Smithy Field
From £17.75 For 1 night, 4 adults
- Peaceful, dog-friendly single Cornwall campervan pitch in Balwest
- Praa Sands 10 minutes’ drive; St. Michael's Mount 15 minutes
- Ponies and chickens on site, plus barbecue and picnic table
Site type
1
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Lovely, peaceful space. I will be back.
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: The peace. I just wanted a couple of nights of peace and that's exactly what I got. Weather was terrible, but didn't matter, I could just drink tea and listen to the rain. Compost loo nice and dry. Could have sat on the bench and enjoyed the view if it stopped raining for 5 minutes.
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Lovely spot with grassed picnic area with firepit . Great for…
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Lovely spot with grassed picnic area with firepit . Great for a night or 2 stop in self contained campervan. Water and composting loo. Lovely views and great walk up to monument. Warm welcome.Turning to pitch no obvious at first but hosts very helpful
Disliked: Entrance and lane narrow but not really a problem in 5.5m campervan.
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May try again in better weather as we were told it had good views!
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Being the only unit there. Wonderful for our nervous dog and disabled adult son. Loved the private garden at the back of the plot,the picnic table ,the fire pit and the private composting facility. The farm animals were lovely to see. The owners were friendly.
Disliked: The pouring rain. The access to the plot was tricky with the camper van but would get easier with practice. None of which were the fault of the owners.
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‘A little Gem’.
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: This is a great location for a camper van. Secluded private garden with fire pit/picnic table/bbq/toilet/water. There was also a rubbish bin, with a new bin bag along with twigs in the fire pit. We are new to camping and this gave us the opportunity to work through procedures in private. Great location for cycling or walking. The hosts were great and made us feel most welcome. It was clear that they had gone to great efforts to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
Disliked: None
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Absolutely everything, the owners, the owners lovely daughter who showed us her…
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Liked: Absolutely everything, the owners, the owners lovely daughter who showed us her chickens and gave us some elderflower cordial (which was amazing), the scenes, the peace. Absolutely our favourite place we have stayed and will be back!
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Fantastic spot like having your own back garden!
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Peaceful private little site. Penny and Andy were lovely and Penny even gave us a tour of her grounds and all the animals! She also showed us a good walk to the top of the local hill. The site itself is your own little spot with tap and toilet and lots of other nice bits like your own bbq. Defo will return here!
Disliked: Nothing
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Friendly owners. Great communication.…
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Friendly owners. Great communication.
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Great location with amazing views. Pitch was lovely with own toilet,…
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Great location with amazing views. Pitch was lovely with own toilet, picnic bench and fire pit. Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. The walk recommended to the top of the hill had spectacular views- very special place.
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Perfect Private PitchUp - off the beaten track
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: Smithy Field is such a wonderful spot - a single pitch for a campervan with gravel standing for the van plus it’s own little garden with a picnic bench, fire pit, bbq, cold water tap & a composting toilet. The views are incredible - from coast to coast - and the many walks off in every direction straight from the van made it so easy with our nervous dog. The star gazing is really special! Andy & Penny are the real stars though - friendly, thoughtful and accommodating - we will be back!
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One of the best sites we visited on our trip around Cornwall.…
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Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked: One of the best sites we visited on our trip around Cornwall. Super friendly site owners, plenty of animals and fantastic views. Great facilities and a good secure pitch with both gravel/hardstanding and grass with a firepit and picnic bench. Looking forward to our next visit! 🌿🌞
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Type
Farm
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Smithy Field
Beecroft
Balwest
Helston
Cornwall
England
TR13 9TE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.12222°N
-5.36447°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Praa Sands East | 1.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Praa Sands West | 1.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Perranuthnoe | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Porthleven Sands | 3.6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Marazion | 5.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Michael's Mount 5 mi
Flambards 5.1 mi
National Seal Sanctuary 7.3 mi
Tate St Ives 8.3 mi
Cornwall Industrial Discovery Centre 8.5 mi
National Trust
Godolphin 1.1 mi
Penrose Estate: Gunwalloe and Loe Pool 4 mi
St Michael's Mount 5 mi
Godrevy 7.5 mi
Cornish Mines and Engines 8.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GODOLPHIN 1 mi
Rinsey Head - Trewavas Head - Rinsey Head 1.9 mi
LISMORE 4.2 mi
THE DOWNES (ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT) 4.8 mi
ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT 5 mi
Local events
- Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, Cornwall 26 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?
- Does Smithy Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Smithy Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Smithy Field? The National Trust property Godolphin House (five minutes’ drive) is a former mining estate renowned for its 16th-century gardens, with orchards, beehives and the fragrant walled King’s Garden. This is also a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Smithy Field?
Camping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime Please telephone upon arrival and departure.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Field? From £17.75 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.