Pitch a tent between the coasts of southwest Cornwall and you can wait to see which way the wind blows before deciding which beach to head for each day. Yule Tree Wild Camping is situated in peaceful countryside that’s 11 miles north of Praa Sands and 11 miles south of St Ives Bay – with plenty of fun in between. Family-friendly attractions, including Flambards Theme Park, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, and Via Ferrata Cornwall, are within 10 miles, as is the fishing village of Porthleven. Falmouth is just a little further. In summary, this is a great place for a holiday under canvas in Cornwall and if you don’t have your own tent, there are pre-pitched bell tents here for you to hire.
Although any pre-pitched tent is technically a glamping opportunity, don’t go expecting The Ritz. As the name suggests, Yule Tree Wild Camping is about getting back to basics. This is a site offering the simple pleasure of time outdoors in a lovely location on a farm. As such it offers basic and rustic facilities: compost loos, a basic shower, drinking water taps, and an open-air, cold-water washing up sink. Bell tents, if you choose one, are unfurnished save for rugs on the floor— but they are a great and roomy option if you don’t have a tent of your own. Other than that, it’s off-grid pitches all the way—so don’t forget your torch and keep your fingers crossed for cloudless skies so you can enjoy the Cornish countryside’s starry nights.
The countryside, of course, yields other delights: quiet country lanes (like the narrow one that leads you here), cute villages and lovely places to walk. Yule Tree Wild Camping is close to the village of Porkellis and you’ll spot reminders of the area’s mining heritage everywhere. It’s an interesting place to explore, but let’s be honest: you’re probably here for the beach and there are plenty within 25 minutes’ drive: Praa Sands, Gwithian, Helford, and Falmouth all included.
