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Higher Keigwin Organic Farm

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· Penzance, England

5 acres hosted by Lisa G.

1 glamping pitch

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Glamping and wild-ish camping on an organic farm in Cornwall

You’ll find the camping and glamping of Higher Keigwin Organic Farm not far off the road between St Ives and St Just. It’s a peaceful place, full of wildlife, with space for just a few guests. And what lucky guests they are. Not only will they have the chance to rest among acres of fields, heath and woodland, but they’ll also be within a half-hour walk of a hidden Cornish cove. Their stay will be surrounded by nature, with native cows and ponies grazing in the fields, and birds flitting between the Hipcamp’s wetlands and willow trees. The best bit, of course, is that ‘they’ – those lucky guests – could be you.

Book a stay at Higher Keigwin and you’ll be welcomed to an ancient landscape that’s being farmed for nature by your hosts, Lisa and Piers. For a farm, the place is rather wild and the camping here is made to match. There are just five pitches, spread between three paddocks, named for things that grow nearby: nuts, apples, quince, ash, and pine. And although the vibe is wild, the facilities are good enough to keep you here for more than a few days. There’s a communal fire pit (bring your own logs), shared kitchen shed, pair of showers, and a pair of compost toilets too.

A beautiful gypsy wagon, Pearl, provides a step up from the camping with made-up beds and her own designated kitchen shed. And, if that’s not enough for you, there’s always Celandine: a tin clad shepherd’s hut that’s made for proper glamping. She offers electricity and water, a log burner, kitchenette, and en-suite shower room and loo.

You can walk from here to the beach at Portheras Cove in 30 minutes. It’s only accessible on foot and has no facilities, which may suit the wild-ish types this Hipcamp attracts. But if you want more civilisation, somewhere to eat out or to stock up on supplies, walk 20 minutes to the village of Pendeen. It has a choice of pubs, a shop, and a café with Geevor Tin Mining Museum just beyond. St Just is less than four miles south, Land’s End – six miles further with St Ives no more than 10 in the other direction. All are linked by both the South West Coast Path and the West Cornwall Coast Road.

Have an unforgettable experience in Celandine, our hand built shepherds hut on a wild organic farm where native cows and ponies manage wildlife rich heathland, ancient fields and woodland. Wake up to stunning views of this iconic coastline from your bed, and watch the light change over the sea as you sit by the fire pit on a warm evening to watch barn owls hunting. Celandine is fully insulated and snug for winter stays with a cosy wood burner, gas cooker, electric heater, hot shower and toilet. Celandine is roomy - we hand built her so that she could be wider and longer to create a really liveable space. The bed is a comfortable double and storage has been carefully thought through - a place for shoes and coats, large hanging cupboard and two under the bed storage drawers. The bathroom is roomy with a comfortable sized shower, sink and flushing toilet. Celandine has her own parking space and garden, and is set beside larger gardens growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Ask and I will be happy to show you around. This is a working organic farm - there are cows, horses, ponies, cats and dogs, chickens, and wildlife, and farm machinery.

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3 Ratings · 2 reviews

Roberta And Fabrizio L.recommends

September 5, 2023

Celandine Hut

A dream hut - a must-stay!

A cozy stay immersed in nature and with the kindest host. Lisa and her husband made us feel like home. We stayed one night in the hut which was so clean, comfy and equipped with everything you need. We had a walk around passing trough a labyrinth, a neolithic Quoit and an iron age fort, all this walking by cows and admiring an incredible view. Before dinner we also had a dip in the local beach sea, which is just a 30 minute walk from the hut. We definitely wished we could have stayed more. 100% recommended.

Henri ?.recommends

July 16, 2023

Celandine Hut

A lovely shepherds hut in a lovely location! It is peaceful, with great open views, and the hut has everything you need. Loved the little cooker with gas hob and oven, and the fridge is big enough to store food for several days without needing to drive to the shop. Pendeen lighthouse and beaches super close, so a lovely spot for walks, and a good base for visiting Penzance/Newlyn/Moushehole.

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Penzance, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Lisa G.Joined in December 2022

From the host

Time out in nature on a wildlife farm Come and stay in Celandine our lovely shepherds hut, Pearl our unique Gypsy Wagon or wild camp and immerse yourself in wildlife. Explore the mosaic of habitats on our farm, from species rich pasture, heathland, woodland and wetland. This diversity supports interesting migratory and resident birds, from night herons, black storks and harriers, to warblers and barn owls and choughs. Our farm is also home to a myriad of flora and other fauna, common, unusual and simply beautiful, from fox moths and azure damsels to sphagnum mosses and hornwort, stoats and roe deer to mention just a few. Guided farm walk available. Our site - where we encourage camping lightly and connecting with nature

Nearby attractions

You can walk from Higher Keigwin Organic Farm to the closest beach – in fact walking is the only way to get there – which keeps Portheras Cove relatively quiet. The sandy beach is sheltered by cliffs, which are typical of the coast on this westernmost peninsula of Cornwall. For a bigger, family-friendly beach, head north along the coast to St Ives (10 miles) or Carbis Bay (12 miles), where the sheltered sandy stretches are good for swimming and have plenty of facilities. St Ives, is also home to both the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, among its galleries, and has plenty of good places to eat and drink too. All of the coast here is connected by the South West Coast Path, if you fancy a walk and in summer the A3 Atlantic Coaster open-top buses provide a scenic way to get you back to your starting place without having to retrace your steps. The closest village to site is Pendeen, about a mile away. It has a cafe, a shop and a choice of three pubs. Just beyond it is Geevor Tin Mine Museum, where you can find out about the history of mining in this part of Cornwall. St Just is the nearest town, just under four miles away. It’s the closest town to Land’s End, mainland England’s most westerly point, which itself is 11 miles from your Hipcamp.

Food and drink

Higher Keigwin Farm is a mile away from a small grocery store in Pendeen in one direction and Chypraze Butchery and Farm Shop in the other – so whether its basics or local meat for the barbecue that you’re after, you are well catered for. Pendeen is also home to three pubs, a café, and a fish and chip shop. There's also a farmer's market in Pendeen on the first and third Saturdays of the month.

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