Pemberton Farm
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Add your business details- Dog-friendly wild camping in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Leave the car behind and walk to Portmellon and Mevagissey beaches
- Sea views and a solar shower; walk to the pub, café or farm shop
Leave the car at home: at Pemberton Farm in Cornwall, there’s no need for frills or engines. This is the sort of place where you’ll likely get to watch barn owls fly at dusk, listen to skylarks and try to spot voles and butterflies. Wild camping is what this site does well – and the pitches (in an Area of Outstanding Beauty) have sea views and access to eco-conscious facilities including a basic solar shower and canisters of mains water.
A stroll will take you far, that’s for certain. You’ll pass through the West Bodrugan Wood Nature Reserve on your way to Portmellon beach (the walk should take around 35 minutes in all). Once there, grab your daily caffeine dose from the beach café, pick up some local produce for later from the farm shop and then nab yourself a kayak from the beachside hire for paddles out around the bay.
Down those country lanes, there’s also a pub on the beachside – but if you’re keen to call by a few country and coastal venues, there are more pubs in St Ewe (10 minutes’ drive) and Mevagissey (45 minutes’ walk). And for essential shops and bakeries, just look to villages like Pentewan, Mevagissey and Gorran.
Mevagissey, by the way, is another properly nice place within walking distance of the site – a 45-minute walk will get you to the historic Cornish fishing village where there’s a working harbour that runs fishing charters.
Good news for those of you who are taking advantage of Pemberton Farm’s dog-friendly status too – as well as all those country and coastal walks, there are also local woodlands for their all-important walkies. Back at the farm, other facilities include a compost loo and mains water.
Site type
3
1Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 site/unit 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pemberton Farm
Near Polsue
St Ewe
Cornwall
England
PL26 6EW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.2588°N
-4.8096°W
Nearest transport
Coach7.9 km Dolphin Inn
7.9 km Dolphin Inn
9.1 km Bus Station
Rail9.1 km St Austell Rail Station
13.1 km Par Rail Station
15.3 km Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry2.3 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
14.7 km Polruan Ferry Landing
14.8 km Fowey Ferry Landing
Airport25.2 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
Those of you who are wildlife fans will be pleased to find that there are splendid gardens within driving distance of the site. The Lost Gardens Heligan (10 minutes' drive) has features from the 19th century and 200 acres of plant life, as well as a farm shop.
Underline the Eden Project (half an hour) on your Cornwall map too. Rainforest and Mediterranean biomes in a china clay pit is the summary but when you look at the fine print, there are also zipwires and giant swings for adventurous folk.
As for more very pretty coastal scenes, The Roseland Heritage Coast (25 minutes) is sprinkled with settings like waterfalls, creeks and cliffs. If you’re looking for additional places to set yourself down on the sand, Hemmick Beach (10 minutes) and Porthpean (20 minutes) are some other splendid spots – the latter is especially nifty for watersports like windsurfing or paddleboarding.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portmellon | 1.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Polstreath | 2.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gorran Haven Little Perhaver | 2.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Vault Beach | 3.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthluney | 3.4 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lost Gardens of Heligan 3.2 km
Eden Project 12.8 km
Truro Cathedral 17.2 km
Lappa Valley Steam Railway 20.7 km
Pendennis Castle 21 km
National Trust
Trelissick Garden 16.7 km
St Anthony Head 17.9 km
Trerice 21.6 km
Glendurgan Garden 28 km
Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 29.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 2 km
Mevagissey: Woods and Country 2.1 km
HELIGAN 2.8 km
Gorran Haven and Dodman Point 2.8 km
CAERHAYS CASTLE 3.1 km
Local events
- Eden Sessions (Wednesday, 12 June 2024 – Wednesday, 12 June 2024)
Par, England 12.1 km
- Boardmasters (Wednesday, 7 August 2024 – Wednesday, 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 25.4 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 Pemberton Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pemberton Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pemberton Farm? Those of you who are wildlife fans will be pleased to find that there are splendid gardens within driving distance of the site. The Lost Gardens Heligan (10 minutes' drive) has features … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pemberton Farm?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.