Rock Bottom Orchard
View prices & book- 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
- Charcoal and firepits for hire on site and shared kitchen facilities
Site type
- Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed, 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width x 2.5m depth (8.2ft width x 8.2ft depth) Calculated area: 6.3m² (67.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (motorcyclist, no cars)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width x 2.5m depth (8.2ft width x 8.2ft depth) Calculated area: 6.3m² (67.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookTipi
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Arrival daysFrom £35 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookShepherd's hut
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 8.0m width x 12.0m length (26.2ft width x 39.4ft length) Calculated area: 96.0m² (1033.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Liked that the host met us to show us our pitch and…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (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…
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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
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (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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Great view and location, friendly staff and good shower…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked: Great view and location, friendly staff and good shower
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tipis not weather proof, no electric available.vile shower and toilet
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Tipi
Liked: The location and views are immense… the tipis are very cool and fairly warm in an evening
Disliked: Where to start with my review!! One shower and one toilet in a chip board surrounding for the entire site to use so potentially 8 plus people waiting , no sink to wash your hands after using the toilet other than the one in the tiny kitchen area used for washing dishes. All areas are dirty and unkempt .. long grass so wet feet always. No electricity supply to tipis despite being advertised as gas and electric included, electricity consists of 3 plug sockets in the chip board kitchen! Quite unhelpful owner of site, when we questioned the electricity , no hook up, he said can’t have everything… well we actually had nothing!!Tipi not weather proof at all. Rain coming in the top where top cover wasn’t set up correctly and regular visits from local wildlife coming under the side of the tent.No lighting in shower, toilet or kitchen area so every visit after dark needed a torch and a hope that the spiders were sleeping! This should be advertised as wild camping .. as advertised as gas and electric included assuming you have a hook up but you don’t and when we used the owners extension cable to blow up our airbed in the tipi he removed it from site so we had to ring him every time to add air throughout the week. Not worth the money certainly wouldn’t recommend it or ever stay again. The location is the only plus point to this site for the views ..this site needs to be given up as a bad idea!! We left a day early as storms were due overnight and didn’t have the confidence in the tipi withstanding it! So lost 2 days we love cornwall but rock bottom is aptly named and we will never return there
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From the manager: These people gave me bad review because I wouldn't allow them to have electric hookup in Tipi, they became anti-social towards me, there is no hookups to the Tipi's for health and safety reasons, there is two hot showers and two toilets now
Not used to it’s fullest potential-it’s a shame.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: Beautiful view. Nice please. Access to toilet. Kettle. Microwave.
Disliked: The toilet and kitchen area needs a good clean. Poor access to bed. Shower and kitchen is too small. Lots of spider webs. Grass under the outside table need to be cut.
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Lovely shepherds hut, great for a no frills summer break- loved it.
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Shepherd's hut
Liked: I stayed in the shepherds hut whilst doing a shot course in St Ives July 2023. Campsite was a beautiful haven from a bustling St Ives. Facilities are basic and may take some getting used to (hut made of chip board!) but everything you need is there: fridge/freezer/hot shower/ loo. Graham the owner was very friendly and helpful. I cooked on my campstove on the picnic hence or ate out in town. Beautiful wildlife haven, quiet with lots of wild and bird life and a pigeon called Walter (apparently)
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (motorcyclist, no cars)
Liked: Very good 10/10
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Very basic campsite with lovely Cornish views!
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
Liked: Lovely views and peaceful field. Only 10mins in car from St Ives.
Disliked: Was very hard to find the campsite - especially when dark. The listing says 'showers and toilets' when in fact there is just 1 of each in a chipboard hut which is shared between all of the site. Wasn't very pleasant. Didn't feel the price per night reflected the poor quality facilities. Tiny kitchenette which did have sink/fridge but again shared between the whole campsite and only 1 person could fit in at a time.
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The host was very friendly and gave us a full tour of…
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Tipi
Liked: The host was very friendly and gave us a full tour of our areas available. The tipi was impressive and comfortable. More facilities than named on booking (fridge, freezer etc) which were handy. Fresh towels out every few days and toilet roll provided readily. Amazing view over the valley and private area which the tipis are situated in.
Disliked: Hard to contact the host for check out (were unable to and had to set off home in the end). Uneven bollard in the ground in the parking bay resulted in us gaining a flat tyre. (We understand things happen but be aware when pulling into a bay as it spans two of three bays). The shower was quite unreliable for heat.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
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 nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
Rock Bottom Orchard
Trencom Road
Lelant Downs
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR27 6NX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.17358°N
-5.47703°W
Nearest transport
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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Carbis Bay | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Porthkidney Sands | 3.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Porthminster | 3.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Porthmeor | 4.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Porthgwidden | 4.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Tate St Ives 4.6 km
St Michael's Mount 6.2 km
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 16.3 km
Flambards 18 km
Land's End 20.7 km
National Trust
St Michael's Mount 6.2 km
Trengwainton Garden 8.4 km
Godrevy 8.9 km
Godolphin 9.9 km
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 15 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) 3.4 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.8 km
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 4.3 km
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 4.6 km
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 4.6 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 42.7 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.
Nearest sites
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Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site 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 €23.67 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.