Higher Kestle Farm Campsite

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Entrance to the campsite (added by manager 30 Jan 2014)
Our pitches (added by manager 30 jan 2014)
Our site (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.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
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 flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building 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, May 14 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

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

Bus
4.1 mi Dolphin Inn
4.1 mi Dolphin Inn
4.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.9 mi St Austell Rail Station
7.6 mi Par Rail Station
8.8 mi Luxulyan Rail Station
Ferry
1.6 mi Mevagissey Ferry Landing
9 mi Polruan Ferry Landing
9.1 mi Fowey Ferry Landing
Airport
14.7 mi 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 1.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Portmellon 1.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Good Good
Pentewan 1.9 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Gorran Haven Little Perhaver 2.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Porthluney 2.7 mi Sea Poor N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.1 mi

Eden Project 7.2 mi

Truro Cathedral 10.3 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 12.1 mi

Pendennis Castle 13.3 mi

National Trust

Trelissick Garden 10.3 mi

St Anthony Head 11.5 mi

Trerice 12.6 mi

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 17.1 mi

Glendurgan Garden 17.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HELIGAN 1 mi

Mevagissey and the Lost Gardens of Heligan 1.1 mi

Mevagissey: Woods and Country 1.2 mi

Mevagissey - Portmellon - Gorran Haven 1.3 mi

CAERHAYS CASTLE 2.4 mi

Local events

  • Eden Sessions (Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024)

    Par, England 6.9 mi

  • Boardmasters (Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024)

    Newquay, England 14.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Cornwall?

  • 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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.

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