Smithy Field

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A campervan on the pitch
A campervan on the pitch
Quiet garden with picnic table
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Quiet garden with picnic table
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  • Peaceful, dog-friendly single Cornwall campervan pitch in Balwest
  • Praa Sands 10 minutes’ drive; St. Michael's Mount 15 minutes
  • Ponies and chickens on site, plus barbecue and picnic table
A 10-minute drive from the coast and beaches like Praa Sands and Porthleven, Smithy Field is a quiet site in the peaceful village of Balwest, with expansive views over Cornwall's West Penwith peninsula. And peace is pretty much guaranteed for guests here too – this location has just a single campervan hardstanding pitch, next to a quiet garden area with a picnic table. There are ponies, geese, ducks and chickens on site, but well-behaved dogs are welcomed (as long as they remain on leads), and they’ll gladly follow you for walkies along nearby paths and bridleways. After working up a bit of a sweat, you can take refuge in one of the many local pubs – there are several within a three-mile radius – for a pint and some home-cooked food. Many guests, though, will likely make a beeline for the splendid Cornish coastline, whether for hikes along the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) or for watersports. Praa Sands and Perranuthnoe (10 minutes) are popular with surfers, while Marazion beach (15 minutes) is a magnet for families. Not only does it have calm waters that are safe for swimming, it also has a well-equipped children’s playground. The cherry on the cake? Front-row views of St. Michael’s Mount, which can be accessed via a granite causeway at low tide (or by boat at any other time). Back on site, a barbecue is provided, and you can buy logs from the owners, along with freshly laid eggs in season. A composting toilet is available.

Campground type

RV sites 1
Open now
Opens December 31, 2024
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Dec 31 2024 to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Perfect for a 1-2 night stay

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Friendly owners, beautiful and quiet location.

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Our ideal site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Jessica R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Absolutely perfect! Stunning location and our hosts were lovely. This site had everything we needed and was so peaceful. Fabulous stargazing too if you are lucky enough to have a clear night. Could not recommend enough!

Disliked: Nothing at all!

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Amazing view, perfect spot. Definitely we coming back... Thanks for Penny and Andy!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matyas V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Amazing view, perfect spot.
Definitely we coming back...
Thanks for Penny and Andy!

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We love this site. We live an hour away and whenever we…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Louise E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: We love this site. We live an hour away and whenever we need a break from any hustle and bustle we book a night or two and stay here.
The owners are lovely, the pitch is private and secluded and we love the peace and quiet.
The view across the fields is nice to spend time looking at while daydreaming and when it is sunny, the sunsets are lovely to see.
The compost loo is cleaned regularly and there are camping bits and pieces to help make the stay more comfortable ( wood for the fire pit, clothes dryer, washing up bowl).
Having said all that DON'T GO, cos we want to be able to !!!!!!

Disliked: Nothing.
If you are someone who likes high speed internet, you may not get this here and there are no shops/tourist places but we like this about the site, so if these things don't bother you, the site will be fine for you.

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If you prefer solitude then this is the pitch for you. We loved it!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Karen B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: We liked the remoteness of this site. It was peaceful, with an abundance of birdlife around. The pitch included a picnic bench, fire-pit and barbeque - nice touch. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. It really was a lovely place and we will definitely be back!

Disliked: N/A

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What a lush place to pull up for the night! Totally secluded,…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Laura V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: What a lush place to pull up for the night! Totally secluded, had everything we needed including a compost loo, bins, logs, bbq and fire pit. Penny and Adam were amazing hosts!

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Pitch was lovely and flat definitely be staying there again

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Very peaceful and quiet. Well kept pitch. Exactly as described on pitchup. Owners very helpful and friendly. Lovely little touches with bbq and fire pit. Beautiful views and accessible to nearby beaches and places of interest

Disliked: Nothing

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Lovely, peaceful space. I will be back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Kate H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: The peace.
I just wanted a couple of nights of peace and that's exactly what I got. Weather was terrible, but didn't matter, I could just drink tea and listen to the rain. Compost loo nice and dry.
Could have sat on the bench and enjoyed the view if it stopped raining for 5 minutes.

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Lovely spot with grassed picnic area with firepit . Great for…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Lovely spot with grassed picnic area with firepit . Great for a night or 2 stop in self contained campervan. Water and composting loo. Lovely views and great walk up to monument. Warm welcome.Turning to pitch no obvious at first but hosts very helpful

Disliked: Entrance and lane narrow but not really a problem in 5.5m campervan.

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May try again in better weather as we were told it had good views!

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked: Being the only unit there. Wonderful for our nervous dog and disabled adult son.
Loved the private garden at the back of the plot,the picnic table ,the fire pit and the private composting facility.
The farm animals were lovely to see. The owners were friendly.

Disliked: The pouring rain.
The access to the plot was tricky with the camper van but would get easier with practice.
None of which were the fault of the owners.

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Features

Dogs allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smithy Field

Beecroft

Balwest

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 9TE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.12222°N
-5.36447°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi Bus Shelter
4.2 mi Blue Anchor
4.2 mi Seven Stars
Rail
4.9 mi St Erth Rail Station
5 mi Hayle Rail Station
5.2 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
7.3 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
10.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
10.6 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
6.8 mi Penzance Airport
13.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
27.5 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

The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a good spot to take in far-reaching views of the Cornish coast, all the way to St. Ives. If you’re in the mood for thrills, head to Flambards Theme Park (15 minutes), where you can have a go on the Skyraker, which twists as it drops from a great height, or on more family-friendly attractions like the Western Mine Train. There are also indoor reconstructions of period settings, like a Victorian village or a British street during the Blitz. Clinging to a granite cliffside stretching into Porthcurno Bay, the Minack Theatre (40 minutes) is well worth a visit for the setting alone, which makes for a pretty dramatic backdrop to any theatrical production. During your visit (which needs to be booked in advance), you’ll be able to walk on stage and check out the garden area. If you’re lucky, you might also catch a glimpse of seals or dolphins.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Praa Sands East 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranuthnoe 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthleven Sands 3.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Marazion 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 5 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 7.3 mi

Tate St Ives 8.3 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.5 mi

Trebah Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Godolphin 1.1 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 4 mi

St Michael's Mount 5 mi

Godrevy 7.5 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 8.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODOLPHIN 1 mi

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 1.9 mi

LISMORE 4.2 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 4.8 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 5 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Wednesday, August 6, 2025)

    Newquay, England 26 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Smithy Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Field? The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Field?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime

    Please telephone upon arrival and departure.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Field? From $23.78 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.