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Arthur’s Field

Nr Portscatho, Cornwall, England
1 acre hosted by Arthurs F.
A hop and a skip across a field and you can jump straight into the sea, with fantastic walks along the South West Coastal Path
You could call site-owners Debbie and Peter Walker’s relationship with Arthur’s Field something of a love affair. And a pretty passionate one at that. When they first visited the site with their two young sons, to surf and explore the south coast at the point where Cornwall dips her heel into the dazzling waters of Falmouth Bay, the field was little more than a grassy farmer’s paddock. One visit, though, and the Walkers were in love. The next time they arrived they were moving in.

Sitting on the cliff-top just above Treloan Cove, and within strolling distance of postcard-pretty Portscatho, Arthur’s Field is a site that stressed-out urbanite campers can only dream about. Certain things have changed since the rustic meadow of old but the place is far from overcome by the Cornwall summer hordes, retaining that simple-but-effective campsite charm. Having pitched your tent, there’s really no need to get into your car again until going-home time comes around. Problem is, you’ll probably never want to go home at all. Just like Debbie and Peter, you’ll end up wanting to live the dream.

Every dream comes with a certain amount of variation, it must be said, and the couple have left ample room for each to live out their own. Crafting a site for all, the tents and caravans that were always welcome are now joined by a cosy eco-pod and yurt, offering some seaside glamping comforts. Against the outside of the pod walls you’ll find sandy buckets and spades leaning idle as children abandon beach plans to follow the sound of Debs’ ringing bell. The resident sheep, chickens and pigs make this an authentic camping-on-the-farm experience, and in the morning it’s up to the little ones to collect freshly laid eggs. This is also a time for them to socialise with other families, meaning by evening, when you recovene around the fireside for one of the famous weekly social events, firm friends have already been made. Between the campsite, the beaches, the animals and the friends, the only downside at Arthur’s Field is plain for all to see. Taking the kids home can be a more than tricky business and since the Walkers aren’t going anywhere I’m afraid you can’t move in.

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Location
Nr Portscatho, Cornwall, England, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Arthurs F.Joined in June 2010
From the host
A hop and a skip across a field and you can jump straight into the sea, with fantastic walks along the South West Coastal Path
Nearby attractions

There’s private access to 3 secluded beaches, all great for swimming, fishing and diving, especially Treloan Cove and Peter’s Splosh. Slightly further are Carne and Towan beaches, but worth it for the sand. Porthcurnick beach is walkable from the other side of Portscatho, and seals are regular visitors – both beaches often seem empty after the heaving crowds of Polzeath and Padstow. Portscatho (01872 580989) is a lovely place to spend the afternoon fishing or rock-pooling; if you’re lucky you might spot the distant flipping tails of dolphins. Wander along the coastal path from the site and you may see buzzards, badgers and foxes.

Food and drink

The Walkers organise a family evening twice a week. Simon, from the famous Hidden Hut on Porthcurnick beach, comes to cook paella and other more local dishes and a pizza van and chip van also come on occasional evenings. Tesco will deliver and the Plume of Feathers and the Royal Standard are within walking distance. Locally caught fish lifts their menus above standard pub grub. The Boathouse (01872 580326), in the village, is nice for cream teas, and you can buy fantastic seafood from Ralph’s Shop. Down the road is the Blue Carrot (01872 580942), where you can buy just-picked goodies.

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