in our own words
If you want a camping holiday where the loudest sound is birdsong, you're in the right place. Lower Pennycrocker Farm is a quiet, family-run campsite at St Juliot, about two miles from Boscastle in North Cornwall. Colin and Karyn run the site, and the family has farmed here for more than 80 years. There's no bar, no clubhouse, no play area and no entertainment, and that's exactly why our guests come back.
What makes our campsite quiet?
- A simple farm site: open grass fields, hedges and wide skies.
- No entertainment: no bar, disco, arcade or clubhouse.
- Small groups only: groups of up to eight people.
- A rural setting: we're down quiet lanes, away from main roads and towns.
- Dark skies: with little light pollution, the stars on a clear night are wonderful.
Who loves a quiet campsite?
- Couples looking for a peaceful break.
- Walkers who want a good night's sleep before a day on the coast path.
- Families who are happy making their own fun.
- Anyone who wants to switch off for a few days.
See our pages on couples camping and coast path walkers.
Our facilities
We keep things simple:
- Free showers.
- Toilets and a disabled toilet.
- A washing-up room.
- Optional electric hook-up.
- Grass pitches for tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans.
See our facilities page for more.
Prices
Per night:
- Adults: £10.
- Children aged 5 and over: £5.
- Electric hook-up: £7.
- Dogs: £2 each, maximum two, on a lead.
- Awnings and pup tents: free.
For example, a couple with electric hook-up pays £27 a night. See pitches and prices.
Quiet things to do nearby
You don't have to go far to find peace.
- Valency Valley: a wooded walk from Boscastle up to St Juliot church, linked with the writer Thomas Hardy. See our Valency Valley walk.
- The coast path: about half a mile from the campsite, with huge views and few people early in the morning.
- Bodmin Moor: Rough Tor is about six miles away, with open moorland and big skies. See our Bodmin Moor guide.
- St Nectan's Glen and Rocky Valley: a waterfall and a wooded valley near Tintagel. See our St Nectan's Glen guide.
- Quiet coves: see our guide to The Strangles beach.
When is it quietest?
We're open from 1 April to 31 October. Outside the school summer holidays, North Cornwall is much calmer. Spring and autumn are especially peaceful, with quiet paths and calm evenings. See our pages on spring camping and October camping.
Helping everyone enjoy the peace
We ask all guests to respect the quiet:
- Keep noise down, especially in the evening.
- Keep dogs on a lead.
- Take care with lights at night.
- Leave your pitch as you found it.
Stargazing
On a clear night, step away from your tent and look up. Away from towns and street lights, you can often see the Milky Way in late summer and early autumn. Bring a warm layer and a red torch, give your eyes a few minutes to adjust, and enjoy the show. Bodmin Moor is another good spot for dark skies.
Slowing down
A quiet camping trip is a chance to slow down. Have a long breakfast outside, read a book in the sun, walk without a plan, and cook dinner as the light fades. There's no need to fill every day. Many of our guests tell us the best part of their holiday was simply sitting outside their tent watching the evening sky.
A quiet weekend plan
- Friday: arrive by 7pm, pitch up, cook a simple dinner and watch the stars come out.
- Saturday: walk to Boscastle on the coast path early, before the day visitors arrive. Have lunch in the village and return through the Valency Valley. Spend the evening reading outside your tent.
- Sunday: drive to Bodmin Moor and climb Rough Tor for big views, then head home refreshed.
Tips for a peaceful trip
- Arrive in daylight so you can choose a calm spot to pitch.
- Bring a good book, a pack of cards and a comfortable camping chair.
- Leave the speakers at home and listen to the birds instead.
- Visit popular places like Tintagel and Boscastle early in the morning or later in the afternoon, when they're quieter.
- Turn off your phone for a day. You won't miss much.
Where we are
Lower Pennycrocker Farm, St Juliot, Boscastle, Cornwall PL35 0BY. Our what3words address is happen.violinist.inserted. See getting here.
Booking
Check live availability and book direct using the booking bar on our home page, or call Colin and Karyn on 07967 605392. Reception hours are 9am to 7pm.
On clear nights, head inland for stargazing on Bodmin Moor, an International Dark Sky Landscape.
Looking for adults-only?
We are not an adults-only site, and families are welcome. But many people searching for adults-only campsites in Cornwall really want peace and quiet, and our adults-only campsites in Cornwall guide explains how to judge a quiet site. For peaceful places to explore, see hidden gems in north Cornwall.
Questions we often get
Is there a bar or entertainment?
No. We're a simple, quiet farm site.
How big can groups be?
Groups of up to eight people.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, up to two dogs at £2 each per night, on a lead.
How far is Boscastle?
About two miles.
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.