Rectory Farm Wild Camping
View prices & book
- Wild camping on an organic Cornish farm 20 minutes’ drive from Bude
- The Milky Way Adventure Park and Clovelly both 20 minutes’ drive
- Off-grid site five minutes’ walk from a pub; beach five minutes’ drive
Wild camping in Cornwall tick all the boxes for you? Set yourself up at Rectory Farm Wild Camping, a pop-up site set in a spacious and nicely level field on an organic farm within easy walking distance of the Atlantic coastline. Sandymouth Bay Beach (lifeguarded in summer) is five minutes’ drive away for days rookpooling and splashing about in the sea, and Bude (20 minutes) has lots of shops and cafés as well as a natural tidal swimming pool.
Your four-legged friends are welcome to join your adventures, with plenty of walking options to suit all levels of ability. The South West Coast Path is a mere five minutes’ stroll away, and there are shorter circular rambles accessed directly from the camping meadow, taking in a handsome church and the eccentric Hawker’s Hut, both about 10 minutes away on foot.
It’s even quicker to walk to the local pub (less than five minutes), and the Rectory Farm Tea Rooms are steps away from the pitches. Please be mindful that there are no facilities except a portable loo on site, so come prepared with torches, banks of batteries and drinking water.
Site type
25
25 Open now
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 04 Jul to
Open from Thu, 07 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearbyLocation
Rectory Farm Wild Camping
Rectory Farm
Crosstown
Bude
Cornwall
England
EX23 9SR
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.90745°N
4.55098°W
Route directions
What3words: shepherdess.pilots.pouch. When you come to Crosstown, the Bush Inn pub will be on your left. Do not follow the road right down around the corner. Instead, turn off the road straight onto the lane and the camping field is immediately on the right.
Nearest transport
Coach8.7 km The Strand
26.4 km Nelson Road
27.3 km Bideford Quay
Rail38.9 km Chapelton (Devon) Rail Station
38.9 km Barnstaple Rail Station
41.1 km Umberleigh Rail Station
Ferry27.3 km Bideford Ferry Landing
29.4 km Lundy Island Ferry Landing
30.1 km Appledore Ferry Landing
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
Local attractions and activities include:
- Higher Sharpnose Point (ocean viewpoint): five minutes’ drive
- Sandymouth Bay Beach: five minutes
- Bude (shops and sea pool): 20 minutes
- The Milky Way Adventure Park: 20 minutes
- Clovelly (historic village): 20 minutes
- The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden (whimsical kids' attraction): 25 minutes
- The BIG Sheep (petting farm): half an hour
- Peppercombe Beach (quiet beach): half an hour.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandymouth | 5.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Northcott Mouth | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | N/A |
| Crooklets | 8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Summerleaze | 8.5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Hartland Quay | 9.9 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 29.3 km
Tintagel Castle 30.4 km
Rock Beach 47.8 km
National Trust
Lundy 29.6 km
Tintagel Old Post Office 30.7 km
Lawrence House 32.8 km
Lydford Gorge 42.8 km
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 47.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morwenstow - Hawker's Coast 0.3 km
Duckpool - Stanbury Mouth - Woodford - Combe Valley 3.5 km
Poughill - Bude - Northcott Mouth 7.4 km
Battle of Stratton, 1643 8.3 km
Bude to Sandymouth 8.4 km
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.
Policies
Booking terms and conditions
Payment terms
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
Frequently asked questions
- Does Rectory Farm Wild Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rectory Farm Wild Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rectory Farm Wild Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Higher Sharpnose Point (ocean viewpoint): five minutes’ drive - Sandymouth Bay Beach: five minutes - Bude (shops and sea pool): 20 minutes - The Milky Way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rectory Farm Wild Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rectory Farm Wild Camping? From R240,85 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.