Bell tent camping near St. Ives, Cornwall

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for all things camping! If you're looking for a unique and cosy accommodation option, we've got you covered with our selection of bell tent campsites near St. Ives, England. With over 600 options to choose from, you'll have no shortage of picturesque locations to choose from. Experience the beauty of nature while enjoying the comforts of a bell tent. Looking for recommendations? Check out top-rated campsites like Pittaford Farm (21 reviews), Mousehole Camping (19 reviews), and Ryn Gwari Farm (16 reviews). Whether you're into cooking up a storm, bringing along your furry friend, or simply need access to potable water, our campsites have popular facilities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly options, and potable water. And if you're in the mood for some adventure, you'll find activities like paddling, whitewater paddling, and swimming to keep you entertained. So pack your bags, grab your tent, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near St. Ives, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds

View across the Pittaford Farm Camping field

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for all things camping! If you're looking for a unique and cosy accommodation option, we've got you covered with our selection of bell tent campsites near St. Ives, England. With over 600 options to choose from, you'll have no shortage of picturesque locations to choose from. Experience the beauty of nature while enjoying the comforts of a bell tent. Looking for recommendations? Check out top-rated campsites like Pittaford Farm (21 reviews), Mousehole Camping (19 reviews), and Ryn Gwari Farm (16 reviews). Whether you're into cooking up a storm, bringing along your furry friend, or simply need access to potable water, our campsites have popular facilities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly options, and potable water. And if you're in the mood for some adventure, you'll find activities like paddling, whitewater paddling, and swimming to keep you entertained. So pack your bags, grab your tent, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience near St. Ives, England!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Pittaford Farm

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129km from St. Ives · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Kingsbridge, England

A campfire-friendly site in South Devon, with a beach, a nature reserve and a pub all less than 45 minutes' walk away

2. Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

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47km from St. Ives · 67 units · Tents, Glamping · St Austell, England

Lakeside camping with streams, rope swings and farmyard animals in rural Cornwall

3. Camp De Lank Cornwall

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68km from St. Ives · 35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · St Breward, England

Bell tents and pitches close to Bodmin Moor and the Camel Trail

4. Troytown Farm Campsite

71km from St. Ives · 4 units · Tents, Glamping · Isles Of Scilly Tr22 0 Pl, England

Extreme Atlantic isolation, one of England’s most naturally beautiful campsites

5. Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

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57km from St. Ives · 16 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bodmin, Cornwall, South West England

Easily accessed camping on a 15-acre farm, with family facilities and a vast amount of wild space to explore

6. Ruby Country Camping

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118km from St. Ives · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Highampton, England

A natural, spacious meadow campsite perfect for exploring North Devon and Cornwall

7. West Kellow Yurts

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69km from St. Ives · 8 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

A small glamping site on a family farm in Cornwall, set just outside the idyllic seaside village of Polperro

8. Wylde Valley Camping

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89km from St. Ives · 132 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

9. Surf Pods and Camping at Atlantic Farm

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97km from St. Ives · 50 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Glamping near Bude, with eye-catching eco-pods, a staggering treehouse for couples and traditional tent camping

10. Pattacott Farm

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90km from St. Ives · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Simple Cornish camping on a working farm, within reach of Bude's beautiful beaches

11. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

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144km from St. Ives · 27 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere

12. Livit, Glamping by the coast

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125km from St. Ives · 9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

13. The High Nature Centre

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124km from St. Ives · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

14. Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

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85km from St. Ives · 4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland

15. Acorn Farm

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131km from St. Ives · 3 units · Glamping · Okehampton, England

A rustic dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of Dartmoor

16. OutStanding In Our Field Devon

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132km from St. Ives · 1 unit · Glamping · England

