Penwarne Barton Farm Campsite

Penwarne Campsite is a touring and tent site on Penwarne Barton Farm, a working family farm near Mawnan Smith that has been taking campers since the 1920s. The setting is the selling point: open grass pitches with sea views over Falmouth Bay towards Pendennis Castle, ancient woodland walks straight from the farm, and the Helford River a couple of miles south. You pick your own spot, with 16-amp hook-ups available, warm showers, accessible washing facilities and a wooden play area for the children; expect honest, simple farm camping rather than polished holiday-park comforts. Cattle, sheep, chickens and even peafowl share the farm, which is why dogs, welcome free of charge, must stay on leads. Falmouth is about 10 minutes by car, the subtropical gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan are 2 miles away at Mawnan Smith, and the farm counts more than eight beaches within a 10-minute drive, with the South West Coast Path close by for longer legs. It suits campers who'll happily trade a few creature comforts for the view, the space and the price. The farm directs bookings through its listed booking channel, and season dates aren't published, so check before travelling early or late in the year.