Trerise Farm Campsite

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  • Spacious site on a working farm on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula
  • Kennack Sands five minutes’ drive; St Michael’s Mount half an hour
  • Café and food shop on site; firepits and barbecues; farm animals
Rural idyll or beach holiday? If you can’t make up your mind, you can hedge your bets at Trerise Farm Campsite, a spacious, peaceful spot surrounded by the vast Cornish countryside – and a mere five-minute drive (or a half-hour’s walk) from the spectacular coastline of the Lizard Peninsula and beaches like Kennack Sands. Start by choosing your own pitch over the several fields available, then head over to the on-site café to check in, say hi to the owners and stock up on tasty snacks and drinks. A farm shop on site sells basic provisions, including farm-reared meat; if you need more supplies for your barbecue, there’s a convenience store in the village of Ruan Minor (five minutes’ drive) or in Mullion (10 minutes). And if you fancy a break from cooking, there are restaurants (plus shops and supermarkets) in the medium-sized town of Helston (20 minutes). Your canine buddies are welcome to join you (and Kennack Sands East is a dog-friendly beach), but please make sure that they’re kept on leads and under control at all times. This is, after all, a working farm, and you’re likely to come across chickens, goats, miniature ponies, pigs and geese during your stay. All of the farm animals are friendly and curious, but mind your fingers if you want to fuss them. Firepits are allowed, and you can buy a fire bucket, wood and kindling straight from the site. Facilities include toilets, showers, waste disposal and a washing-up point.

Site type

Tent sites 55
Motorhome sites 55
Caravan sites 55
Open now
Opens 1 April
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Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 1 Apr to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, spacious park with friendly owners. Guests loved the clean facilities, country views, cafe & farm animals. Relaxed vibe, flexible arrival/departure a bonus. Some minor shower temp/pressure issues noted.

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Perfect pitch with gorgeous countryside views…

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Liked Perfect pitch with gorgeous countryside views and sunsets. Great cafe and camo shop. Helpful and welcoming staff. Farm animals continue to delight children. Shower and washroom facilities clean and available. This was our fifth visit and will be back.

Disliked Nothing!

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Liked Friendly arrival, pitched where we liked. Farm animals and Maize maze on site.
Pizza and bar available.
Toilets and showers clean.

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Gorgeous site and loved the animals.…

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Liked Gorgeous site and loved the animals. Flat pitches and excellent facilities!

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Big bit of fresh country air, not over manicured, natural and healthy

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Liked Lovely! Spacious, quiet, clean, down to earth site, clean showers - which are included - and a well-stocked shop and comfortable cosy café. The farm family running the site are really friendly and nice. I found the honesty shop (available all hours)very handy, you just pay online. Even in August, there’s tons of space between pitches and the site is silent at night. It’s also dark so a fantastic night sky for star gazing. Great for sunsets too. The shower, toilet and washing up block is kept clean and there is plenty of hot water. The water is natural ground water pumped up on site and it’s superb. There is a freezer and charging hut. On Saturdays, There’s homemade pizzas. The farm has animals such as goats, llamas, peacocks, chickens and geese for children to feed. There’s lots of space for children to play. The location is fabulous: just a short drive to Coverack, Cadgwith (superb restaurant/ tea rooms) Kennack sands, Lizard and Gunwalloe which are all gorgeous, and of course the wonderful coast path. Helston has huge supermarkets and petrol stations. If you want a nearby dog walk, we found Goonhilly Downs good, which is a 5 minute drive. We also liked walking in the woods at Penrose, Porthleven harbour (Porthleven ale - bottled - is not to be missed) and the fish and chips at the Smugglers in Lizard! There’s quite a lot to explore nearby such as animal sanctuaries and Riptide bar which has live music on weekends (just a few minutes away). I found the pricing system much fairer than most sites. I would return to this site for all the above and its excellent value.

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A real gem.

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Anna B. 9 reviews

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Liked Flat, quiet, lots of space, surrounded by trees and nature, shade spots available. Simple but everything i needed. Honesty shop. Hot showers. Animal field. Cafe for breakfasts. Cracking price

Disliked Nothing.

