Ashen Cross Farm Camping











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- Quiet nearly wild campsite on the outskirts of Pelynt in Cornwall
- Looe and Talland Bay five minutes’ drive; Eden Project half an hour
- Large off-grid grass pitches with hot showers and firepits available
Campground type
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
General
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Wed, Apr 1 to
Campsite types & availability
6

Primitive grass tent campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 5.5m depth (30.2m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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3 bedroom ready tent
6 people maximum 3 bedrooms
Dimensions: 19.7ft width × 9.8ft length
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
This small, quiet campground earns high marks for its friendly owners and private, well-spaced sites. Guests rave about excellent facilities, including clean, hot showers and a handy communal kitchen with a fridge/freezer. Its peaceful setting near Looe and trails is a big plus. Though busy times might mean a wait for the single toilet/shower, a new compost toilet is in the works. Ideal for families and camping newbies, with resident dog Spud a guest favorite.
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Last updated 9/1/2026
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We loved it here. It was…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked We loved it here. It was in a beautiful peaceful location, it felt like wild camping, but still only about five minutes drive from Looe. We stayed in the prepitched tent with the covered kitchen and it was brilliant, it had everything we needed and had been really thought about down to little details like fold up stools to sit on and solar powered fairy lights. My children loved the foosball table in the barn.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and please come visit us again!
We have just returned from a…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked We have just returned from a weeks’ stay in the ready tent and loved the hassle free camping! No tent to set up or put away and it was so much more comfortable having mattresses to sleep on. The covered kitchen was amazing and had everything we needed. The campsite is small and quiet and within easy reach of some gorgeous beaches. There is only one bathroom but the campsite wasn’t full, so this wasn’t an issue at any point. There is no electric hook up to the tent but we had use of a shared fridge and charging points in the communal area - again the campsite was quiet so this was never a problem. The owners (and their lovely dog) are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review and we're glad you had a great holiday! Spud and us would love to see you again!!
Small, quiet location, ideally placed for…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Small, quiet location, ideally placed for looe and other beaches.
Loved the fact your could just turn up and everything was ready, great kitchen area, everything you could need was there.
Good shower, we had no problems sharing it with other campers.
Loved watching the barn owl flying over in the evening.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again!
Was quiet location…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Was quiet location
Disliked Abit close to other campers website is abit miss leading with only 4 pitches u think the toilet block would be a bit nicer snd not full of junk its an ok place for quick stay one night max
The owner a nice geezer but not for us
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Simon is a very good host.…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Simon is a very good host. He is very helpfull and really welcoming.
The place is very Nice, quiet and Well located (half way between polperro and looe).
It is surrounded by lovely walks.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Great wild campsite lovely people and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great wild campsite lovely people and a definite return visit from me
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From the manager: Cheers Paul for taking the time to leave us a review. Good luck on your adventure!
Everything the place is amazing and…
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Everything the place is amazing and the owners couldn't be any more helpful lovely place to camp
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and we're glad you liked the campsite! Hopefully see you again!
Lovely peaceful site with friendly owners
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked What a lovely campsite! The owners were really friendly and helpful and Spud the dog was lovely too! The pitches are well spaced out so even if the campsite is busy you would still have plenty of privacy. They have a couple of firepits available to borrow which made for some lovely evenings sitting by the fire. There was also a little folder in the facilities barn with suggestions and maps of local walks, places to eat and things to do which was a great touch.
I was lucky enough to have the whole site to myself but even if it was full they’ve made a provision for an extra toilet in case someone is in the shower and you’re desperate. The shower and toilet were lovely and clean and the shower was amazing! Fridge/freezer helpful and spacious too, lovely washing up area inside the barn block as well.
Might be a bit of a squeeze if lots of big tents so check the dimensions before you go, luckily I was able to grab the biggest pitch which fitted my Vango 450 tent, but it was snug!
Head torch is essential for the evenings as it has very little light pollution! Also needed to mind out for the toads and newts that appeared on the grass paths once it was dark too!
Overall I had a lovely peaceful and relaxing stay, I will definitely be back, hopefully with better weather next time too!
