Smithy Field

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A campervan on the pitch
A campervan on the pitch
Quiet garden with picnic table
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Quiet garden with picnic table
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  • Peaceful, dog-friendly single Cornwall campervan pitch in Balwest
  • Praa Sands 10 minutes’ drive; St. Michael's Mount 15 minutes
  • Ponies and chickens on site, plus barbecue and picnic table
A 10-minute drive from the coast and beaches like Praa Sands and Porthleven, Smithy Field is a quiet site in the peaceful village of Balwest, with expansive views over Cornwall's West Penwith peninsula. And peace is pretty much guaranteed for guests here too – this location has just a single campervan hardstanding pitch, next to a quiet garden area with a picnic table. There are ponies, geese, ducks and chickens on site, but well-behaved dogs are welcomed (as long as they remain on leads), and they’ll gladly follow you for walkies along nearby paths and bridleways. After working up a bit of a sweat, you can take refuge in one of the many local pubs – there are several within a three-mile radius – for a pint and some home-cooked food. Many guests, though, will likely make a beeline for the splendid Cornish coastline, whether for hikes along the South West Coast Path (10 minutes’ drive) or for watersports. Praa Sands and Perranuthnoe (10 minutes) are popular with surfers, while Marazion beach (15 minutes) is a magnet for families. Not only does it have calm waters that are safe for swimming, it also has a well-equipped children’s playground. The cherry on the cake? Front-row views of St. Michael’s Mount, which can be accessed via a granite causeway at low tide (or by boat at any other time). Back on site, a barbecue is provided, and you can buy logs from the owners, along with freshly laid eggs in season. A composting toilet is available.

Campground type

RV sites 1
Open now
Opens December 31, 2024
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Dec 31 2024 to

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Reviews

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests love the quiet, scenic spot with great views and sunsets. The well-kept site has a private garden, picnic table, fire pit, grill, and water, plus a composting toilet. Owners Penny and Andy are incredibly friendly, helpful, and offer local tips and farm tours. Despite some narrow access roads, most found it ideal for short, relaxing getaways, wanting to return. No major complaints noted.

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You will love this beautiful secret little slice of heaven. We did.

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Sally S.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked My self and my 2 boys could not have loved this little pitch more. Andy and Penny were so welcoming and showed us around the multitude of rescue animals they take in and where the foxes and badgers feed by their front door every evening. My sons and I stalked outside the feeding area at dusk and saw the wild night visitors. It was such a magical experience we were delighted.

We booked a second night immediately and felt in heaven in our secret little place. We felt very safe. The views of Cornwall here are incredible and the peak of the hill just up behind the pitch is easily accessible via a footpath revealing breathtaking views of the entire area, the nearby beaches and coastline.

The little toilet is very clean and kept very well, there was wood available and fresh water on tap.

Once this place becomes better known it will be booked out all year round. We rate it 10 out of 10 and will absolutely visit again.

Thank you Andy and Penny. Especially for the videos you sent of us on your animal cam 😆

Disliked Nothing

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Location, peacefulness - friendliness of hosts…

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Adam M.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Location, peacefulness - friendliness of hosts

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Petit terrain bien aménagé avec table,…

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Nicolas M.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Petit terrain bien aménagé avec table, barbecue fait maison, toilettes sèches et point d'eau. Cadre très agréable et calme. Propriétaires très agréables.

Disliked Rien.

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Lovely spot run by lovely owners, really allows you to unwind

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Position, seclusion & privacy with only one pitch.

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Lovely, great comms…

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Michael H.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Lovely, great comms

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location , perfect hosts

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Very special place , peaceful and relaxing just perfect for a well needed break away from it all . Amazing views ,lovely walks.

Disliked Nothing!

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Perfect for a 1-2 night stay

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Friendly owners, beautiful and quiet location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our ideal site

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Jessica R.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Absolutely perfect! Stunning location and our hosts were lovely. This site had everything we needed and was so peaceful. Fabulous stargazing too if you are lucky enough to have a clear night. Could not recommend enough!

Disliked Nothing at all!

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Amazing view, perfect spot. Definitely we coming…

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Matyas V.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Amazing view, perfect spot.
Definitely we coming back...
Thanks for Penny and Andy!

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We love this site. We live…

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Louise E.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked We love this site. We live an hour away and whenever we need a break from any hustle and bustle we book a night or two and stay here.
The owners are lovely, the pitch is private and secluded and we love the peace and quiet.
The view across the fields is nice to spend time looking at while daydreaming and when it is sunny, the sunsets are lovely to see.
The compost loo is cleaned regularly and there are camping bits and pieces to help make the stay more comfortable ( wood for the fire pit, clothes dryer, washing up bowl).
Having said all that DON'T GO, cos we want to be able to !!!!!!

Disliked Nothing.
If you are someone who likes high speed internet, you may not get this here and there are no shops/tourist places but we like this about the site, so if these things don't bother you, the site will be fine for you.

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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 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 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smithy Field

Beecroft

Balwest

Helston

Cornwall

England

TR13 9TE

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50.12222°N
5.36447°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.3 mi Bus Shelter
4.2 mi Blue Anchor
4.2 mi Seven Stars
Rail
4.9 mi St Erth Rail Station
5 mi Hayle Rail Station
5.2 mi Lelant Saltings Rail Station
Ferry
7.3 mi Penzance Ferry Terminal
10.4 mi Helford Village Ferry Landing
10.6 mi Helford Passage Ferry Landing
Airport
6.8 mi Penzance Airport
13.5 mi Land's End St Just Airport
27.5 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

The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a good spot to take in far-reaching views of the Cornish coast, all the way to St. Ives. If you’re in the mood for thrills, head to Flambards Theme Park (15 minutes), where you can have a go on the Skyraker, which twists as it drops from a great height, or on more family-friendly attractions like the Western Mine Train. There are also indoor reconstructions of period settings, like a Victorian village or a British street during the Blitz. Clinging to a granite cliffside stretching into Porthcurno Bay, the Minack Theatre (40 minutes) is well worth a visit for the setting alone, which makes for a pretty dramatic backdrop to any theatrical production. During your visit (which needs to be booked in advance), you’ll be able to walk on stage and check out the garden area. If you’re lucky, you might also catch a glimpse of seals or dolphins.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Praa Sands East 1.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Praa Sands West 1.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Perranuthnoe 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porthleven Sands 3.6 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Marazion 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Michael's Mount 5 mi

National Seal Sanctuary 7.3 mi

Tate St Ives 8.3 mi

Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.5 mi

Trebah Garden 10.8 mi

National Trust

Godolphin 1.1 mi

Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 4 mi

St Michael's Mount 5 mi

Godrevy 7.5 mi

Cornish Mines and Engines 8.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

GODOLPHIN 1 mi

Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 1.9 mi

LISMORE 4.2 mi

THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 4.8 mi

ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Smithy Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Smithy Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Smithy Field? The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Smithy Field?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime

    Please telephone upon arrival and departure.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Field? From $24.01 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.