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Jon G. 2 reviews

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Liked A peaceful spacious site with excellent sunsets and incredible night skies. The toilet block was clean and the free showers were always warm. The on-site cafe was handy for the occasional cooked breakfast and the beer & pizza night on Saturday was an added bonus. Highly recommend.

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Anonymous

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Liked The campsite was clean, facilities great, and the pitches quiet.
We loved the animals.

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Great location.Lovely hosts and a fantastic…

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Anonymous

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Liked Great location.Lovely hosts and a fantastic farm for the kids to enjoy visiting every day. We loved our stay here.

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We've had an absolutely brilliant stay…

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Liked We've had an absolutely brilliant stay here and, without a doubt, it's one of the best campsites I've visited. The relaxed atmosphere is exactly what camping should be. Being able to choose where to pitch, without feeling crammed in, made a huge difference.

The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care about their campsite and their guests. The facilities are clean, the showers have always been hot, and having plug sockets available for charging devices is a great touch. The farm shop and café are well worth a visit, and the animal field is lovely for both children and adults.

I came here with my dog, Skye, and she's had the holiday of a lifetime. From exploring the fields to discovering the sea for the first time, she's absolutely loved every minute. The campsite is peaceful, safe and a perfect base for exploring the Lizard Peninsula and the surrounding coastline.

One of the things I appreciated most was the peace and quiet. At night it's incredibly dark, making it perfect for relaxing and stargazing. If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle and simply enjoy Cornwall, this is the place.

I honestly can't fault our stay. We've already said we'll be back, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a friendly, peaceful and well-run place to stay.

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Will definitely return

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Pete M. 1 review

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Liked Plenty of spare relaxed atmosphere

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Features

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 Composting toilet 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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

Trerise Farm Campsite

Ruan Minor

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR12 7NA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.01097°N
5.18632°W

Route directions

After passing Goonhilly Satellite station and turning right at the crossroads, stay on the road for approximately two miles. Turn right at the white cottage; the site is a quarter of a mile down the road. Do not follow the satnav until you reach Goonhilly.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.9 km Seven Stars
11.9 km Blue Anchor
12.5 km Bus Shelter
Rail
17.2 km Penmere Rail Station
17.6 km Falmouth Town Rail Station
18.1 km Falmouth Docks Rail Station
Ferry
10.1 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
10.7 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
18 km Falmouth Custom House Quay
Airport
27.1 km Penzance Airport
35.9 km Land's End St Just 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

Are you up for a bracing hike along the South West Coast Path? You can join this long-distance trail at Kennack Sands and head west, towards Great Britain’s southernmost spot, Lizard Point (two hours on foot; or 15 minutes’ drive). Take in views of the Atlantic Ocean and keep your eyes peeled for seals. Head to the town of Marazion (40 minutes) and wait for low tide, perhaps killing a few hours at RSPB Marazion Marsh, home to herons and egrets. Then walk along the causeway to St Michael’s Mount, a small, green island topped by a centuries-old castle. The harbourside National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth (40 minutes) has interesting displays on the local nautical heritage (plus temporary exhibitions on related subjects, including pirates and tattoos). From Falmouth you can also catch a ferry across the river estuary to St Mawes Castle, built by Henry VIII in the 16th century.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Kennack Sands 1.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Polurrian Cove 5.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Poldhu Cove 5.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Coverack 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Church Cove 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 9.4 km

Trebah Garden 11.6 km

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 18 km

Pendennis Castle 18.1 km

St Michael's Mount 23.9 km

National Trust

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 11.3 km

Glendurgan Garden 11.5 km

Godolphin 18.2 km

St Anthony Head 20.6 km

St Michael's Mount 24 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Rill Cove 5.5 km

Church Cove and Lizard Point 5.7 km

Royal Anne Galley 6.3 km

TRELOWARREN 7 km

Schiedam 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 Trerise Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Trerise Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Trerise Farm Campsite? Are you up for a bracing hike along the South West Coast Path? You can join this long-distance trail at Kennack Sands and head west, towards Great Britain’s southernmost spot, Lizard Point … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Trerise Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Trerise Farm Campsite? From $41.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.