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From the manager: Hi Zoe, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the never ending fog! Sorry we missed you to say bye but hopefully you'll be back!
Lovely quiet place, well kept and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely quiet place, well kept and a very helpful host .
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! Glad you enjoyed yourselves and shame the weather was against you!
Nice site with friendly staff
3 bedroom ready tent
Liked Nice campsite. Friendly staff.
Disliked Electricity to the tent or cooking area would have been nice.
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Ashen Cross Farm Camping
Pelynt
Looe
Cornwall
England
PL13 2JX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.35752°N
4.51683°W
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
Food and drink
- Jubilee Inn Pub 0.7 mi
- Crumplehorn Inn Pub 1.5 mi
- Harbour Green House Restaurant 1.8 mi
- The House on the Props Restaurant 1.8 mi
- Priscillas Restaurant 1.8 mi
- Ship Inn Pub 1.8 mi
- Turntable Restaurant 1.8 mi
- Nelsons Restaurant 1.8 mi
- Royal British Legion Pub 1.8 mi
- Noughts & Crosses Pub 1.8 mi
Groceries
- The Good Life Off-licence 1.8 mi
- Spar Supermarket 2.7 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.7 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
- Cornish Orchards Cider Shop Off-licence 3.3 mi
- Looe Valley Vineyard Off-licence 4.5 mi
- Johns Off-licence 5.4 mi
- Tarquin's Off-licence 5.4 mi
Parks and play
- The Downs park 2.5 mi
- West Looe Playground 2.6 mi
- Wooldown park 2.9 mi
- Forest Holidays Deerpark 4.4 mi
- Fowey Park Playground 5.7 mi
Family days out
- Amusements and family entertainments Amusement arcade 2.7 mi
- Duloe stone circle Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
- Natural Waterfall Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
- Saint Catherine's Castle 6 mi
Public transport
- Camping Caradon 0.5 mi
- Trelawne 0.6 mi
- Trelawne Caravan Park 0.6 mi
- Barcelona Cross 0.7 mi
- The Garage 0.8 mi
- Pelynt Church 0.9 mi
- Church 0.9 mi
- Sea View Holiday Park 0.9 mi
- Seaview Holiday Park 0.9 mi
- West Wayland Holiday Park 0.9 mi
Beaches
- Talland Sand 1.6 mi
- Polpero Beach 1.9 mi
- Giggen Cove 1.9 mi
- Lekerock Cove 1.9 mi
- Samphire Beach 2.4 mi
- East Looe Beach 2.9 mi
- Plaidy Beach 3.4 mi
- Millendreath Beach 3.6 mi
- Little Lantic Bay 4.3 mi
- Lantic Bay 4.4 mi
What’s nearby
- Looe Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
- Fowey Harbour Marina 5.4 mi
Local services
- Polperro Surgery Doctors 1.7 mi
- Robert's Pharmacy 1.8 mi
- GeniePoint Charging station 2.6 mi
- Texaco Fuel station 2.7 mi
- Old Bridge Surgery Doctors 2.7 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 2.7 mi
- Looe Pharmacy 2.8 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 5.4 mi
- Fowey River Practice Doctors 5.5 mi
- Polruan Surgery Doctors 5.6 mi
Must see
Eden Project 11 mi
Lost Gardens of Heligan 14 mi
National Marine Aquarium 17 mi
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 20.3 mi
Rock Beach 22.5 mi
National Trust
Cotehele Mill 15.9 mi
Cotehele 15.9 mi
Buckland Abbey 19 mi
Saltram 19.2 mi
Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 19.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Landgreek - Polperro Coast 1.6 mi
Talland Bay - Polperro 1.6 mi
Polperro Coast 1.8 mi
Looe - Woods and River 2.4 mi
Looe River and Woods 2.4 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 Ashen Cross Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ashen Cross Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ashen Cross Farm Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Looe: five minutes’ drive/an hour’s walk - Talland Bay: five minutes - Polperro: 10 minutes’ drive/55 minutes’ walk - Polruan: 20 minutes - Bodinnick: 15 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ashen Cross Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.