You will be staying in a brand new, furnished, 5m bell tent, nestled in a private corner at the top of our nature-friendly field just outside Dartmouth. We have a 4 acre field where we currently live in a static caravan in the opposite corner to the tent, while we wait to build our own eco-bungalow. You may see us around at a distance but we'll give you as much privacy as possible. There is a king size bed with sprung mattress, plus two single futons as chairs which can become beds for extra guests/children. Bedding & towels provided. Our meadow is a work in progress. The field was intensively ploughed and grazed for many years, but over the last 2 years we have allowed nature to come back across most of it, planted many native and fruit trees, started a small flower farm and created both a veg and soft fruit patch. We are trying to provide as much nature habitat and biodiversity as possible and we have swallows, skylarks and many other birds, and if you're really lucky you may catch a glimpse of our resident hare or see our visiting barn owl. Parking is at our gate entrance, and it is a 200m walk up a gentle slope to the tent. You'll go through our newly-planted orchard and veg patch and may see our free-ranging bantam hens on your walk. We can provide a trolley for luggage and help you get it to your pitch if you'd like. An off-grid gas shower with eco-friendly toiletries, and compost toilet are available for your stay. These are a 100m flat walk from the tent. You'll also have shared access to a log cabin with power sockets for charging phones and a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. You'll have a fire pit and gas camping stove to cook on, and a kit of all the pots/pans and utensils you'd need for a campfire meal. There's an open air washing-up station and we'll provide you with eco-friendly washing up liquid, brushes etc. We're less than 10 minutes drive to Dartmouth with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants and even closer to the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. The rest of the beautiful South Hams is on the doorstep. We're committed to making our site as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we are able and want to share fresh air and nature connection with as many people as possible.

17. Rosebud Ranch

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143km from St. Ives · 1 unit · Glamping · Umberleigh, England

A single bell tent in the Devon countryside – with alpacas for neighbours

18. Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping

100km from St. Ives · 2 units · Glamping · England

Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes. Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature. Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor. Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets. Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!

19. Belle Camping Cornwall

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32km from St. Ives · 5 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Bell tents with sea views on the Lizard Peninsula

20. The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping

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32km from St. Ives · 4 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Adults-only bell tents on an off-grid site with campfires near the North Cornish coast

Camper favorites near St. Ives

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The High Nature Centre

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124km from St. Ives · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Salcombe, Devon, South West England

A stay at The High Nature Centre is sure to reinvigorate the soul as only a sojourn by the sea can

Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

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85km from St. Ives · 4 units · Glamping · Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

An exclusive-hire site for riverside wild glamping in an ancient Cornish woodland

Acorn Farm

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131km from St. Ives · 3 units · Glamping · Okehampton, England

A rustic dog-friendly glamping site on the edge of Dartmoor

OutStanding In Our Field Devon

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132km from St. Ives · 1 unit · Glamping · England

You will be staying in a brand new, furnished, 5m bell tent, nestled in a private corner at the top of our nature-friendly field just outside Dartmouth. We have a 4 acre field where we currently live in a static caravan in the opposite corner to the tent, while we wait to build our own eco-bungalow. You may see us around at a distance but we'll give you as much privacy as possible. There is a king size bed with sprung mattress, plus two single futons as chairs which can become beds for extra guests/children. Bedding & towels provided. Our meadow is a work in progress. The field was intensively ploughed and grazed for many years, but over the last 2 years we have allowed nature to come back across most of it, planted many native and fruit trees, started a small flower farm and created both a veg and soft fruit patch. We are trying to provide as much nature habitat and biodiversity as possible and we have swallows, skylarks and many other birds, and if you're really lucky you may catch a glimpse of our resident hare or see our visiting barn owl. Parking is at our gate entrance, and it is a 200m walk up a gentle slope to the tent. You'll go through our newly-planted orchard and veg patch and may see our free-ranging bantam hens on your walk. We can provide a trolley for luggage and help you get it to your pitch if you'd like. An off-grid gas shower with eco-friendly toiletries, and compost toilet are available for your stay. These are a 100m flat walk from the tent. You'll also have shared access to a log cabin with power sockets for charging phones and a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. You'll have a fire pit and gas camping stove to cook on, and a kit of all the pots/pans and utensils you'd need for a campfire meal. There's an open air washing-up station and we'll provide you with eco-friendly washing up liquid, brushes etc. We're less than 10 minutes drive to Dartmouth with its range of shops, cafes and restaurants and even closer to the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. The rest of the beautiful South Hams is on the doorstep. We're committed to making our site as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as we are able and want to share fresh air and nature connection with as many people as possible.

