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
Perhaps you're craving feel-good coastal walks or beaches with super surf and golden sand. Eves around a firepit or tucking into freshly-sizzled sausages over a barbecue? That’s the sort of stuff that Rock Bottom Orchard opens you up to – as well as splendid, relaxing views over sloping fields. You see, this well-maintained and excellently peaceful Cornwall glamping site is just four miles from St Ives, and if you fancy it, it’s possible to walk all the way down to the South West Coast Path and Hayle Sands in just under an hour. So, that’s very gorgeous coastal walks sorted. What else? It's adjacent to the St Michael's Way, a popular coast-to-coast walking trail. It's also in a great spot for cyclists: pedal out past the Hayle Estuary (25 minutes’ cycle), down to The Towans beaches (40 minutes) or into St Ives (25 minutes). As for treating the appetite you're likely to have built up from such adventures, the site also loans firepits and charcoal for barbecues. Grab supplies from the two big supermarkets in Hayle, 10 minutes’ drive away. Other facilities on site include toilets and hot showers.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 25
Rent a tent 1
Motorhome pitches 8
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 01 May to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.7

Overall rating from 22 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

86% would recommend this site to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

A quiet spot with great views and a welcoming owner, Sid. Good for St Ives trips and walks. Showers are hot, facilities basic but clean. Some guests feel an upgrade is needed, but Sid's considering it.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very friendly greeting on arrival, Shower and…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very friendly greeting on arrival,
Shower and toilet block in good condition,
Great views,
Quiet campsite with some nice nearby walks and hikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot.

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10 out of 10
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Shelley B. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Nice spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views and quiet just needs a little upgrading

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6 out of 10
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Value for money
 6
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked Nice gentlemen welcome me very quiet plenty of space between plots shower was nice temp

Disliked No hot water for washing up or hand sink in toilet grass a little long and had to carrier tent and stuff to pitch no cars but did know this when i booked about no cars by pitch .

Recommend to friends Visit again

shower…

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet camping.

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10 out of 10
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Emma a. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)

Liked What a fantastic spot. Sid was lovely. We were prepared for basic but the showers were warm, easy to use and free! Everything was clean and well maintained. Stunning views. Thankful for the quick communication of the google pin as otherwise would never have found it on address in oitchup. The pitches were level and close to where we could leave the car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for being able to visit St Ives

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10 out of 10
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Jane D. 8 reviews

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely wee site with a friendly owner. This site is in a great location for walking to St Erth station to go to St Ives, Carbis Bay etc on train. Good showers and nice walks around also.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely cosy basic stay

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Shepherd's hut

Liked Lovely place for walks and beautiful nature. Super friendly hosting and a cosy hut. We loved the walking trails nearby and had a great start of our holiday!
The showers were small but everything we needed. It was all basic but more than enough if you appreciate going back to the basics for you holiday. We would love to come back!

Disliked We were by foot, so a walk for groceries was a bit much. We didn’t think about that earlier

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hidden away location Spacious. Quiet. Decent amount…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Hidden away location
Spacious. Quiet. Decent amount of space for each pitch.
Great host

Disliked -

Recommend to friends Visit again

Adequate site but limited facilities

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5 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass motorhome pitch

Liked Decent site but very basic

Disliked Facilities very basic and no tap to fill water containers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: My showers are hot and my toilets are very clean and there is a tap for filling containers and motorhomes

May I suggest a small corner sink inside the hut for teeth cleaning 🙏

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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abigail e. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)

Liked Amazing view to wake up too, no children

Hot water for showers was perfect!..Host very friendly and welcoming 😁

Disliked Sink outside was ok but only for washing up as the shelf was in the way when brush my teeth, and if windy we'll forget spitting into the sink! 😧

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

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

Coach
1,9 km Railway Station
1,9 km Railway Station
2 km Longstone Cross
Rail
1,9 km St Erth Rail Station
2,2 km Lelant Saltings Rail Station
2,5 km Carbis Bay Rail Station
Ferry
7,6 km Penzance Ferry Terminal
25,6 km Helford Village Ferry Landing
25,8 km Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
6,1 km Penzance Airport
16,3 km Land's End St Just Airport
44,9 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

Those of you who are looking here for the fine sand and salty sea air will quickly find that there are plenty of options for your beach days. Little Porthgwidden Beach (15 minutes’ drive) is just the place for peaceful paddles, followed by a drink on the beach café terrace. As for any surfing fanatics, The Towans (15 minutes) is a top spot for all that business. On the flip side, Carbis Bay Beach (10 minutes) has far calmer waters, making it a fine place for laps up and down the beach. To the south, Marazion (15 minutes) has yet another sandy beach. However, the big pull here is St Michael's Mount (15 minutes), a medieval castle that rests on an island just off shore. You’ll have to cross the causeway to get there when the tide’s right (this is all part of the adventure), so be sure to check ahead of time. St Ives has more opportunities for surfers, but while you’re there, don’t forget to pay a visit to the gallery at Tate St Ives (10 minutes). Hiring out paddleboards or taking a boat trip to Seal Island are other options here.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Carbis Bay 2,7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthkidney Sands 3,1 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthminster 3,8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Mexico Towans 4,4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A
Porthmeor 4,6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tate St Ives 4,5 km

St Michael's Mount 6,4 km

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 15,8 km

National Seal Sanctuary 20,8 km

Land's End 21,1 km

National Trust

St Michael's Mount 6,4 km

Godrevy 8,5 km

Trengwainton Garden 8,8 km

Godolphin 9,5 km

Levant Mine and Beam Engine 15,5 km

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) 2,9 km

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 3,3 km

BARBARA HEPWORTH SCULPTURE GARDEN 4,2 km

St Ives - Bosigran - Penzance: Part 1 4,6 km

MARAZION MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/08/2000) 4,8 km

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, 5 August 2026 – Wednesday, 5 August 2026)

    Newquay, England 42,2 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.

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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
  • What attractions are near Rock Bottom Orchard? Those of you who are looking here for the fine sand and salty sea air will quickly find that there are plenty of options for your beach days. Little Porthgwidden Beach (15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rock Bottom Orchard?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rock Bottom Orchard? From R554,38 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.