Nestled within Cornish countryside and set just a ten minute stroll from Porthcothan Bay, Macdonald's Farm takes in superb valley views with spacious grass pitches for tents and tourers, and luxury glamping in stylish bell tents. It's home to a range of animals, including alpacas and horses, as well as pony trekking, children's playground, a pop up pizza van and more. Dogs welcome.
About Macdonald's Farm
This delightful farm campsite sits in a special location atop the valley, with stunning countryside views surrounding you and only moments from Porthcothan Bay and Padstow. The selection of gently sloping yet well sized grass pitches here all cater to tents, caravans and motorhomes, with easy access to facilities and optional electric available. Alternatively, indulge in total luxury in one of the 6m bell tents! Featuring comfy double beds and bedding, and fully kitted out with a wood-burning stove, rugs, throws, fairy lights, plus electric for phone charging. Each one sleeps up to five, making them the ideal option for families or couples. They also enjoy their own private setting within the lower garden of the site, with private decking and seating as well as a fire pit for campfire cooking. Seasonal pitches also available.
Open from 28 March to 5 October
Facilities include refurbished toilets and showers, as well as washing up area, launderette, sockets for shavers/hairdryers and phone charging. Fire pits can be hired from reception and logs are also sold onsite. A dog exercise area is located towards the bottom of the site, as well as dog/surfboard washing area too. The farm garden here is home to a children's playground featuring climbing frames, slides, swings, trampolines and more, plus there's a range of games to play in the games hut.
Head to the Sundowner Bar onsite and relax with a tipple whilst watching the sunset, or tuck into a tasty BBQ dish at the 'Food at the Farm' pop up onsite, running weekly. The onsite shop is located at the site entrance, stocking a variety of delicious food and drink including barista coffee, and even breakfast baps during peak season.
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 60 accommodation options on-site
34 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Grass pitches without electric, generously sized and suitable for tents, tourers and motorhomes.
23 x Electric Grass Pitches
Generously sized grass pitches with electric, suitable for tents, tourers and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Macdonald's Farm?
Call 01841 540829 to book.
Unfortunately Macdonald's Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Padstow area
The farm garden area on the site provides guests with an idyllic spot to relax and have fun, whether that be with a game from the games hut, or keeping an eye on the little ones at the playground - featuring trampolines, climbing frames, swings, slides and more.
Say hello to the farm animals here too, with alpacas to meet and greet, plus horses as well as pony rides for the kids.
Bring your bucket and spade and head to Porthcothan beach, just a ten minute walk from the site or a quick five minute bus ride! Pop in for a paddle or take in the breathtaking Cornish coast on a route along the South West Coast Path. Dog friendly all year round.
Attractions nearby:
- Prideaux Place
- Camel Creek Adventure Park
- Daymer Bay
Interested in staying at Macdonald's Farm?
Call 01841 540829 to book.
Unfortunately Macdonald's Farm doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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