Rosebud Ranch

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143km from St. Ives · 1 unit · Glamping · Umberleigh, England

A single bell tent in the Devon countryside – with alpacas for neighbours

Stones and Stars Boutique Glamping

100km from St. Ives · 2 units · Glamping · England

Escape to "Stones and Stars" - a brand new boutique glamping site with 5-10 tents surrounded by nature in a peaceful quarry on the edge of two lakes. Named after the star Sirius, this 5m luxury Bell tent has comfy bedding and everything you need to reconnect with nature. Explore nearby sandy beaches, forests and the vibrant maritime city of Plymouth or the remote Dartmoor. Charming communal areas and brand new luxury showers and toilets. Nature, comfort and adventure awaits!

Belle Camping Cornwall

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32km from St. Ives · 5 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Bell tents with sea views on the Lizard Peninsula

The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping

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32km from St. Ives · 4 units · Glamping · Cornwall, South West England

Adults-only bell tents on an off-grid site with campfires near the North Cornish coast

Stories from the community

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Molly

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to OutStanding In Our Field Devon

I absolutely cannot fault this place! A gorgeous tent, with everything you could ever need. The area is absolutely gorgeous, and so peaceful! We saw some amazing wildlife, and got an incredible view of the eclipse. The owners are amazing! Friendly, knowledgable about the area and so kind! They have thought of everything so the tent is fully stocked, we had such a relaxing stay, can’t wait to come back!!

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Melody

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Belle Camping Cornwall

The bell tent was wonderful and the whole site is well designed and kitted out. The views of the Lizard from the campsite are beautiful and there is easy access to both the coast path and the nearby villages. Michelle and the site guys were friendly and helpful. Belle camping exceeded our expectations. And the Friday night pizza was amazing!

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Amara

August 2025

4 nights at Belle Camping Cornwall

Glamping at Belle vue was amazing! We had such a wonderful holiday. The campsite is beautiful and Michelle and everyone there were wonderful hosts thank you so much

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Jess

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Livit, Glamping by the coast

Amazing quiet spot (except for some noisy sheep!), plenty of space per pitch & lovely sea views. excellent shower and toilet facilities a very short walk away. Picnic bench and fire pit and wood provided. The tent itself was amazing - looked brand new, on a raised deck which kept it dry and clean & chairs to sit and watch the sun rise with a cuppa, comfy warm beds, rugs, blankets, hot water bottles all provided. Cute little “kitchen” hut with a gas hob and kettle and pans and crockery and cool box - everything we needed for a short break was thought of and provided. Great communication with the hosts beforehand as well. Would highly recommend and love to return if we’re in the area again.

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Georgina

August 2025

With pets

4 nights at Exclusive use Cornish Eco-Glamping

Staying on Phil's land was an entirely wonderful experience. The camp has been thoughtfully built and has everything that you need for a great camping experience. Phil was friendly and helpful and is clearly managing the area in a very responsible, conservation focused way. We will 100% be back and would 100% recommend it to anyone!! Thank you very much Phil!

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Emily

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to OutStanding In Our Field Devon

What an incredibly relaxing, beautiful weekend in Elliott and Emily’s Bell tent and cabin! Cannot thank them enough for their amazing hospitality and attention to detail. Comfy bed, hot shower and brilliant fire pit and equipment for outdoor catering. The location is so peaceful with the wild flower garden, wildlife ( Mrs hedgehog) and starry skies. Just the setting for a retreat from reality. We will definitely be back!!

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CeriJones

August 2025

Weekend Trip to The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping

Absolutely lovely long weekend. The tents were so clean and cwtchy. Ren was very lovely and easily contactable if needed. Short drive away from Perraporth. My boyfriend and I loved our stay and will definitely be coming back! Thank you again Ren!

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Michaela

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Belle Camping Cornwall

We had the most wonderful stay glamping in the beautiful bell tent! From the moment we arrived, Michelle gave us a fantastic welcome – she was incredibly accommodating and full of helpful local knowledge about the area. The tent itself was perfect – warm, spotlessly clean, and really well set up. It felt like a cosy home-away-from-home, and we settled in straight away. The surrounding area was absolutely stunning, with the tent fields overlooking the breathtaking Cornish coast – waking up to that view was truly special. Our dogs loved it too! They settled in quickly and had such a lovely time exploring. The location is ideal – just a short distance from Cadgwith Cove, the Lizard Peninsula, and the iconic Kynance Cove. One of the great added touches was the on-site catering van, which served up delicious breakfasts and evening meals – super convenient and tasty! We can’t recommend this place highly enough. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and full of thoughtful touches that made our stay extra special. Thank you so much for having us, Michelle – we’ll definitely be back!

