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Trewithick Farm

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· Porthleven, England
8 acres hosted by Duncan T.
2 glamping pitches
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Shepherd’s huts and camping with views on a farm campsite in Cornwall

The camping and glamping site at Trewithick Farm at the top of the Lizard Peninsula is officially christened Ewe With a View. We suggest you imagine instead: You With a View. Picture yourself sitting in, or outside, one of the two shepherd’s huts on this farm site and use your mind’s eye to conjure up what you might be gazing at. Think: sheep grazing in front of a thatched farmhouse and, beyond that, the countryside giving way to the sea. It is, quite frankly, idyllic. But imagination and the gallery of photos don’t do the place justice. They can’t quite capture the ever-changing light that comes with the Cornish weather and they definitely don’t record the sound of skylarks on sunny days and waves crashing on windy ones. You’ll just have to take our word for that.

Trewithick Farm sits about two miles outside the harbour town of Porthleven and, with its official name in mind, it’s no surprise that it’s a sheep farm. As a result, the shepherd’s huts, Mordros and Morwenna, seem pleasingly right at home. Each is positioned to make the most of those long-range sea views; far enough apart for privacy, close enough for couples or friends who want to stay together. They are self contained, each with an en suite shower and loo, a made-up bed, a kitchenette and a log burner, which keeps things cosy in colder weather. 

During those days it’s only the shepherd’s huts on site but come April (and the annual Porthleven Food Festival), and a second little paddock for a handful of spring and summer under-canvas campers is opened up too. The food festival is a great time to visit—but good food will be a feature whenever you come to stay as the town has a growing reputation for it and plenty of places to try. You can walk to town via a farmer’s track in 25 minutes or via the coastal path in 45. For a safe sandy beach to swim and surf, head a little further—along the coast to Praa Sands, four miles away. And, of course, there’s the rest of The Lizard to explore.

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Marnix K.recommends
July 24, 2024
Mordros and Morwenna Shepherds Huts
We loved our stay at Morwenna! It was well equiped and had a tasteful interior. Good spot for walking the coastpath!
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Megan W.recommends
August 21, 2023
Mordros and Morwenna Shepherds Huts
Loved it!!! Brilliant views and amazing Shepards hut!!! Cute sheep outside the field! Couldn't recommend enough.
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Porthleven, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Duncan T.

Joined in May 2022
From the host
Welcome to Ewe With A View Eco campsite. Situated on the stunning South West coast of Cornwall, just outside the idyllic fishing Port of Porthleven. If you’re looking for a truly special escape with unlimited potential for adventure, then look no further. Shepherds huts, camping and campervan pitches all available. Our beautiful little Porthleven campsite is situated on a traditional Cornish Sheep farm featuring a 16th century original thatched farmhouse. Steve aka the ‘Salty Shepherd’ is the resident farmer. He has a real passion for sheep farming and takes great care over his flock. As this is a sheep farm, we thought it would be remiss of us to not have a couple of luxury shepherds huts for our campers to enjoy this incredible part of the Cornish coast. This area is a treasure trove of discovery and there is nowhere better than our Porthleven campsite to explore from. We have two Shepherds huts which are situated in a stunning part of the farm with views over the rolling hills and out to sea overlooking the port of Porthleven, Loe bar and the Lizard which is England’s most Southerly point. Trewithick farm is along the road between Rinsey and Porthleven. Porthleven is full of history and steeped in fishing folklore and has been home to a hardy fleet of fishermen for centuries. For your holiday of discovery come stay at Ewe-with-a-view Porthleven campsite today.Ewe With A View Eco campsite is situated on the beautiful Trewithick farm, 2 miles outside of the traditional fishing port of Porthleven, with Rinsey Cove just down the road. There is so much potential for exploration that you don’t have to travel far to discover new sights, experiences and tastes. We pride ourselves in offering a bespoke approach to your holiday. We have years of experience in delivering quality activity holidays both in Cornwall and overseas too. From bikes and ebikes to day trips to some of our favourite hidden coves. We can even have a gourmet meal prepared for you on site or in picnic form. As a surf holiday provider we can get you to the best beaches. We can ensure you get the best equipment and the best surf coaches in Cornwall. Guaranteed to get you riding the green waves of the Atlantic ocean during your stay. Explore And Discover This is true ‘Poldark’ country and the walks/cycles available locally are a real connoisseur’s selection. From the nearby Rinsey with its old mining engine houses which went out under the ocean, wild horses running free and views of the crashing surf against the beaches and cliffs you will think you have stepped into an episode of the iconic television production. Food Heaven… Porthleven is also a food lover’s dream with a host of wonderful restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes. There are several chip shops including ‘Landed’ which is a connoisseur take on traditional fish and chips shops, a gourmet coffee shop, luxury deli as well as a large convenience store and post office for all of your essential requirements. There are some great pubs including the famous ‘Ship Inn’ which is little changed in centuries and offers the perfect combination of cosy traditional pub, great food and drinks, unbeatable atmosphere and stunning views of the harbour and breaking surf . Surfing…. Did we mention it is also home to England’s most famous wave known amongst the brave and the bold for producing the best tube rides in the country… but this comes at a price as the waves break over the shallow rocky reef just outside the harbour and is also fiercely protected by the locals… so great to watch the locals putting on a show and if you fancy a surf there are much safer and friendlier waves nearby at Praa sands or over to Gwithian on the North Coast.
Nearby attractions

The Ewe with a View shepherd’s huts are situated on Trewithick Farm, two miles from the harbour town of Porthleven at the top of The Lizard Peninsula. You can drive there in about five minutes but, perhaps, a better bet is to cycle there or to walk on the South West Coast Path. There are lots of independent shops and eateries in Porthleven and you can also head out on boat trips from the harbour. There are three miles of sand and shingle beaches just south of it. The Penrose Estate on the edge of the village is a lovely place for wooded and waterside walks away from the beach – it’s home to Cornwall’s largest freshwater lake. In the other direction, Praa Sands offers a large stretch of sand, four miles from site. If you're keen to learn to surf, get in touch with Global Boarders who can teach you at Praa or over on the north coast at Gwithian. A little further west is Marazion and the launching point for St Michael’s Mount, the iconic tidal island half a mile off the shore. There’s family fun at Flambards Theme Park (six miles) and the National Seal Sanctuary (eight miles). Lizard Point, the most southerly point in mainland Britain, is 15 miles south with pretty Kynance Cove nearby.

Food and drink

Porthleven, just two miles from Ewe With a View and Trewithick Farm, has a great reputation for food and an annual food festival in springtime. Your host, Duncan, recommends Mussel Shoals on the quay as the place to head for. And after you’ve had your fill of moules frites and chowder, how about heading to The Ship Inn, for a pint on the harbourside? There’s also great food at Kota Kai and fine dining at The Square. With so much on offer in town, you may not fancy self catering back at the campsite but, if you insist, you’ll pick up most things you want in town or, for a choice of larger supermarkets, head to Helston, four miles away.

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