Rock Bottom Orchard
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- Peaceful glamping site with valley views four miles from St Ives
- A 15-minute drive to St Michael's Mount and a handful of beaches
- Adjacent to the St Michael's Way; charcoal and firepits for hire
Campground type
1
25
1
8Admission
Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Reception
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
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Primitive grass RV campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 7.5m depth (22.5m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site- 2
Primitive grass tent campsite (medium)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 2m width × 2m depth (4m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site - 2
Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, no cars)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth (6.2m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site - 2
Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.5m width × 2.5m depth (6.2m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site - 2
Roof tent primitive grass campsite
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 3m depth (12m²)
Arrival days No availability on our site - 8
Shepherd's hut
Adults only 2 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 26.2ft width × 39.4ft length
Arrival days No availability on our site
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Reviews
79% would recommend this campground to a friend
76% would stay here again
What customers say
This quiet campsite offers beautiful views, perfect for couples and secluded getaways. Guests love the friendly host, stunning nature, and proximity to St Ives. Facilities are basic but clean and functional, with hot showers a plus. Amenities are being improved.
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Last updated 9/15/2026
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Peaceful campsite with stunning views. Facilities basic but v clean
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Camping in a peaceful garden
Disliked TBH would love to have had my gig with me but the info was clear so no complaints
Recommend to friends Visit again
Do not book this place…
Shepherd's hut
Liked Do not book this place
Disliked They cancelled the booking and did not refund me
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Booked for one night not the minimum of three nights sorry for your mistake
NA…
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Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked NA
Disliked No communication
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Did not show up did not stay, did not Try and communicate
Poor communication
Anonymous Shepherd's hut
Liked N/A
Disliked This was cancelled, due to not being able to book just one night, which is fair enough during the summer. However, the site still allowed me to process the payment. I asked for the money to be reimbursed, considering I paid twice, and I heard nothing back from the site manager.
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From the manager: Did not pay me twice, sorry for any confusion
Small basic site. Helpful owner. Nice cycle…
Anonymous Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Small basic site. Helpful owner.
Nice cycle rides from site to St Ives or gwithian light house.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Beautiful Spot
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite (small)
Liked We booked a few hours before, arrived and was met by Gregory, who is a great host. The campsite is quiet, beautiful and perfectly placed to watch the sunset. The shower was hot and all the facilities were clean and tidy. We can’t recommend it enough.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent low-key site
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Ease of site allocation- your name on a board
Size of pitch, quietness of site, showers and toilets were spotlessly clean
Views all around
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet, peaceful, simple, lovely hot shower…
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Quiet, peaceful, simple, lovely hot shower and helpful owner who stayed late to see me on and show me facilities
Disliked Very rutted lane leading to site. My van is low so had to be careful not to beach it
Recommend to friends Visit again
30 quid is very over priced for very little
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Sun was out
Disliked Booked a fully serviced pitch . The owner reckons saying " you can empty out over there and get water over there is fully serviced " no flat pitches . Lots of awkward corners to get round in a bigger vehicle.
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From the manager: He booked non electric grass pitch but came wanting electric hookup I offered him a flat pitch, he was paranoid about damaging the enterprise rented van he was driving in the area, I think he was only used to driving a car, there has been 7.5 metres long motorhomes driving to my site with no problems, he drove off and didn't stay, so why the bad review.
Einfach, aber gut!
Primitive grass RV campsite
Liked Abgeschiedene Lage. Blick auf den Trencrome Hill als Wanderziel.
Freundlicher Empfang.
Disliked Gar kein Strom am Platz, auch nicht im Waschhaus. Nur kaltes Wasser am Waschbecken für Hände und Abwasch.
Nicht ganz einfach zu finden, wenn man kein Mobilnetz hat.
