Garris Farm Caravan and Camping

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Sunset bell tent
Sunset bell tent
Grass pitches with sea views
Views towards penzance
Sunset bell tent
Sunset bell tent
Sunset bell tent
The buzzard flying towards sunset
Sunset bell tent
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Grass pitches with sea views
Views towards penzance
Sunset bell tent

  • Rural campsite in a rural setting overlooking Mount's Bay
  • Penzance 10 minutes' drive; St Ives a quarter of an hour
  • Dog-friendly campsite overlooking open countryside in Cornwall
Restful rural surroundings with an ancient village, castle and sea close by… that’s the lovely little mix at Garris Farm, a quiet and peaceful site on a hillside above the small village of Gulval in the far west of Cornwall. With views over Mount's Bay and spectacular vistas towards Penzance, this elevated site is an excellent spot for holidaying in one of the prettiest parts of the South West. Appreciate the relaxing surroundings and watch the night sky light up with stars, or take yourself out on active jaunts over the miles of local footpaths past church towers and old mine stacks that point to Cornwall's industrial heritage. The site has direct access to paths that lead from the farm to Gulval, Castle an Dinus and Chysauster Ancient Village, a late Iron Age and Romano-British settlement. The South West Coast Path is close too if you fancy some really splendid scenery, with seaside towns like Penzance and St Ives accessible in under a quarter of an hour's drive. The set-up at this simple farm site includes a running water tap, recycling bins and a toilet and shower block in the yard. Dogs are welcome here, as long as they are well-behaved and kept on leads at all times.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Campfires are only permitted in firepits and guests must bring their own. Logs and kindling available onsite.

Languages spoken

English

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views of Mounts Bay, praised for friendly, helpful owners. Facilities are clean, good, with appreciated hot showers, fridge/freezer, and efficient recycling. Despite a field slope, it's a peaceful, convenient base for exploring Cornwall. Highly recommended for a comfortable, back-to-basics stay.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Avoid if you want a shower.

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3 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked -Friendly staff and lovely view

Disliked -Sloping field
-Showers were dreadful, showers could not stay at a temperature, would go from extreme burning you to freezing on every setting, others had the same issues. Not usable.
-Shared toilets which where extremely smelly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, tidy, good views, plenty of facilities 10min drive away

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Clean toilets and showers
Camp fires allowed
Quiet site
Amazing views
4g phone signal

Disliked Pitches are on a steady slope

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing veiw. Lovely staff and facilities. We have done a 10 day…

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10 out of 10
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Kiera W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing veiw. Lovely staff and facilities. We have done a 10 day trip with different sites, the facilities here were by far one of the best. Spacious showers with lots of room to get dry and dressed. Large fridges and freezers for storing food, freeing ice packs

Disliked Difficult to find a level pitch but this was expected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy access to St Michael's Mount, Penzance, Lands End etc...

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Darcy F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great views but that was about the only thing we liked.

Disliked Field is on a steep hill and there doesn't seem to be much in the way of pitches, it's just a case of park up where they can squeeze you in.

There wasn't any sinks with hot running water. Had to wash pots in an outside sink with cold water. Showers were large, but we didnt use them. There are only three toilets and there was quite a queue in the morning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back to stay and will recommend to others.

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Keysha R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amenities were very clean. Hosts were very helpful and friendly, as were fellow guests. Beautiful views and a good base to explore Cornwall from. Our first time camping with a 9 & 15yr old and joined by friends with young children, and we've all been converted to the camping lifestyle!

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Would stay again

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Beautiful views the host where lovely and explained everything for us showers where brilliant very clean and smelled amazing

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view! We were only there for one night, and it was…

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Alison B.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The view! We were only there for one night, and it was basic but good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing friendly campsite! Very clean facilities and lovely owners!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked I love everything about this campsite! We have been time and time again and will always go back! The owners are so friendly! You can choice where to set up which is also amazing! The site has great facilities! It has an amazing view of Penzance sea! I truly love everything about this campsite and can't wait to go back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite and one I shall be returning to.

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Edward D.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great views and a nice location to explore from.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Scouts welcome 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Garris Farm Caravan and Camping

Garris Farm

Gulval

Penzance

Cornwall

England

TR20 8XD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.14953°N
5.52701°W

Route directions

From Penzance, take the B3311through Gulval to Badgers Cross, then turn left and follow the signs to Garris Farm. From the A30 at Crowlas, turn right onto the B3309 (Castle Road) and continue through Ludgvan Churchtown to the top of the hill. Next, turn left onto the B3311 towards Gulval. At Badgers Cross, turn right and follow signs to Garris Farm.

Nearest transport

Bus
2 mi Bus Station
2.2 mi The Star Inn
2.2 mi The Star Inn
Rail
1.9 mi Penzance Rail Station
3.9 mi St Erth Rail Station
4.3 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
2.2 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
17.8 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
18 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
1.5 mi Penzance Airport
7.1 mi 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

Dig up a little of Cornwall’s past… it’s easy to do so from this campsite. The Chysauster Ancient Village (roughly half an hour's walk) was full of farmers 2000 years ago, but now, you’ll get to look around the remaining village street, courtyard and thatched rooms. Then, make way to Marazion for St Michael's Mount (15 minutes' drive), where the tidal causeway leads the way to an old fortress… picnics on the front lawn, shopping or just learning the tales of the past make for a history-full afternoon out. Geevor Tin Mine (25 minutes) opens up the past Cornish copper mining history, but when you’re done with learning about history, there’s the Tate St Ives (15 minutes) for those art fans among you or the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens (10 minutes) for finely-fashioned exotic and sub-tropical gardens, an art gallery and sculpture garden. Off to other horizons… Penzance (10 minutes) is the place to go for ferries to the Isles of Scilly, while Mousehole (20 minutes) is a traditional fishing village and Land's End (30 minutes) has shopping and splendid scenery on the most southerly point in England.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Long Rock 1.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penzance 2.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Marazion 2.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Wherry Town 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Carbis Bay 4.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 3.1 mi

Tate St Ives 4.9 mi

Land's End 10.1 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 12.8 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 14.7 mi

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 2.4 mi

St Michael's Mount 3.1 mi

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 7 mi

Godolphin 7.8 mi

Godrevy 8.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 2.4 mi

MORRAB GARDENS 2.4 mi

Penzance - Land's End 2.7 mi

TRENGWAINTON 2.7 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 3.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Garris Farm Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Garris Farm Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Garris Farm Caravan and Camping? Dig up a little of Cornwall’s past… it’s easy to do so from this campsite. The Chysauster Ancient Village (roughly half an hour's walk) was full of farmers 2000 years ago, but … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Garris Farm Caravan and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Garris Farm Caravan and Camping? From $29.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.