including toilets, showers and a designated dog-walking area for guests travelling with their four-legged friends. A network of footpaths makes it easy to explore the local area too, so you can admire a Cornish sunset on a nearby hill before returning to base to take in the stars in truly dark skies. Fursdon Farm Campsite is surrounded by fascinating sites – from old mines to prehistoric heritage spots such as wells, stone circles and burial chambers, including the Trethevy Quoit dolmen (10 minutes’ drive); the river Fowey’s Golitha Falls are also in the vicinity (10 minutes). The town of Liskeard is five minutes’ drive away for shops and restaurants, while the coast at Looe (and sandy, sheltered East Looe beach) can be reached in about 25 minutes.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Fursdon Farm Campsite

Merrymeet

Liskeard

Cornwall

England

PL14 5AG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.48402°N
-4.4268°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4.2 km Lloyds TSB Bank

4.2 km Post Office

6.9 km Methodist Church

Rail

5.1 km Liskeard Rail Station

5.8 km Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)

6.5 km Menheniot Rail Station

Ferry

20.5 km Torpoint Ferry Terminal

21 km Devonport Ferry Terminal

21.6 km Bodinnick Ferry Landing

Airport

41.3 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

Clinging to a wooded cliffside overlooking the English Channel, Looe is a pretty fishing village and seaside resort. Unwind on its beach before checking out the maritime and smuggling displays at the Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol, in a 15th-century stone building. Nelson, the statue of a grey seal, sits on the west side of the harbour. National Trust - Lanhydrock (30 minutes’ drive) is an elegant country house, originally from Jacobean times (early 1600s) but largely reworked in the 19th century. Heritage pots and utensils fill the large Victorian kitchen, and a splendid collection of ceramics features delicate pieces from East Asia as well as European porcelain. The grounds include formal, flower-filled gardens and ancient woodlands laced with trails. Renowned for its link to King Arthur and associated mythology, Tintagel (50 minutes) is worth a visit for the ruins of its medieval castle, on a rugged stretch of coast. Cross the bridge to a small peninsula where you can explore Merlin’s Cave and admire ‘Gallos’, the large bronze statue of a royal figure.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaton (Cornwall)	13.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Millendreath	13.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Downderry	14.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
East Looe	14.7 km	Estuary	N/A	Good	N/A	N/A
Portwrinkle	16 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 24.7 km

Eden Project 27.1 km

Tintagel Castle 31.4 km

Dartmoor Zoological Park 31.8 km

Lost Gardens of Heligan 35.1 km

National Trust

Cotehele Mill 14.2 km

Cotehele 14.2 km

Lawrence House 17.7 km

Buckland Abbey 20.8 km

Saltram 27 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Minions - Cheesewring - Siblyback Lake 3.9 km

Minions - Caradon Hill - Cheesewring - Hurlers 3.9 km

Minions - Wild Cornish Moorland 4.1 km

Golitha Falls 5.3 km

Cadsonbury Hill-Fort 6.7 km

Local events

Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, England 26.4 km
Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 43.6 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Well maintained rural setting, with very helpful owners. Plenty of information…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Brian's shepherd's hut (no pets)

Liked: Well maintained rural setting, with very helpful owners. Plenty of information on things to do and see in the area. Good hot showers with no additional payment. Great location for exploring Cornwall and West Devon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, helpful and friendly staff, Clean facilities

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
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Daniel E. Aug 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely well presented site. Warm and friendly welcome and directed to our generously sized pitch, with a nice distance between pitches, not put on top of eachother. Well maintained site with amenities close to the pitches and very well Cleaned and looked after too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The facilities- so clean and a good shower in comparison to the…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Claire G. Aug 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: The facilities- so clean and a good shower in comparison to the last site we were at

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and clean and friendly

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Philip F. Sept 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice and clean owners polite

Disliked: Powered tent pitch to close together no boundaries.
Probably not enough showers and toilets at times had to wait same with washing up area.
Would like a shop facility as nothing near!
I think 11pm quite time was to late think 10pm is late enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect scenery , beautiful flowers , clean and friendly

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sarah H. Jul 2022

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Scenery beautiful
Great facilities
Close to town
Great owners

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained site with friendly hosts

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Gary N. Jul 2022

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Peace & quiet

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much, it was lovely to have you to stay as our first ever pitch up guests! Thanks for being great guests! Safe onward travels! Kathryn, John and Andrew

Frequently asked questions

Does Fursdon Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fursdon Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fursdon Farm Campsite? Clinging to a wooded cliffside overlooking the English Channel, Looe is a pretty fishing village and seaside resort. Unwind on its beach before checking out the maritime and smuggling displays at the … Read more