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
Rock Bottom Orchard
Trencom Road
Lelant Downs
St Ives
Cornwall
England
TR27 6NX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.17489°N
5.47064°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
- Rafter's Restaurant 0.3 mi
- Lamb & Flag Pub 1.1 mi
- The Watermill Pub 1.1 mi
- TeeCee's Diner Restaurant 1.3 mi
- John Becks Restaurant 1.3 mi
- The Atlantic Restaurant 1.3 mi
- Balnoon Inn Pub 1.3 mi
- Old Quay House Restaurant 1.4 mi
- The Engine Inn Pub 1.5 mi
- The Badger Inn Pub 1.5 mi
Groceries
- Tesco Supermarket 1.6 mi
- Asda Supermarket 2.2 mi
- St Ives Brewery Drinks shop 2.5 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.5 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.6 mi
- Co-op Food Supermarket 2.6 mi
- Tarquin's Gin Off-licence 2.7 mi
- JOHNS Wines and Spirits Off-licence 2.8 mi
- Lidl Supermarket 3.5 mi
- Morrisons Supermarket 3.8 mi
Parks and play
- Menhyr Park 1.6 mi
- The Planation 2.1 mi
- Millpond Gardens/Ropeworks 2.2 mi
- Palemon Best Recreation Ground 2.4 mi
- Ellis Park 2.4 mi
- Treveglos Meadow 2.4 mi
- Memorial Gardens 2.6 mi
- Trewyn Gardens 2.7 mi
Family days out
- Paradise Park Zoo 2 mi
- Paradise Park Visitor attraction 2 mi
- Castle an Dinas Visitor attraction 2.5 mi
- Harbour Pool & Billiards Club Amusement arcade 2.7 mi
- Patsea Arcadea Amusement arcade 2.7 mi
- Holy Well Of St Ia Visitor attraction 2.8 mi
- Black Bridge Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
- Chysauster Ancient Village Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
- Tower ruins Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
- Arcade Amusement arcade 3.5 mi
- Zennor Quoit Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
- Old Church Ruins Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
- St Michael's Mount Castle 4.1 mi
- Crane Castle 8.4 mi
- Feadon Wildlife Centre Zoo 10 mi
Public transport
- St Ives Holiday Village 0.3 mi
- Springfield 0.4 mi
- Lelant Downs 0.5 mi
- Opp Bus Shelter 0.9 mi
- Bus Shelter 1 mi
- The Old School House 1 mi
- The Crescent 1 mi
- Lamb and Flag 1 mi
- Opp the Old School House 1 mi
- Opp Lamb and Flag Inn 1.1 mi
Beaches
- Carbis Bay Beach 1.7 mi
- Porth Kidney Sands 1.9 mi
- Porthminster Beach 2.4 mi
- Harbour Beach 2.7 mi
- Bamaluz Beach 2.8 mi
- Porthmeor Beach 2.9 mi
- Porthgwidden Beach 2.9 mi
- Perranuthnoe Beach 4.5 mi
- Porthzennor Cove 4.7 mi
- Pendour Beach 4.9 mi
Other nearby
- Nance Lakes (Bottom Lake) Fishing 0.8 mi
- Nance Lakes (Middle Lake) Fishing 0.8 mi
- Nance Lakes (Top Lake) Fishing 0.8 mi
- West Cornwall Golf Club Golf course 1.7 mi
- St Erth Pitch and Putt Golf course 1.8 mi
- BK Fisheries, Billy's Pool Fishing 1.9 mi
- BK Fisheries, Bill's Pool Fishing 1.9 mi
- Tregenna Castle Resort Golf course 2.1 mi
- Wharfside Shopping Centre 4.7 mi
- Pitch and Putt Golf course 5 mi
Local services
- St. Erth Service Station Fuel station 1.2 mi
- St. Michael's Hospital 2.1 mi
- Cashzone Cashpoint 2.2 mi
- Barclays Cashpoint 2.3 mi
- Central Garage Fuel station 2.4 mi
- Stennack Surgery Doctors 2.6 mi
- Leddra Pharmacy 2.7 mi
- Bodriggy Surgery Doctors 2.7 mi
- Euronet Cashpoint 2.8 mi
- NoteMachine Cashpoint 3 mi
Must see
Tate St Ives 2.8 mi
St Michael's Mount 4 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 9.8 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 12.9 mi
Land's End 13.1 mi
National Trust
St Michael's Mount 3.9 mi
Godrevy 5.3 mi
Trengwainton Garden 5.5 mi
Godolphin 5.9 mi
Levant Mine and Beam Engine 9.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
HAYLE ESTUARY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/08/1996) 1.8 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 2 mi
BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 2.6 mi
St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 2.8 mi
MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 3 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 Rock Bottom Orchard have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rock Bottom Orchard dog friendly? No View all features
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