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Kimberley

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pittaford Farm

Absolutely loved our time, both sally and Paul were lovely and super friendly. The spot was so peaceful and had a homely atmosphere, everyone we meet was very friendly. 100% going back!

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Claudia

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Belle Camping Cornwall

Michelle's beautiful bell tent is well named. She was the perfect host, provided in the tent everything you could want.. lights, games a barbecue too! we'd forgotten our coffee pot.. but not to worry, she provided everything a camp chef would need! The tent came with a toolbox too and she refreshed the ice boxes for us daily too. Lovely beds and setting was perfect..wr watched tje moonrise over the sea just across the field with her tip off, stunning. Great tips on where to swim etc.. the flushing toilet is a treat too! Car can be parked next to tent for extra convenience. Good vibes and comfort too!

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Rosalind

August 2025

With pets

4 nights at Glamp or Camp at Magical Mena Farm

The bell tents are beautiful and come with everything you need - pots, pans, a kettle, a stove and cool box. Tent looks out over playground and children loved it. Campsite is high up with gorgeous views but can be windy so bring warm clothes! Will return!

The Lilly Pad -Emperor Bell Tent next to lake

Nicole

August 2025

With kids

7 nights at Pleasant Streams Farm Camping

Very spacious, quiet, well maintained campsite. The bell tent was very well equipped and the outside kitchen covered with a tarp was very convenient. Everyday frozen cooling elements are provided for the cool box. Great service! Lesley and Tony were super friendly and helpful. The kids had lots of fun playing and could wander on their own around the campsite. Can recommend staying here!

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Margareth

July 2025

3 nights at Belle Camping Cornwall

Nice campsite with only four bell tents. Cosy and Nice ! Clean bathrooms and hot showers. Great food truck on campsite.

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Murren

July 2025

3 nights at The Paddock Wildcamp Glamping

What a lovely gem of a campsite! We came with quite a few things that we didn't need when we found how well laid out and stocked the campsite is! Ren is a lovely host and was very helpful during our three night stay. If you are looking for a bit of peace and quiet within walking distance of Perranporth and their gorgeous beaches then stay here!

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simon

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Belle Camping Cornwall

From the first message, Michelle was so accommodating. The directions (including helpful pics) were spot on. On arrival the tent was lovely, clean and well equipped. The views across the field to the sea were spectacular. There are ‘proper’ toilets and showers exclusively for the glamping tents. The food van ‘coastal cravings’ was a lovely touch. I had pizza the 1st night and Mac n cheese (with pulled pork) the 2nd! Then a full English for breakfast both mornings! Proper glamping!! The site is a very short walk from the SW coastal path for the walkers out there. Lizard one way and Cadgwith the other. Beautiful views which ever way you turn. Be prepared for hills. They can be steep. Although the pub and lobster rolls at the bottom of the hill to Cadgwith will make it worthwhile! Thank you Michelle (and Will) for being so welcoming.

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Julie

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Livit, Glamping by the coast

Loved everything about the glamping at Lundy! Kitchen better equipped than most glamping experiences I've had- cooking oil, oatly milk, cafatiere, bbq and spare phone charger! My sons also did a 2 hour surf lesson and had an amazing experience on the waves! Loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Recommend

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grace

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Livit, Glamping by the coast

The camp site was beautiful with excellent facilities. The hosts were easy to contact and lovely. The tent was perfect! And we loved being able to add on a fire pit. Would definitely come back!

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Ashley

May 2025

3 nights at Belle Camping Cornwall

Beautiful belle tents in an even more beautiful setting. If you are looking to explore south Cornwall then you would do well to stay here. Fantastic hosts who not only provide outstanding camping & glamping services but also operate an amazing food truck onsite too. Waking up to a beautiful scene with a bacon sandwich & great coffee made my stay!

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Maddie

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Belle Camping Cornwall

Michelle is an incredibly helpful woman with an amazing campsite? We stayed in one of the belle tents and would absolutely come again! It’s right on the coastal path and a beautiful short walk to the closest village. The catering van is open breakfast, lunch and dinner which is super convenient and the amenities are cleaned daily.