in our own words
Looking for camping near Bude without the crowds of a big holiday park? Lower Pennycrocker Farm is a quiet, family-run campsite at St Juliot, about two miles from Boscastle and around 15 miles south of Bude. It's an easy drive up the coast to Bude's beaches, sea pool and canal, and a peaceful place to come back to at the end of the day.
Why stay near Bude, not in it?
Bude is a lively seaside town, and in summer its campsites and roads can be very busy. Staying a short drive away gives you the best of both: easy days out on Bude's beaches, then quiet evenings on our open farm fields with big skies and space around your pitch.
From our campsite, Bude is about 15 miles, usually around 25 to 30 minutes by car. On the way, you pass some of North Cornwall's best beaches, including Crackington Haven, Widemouth Bay and the coves in between.
About our campsite
Lower Pennycrocker Farm has been in the same family for more than 80 years. Colin and Karyn run the campsite, and it's a simple, traditional farm site rather than a holiday park.
What we offer
- Pitches for tents, touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans.
- Parking beside your pitch.
- Optional electric hook-up.
- Free showers, toilets, a disabled toilet and a washing-up room.
- Awnings and pup tents at no extra charge.
- Dogs welcome, maximum two per booking, on a lead.
We don't have a shop, bar, play area or entertainment. Most people come for the peace and quiet, and for the coast.
Prices
All prices are per night:
- Adults: £10.
- Children aged 5 and over: £5.
- Electric hook-up: £7.
- Dogs: £2 each, maximum two.
A couple with electric hook-up pays £27 a night. A family of two adults and two children aged 5 and over with electric pays £37. See pitches and prices for details.
Things to do in Bude
Bude has plenty to fill a day or more.
Beaches
Summerleaze and Crooklets are the main town beaches, with sand, rock pools and lifeguards in season. North of the town, Sandymouth and Northcott Mouth are wilder, with dramatic rock formations at low tide. Read our Sandymouth and Northcott Mouth guide.
Bude Sea Pool
The sea pool at Summerleaze is a partly man-made tidal swimming pool, refreshed by the sea at high tide. It's a popular spot for a safer swim.
Bude Canal
The Bude Canal is lovely for a gentle walk or cycle along the towpath, away from the beaches.
For more ideas, see our Bude day trip guide.
Beaches between our campsite and Bude
Crackington Haven
About five miles from our campsite, Crackington Haven is a sheltered cove with dramatic cliffs. See our Crackington Haven guide.
Widemouth Bay
A long, sandy beach south of Bude, popular with families and surfers. Read our Widemouth Bay guide.
The Strangles
A wild, remote beach reached by a steep path. See our Strangles guide.
Closer to home
You don't need to go far from our campsite for great days out. Boscastle's harbour is about two miles away, Tintagel is about seven miles, and the South West Coast Path is about half a mile away. Bodmin Moor and Rough Tor are about six miles inland. See our things to do page.
Getting here
We're at Lower Pennycrocker Farm, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0BY. Our what3words address is happen.violinist.inserted. If you're coming from Bude, follow the A39 south, then take the lanes towards St Juliot and Boscastle. Some lanes are narrow. See our getting here page for directions.
When to come
We're open from 1 April to 31 October. Reception hours are 9am to 7pm, so please let us know if you'll be arriving outside these times.
- Spring: quieter beaches and wildflowers on the cliffs.
- Summer: the best beach weather, but book early.
- Autumn: calm days and fewer crowds.
A three-day plan
- Day one: settle in, then walk to Boscastle harbour for the evening.
- Day two: drive up the coast, stopping at Crackington Haven, then spend the afternoon on Bude's beaches or at the sea pool.
- Day three: walk a stretch of the coast path from the campsite, or head inland to Bodmin Moor.
Who it suits
Our campsite suits couples, families, walkers and small groups of up to eight people who want a quiet base. It's less suitable if you're looking for on-site entertainment or a shop. See our family camping and tent camping pages.
Booking
Check live availability and book direct using the booking bar on our home page. You can also call Colin and Karyn on 07967 605392. Booking direct means you deal with us, not an agency.
Bude campsites or a quieter base nearby?
Campsites in and around Bude are popular, and they fill quickly in summer. If you would rather have a quieter pitch, staying about 15 miles south near Boscastle still puts Bude's beaches within easy reach, along with Crackington Haven, Tintagel and Port Isaac. Our guide to the best beaches in north Cornwall compares Bude's beaches with others along the coast, and our Atlantic Highway road trip shows how to combine Bude with north Devon. If you want to see both counties, read camping in Devon and Cornwall.
Questions we often get
How far is the campsite from Bude?
About 15 miles, usually around 25 to 30 minutes by car.
Do you have electric hook-up?
Yes, at £7 per night. Please ask when you book.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, a maximum of two dogs at £2 each per night, kept on a lead.
Is there a shop on site?
No. Bude, Boscastle and Camelford have shops for supplies.
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.