Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

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  • Peaceful site on a working farm a five-minute drive from Mevagissey
  • Eden Project 25 minutes’ drive; Newquay 45 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; permissive footpath to the Lost Gardens of Heligan
Planning an exploration of the southern coast of Cornwall? You can do just that from Higher Kestle Farm Campsite, a five-minute drive along a narrow country road from the fishing village of Mevagissey. Spacious grass pitches at this family-run site are blissfully peaceful and sheltered by tall hedgerows for privacy. You’ll be sharing these rural surroundings with the resident sheep and cows, so be sure to keep your canine companion on a lead while on site. (There is also a dog walk nearby.) The range of well-maintained amenities includes a toilet and shower block (with a separate dressing-up area); a sheltered washing-up corner and a launderette, as well as water points, rubbish bins and recycling facilities. There’s also a freezer for your ice packs, and plenty of wooden picnic tables scattered around the grounds. A selection of produce is available to purchase on site, or you can hit the shops in Mevagissey for your barbecue essentials. (Or for a meal out, for that matter – there are fish and chip shops and other restaurants around the harbour area, not to mention several good pubs.) As for that local exploration, well, you only have to follow your interests. Green-fingered folk might like to take the permissive wooded footpath that leads from the site to the Lost Gardens of Heligan (or you can drive there in five minutes), while watersports enthusiasts probably prefer to head to the coast and beaches like sheltered ​​Portmellon, sandy Pentewan and Porthluney, with kid-friendly shallow waters (all of them 10 minutes’ drive).

Campground type

Caravan sites 31
RV & Motorhome sites 31
Tent sites 31
Open now
Opens 11 April
Please note
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 11 Apr to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 50 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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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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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunningly kept, quiet campsite with roomy sites. Guests rave about the spotless facilities. Great location for Heligan Gardens, Mevagissey & coastal paths. Friendly staff, good value, many keen to return. Minor points: slight pitch slopes, narrow lanes.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel and concrete site

Liked Great site, lovely walk to Mevagissey ,good facilities and good sized pitch,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

flat surface, well spaced pitches and easy access to hook ups and…

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Andrew P.

Power optional grass site

Liked flat surface, well spaced pitches and easy access to hook ups and water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice flat ground. So no need to level the camper.…

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5 out of 10
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Jon W.

Power optional grass site

Liked Nice flat ground. So no need to level the camper.

Disliked Didn’t seem to be many showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Loved the pitch, lovely and quiet. The owners worked really hard to keep the amenities clean. Fantastic and would stay again.

Disliked More toilets would help especially at peak times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our second visit to this lovely campsite and will visit again

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Clean, well maintained and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet location, friendly staff, a great place to stay with all the…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Quiet location, friendly staff, a great place to stay with all the facilities needed!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it, had a great holiday and would definitely go back

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Michael R.

Power optional grass site

Liked Lovely campsite. Very clean and picturesque. Easy walk into Mevagissey and ideal location all round. Would definitely go back
Nice level pitch for tent, easy hookup and absolutely hassle free. Zero stars for facilities/activities but that isn’t what this site is about. We made our own fun
Everything else 10/10
The picnic benches around the place are a really nice touch. Eating properly as a family not at a flimsy pop up table

Recommend to friends Visit again

Huge pitches, spotless toilets/showers Very peaceful…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site (XL)

Liked Huge pitches, spotless toilets/showers
Very peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with lots of space and dog friendly.

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Elisa Y.

Power optional gravel and concrete site

Liked Quiet picturesque site, our dog could enjoy the freedom of being outside. The site was clean and well maintained, our pitch was well sized and was close to the facilities, which were clean and well maintained. It was the ideal location for exploring the surrounding area. The hosts were very friendly and checked in on us.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De rust, de grote pitches, het propere sanitair, Wi-Fi, ... alles spotless.…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Power optional grass site (XL)

Liked De rust, de grote pitches, het propere sanitair, Wi-Fi, ... alles spotless.

Disliked Niets eigenlijk

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

St Ewe

Near Mevagissey

St Austell

Cornwall

England

PL26 6EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.2716°N
4.81776°W

Route directions

Driving south from Kestle the first turning left is not suitable for large caravans.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.6 km Dolphin Inn
6.6 km Dolphin Inn
7.8 km Bus Station
Rail
7.8 km St Austell Rail Station
12.3 km Par Rail Station
14.1 km Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
2.5 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing
14.5 km Polruan Ferry Landing
14.6 km Fowey Ferry Landing
Airport
23.7 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

Vibrantly hued camellias and rhododendrons, an avenue of palms and bamboo tunnels are just some of the highlights at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. There is also a vast area of woodland, and several hides from where you can watch kingfishers and other winged residents. In addition to its distinctive biomes (recreating Mediterranean and rainforest habitats), the Eden Project (25 minutes’ drive) features the rather splendid Outdoor Gardens, with colourful wildflower meadows and oversized sculptures. A lively calendar of events includes live music and art exhibitions. Head to the north coast of Cornwall for a visit to Newquay (45 minutes), where you can go on a sea safari to spot dolphins and seals, see turtles and octopi at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay, or catch a sunset on sandy Fistral Beach (where you can also have a go at surfing).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Polstreath 2.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Portmellon 2.5 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Pentewan 3.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Gorran Haven Little Perhaver 4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Porthluney 4.3 km Sea PoorN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.8 km

Eden Project 11.6 km

Truro Cathedral 16.6 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 19.4 km

Pendennis Castle 21.4 km

National Trust

Trelissick Garden 16.6 km

St Anthony Head 18.5 km

Trerice 20.2 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 27.6 km

Glendurgan Garden 28.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HELIGAN 1.6 km

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.8 km

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 1.9 km

Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 2.1 km

CAERHAYS CASTLE 3.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Higher Kestle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Higher Kestle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Higher Kestle Farm Campsite? Vibrantly hued camellias and rhododendrons, an avenue of palms and bamboo tunnels are just some of the highlights at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. There is also a vast area of woodland, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Higher Kestle Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Higher Kestle Farm Campsite? From $37.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.