South Penquite Farm
South Penquite Farm
5 /5
South Penquite Farm is a 200 acre family-run, organic beef and sheep farm situated high on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall with breathtaking views. There are spacious unallocated grass pitches for tents and campervans, as well as several glamping options. As well as running the cows and sheep, the farm is exceptionally rich in archaeological remains and wildlife. Furthermore, you'll be just 25 minutes from the sea!
Featured in our 2024 Outstanding Sites list of reliably excellent camping, glamping, and touring sites
Very family friendly with lots of animals roaming and an indoor and outdoor play area
Perfect for nature lovers, picturesque walks on our doorstep and lots of wildlife to discover
Lots do nearby including the famous Eden Project and sandy beaches - Tregardock and Polzeath
About South Penquite Farm
A small, friendly campsite with stunning countryside views across Bodmin Moor. Immersed in wildlife this spacious campsite is lovely for those looking for a great base in Cornwall, 30 minutes from the Eden Project. There are a total of 40 grass pitches each allowing a maximum of six people, unmarked with plenty of space for all. These are all grass and don't have electric. Those in tents and campervans are welcome, but the unit size must be no larger than 6m. There are also several glamping options, including four yurts each sleeping up to five, a camping pod sleeping two and the bunkhouse which sleeps six. As a working farm, there are plenty of animals here, including horses, ponies, chickens, turkeys, ducks - and of course the faithful working collies without whose help no one could run the place! Visit nearby beaches Tregardock and Polzeath just a 25 minute drive away and build sandcastles on the golden shores, try your hand at paddleboarding or simply have a splash in turquoise waters. Campfires are permitted and encouraged to achieve that authentic camping atmosphere, just please keep them raised off the grass. Dogs are not allowed at this time.
Camping is available from the end of March until October. Pod and Snug available April to the end of September, with yurts available from May to September.
Facilities include a pine-clad toilet block, with hot and cold water, veranda-fronted shower block, coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer, washing up sinks with hot water, fridge and freezer for ice packs, secure lockers for recharging devices and a hairdryer. You'll find a kids play area with swings, a climbing frame and a goal.
There is a cafe onsite open in the summer months selling breakfast baps, cakes and coffees in the morning and burgers in the evenings. The closest pub is The blisland Inn, a five minute drive from site then for food shops, there's an Aldi and Sainsbury's a 15 minute drive away in Bodmin.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 35 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
30 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Unmarked non electric grass pitches with plenty of space for all. Tents and campervans only with a maximum unit size of 6m.
Other accommodation
4 x Yurts
Max 5 people
These comfortable yurts are fully fitted with a log burning stove. There are sizes to suit five people, a group of four or a couple. Inside there are futons, cushions and cosy rugs, a cot is available, too, if needed.
Bunkhouse
Max 8 people
Bunks are available for a max of eight people in cosy, sheltered surroundings. All the bunks are provided with a clean sheet, pillow and pillow case. All you will need to bring is a duvet or sleeping bag and your own towels - ideal for cyclist of hikers.
5 /5
100%
would recommend
"Feels like you are in the middle of nowhere ... Would come back tomorrow!"
Richard B - Jul 2024
"Showers & toilets were amazing quality - didn't feel like being on a campsite!"
Charlotte M - Jun 2024
"Simply my favourite place"
Sam S - May 2024
"The perfect quiet campsite away from the masses"
Brian M - Sep 2023
"Loved the animals roaming freely, kept me entertained for hours just watching them"
Sam S - Aug 2023
"Really remote, peaceful site with some amazing wildlife and animals in the surrounding area"
Josh A - Jun 2023
Beautiful campsite nestled in the heart of dark sky Cornwall
Recommends site
Rob W
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The campsite was very relaxed, accommodating and facilities were fantastic. We only stayed for one night as a late booking but we will certainly be back again. So much for adults, families and children. Location great, pub 30 minute walk but does include some road walking so may not be suitable for all. Take a torch if walking back at night. We were lucky enough to see some amazing stars and even saw the milky way, as the sky was so clear and dark, incredible.
Excellent
Recommends site
Joe B
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A fantastic site, with friendly staff, excellent facilities and in a wonderful location. The perfect base for hiking the moor. It has lots of nice animals on site, chickens, ducks and turkeys. . I will definitely be back!
Peaceful stay
Recommends site
Stephen F
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Loved my stay there. It was a part work, part surf trip and have been there 8 to 10 times since. Always quiet, clean and plenty of space. Loved the ducks, chickens and Turkeys! Walking freely around. Nothing bad to say about it at all.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Bodmin area
Guests are welcome to enjoy the farm walk which, over a couple of miles, takes you over some of the moor and most of the farm. As well as offering sweeping views of the rest of Cornwall, the walk will lead you through very diverse wildlife habitats and there are also many points of historical interest.
Make sure you visit the world famous biodomes and gardens at the Eden Project (30 minutes), and the Lanhydrock House National Trust property (20 minutes).
There is a group of riding stables a five minute drive away and a cycle trail to the coast - the Camel Trail - a five minute drive away. Each of the nearby villages has a pub which serves food and South Penquite is about 15 miles from the North Cornwall Coast with its many sandy beaches.
Other close by attractions:
- Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway (15 minutes)
- Cardinham Woods (20 minutes)
- Bodmin Jail Attraction (20 minutes)
- Pencarrow House and Garden (20 minutes)
- Camel Valley Vineyard (25 minutes)
- Tregardock beach (30 minutes)
- Polzeath beach (40 minutes)
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