Hillcrest Views Campsite
Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall
Hillcrest Views Campsite is a small, family-run site with countryside views, a five minute drive to Portreath Beach and Redruth. Choose from a range of grass and gravel pitches with the option of electric or fully serviced. Tents and tourers are welcome, with pitches separated by hedges for added privacy. Illogan village is within a 15 minute walk for local eateries and amenities. Perranporth, St Ives and Hayle are also within a 25 minute drive!
Why choose Hillcrest Views Campsite
Simple family and dog friendly camping and touring site with hedge lined pitches for privacy
Surrounded by countryside views, a 15 minute walk to Illogan village with a pub, shops and takeaways
Five minutes to Portreath Beach and Redruth, within 25 minutes of St Ives, Hayle and Perranporth
About the site
Tucked away down a country lane, this simple site enjoys great views over the surrounding valleys. It is also an ideal base for exploring the North Cornwall Coastline, a five minute drive from Portreath Beach, with the popular coastal spots of St Ives and Perranporth within 25 minutes. There are a range of 10m x 10m grass pitches allowing tents, trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes. Guests can choose between optional 16 amp electric pitches, or fully serviced pitches with a gravel area, electric, water and grey waste hook up. For small tents, backpackers and those arriving by foot, there are two pitches each allowing a maximum of two guests. Campervans, caravans and motorhomes have the option of larger 10m x 9m grass pitches with a gravel area, or fully gravel pitches. Each also comes fully serviced with a 16 amp electric, water and grey waste hook up. Dogs can join you for your stay, with up to two dogs permitted per pitch. Guests are welcome to enjoy a fire pit or BBQ, just please ensure these are raised from the ground. Fire pits can be hired from the site too! There are also cattle and calves in the fields at the bottom of the meadow that can be petted.
The site is open from the 4th April to 3rd November and from 15th December to 3rd January. Pitches from £13/night for 2 people.
"Amazing place with beautiful views"
Ismael K
"Best site I have been to"
Rodney H
"Well done to all involved in creating the campsite, it will give many people lots of happy memories"
Colin P
"This has got to be one of the best hidden gems in Cornwall"
Andrew S
There are 25 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Non Electric Grass Backpacker Pitches
Max 2 people
Grass 10m x 10m pitches without electric for tents and those arriving on foot. Cars and dogs are not permitted on these pitches.
12 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for tents, roof and trailer tents and campervans.
2 x Grass Touring Pitches (Optional Electric)
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with optional 16 amp electric measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, motorhomes and caravans.
2 x Fully Serviced Grass and Gravel Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with a gravel area, 16 amp electric, water and drainage hook up measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for tents, roof and trailer tents, campervans and motorhomes.
6 x Fully Serviced Grass and Gravel Touring Pitches
Max 8 people
Grass pitches with a gravel area, 16 amp electric, water and drainage hook up measuring approximately 10m x 10m. Suitable for roof tents, campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Other accommodation
Fully Serviced Gravel Pitches
Max 6 people
Gravel pitches with 16 amp electric, water and drainage hook up. Suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes.
Need to know
Frequently asked questions about Hillcrest Views Campsite
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Site rules
What time is check-in and check out at Hillcrest Views Campsite?
Check-in is available from 1pm until 6pm in low and medium season. For high season, check-in is between 2pm - 6pm. If you are going to be delayed, please inform the site. Check out is due before 11am on your last day.
Is Hillcrest Views Campsite dog-friendly?
Yes! Two four-legged friends are allowed to join your stay free of charge. Please ensure they are kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended due to the livestock onsite. Please note that breeds and crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act are not permitted. The non electric grass backpacker pitches do not allow dogs, sorry.
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite allow BBQs and campfires?
Open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits, and BBQs must also be raised off the ground to avoid scorching the grass. You can hire a fire pit from the site if you forget your own!
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite allow groups or pitches being booked together?
Groups are welcome, but hen and stag parties are not permitted.
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite have a quiet time or noise policy?
The site is known to be quiet and peaceful. Please respect that music and noise should be limited by 9pm, and kept to an absolute minimum from 10pm - 8am.
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite allow day guests to visit those staying onsite?
Visitors are welcome, but please inform the site in advance. They will need to check-in with the site owner before entering so their names can be recorded for safety reasons. A parking space will be given. Visitors must not stay later than 8pm.
Pitches
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?
Awnings, gazebos, and pup tents are permitted free of charge, just please ensure you select this option when booking. Sorry, the non electric grass backpacker pitches do not allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents.
Can I park near my pitch at Hillcrest Views Campsite? Or Is there parking adjacent to the pitch?
You are welcome to park one vehicle on your pitch. Any additional vehicles must be checked in with management so that you can be allocated a parking space. Please note that a car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a motorhome, caravan or tent. If you want to bring a car along with your campervan, please select this as an extra.
What amp is the electric hook up at Hillcrest Views Campsite?
Electric pitches have a 16 amp electric hook up. On some pitches, the electric is optional, so you will need to pay extra if you wish to use it.
Is electric included in the price of my booking at Hillcrest Views Campsite? Or is it an additional cost?
Electric is only included in the price of the fully serviced pitches. The grass pitches have optional electric that can be added for a small fee when booking.
Facilities
Is there WiFi at Hillcrest Views Campsite?
Sorry, there is no WiFi onsite. This gives guests time to disconnect from their devices and have a digital detox!
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite have a shop onsite?
No, there isn't a shop onsite, but there is a Morrisons and a Londis within a ten minute walk.
Is there a restaurant or cafe at Hillcrest Views Campsite?
There isn't a restaurant onsite, but the Robartes Arms is a ten minute stroll away. Takeaways and a fish and chip shop are also within a 15 minute walk of the campsite.
Does Hillcrest Views Campsite have electric vehicle charging?
No, sorry, the site does not have electric vehicle charging.
What's nearby
What are the nearest public transport links to Hillcrest Views Campsite?
There is a bus stop at the end of the lane, less than a five minute walk from the campsite. For trains, Redruth station is a ten minute drive away.
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