When can I check in and check out of Higher Kestle Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. If you will be arriving earlier or later than specified please call us when you are on your way. Read more

Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

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Entrance to the campsite (added by manager 30 Jan 2014)

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Our pitches (added by manager 30 jan 2014)

Glorious views across open countryside (added by manager 30 jan 2014)

Welcome to Higher Kestle Farm, we are situated on Cornwall's beautiful south coast near the fishing village of Mevagissey and just a stone's throw from the renowned Lost Gardens of Heligan. We are a working farm with cattle, sheep and cereals set in 300 acres of rolling countryside. Our campsite is family run and spreads. Our facilities include chemical waste disposal, water points, recycling and rubbish area, sheltered washing-up area, freezer for your ice-packs and wooden picnic tables are provided throughout the camping area. Shower blocks, toilets and washing up facilities are available to campsite guests. We offer a warm welcome in a peaceful and relaxing setting which is the ideal way to enjoy Cornwall. We look forward to meeting you.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

No single-sex parties of 3 people or more. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 14 May to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass pitch

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: unlimited

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

unlimited

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

Boat space (1 max) £3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)

£3 (£3) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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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

Local produce

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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

St Ewe

Near Mevagissey

St Austell

Cornwall

England

PL26 6EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.2716°N
-4.81776°W

Route directions

From St Austell take the B3273 to Mevagissey. After passing Pentewan Sands carry on up the cliff road. At the top there is a crossroads, take a right here towards Gorran/Gorran Haven. Travel along this road for approximately three miles, taking the second left to Kestle where you will see a sign for the campsite (the first turning left is narrower and takes you through the hamlet of Kestle, this road is not suitable for large caravans). Follow this road for approximately 3/4 of a mile, after passing Higher Kestle Farmhouse, the campsite is the next gate on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach

6.6 km Dolphin Inn

7.8 km Bus Station

Rail

7.8 km St Austell Rail Station

12.3 km Par Rail Station

14.1 km Luxulyan Rail Station

Ferry

2.5 km Mevagissey Ferry Landing

14.5 km Polruan Ferry Landing

14.6 km Fowey Ferry Landing

Airport

23.7 km Newquay St Mawgan 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

Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached on foot via our permissive wooded footpath or by road if you prefer. Eden Project is a 25 minute car journey or approximately 10 miles Nearest beach is approximately 3 miles (Porthluney) Mevagissey is 1.5 miles (good selection of pubs) Nearest pub is The Crown Inn in St Ewe. Truro is 14 miles away and St Austell is just 8 miles away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Polstreath	2.4 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Portmellon	2.5 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Good	Good
Pentewan	3.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Gorran Haven Little Perhaver	4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Porthluney	4.3 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.8 km

Eden Project 11.6 km

Truro Cathedral 16.6 km

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 19.4 km

Pendennis Castle 21.4 km

National Trust

Trelissick Garden 16.6 km

St Anthony Head 18.5 km

Trerice 20.2 km

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 27.6 km

Glendurgan Garden 28.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HELIGAN 1.6 km

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.8 km

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 1.9 km

Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 2.1 km

CAERHAYS CASTLE 3.9 km

Local events

Eden Sessions (Wednesday 12 June 2024 – Wednesday 12 June 2024)
Par, England 11.1 km
Boardmasters (Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Wednesday 7 August 2024)
Newquay, England 24 km

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.

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Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Arrivals and departures

There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the Entrance instead.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Additional terms

No single-sex parties of 3 people or more .

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Late arrivals must be notified as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to re-let your unit.

The management accept no responsibility in respect of damage to any persons or property using the site, however sustained.

The management reserve the right to refuse any booking or to evict any persons causing a nuisance at their discretion

We only accept well behaved dogs. Dogs must be kept on a lead and accompanied at all times onsite.

No refunds will be given for early departure unless the owners are able to re-let the pitch.

Payment terms

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Does Higher Kestle Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Higher Kestle Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Higher Kestle Farm Campsite? Lost Gardens of Heligan can be reached on foot via our permissive wooded footpath or by road if you prefer. Eden Project is a 25 minute car journey or approximately 10 miles … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Higher Kestle Farm Campsite?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

If you will be arriving earlier or later than specified please call us when you are on your way.
Read more