Carthvean Yule Tree Farm

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Forest field
Camping pitches
Cornfield view
Sunset at the camping field

  • Family-friendly pop-up campsite on a farm near Helston in Cornwall
  • A 15-minute drive to Flambards Theme Park; Swanpool beach 25 minutes
  • Pre-erected bell tents with wifi; sailing, cycling and golf nearby
A mini-break at Carthvean Yule Tree Farm will see you wild camping in the centre of rural Cornwall, near Helston. The site couldn’t be better located for kids if it tried, with Flambards Theme Park, the beach and a heritage railway all within 25 minutes’ drive. Facilities on site are pretty comprehensive for a back-to-basics spot – there are loos, running water is on hand and ice pack freezing is also available. You can charge up devices (that’ll keep everyone smiling), and if the kids arrive tired after a long journey, you can park up by your pitch and hey presto – your tent is ready and waiting. You can wake up to fantastic sunrises, spend the day out and about on foot, in the car or on two wheels, and then cosy up around the campfire to watch a spectacular sunset – and after dark on a clear night, be sure to catch the Milky Way gleaming overhead. If you’re doing a long-distance hike following the South West Coast Path – or indeed travelling without a car – the owners can arrange pick-ups from public transport. Meanwhile, if you are driving it's worth bearing in mind that this is a proper rural Cornish farm with access via a council-maintained bridletrack, which is often classed as an unmade road.

Site type

Rent a tent 5
Tent pitches 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Opens 20 June
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 Jun to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful setting, super comfy and roomy tents, will be back again.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent (large)

Liked: Friendly owner, perfectly tucked away site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value great location amazing host

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

Bell tent (large)

Liked: The site was so clean and tidy the tents are spacious and nice hot shower area secluded location me and my family loved it and the host was lovely too would definitely recommend to everyone

Disliked: Nothing here to say but all smiles

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Fantastic to host you and your lovely family, hope you had a really enjoyable holiday here in Cornwall!

Very nice place, friendly and helpful owner, definitely we will coming back…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very nice place, friendly and helpful owner, definitely we will coming back

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Carthvean Yule Tree Farm

Carthvean

Porkellis

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 0JL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.14835°N
-5.24238°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 mi Rame Cross
2.9 mi Post Office and Stores
2.9 mi Post Office and Stores
Rail
4.9 mi Camborne Rail Station
5.9 mi Redruth Rail Station
6 mi Penryn Rail Station
Ferry
6 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
6.1 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
7 mi Ponsharden Ferry Landing
Airport
12.3 mi Penzance Airport
19.2 mi Land's End St Just Airport
23.2 mi 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Porkellis Moor (walking): five minutes’ drive - Stithians Reservoir (walking): 15 minutes - Flambards Theme Park (thrill rides, Victorian village): 15 minutes - Helston Railway (heritage trains): 15 minutes - Trebah Garden (adventure park and beach): 25 minutes - Falmouth (museums, shops, restaurants): 25 minutes - Swanpool beach: 25 minutes - Pendennis Castle (kids’ exhibits): 30 minutes - St Ives (art galleries, cute town): 40 minutes - Newquay (surfing, pubs): 45 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Porthleven Sands 5.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Maenporth 6.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Praa Sands East 6.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 7.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Swanpool 7.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Seal Sanctuary 4 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 5.6 mi

Trebah Garden 6.1 mi

National Maritime Museum Cornwall 8 mi

Pendennis Castle 8.6 mi

National Trust

Godolphin 4.9 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 5.1 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 5.6 mi

Glendurgan Garden 6 mi

Godrevy 8.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

LISMORE 3.6 mi

GODOLPHIN 5.4 mi

TRELOWARREN 5.6 mi

PENJERRICK 6.1 mi

Helford - St. Anthony-in-Meneage - Gillan Creek - Manaccan 6.2 mi

Local events

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)

    Newquay, Cornwall 21.8 mi

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

    Par, Cornwall 26.4 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 pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Carthvean Yule Tree Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Carthvean Yule Tree Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Carthvean Yule Tree Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Porkellis Moor (walking): five minutes’ drive - Stithians Reservoir (walking): 15 minutes - Flambards Theme Park (thrill rides, Victorian village): 15 minutes - Helston Railway (heritage … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Carthvean Yule Tree Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Carthvean Yule Tree Farm? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.