The Old Stables Campsite
View prices & book- Simple site in south Cornwall, five minutes' drive from a surf beach
- A 20-minute drive from St Ives, Scilly ferries and St Michael's Mount
- A five-minute drive from a pub and a farm shop
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Visitors are not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Pitch types & availability
Unpowered grass site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £17 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass motorhome site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPowered grass site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookIndy camping pod
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookJade camping pod
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.3m width x 2.2m length (10.8ft width x 7.1ft length) Calculated area: 7.1m² (76.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £40 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookRosie’s shepherd's hut
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookSmudge’s shepherd's hut
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 2.4m width x 5.0m length (7.9ft width x 16.4ft length) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Alles super. Toiletten und Duschen in Containern, alles sehr sauber, es gibt…
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Liked: Alles super. Toiletten und Duschen in Containern, alles sehr sauber, es gibt warmes Wasser. Einer der am besten ausgestatteten Plätze hinsichtlich Duschen, Toiletten und Spühlbereich.
Disliked: Nix
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It’s great that you enjoyed your stay at our site and found the facilities to your liking. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches
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Liked: We were very welcomed to the site of which was spacious, flat, clean and well maintained. We chose this for it's ideal location to one of my favourite sites to relax and see the sunrise at Godrevy Lighthouse, and easy access to other beaches and surrounding places to visit.
Disliked: The only dislike, so be warned. Was the damn cockerals 🐓 next door to the site make a lot of noise. We had to turn it into a joke as after the leader had woken everyone, the youngsters would try their voices, it was like teacher and student 😂.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you found our site to be spacious, flat, clean and in a good location to use as a base for visiting other areas. Unfortunately, the cockerel is an early riser 🤣, but we appreciate that you didn’t let it ruin your stay and will recommend us to your friends and would return in the future. Jayne and Mike
A great place to stay!
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Liked: Friendly owners and as Ive stayed before it was nice to be welcomed back. The site is clean, irganised and well maintained as well as being near to beautiful beaches, but slightly out to be peaceful.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review and for choosing us again. It’s great that you keep coming back to stay with us. We hope we get to meet you again later in the season. Jayne and Mike
If you aren't a light sleeper this would be a great place for you.
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Liked: Hot showers, clean toilets and kind and helpful owners.
Disliked: Very noisy road! Our pitch was next to a very busy and noisy road with traffic throughout the night! We stayed for two nights, the first I hardly slept due to the noise and the second I purchased ear plugs which reduced it to a low hum! Not ideal.
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you found us kind and helpful and our facilities clean and the showers hot. Unfortunately we have no control over the road noise, but do except that you can hear noise from the road, which is more evident when the wind is in a certain direction and in the tourist season, when there is a huge increase in the volume of traffic. However, for us it is a double-edged sword as many of the local businesses rely on tourism to exist and at times you can’t have one without the other. We totally understand that our site will not suit everyone but really appreciate that you will recommend us to your friends. Jayne and Mike
Loved it. We will be back soon :)
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Liked: Loved this site! Facilities were great and for us the location was just perfect! Kids loved having the space to run around and ride their bikes
Disliked: The roosters at 4am from the farm behind (hahaha)
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you loved your stay at our site, despite the rooster. 🐓 giving you an early call and have booked already to return. It will be great to see you all again. Jayne and Mike
Excellent site, would definitely stay there again.
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Liked: Good facilities (self contained cubicles), spacious pitches,
Disliked: A bit windy as on a hill
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. It’s lovely that you describe our site as being excellent with good facilities, despite being a tad breezy at times. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. Jayne and Mike 😀
Very nice site. Recommend.
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Liked: Very peaceful, well maintained and spacious site with good facilities. Great location at a very reasonable price. Large flat, grassy pitches. Mike and Julie were very helpful whenever we had any queries. The toilets and showers were kept really nice and clean, despite the rain, which meant lots of muddy boots everywhere.
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From the manager: Many thanks for your lovely review. We are glad that you found our site to be priced reasonably, peaceful and well maintained with good facilities. We appreciate all of the feedback we get about our site especially the cleanliness, which you as you acknowledged can be a challenge in the rain. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. Jayne and Mike
A fantastic accommodating campsite - it’s exactly as it says on the…
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Liked: A fantastic accommodating campsite - it’s exactly as it says on the tin. An adhoc trip to Cornwall we needed to find somewhere simple & affordable but with facilities to accommodate our touring caravan in our favourite part of the county. The site is spacious with very clean good WC/ Hot Showering facilities. The staff are polite, welcoming & noticeably have a very active presence maintaining their high standards. The location is lovely and remote but with quick access to local amenities or the best beach in Cornwall (in my opinion!) We will definitely be keeping this site up our sleeves for a return visit in the future. Wishing the old stables all the best for the season ahead.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback and the great photos following your stay at our site. Your comments make all of the hard work and long hours worthwhile. It’s great that you plan to return in the future and will recommend us to your friends. Jayne and Mike
Clean and well organized facilities, very friendly owners, close to local farm…
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Liked: Clean and well organized facilities, very friendly owners, close to local farm and restaurant.
Disliked: You can hear cars from road nearby (I understand that is something beyond control but if someone is looking for absolute silence during the night it might be little of an issue.)
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. It’s great that you found the site clean, friendly and well organised. We are sorry that you disliked the road noise, but really appreciate that you acknowledge that it is beyond our control. Unfortunately, when it’s a busy weekend and the wind is in a certain direction you can hear some road noise. We look forward to meeting you again in the future. Jayne and Mike
People friendly Clean and tidy place. Close to surf beach…
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Liked: People friendly Clean and tidy place. Close to surf beach
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From the manager: Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found us friendly and the site clean and tidy. We hope to meet you and your friends again in the future. Jayne and Mike
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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundry
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Old Stables Campsite
Gwithian Road
Connor Downs
Hayle
Cornwall
England
TR27 5EA
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.20891°N
-5.3635°W
Route directions
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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Upton Towans | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Gwithian Towans | 2.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Godrevy Towans | 3.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Hayle Towans | 3.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Mexico Towans | 4.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 7.3 km
Tate St Ives 8.5 km
St Michael's Mount 13 km
Flambards 15 km
National Seal Sanctuary 16.9 km
National Trust
Godrevy 3 km
Cornish Mines and Engines 7.4 km
Godolphin 8.2 km
St Michael's Mount 13 km
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 14.7 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Hell's Mouth 4.2 km
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 5.4 km
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 5.6 km
Circular walk Portreath - Tehidy Country Park - Reskajeage Downs - Coastal Path 7.7 km
GODOLPHIN 8.1 km
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 7 August 2024 – Wednesday, 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 34.2 km
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – Wednesday, 12 June 2024)
Par, England 47.1 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does The Old Stables Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Stables Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Stables Campsite? The beaches along this stretch of Cornwall’s coast are top spots for watersports, nature walks and the simple pleasures of splashing in the sea. Walk the coast path up to the more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Stables Campsite?
Camping and caravan Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Stables Campsite? From $35.08 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.