Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping

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External view of the shepherd's hut
External view of the shepherd's hut
Verandah and outside area
Meet the friendly horses
Verandah and view
Doorway into the hut
Seating area
Double bed in the hut
The double bed
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Verandah and outside area
Meet the friendly horses
Verandah and view

  • Standalone shepherd’s hut in the apple orchard of a Cornish farm
  • Cotehele five minutes’ drive and Buckland Abbey half an hour
  • Open-plan living space with a kitchen and double bed; private garden
Looking to escape the rat race? You can certainly do that at Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping, a small family-run site on a 200-acre National Trust beef farm in the scenic Tamar Valley National Landscape – you’ll escape the holiday crowds in this quiet corner of Cornwall. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Saltash, accommodation is in a nifty shepherd’s hut set in the farm’s apple orchard, with views towards the Tamar-Tavy Estuary. The shepherd’s hut is spot-on for couples; it has a double bed with storage underneath, an open-plan living space with eating and chilling areas, and a compact kitchen with all the essentials. The hut also has sole use of a bathroom (housed in a stone shed) with a toilet, sink and electric shower. Moving outside, there is a small private garden with tables and chairs for alfresco dining, and of course, more of those glorious estuary views. When you’re hungry, fire up the barbecue or roast a few small snacks over the firepit provided. You can buy foodie essentials in the supermarkets of Saltash, but if you’ve swerved cooking while on your Tamar Valley break, simply head off to one of the several pubs within half an hour’s walking distance.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • 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.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Cute and comfy hut to sleep in. Perfect for a bed and a breakfast.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Matthieu M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom shepherd's hut

Liked: The hut was incredibly cute. The decoration was all sheep themed and yet not overly done (in my opinion). The space was small and yet practical with the bench/stools to sit on and use to put things on (the right height as a bedside table). The small shelves came in useful too. We were only there for one night and the storage space in the kitchen cupboards was plentiful for that too. We didn't need to, but could have put belongings in there if needed.

The kitchen has everything you need for breakfast, with bowls and cutlery provided. There is a kettle (used, good) and what we thought was a egg steamer and the local farms all sell eggs. We would have used this if we'd have known and not brought other breakfast supplies.
The weather was dry but not warm, so we didn't sit outside, but the garden table & chairs would be suitable for that.
The hut itself I don't think was heated, but was never cold and must be very well insulated.
The nearby views of the Tamar valley are impressive and worth an evening walk.

I didn't get the chance to speak to the hosts, but my partner did and seemed happy and the communication about arrival was useful and friendly.

Disliked: You really don't need it and it's nice to get away from the modern world, but my mobile network coverage (O2) was poor there. Although my partner's was good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Local produce 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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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 Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping

St Dominick

Saltash

Cornwall

England

PL12 6SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.48487°N
-4.22931°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5 mi Burraton Cross
5 mi Burraton Cross
5 mi Foot Bridge
Rail
1.3 mi Calstock Rail Station
1.3 mi Bere Alston Rail Station
2.2 mi Gunnislake Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 mi Torpoint Ferry Terminal
7.8 mi Devonport Ferry Terminal
8.7 mi Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal

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

If you’re keen to get outdoors and active, Tamar Trails Centre (20 minutes’ drive) has hiking and biking trails through woodland, zipwires and treetop rope courses. You can also go paddleboarding and kayaking on the still waters above Lopwell Dam (35 minutes) or have a stroll down the banks of the River Tavy. If you’re scheduling a bit of cultural sightseeing into your Cornish holiday, two National Trust sites are nearby. Cotehele (five minutes) is a handsome Tudor mansion with a mill on the River Tamar quayside, or you can tour the formal gardens and ornate suites of rooms at mighty Buckland Abbey (half an hour), once the stately residence of Elizabethan adventurer Sir Francis Drake. Doubtless animal lovers may prefer a visit to Tamar Valley Donkey Park (10 minutes), where they can feed the goats and Shetland ponies, groom the donkeys (or adopt one if you’re feeling flush) and nab an ice cream in the café.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plymouth Hoe West 9.1 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portwrinkle 9.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Plymouth Hoe East 9.2 mi Estuary N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Sharrow 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Tregonhawke 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Marine Aquarium 9.2 mi

Dartmoor Zoological Park 11.6 mi

Buckfast Abbey 19.9 mi

Castle Drogo 23.4 mi

Eden Project 24.9 mi

National Trust

Cotehele Mill 0.6 mi

Cotehele 0.6 mi

Buckland Abbey 4.3 mi

Saltram 9.7 mi

Salcombe: Thurlestone to Torcross 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cotehele Quay - River Tamar - Calstock - Metherell 0.6 mi

COTEHELE 0.7 mi

Clam Oak - Tamar Valley - Bere Alston - Clam Oak 2.2 mi

Bere Ferrers Station - River Tavy - Ley Farm - Liphook 3.1 mi

Newbridge and River Lynher 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Thursday, June 12, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025)

    Par, England 24.2 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.

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 Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping? If you’re keen to get outdoors and active, Tamar Trails Centre (20 minutes’ drive) has hiking and biking trails through woodland, zipwires and treetop rope courses. You can also go paddleboarding and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bohetherick Farm Wild Camping? From $91.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.