The Old Stables Campsite
The Old Stables Campsite is located in South West Cornwall, just five minutes from Gwithian Beach, a popular spot with surfers. A great family-friendly site with large spacious camping and touring pitches (some with electric), plus camping pods and shepherd's huts. The site offers modern facilities, fire pits for hire and a wetsuit rinse. St Ives is also only 20 minutes away, perfect for days out!
Why you'll love it at The Old Stables Campsite
Overall runner up of Best Budget Friendly Campsite in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards
Ideal base for South West Cornwall, 20 minutes to St. Ives and St. Michaels Mount
Secluded site with spacious pitches, fire pit hire and homemade cakes available!
A five minute drive from the popular surfing beaches of Gwithian and Godrevy
About the site
Located in South West Cornwall, this family friendly campsite has everything you need for a great traditional camping experience. Situated only five minutes from Gwithian Beach, a surfer's paradise, and 20 minutes from St Ives, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to coastal spots! The site is home to a total of 41 grass pitches, all measuring 8m x 8m and allowing up to five guests. Tents, motorhomes and campervans are all welcome, with an electric grass pitch set aside for motorhomes too. Half of the pitches come with the benefit of their own 10 amp electric hook up, great for those still wanting to bring along their essential appliances like kettles and phone chargers. If you would rather leave the tent at home, opt for a stay in one of the cosy camping pods or shepherd's huts. The three barrel-shaped pods (Jade, Jasmin and Indy) can sleep up to two guests with a raised sleeping level and double mattress (accessed by a small step ladder). Bench seating and electric are also inside, with an outdoor picnic table for dining. Each of the shepherd's huts can sleep up to four with a double bed behind a curtain and two single futon beds. You will have a small dining table and chairs, plus electric and a picnic table. All glamping guests will need to bring along their own bedding, bed linen and cooking equipment. Shared campsite facilities can also be found nearby. The site provides fire pit hire for those chilly evenings, along with all of the supplies you will need. You can also bring along your own BBQ (just please ensure it is raised from the ground), and don't forget to try one of the delicious homemade cakes available to buy onsite too! Up to three dogs are welcome per pitch, but not in the provided accommodation, sorry. Do note, the fields around the site are home to a large amount of solar panels.
"Excellent campsite in a perfect location"
Vicky M
"The facilities were excellent and the morning breakfast bar was an amazing addition"
Julie F
"Absolutely amazing campsite, it has everything you will need"
Nicola O
"The owners were lovely from the second we arrived"
Claudia A
"The owners seemed to have thought of everything you might need"
Alison R
"This is a little gem of a site, well managed with really helpful owners"
Adrian W
The site is open from 11th to 21st April, 1st to 11th May and from 23rd May until 13th September.
There are 47 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Large spacious grass pitches, measuring 8m x 8m. Suitable for tents, roof tents, motorhomes and campervans. Pets welcome.
20 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 5 people
Spacious grass pitches with 10 amp electric, measuring 8m x 8m. Suitable for tents, roof tents, touring caravans or campervans. Pets welcome.
Electric Grass Motorhome Pitch
Max 5 people
Grass 8m x 8m pitch with 10 amp electric, suitable for motorhomes only.
Other accommodation
Static Caravan
Sleeps six with one king bed, two single beds and a double sofa bed. One ensuite and a family shower room.
93%
would recommend
Convenient location in Cornwall
Recommends site
Paul K
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Stayed for one night in a small tent, however pitches were a decent size to accommodate larger tents. Good clean facilities and friendly, helpful onsite warden.. Would definitely stay here again.
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to review our site. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the facilities clean. We hope you will visit us again in the future. Jayne and Mike
Good campsite - dog tolerant only
Recommends site
Sandra M
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This is a very good campsite. We were given a welcome pack and given all the information in a friendly way on arrival. The campsite is well maintained with goodish facilities e.g. warm showers, loos and washing up area. As well as glamping etc. We were told clearly "dogs on lead only" which is usual, but there is no where to walk the dog - nearest village is approx one and a half miles away on narrow country lanes. Our dog a Border Collie puppy was happily playing/retrieving a ball (completely under control) with two little girls next to us and the owner came out to say there were "no exceptions" to the lead rule. Maybe this is because of insurance or owner is anxious?
Site's response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it is much appreciated. We are glad that you found us friendly and the campsite well maintained. Thank you for acknowledging that we did ask you to keep your lovely border collie on a lead. We do this at check in for everyone with dogs and at confirmation of booking. Please be assured that it is in no way because we only tolerate dogs or that I am anxious. It is for the comfort of all guests on site, those with and without dogs. We fully appreciate that your collie puppy was under control, but we had around 15 dogs on site at the time of your booking and if one dog is seen off the lead, it is then seen as as acceptable by all other dog owners to do likewise, which then creates a problem. Therefore for equality we tell everyone. We do not advertise as having an exercise area for dogs, but the campsite stretches over 4 acres and you are very welcome to walk your dog on a lead around the field. The welcome pack also gives information on beaches and places that allow dogs at this time of year, where you can allow them off a lead and throw a ball for them. There is also a lane which runs down the side of our field into Gwithian and another into the village which is 0.7 of a mile from the site. It’s such a shame that you didn’t come to the office as we could have made you aware of places to walk your dog and we also have treats in the office for our canine and feline visitors. Once again thank you for staying with us. We hope that you will visit us again in the future, but completely understand if our site does not meet your needs Jayne and Mike.
Family Friendly, Budget Friendly
Recommends site
Amy W
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Very helpful and very family friendly site. Showers and toilets very clean. Site nice and peaceful with good friendly vibe. Couldn't fault it. Will be back!
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