Higher Kestle Farm Campsite
Higher Kestle Farm Campsite
4.84 /5
Situated just five minutes from Mevagissey and Carhays Beach, Higher Kestle Farm Campsite is an idyllic spot for exploring all that south Cornwall has to offer. Tents and tourers are welcome across a range of grass and hardstanding pitches with the option of an electric hook up. Close to The Lost Gardens Heligan, the South West Coast Path and wonderful sandy beaches, you'll never be short of things to do!
Just a five minute drive from The Lost Gardens Heligan, also accessed via a wonderful woodland walk
Small and peaceful site with modern facilities, welcoming owners and spacious pitches
Within ten minutes of Mevagissey, Pentewan Beach and the South West Coast Path
About Higher Kestle Farm Campsite
If you're looking for a peaceful base for exploring south Cornwall, this family-friendly camping and touring site could be the perfect spot. Just five minutes outside the charming fishing village of Mevagissey, this 1.75-acre site offers an idyllic quiet retreat, still within easy reach of the coast. Tents and tourers are welcome across the site's two non electric and 25 electric grass pitches. There are also two extra large electric grass pitches available, measuring either 21m x 11m or 18m x 17m, great for those wanting plenty of space to spread out and set up their table and chairs. Tourers can also opt to stay on one of the site's two electric hardstanding pitches. All of the hook ups are 10 amp, so make sure not to forget your travel kettle for a morning brew! The pitches are spread across the level, beautifully manicured site, each allowing up to six guests. Pitches are well spaced apart to ensure everyone can enjoy some much needed relaxation and quiet. BBQs are welcome as long as they are off the ground, so don't forget to pick up some nice sausages on your way. However, please note campfires are not permitted. Four-legged friends are welcome here too, with a maximum of two allowed per pitch. The site is also surrounded by great dog walks and there's plenty of space onsite for them to stretch their legs.
Higher Kestle Farm Campsite is open from 01/04 to 01/10.
Site facilities include a modern toilet and shower block, a washing up area, a laundry room , a freezer for ice packs, free WiFi and picnic benches across the site.
The nearest pubs to the site are in Mevagissey, including The Sharksfin, a 30 minute walk away. For picking up the essentials, there are also many shops in Polstreath including Moore's greengrocer.
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 30 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Non Electric Grass Pitch
Max 6 people
Grass pitch without electric, suitable for tents and tourers.
25 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with 10 amp electric hook ups, suitable for tents and tourers.
2 x XL Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Extra large grass pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up, suitable for tents and tourers.
2 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with a 10 amp electric hook up, suitable for trailer tents and tourers.
4.84 /5
96%
Recommend
Lovely site with extremely helpful owners
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Jane M
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Peaceful, small, fairly flat site with immaculate facilities. The owner was most helpful and made a special trip out to help us with an electric hook up issue, and then was back again really quickly with the part we needed. He literally saved our weekend. We had perfect weather, and all other campers on site were friendly and considerate. It has a lovely dog walk on site with beautiful views over farmland. We walked to Heligan and unfortunately picked a very hot day - the walk was quite steep in both directions and on that day took us longer than the suggested time. The gardens are well worth seeing though and the campsite's associated farm shop by the entrance to the gardens is definitely worth a visit! I can't think of any negatives for this site at all, except a little occasional road noise. We would definitely recommend it and would definitely go back!
A Cornish gem!
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Dale P
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This is a fantastic small campsite beside a working farm with a great location. Easy access to a number of beaches and walking distance from Mevagissey and the famous Lost Gardens Of Heligan. Heligan also houses the family owned Lobb's farm shop, selling produce from the neighbouring farms. I can highly recommend the locally produced rump steak, a firm BBQ staple during our stay. Quiet and secluded, with clean facilities, on site dog walking facilities and a fantastic host in Richard, for which nothing is too much trouble.
Could not be better
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Paul Y
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Have been coming to Higher Kestle Farm for many years, as an ever-growing family group and also just the two of us. It meets our needs perfectly. Richard is very friendly and so conscientious about how well the site is run, equipped and kept. It's our Cornwall home each year. We will be back again this year.
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Things to do on site and in the St Austell area
A must-visit when staying here is a visit to The Lost Gardens Heligan which is just a five minute drive or a wonderful woodland walk away. The wonderful 200 acre gardens are full of twists and turns, with exotic plant life and beautiful flowers.
For days out at the beach, you will be spoilt for choice. Pentewan Beach is just a ten minute drive away with a fine shingle shoreline and beautiful calm waters, ideal for swimming. Other beaches in the area include Hemmick Beach (10 minutes) and Porthpean Beach (15 minutes).
The Eden Project is also just a 25 minute drive from the site. The eco-park has unique biomes full of tropical gardens, replicating different environments from all across the globe.
For some family fun, Lappa Valley (35 minutes) is full of plenty of attractions to keep everyone busy. Take a ride on the steam railway, take a pedalo out on the lake or compete again one another at a game of adventure golf.
Other attractions nearby include:
- Mevagissey Museum (5 minutes)
- Pinetum Gardens (20 minutes)
- National Trust - Trelissick Garden (40 minutes)
- Camel Creek Family Theme Park (40 minutes)
- Newquay Zoo (40 minutes)
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