Lower Pennycrocker Farm

View prices & book 9.7 218 reviews
Sea views from pitches
Sea views from pitches
Golden hour views from grass pitches
Beautiful sunsets
View from the campsite
Camping fun
Free showers and toilets
Coast path towards boscastle
Touring caravans on site
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Golden hour views from grass pitches
Beautiful sunsets
View from the campsite

  • Relaxed farm site half a mile from the South West Coast Path
  • A 10-minute drive from Boscastle and 20 minutes from Tintagel Castle
  • Stunning views and a two-acre dog walk on site
If you're striding out on the South West Coast Path (and if you're staying in Cornwall or Devon you absolutely must), you might like to try an especially handsome section to tackle, the four-mile hike from Boscastle to kingly Arthur's old castle of Tintagel: it's utterly majestic. How timely, then, that the path and the route to Boscastle is a mere half-mile from Lower Pennycrocker Farm, in a coastal location most convenient for this traipse and other top-notch Cornwall attractions. (For example, it's a few minutes' drive from cracking surf at Crackington Haven and seven miles from much more of the foamy same at Bude.) The views in this part of the world – from both the site and the cliffs on its doorstep – are fit for a king, which is probably why the vicinity's been crowned as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty… Bodmin Moor is about seven miles away and if it's urbanity you're after, Boscastle is two and a half miles away and Wadebridge and Port Isaac within 30 to 40 minutes' drive respectively. All is royally relaxed on this laidback farm, with hot showers and spankingly clean amenities all round. A farm shop is about five minutes away by car… or you could wander down to it via the coastal path. Dogs are allowed at Lower Pennycrocker, but please keep them on leads and exercise them away from the farm. Handily, there is also a two-acre dog walk on site.

Campground type

Tent sites 55
Camper sites 55
RV sites 55
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Single-sex bookings of 8 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 218 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Super relaxed site, plenty of space and lovely views. Colin who owns/runs…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Chris B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Super relaxed site, plenty of space and lovely views. Colin who owns/runs the site is really nice and helpful. We will definitely stay here again. Facilities are basic but clean and plenty of showers/toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet campsite with friendly host and amazing views.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Suzie B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Location
Views
Close to coast path
Very friendly host and easy check in.
Facilities
Plenty of space
Quiet

Disliked: Nothing

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We had the most amazing stay at this campsite! We stayed in…

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: We had the most amazing stay at this campsite! We stayed in are roof tent and the bee is where breathtaking! Looking over the sea and also land! The campsite was incredibly maintained and the toilets are clean and well looked after. This was the best campsite we have stayed in for a very long time and had a wonderful stay! Thanks Colin.

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Very peaceful, really good value for money. And the showers were free!…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Julie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Very peaceful, really good value for money. And the showers were free! Clean facilities. Lovely views. 10 minutes from coastal path.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good find in a good location - quiet, as it was early in the season.

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

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Site was very well maintained, clean and peaceful. Toilets and showers were clean with plenty of hot water. Owner greeted us, showed us to our pitch and visited a couple of times for a chat and to check we were enjoying our time on the site. Easy access to the Southwest coastal path - although a challenge once on it. Pretty easy bus service on the nearby main road.

Disliked: Nothing - all good.

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Just perfect!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Matilda P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: From Start to finish it was a 10/10. The pitches are incredibly competitively priced to ones in the area. We were met by Colin when we arrived who was friendly and prompt to get up to us. The views are incredible, you look out over the sea and Tintagel castle. The site is peaceful, there is no road noise just the sound of nature and the occasional sheep. All the facilities were cleaned regularly and were well kept. The showers were warm and the pressure was very good. Pitches were all flat and the grass was cut short. Our dogs enjoyed the special dog area which was a nice additional touch. Then we went to set off our van decided not to start…Colin the hero came to the rescue. He clearly goes above and beyond for the people that book his site. I would recommend this site to anyone!!!

Disliked: The only thing if we were being especially picky is that the toilets could do with hooks on the doors for coats. But this did not detract from the overall experience!

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Excellent quiet site, lovely clean facilities.

