Child holding a bucket while rock pooling on a Cornwall beach
The Pennycrocker journal

Camping tips for north Cornwallfrom the farm

Practical advice for tents, caravans, families and dogs from Lower Pennycrocker Farm.

Campsite fields seen from above near Boscastle
Tips4 min readMotorhome toilets, waste water and fresh water: a practical guide

A practical guide to managing toilets, waste water and fresh water in a motorhome or caravan.

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A tent pitched at sunset on a north Cornwall campsite
Tips4 min readCampervan or tent for Cornwall? An honest comparison

An honest comparison of campervans and tents for a Cornish holiday, from cost to comfort.

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A Cornish lane with a stone hedge and barn near Boscastle
Tips5 min readDriving narrow Cornish lanes with a caravan or motorhome

Calm, practical advice for driving Cornwall's narrow, high-hedged lanes in larger vehicles.

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Horses grazing in fields above the coast near Boscastle
Tips5 min readCamping in Cornwall on a budget: how to keep costs down

Simple, practical ways to keep the cost of a Cornwall camping holiday down without missing out.

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Campers beside their tent at sunset near Boscastle
Tips5 min readChoosing a tent for the Cornish coast: wind, rain and pitching

Practical tips on choosing and pitching a tent that will cope with Cornwall's coastal wind and rain.

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Camping fields with pitches near Boscastle
Tips4 min readElectric hook-up explained: a simple guide for campers

A plain-English guide to electric hook-up on campsites, for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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Aerial view of touring pitches at Lower Pennycrocker Farm
Tips5 min readTowing a touring caravan to Cornwall: tips for an easy trip

Practical advice for towing a touring caravan to Cornwall, from route planning to pitching on grass.

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Campsite fields near Boscastle from above
Tips4 min readMotorhome and campervan packing checklist for Cornwall

Everything to pack for a motorhome or campervan trip to Cornwall, from levelling blocks to waterproofs.

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Sunset over rocks on the north Cornwall coast
Tips5 min readWild camping in Cornwall: the law, the risks and better options

A clear guide to wild camping in Cornwall: what the law says, the practical risks and the alternatives.

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Fields and campsite above the north Cornwall coast
Tips4 min readA north Cornwall motorhome route along the Atlantic Highway

Plan a relaxed motorhome tour of North Cornwall along the A39 Atlantic Highway, with suggested stops and practical tips.

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Aerial view of farm camping fields in north Cornwall
Tips5 min readThe best areas to camp in Cornwall: north coast, south coast and moor

An honest guide to Cornwall's main camping areas and what each is like, to help you pick the right base.

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Aerial view of Lower Pennycrocker Farm near Boscastle
Tips3 min readBooking a Cornwall campsite: tips to get the best pitch and price

When to book, what to check and why booking direct with a small family campsite makes sense.

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Rock pools on a north Cornwall beach
Tips3 min readCamping with kids in Cornwall: a parent’s survival guide

Practical tips for a happy family camping trip, from packing and bedtime to rock pooling and beach safety.

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Two people walking on a north Cornwall beach at sunset
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Camp two miles from Boscastlefields, sky and sea

Spacious, quiet farm pitches with free showers, free awnings and parking beside your pitch. Open 1 April – 31 October.

Adults£10 / night
Children 5+£5 / night
Electric hook-up£7 / night
Dogs (max 2)£2 each
Reception9am – 7pm