Trenoweth Farm and Camping

2 reviews
Campsite entrance
Campsite entrance
Alpaca herd
Freindly alpacas
Donkeys on the farm
Farm cows
Puppy on the farm
Alpacas on the farm
Daffodils
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  • Wild camping on a working farm 10 minutes’ drive from Penzance
  • A 10-minute drive to both Marazion and Long Rock beach
  • Views of St Michael’s Mount; alpacas and donkeys in the fields
On Cornwall’s south-west coast, Trenoweth Farm and Camping has amazing views over St Michael’s Mount and the sea. This back-to-basics site on a working farm has two hilltop fields for wild camping, with one just for families travelling with their canine chums (and there’s a dog park too, to make them even more welcome). You’re welcome to befriend the rescue alpacas, donkeys, pigs and cows in surrounding fields (please keep your dogs in their dedicated area though). From the farm, you can hike down to Mounts Bay for dog walks along the beach, access the South West Coast Path from Marazion in less than 10 minutes, or discover pretty villages on a drive down windy country lanes. The walk across tidal Mounts Bay to St Michael’s Mount has to be top of the to-do list, and there’s plenty for sporty types too with kayaking, paddleboarding and beach rides all available close by. Seaside Marazion has lots of art galleries to browse, and anything you need in the way of shopping is available in Penzance’s handy supermarkets, less than a 10-minute drive away. With cafés selling Cornish pasties and plenty of traditional pubs nearby, you don’t need to worry about cooking, but back at base barbecues are allowed (bring your own). The site’s no-frills amenities include shower shacks and portable toilets, with wifi hotspots to keep screen-addicted types happy.

Campground type

Tent sites 45
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Trenoweth Farm and Camping

Gear Hill

Gulval

Cornwall

England

TR20 8UR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

50.13411°N
-5.54183°W

Nearest transport

Bus
1 mi Bus Station
2.9 mi The Star Inn
3 mi The Star Inn
Rail
1 mi Penzance Rail Station
5 mi St Erth Rail Station
5.4 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
1.3 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
18.3 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
18.5 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
1.1 mi Penzance Airport
6 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

Entice your family away from the farm’s animals with a trip to historic St Michael’s Mount (10 minutes’ drive to the walkway). Check the tide timetable before crossing Mount’s Bay to potter around the castle and cliffside gardens. There’s always a ferry service back to dry land if you stay on the island longer than you should. Let the kids loose on sandy beaches, or treat experienced riders to a horseback gallop thorough the surf on Long Rock beach. Go surfing, paddleboarding and canoeing around the coastline, or pack a picnic and jump on the South West Coast Path for a day hiking headlands and discovering quiet coves. For less energetic trips, head for RSPB Marazion Marsh to spot herons and egrets from camouflaged hides. Stop by Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens to follow the contemporary art trail, and take home arty treasures or driftwood carvings from Marazion’s indie galleries. All of these are about 10 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Long Rock 1.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Penzance 1.4 mi Sea N/AGoodExcellentExcellent
Wherry Town 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Marazion 2.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Perranuthnoe 4.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 3.1 mi

Tate St Ives 6.2 mi

Land's End 8.9 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 13.9 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 15.1 mi

National Trust

Trengwainton Garden 1.3 mi

St Michael's Mount 3.1 mi

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 6.4 mi

Godolphin 8.4 mi

Godrevy 9.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

MORRAB GARDENS 1.3 mi

Penzance - Land's End 1.5 mi

TRENGWAINTON 1.6 mi

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 2.7 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 3.1 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.

Reviews

7

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful spot for adults in a small tent in good weather, very steep

Overall 4/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Salty Dog primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Wonderful views of St Michael's Mount. Very clean showers and toilets. Very welcoming and helpful owners

Disliked: The camping field is on a steep hillside, some pitches at the top have been flattened but not fully compacted so difficult to get tent pegs to stay in. Very long walk to the toilet (500 step round trip and we pitched near the gate). The water tap in the field only dribbles water but this may be because of the drought. The only access to the field is a heavy sprung farm gate which my 5 year old got caught by a couple of times. A style or small gate would have been so much better.

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My partner and I stayed here for 4 nights and adored 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 No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Salty Dog primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: My partner and I stayed here for 4 nights and adored it. The site is so lovely and quiet, with beautiful views. The owner was very friendly and checked in on us in the heat, we felt very welcome.

Neither of us drive and we found the site very accessible, we ended up walking everywhere and the site was a great base to come back to and relax, visit the pigs and donkeys and rest our legs!

We will definitely be returning in the future.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Trenoweth Farm and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Trenoweth Farm and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Trenoweth Farm and Camping? Entice your family away from the farm’s animals with a trip to historic St Michael’s Mount (10 minutes’ drive to the walkway). Check the tide timetable before crossing Mount’s Bay to potter … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Trenoweth Farm and Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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