Smithy Field
Helston TR13 9SD, UK
View on Google MapsPhoto: Elysian Fields Campsite
A campsite near Helston
About Smithy Field
Tucked away in the peaceful village of Balwest with sweeping views over West Penwith, Smithy Field offers just a single hardstanding pitch - guaranteeing absolute tranquillity for one lucky campervan at a time. The site's home to friendly ponies, geese, ducks and chickens, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join you for wanders along nearby paths and bridleways. A barbecue, freshly laid eggs in season, and logs are available from the owners, while a composting toilet rounds out the simple facilities.
The real draw is the location: you're a ten-minute drive from both Praa Sands and Porthleven, with the South West Coast Path equally close for dramatic clifftop hikes. Surfers flock to Praa Sands and Perranuthnoe, while families favour Marazion's calm waters, playground, and front-row views of St. Michael's Mount - reachable by causeway at low tide. Several traditional pubs lie within three miles for post-adventure pints and home-cooked fare.
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Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
No electric hook-up listed — worth confirming directly if you're bringing a caravan or motorhome.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 10 takeaways deliver to this postcode (TR13 9SD)
Domino's - Helston
5.0 · Pizza, Chicken
Deano's Kebab House
5.0 · Kebab, Pizza
Tin Town Chippy
5.0 · British, English
India (resturant and takeaway)
5.0 · Indian, Asian
Mando's Peri Peri & Greek
5.0 · Peri Peri, Greek
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Deliveroo — 3 restaurants nearby
Iceland
Kebab Corner
YO! sushi counter
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Lidl, Helston 2.8 miles
- Tesco, Helston 3.4 miles
- Sainsbury's, Helston 3.8 miles
- Asda, Hayle 6.4 miles
- Co-op, Mullion 7.2 miles
- Aldi, Camborne 7.6 miles
- Morrisons, Penzance 7.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
We can’t thank the staff enough for the most amazing holiday we had here, showers and toilets spotless( 5 star standard) The upkeep of the campsite was brilliant, the staff were very helpful. Great place to stay in Cornwall thanks again to Jackie the Paul’s and all the other staff. Onsite Tonys Tavern food and beer very high standard. We will be back Donna, Colin & Evie.
a month ago · via Google
Lovely site. Facilities excellent, pitches spacious. Use of fridge, freezer and microwave in the washing up area a great idea. Kelly the site manager really looked after us and quickly addressed any problems we had. Her recommendation for the Queen's Arms was appreciated and we enjoyed our meals there. Tony's Tavern is lovely and we had a very good breakfast there. Perfect location for walking.
a year ago · via Google
We recently stayed at Elysian Fields Campsite with our family and my auntie's family for the weekend, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The owner and receptionist were extremely helpful and friendly! The facilities were well-maintained, never had to wait long to use the showers, and there was plenty of space for the kids to run around safely. We decided last minute to do a BBQ on the second day and there was plenty of space in the fridge to store the meat. Perfect location if you’re planning to do a day trip to St Ives as well as it’s roughly a 30 min drive. Highly recommend Elysian Fields for anyone looking for a relaxed, family-friendly camping experience!
a year ago · via Google
Myself, father and brother stayed here for 4 nights in June and we were really impressed and happy with our stay. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff were friendly and always made conversation and made recommendations of places to visit in the area. The location was perfect as it made us central to all of our points of interest. To put into perspective; we were only 14 minutes drive away from St Michael's Mount. We would gladly stay again. Highly recommended!
a year ago · via Google
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