Old Ivy Farm Camping

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The south coast can be reached in 15 minutes
Gwithian sands 15 minutes away by car on the north coast
Pitch sheltered by trees

  • An off-grid and peaceful pop-up site on a small farm in Cornwall
  • Hayle, St Michael’s Mount and St Ives all 15 minutes’ drive
  • Wildlife haven with livestock on site; pub 10 minutes’ stroll away
If you’re searching for a simple, no-frills farm stay in Cornwall, you’ve hit the bullseye at Old Ivy Farm Camping, a back-to-basics pop-up site 10 minutes’ drive from seaside Hayle and roughly equidistant between the north and south coasts for days of discovering spectacular beaches. Approached down a leafy track, the spacious grass pitches are sheltered by trees and surrounded by wildlife including a myriad of birds, roe deer and foxes. Nothing here is manicured or polished – it’s a down-to-earth, natural setting where you can relax and slow down. Guests have access to a washing-up sink, shared compost toilet and a lovingly crafted shower shed, but there’s no electricity and no facilities for chemical toilets. Fancy eating out? There’s a pub 10 minutes’ stroll away, and if you’re sparking up the barbecue, you can pick up supplies in the local farm shop (five minutes’ drive). The owners live on site, and ask that everything – and everyone – is quiet by 9pm to keep the wildlife in the hedgerows and the neighbours happy. The property is shared with chickens, pet sheep and a dog, so pets are not allowed in the interest of keeping everything calm for the resident animals.

Campground type

Tent sites 3
RV sites 3
Opens August 4
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units heavier than 4 tonnes are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Aug 4 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Old Ivy Farm Camping

Trenerth Road

Leedstown

Hayle

Cornwall

England

TR27 5ER

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.16435°N
5.35548°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.2 mi Foundry Square
3.2 mi War Memorial
3.2 mi War Memorial
Rail
3.2 mi Hayle Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Rail Station
3.9 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
10.9 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
11 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
7.6 mi Penzance Airport
14.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
25 mi 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

You can head to the beach at Hayle (10 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, for long walks along the dunes, rockpools full of sea life and surfing when wind and wave conditions are right. Turn south and you can be on Long Rock Beach with a 20-minute drive, with calm waves for watersports and views over to the tiny island of St Michael’s Mount and its abbey (15 minutes), which is accessible on foot when the tide is out. The culture lovers among you will probably want to spend an afternoon perusing great art in the galleries of St Ives (15 minutes), which includes the Cornish branch of the Tate and The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. You can also pop into the Porthminster Gallery to check out outstanding work by up-and-coming contemporary artists. If you’re into ancient history, then the Penwith Heritage Coast (half an hour) down on Cornwall’s toe is the place for you – it’s knee-deep in neolithic and Bronze Age monuments like The Merry Maidens and Tregeseal stone circles (both 35 minutes) set on untamed heathland, and Lanyon Quoit burial chamber (half an hour), reached by a short walk from the road.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hayle Towans 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Mexico Towans 3.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Upton Towans 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthkidney Sands 4.2 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 4.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 6 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.3 mi

Tate St Ives 6.6 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 8.2 mi

Trebah Garden 11.1 mi

National Trust

Godolphin 2 mi

Godrevy 4.8 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 6 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 6.1 mi

St Michael's Mount 6.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODOLPHIN 2 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3.3 mi

HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 3.9 mi

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 4.8 mi

Hell's Mouth 5.4 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026)

    Newquay, England 23.4 mi

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 Old Ivy Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Old Ivy Farm Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Old Ivy Farm Camping? You can head to the beach at Hayle (10 minutes’ drive), which extends for three miles between Hayle Estuary and Godrevy Point, for long walks along the dunes, rockpools full of sea … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Old Ivy Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Old Ivy Farm Camping? From $29.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.