Elm Farm
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- Peaceful west Cornwall family campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Redruth
- Porthtowan beach five minutes’ drive; Portreath beach 10 minutes
- Tree-sheltered grass pitches; firepit and bike hire; café on site
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Friendly quiet eco site with good facilities.
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Liked: Lovely quiet eco campsite. Very friendly owners and great cafe and bike hire on site. Showers hot . Good location.Walkable and cyceable into Portreath along off road track.
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Lovely site, clean facilities, friendly staff, very relaxing
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Liked: Lovely little site - a very relaxing stay. First time using this sort of compost loo and both my son and I were pleasantly surprised how clean and efficient it was. Lovely spacious showers. Very friendly and informative owners/staff. Amazing breakfast, and other food throughout the day which we didn’t have chance to try. Only thing missing was a drying area for wetsuits, but didn’t really expect it on this smaller site.
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The location, very peaceful and yet close to the A30, nice pubs…
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Liked: The location, very peaceful and yet close to the A30, nice pubs nearby but not quite walkable. Eco friendly. Lovely owners. Discounts on bike hire on site.
Disliked: Shower draining needs a little improvement.
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warm welcome laid back great location between 2 beaches and on a fantastic cycle…
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Liked: warm welcome laid back great location between 2 beaches and on a fantastic cycle network tranquil setting
Disliked: nothing
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A fantastic, friendly site. We will be back!
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Liked: Elm Farm is a fantastic site run by a lovely couple who have managed to keep all the lovely bits of camping in a well maintained site that is also relaxed and respectful to the environment. Toilets and showers are are clean - spacious showers with plenty of hooks and hot water. Even in mid-August, I only had to wait 5 mins for a shower on one occasion during our week long stay. The cafe serves a fantastic freshly-cooked breakfast and coffee. The surrounding beaches, coast path and mining trails are great for walking, running and cycling. It was the perfect site for us to use as basecamp while being on hand for teens at Boardmasters! Thank you Ali and Reuben.
Disliked: Nothing.
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Lovely spot in the beautiful Cornish countryside,
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Liked: Lovely level, well kept field. Peaceful at night. Easy walk to the footpath to Portreath, which forms part of the Coast to Coast Bissoe cycle trail, which I walked one way. Composting toilets were extremely efficient, first time using this style of toilet and actually found them a far more pleasant experience than many of the traditional loos on sites we've stay on previously. The Bridge Inn is within an easy walking distance, but just be aware, this is a very "traditional" pub with an extremely small (one item on a Friday night) menu, but with a pleasant beer garden by a small river!
Disliked: Minor point, but branches overhanging the narrow track to the second field could do with some pruning as vehicles driving off the track to avoid scraping their sides had caused it to become muddy after a spell of wet weather.
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Charming, wildlife friendly, adventure on your doorstep
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Liked: A lovely, little campsite with lots of charm and a chilled-out atmosphere. Well-kept, eco-friendly facilities (composting loos, solar panels, wild meadows, bikes to hire). The pitches were flat, showers were hot, and the toilets clean (and not too far away!). The owners were friendly and relaxed, with a cute on-site cafe/bar, a little campers 'barn' to charge devices and use the fridge, and even al-fresco ping-pong. We loved being able to walk down very quiet back lanes to get to the coastal path and then onto the beach. Being close to all the north coast beaches but away from the masses made for a stress-free time.
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Plenty of space good toilets and showers and freindly owners…
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Liked: Plenty of space good toilets and showers and freindly owners
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Warm and friendly welcome, clean and tidy in a good location for…
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Liked: Warm and friendly welcome, clean and tidy in a good location for north coast beaches.
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Excellent and eco site
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Liked: Very nice little campsite. Only stayed one night as we were hiking the south west coast path, but would happily return. Flat field to pitch in. Wash up area, excellent eco composting loos and great showers (4x large shower rooms with plenty hot water and hooks to hang your gear, also a hand basin in each shower room). These were down by the camping pitches. Also free WiFi and charging facilities and extra 'regular' flush loos by reception, which is also a lovely little cafe. We had cream teas without the tea - I had cider instead with mine! There was some great sounding food on the menu too but our hiking schedule meant we didn't have time to stay and try the savoury dishes, maybe next time.
Disliked: Nothing
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Elm Farm
Porthtowan
Redruth
Cornwall
England
TR16 5UF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.266°N
-5.2386°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Porthtowan | 2.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Chapel Porth | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Portreath | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trevaunance Cove | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranporth | 11 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 4.6 km
Truro Cathedral 13.3 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 17.7 km
National Maritime Museum Cornwall 17.9 km
Tate St Ives 18.3 km
National Trust
Cornish Mines and Engines 4.6 km
Godrevy 11.4 km
Trelissick Garden 15.5 km
Godolphin 16.5 km
Trerice 19.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Porth Towan - Towan Cross - Chapel Porth 2.3 km
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 3.9 km
St Agnes Beacon 5.6 km
Hell's Mouth 7.2 km
Hanover 8.7 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 Elm Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Elm Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elm Farm? Surfers, you’ve struck lucky, as Elm Farm is close to the sandy surfing beaches of Portreath (10 minutes’ drive) and Porthtowan (five minutes). Long-distance walkers, this campsite makes a handy overnighter when … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elm Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Elm Farm? From €23.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.