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

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Lovey spacious pitches with amazing views. Very friendly and helpful owner. The showers and toilets were very clean and the water was lovely and hot.
Well placed for the coast path walk to Boscastle.

Disliked: Nothing

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We will definitely be going back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tony M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: The location was great with excellent views and easy access to the SW Coast Path. Colin and Karyn (who run the place) where very helpful and give us guidance on the best route to the SW Path and what to look out for. 20 minutes by foot from the site and we where watching seals in the sea and on the beach.

Disliked: The steep walk from the waterfall to the Boscaste Farm shop but it was worth it for the coffee and cake.

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A lovely stay, nice and peaceful, wpuld deffinately stay again.

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
Ben S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass campsite

Liked: Lovely views of the sea, friendly welcome from the owner, facilities were good and clean.

Disliked: Need a torch for navigating around the site as not much lighting in the dark.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site in all aspects. Go! Book now!

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
Becca T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Everything!
Lovely site with clean, well kept facilities and spacious, well maintained pitches. Weather wasn’t great but we loved it all the same. Views are amazing and Colin, the owner, was super helpful and friendly.
All in all, one of our favourite sites!

Disliked: Nothing! Well - the weather, but there’s nothing you can do about that!

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Features

Dogs 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 Scouts welcome 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 Wildlife haven

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 Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Lower Pennycrocker Farm

St Juliot

Boscastle

Cornwall

England

PL35 0BY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.70298°N
-4.65674°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10 mi The Strand
15.1 mi Lidl Superstore
15.1 mi Lidl Superstore
Rail
17.8 mi Bodmin Parkway Rail Station
19.4 mi Coombe Junction Halt (Rail Station)
19.5 mi Liskeard Rail Station
Ferry
16.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing
16.6 mi Padstow Ferry Landing
25.1 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
23.4 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

Start off on that South West Coast Path near Lower Pennycrocker Farm: you'll be on the path within half a mile of base and the Boscastle to Tintagel Castle leg starts two and a half miles from there, passing splendidly named landmarks like Firebeacon Hill, Rocky Valley and Barras Nose. The nearest beach to the farm is Crackington Haven, less than three miles away, around a coastal village with a shop, two small cafés and a pub. The beach is lifeguarded in summer, as are the ones at Bude, a 20-minute drive away; both are sublimely good surfing spots and popular with families. Never tried it? Enrol in a surf school at Bude or several other beach locations within a short drive to find out more. If you're wandering just to Boscastle or stopping off there on the way to Arthurland, make time for a captivating afternoon in the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic, apparently 'held in high esteem by the British occult community' (hurrah). A visit to the pottery shop and a picnic overlooking Boscastle's harbour should very much be on the cards too. Other options in the area include tackling the golf course at nearby Camelford (other decent courses are at Bude and Launceston), or a meander around Bodmin Moor: see if you can spy the famous beast.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Crackington Haven 2.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trebarwith Strand 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Widemouth Sand 7.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Summerleaze 10 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Crooklets 10.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Tintagel Castle 5.2 mi

Rock Beach 15.9 mi

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 19 mi

Eden Project 23.5 mi

Newquay Zoo 27.1 mi

National Trust

Tintagel Old Post Office 5 mi

Lawrence House 13.6 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 22.4 mi

Cotehele 23.8 mi

Cotehele Mill 23.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Beeny to Rusey Cliff (Crackington Haven) - Coastal 0.7 mi

Boscastle - Valency Valley - Boscastle 1.5 mi

Strangles Country and Coast 1.7 mi

Boscastle Coast 1.8 mi

Boscastle - rugged coast, tranquil valley 1.9 mi

Local events

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

    Par, England 24.1 mi

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

    Newquay, England 24.9 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 campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lower Pennycrocker Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lower Pennycrocker Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lower Pennycrocker Farm? Start off on that South West Coast Path near Lower Pennycrocker Farm: you'll be on the path within half a mile of base and the Boscastle to Tintagel Castle leg starts two … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Pennycrocker Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lower Pennycrocker Farm? From $26.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.