Higher Culloden Farm

13/03/2025

What’s in the box?
Back in the days when we frequently went camping in the years B.C. (Before Child), we had what we referred to as ‘The Camping Box’. It had pretty much everything we needed in it for camping – stove, torches, pans, picnic set – everything except the tent and sleeping stuff, and was kept packed, ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice for another weekend away.

It was really useful. REALLY useful.

So when we moved to the farm, we decided to offer The Camping Box for guests who don’t have the gear nor the inclination to pack their whole kitchen for a weekend away. We have multiples and they’ve been so popular over the years. We regularly add to them following your recommendations - I mean, who would think to pack a grater? But it’s really useful for camp cooking.

If you hire a camping pack, it’s yours for the duration of your stay. So here’s what’s in the box, suitable for a family:

Large plates
Small plates
Bowls
Cups
Cutlery (which I I totally forgot to include in the laid out photo!)
Two pans, one with lid
Frying pan
Big bowl
Metal bowl
Grater
Chopping board - small and large
Knives - small and large, and sharp!
Jug
Wooden spoon x 2
Ladle
Spatula
Cooking spoon
Can opener
Bottle opener
Corkscrew
Peeler
Scissors
Lantern
USB charger for above (for kitchen charge points)
Camp stove
Gas
Lighter/matches
Tinfoil

It means you just need to pack your bedding and personal stuff which is so much easier when you’re heading out on a Friday afternoon and have kids to organise as well.

Interested? You can hire them on booking, or as an extra through our web shop for £25 per stay. It’ll be ready for you when you arrive.

Think there’s something missing? Let us know! Or if you’ve hired one in the past, what did you think?

26/12/2024

21/10/2024

30/08/2024

This terrible photo of the amazing Milky Way was taken on my phone last night. Take my word for it… they were phenomenal in real life! We love living just inside the Bodmin Moor Dark Skies Park.

23/08/2024

Nourish Kernow’s produce is now in stock at Steve Heard Quality Butchers!

23/08/2024

Cornwall calling! How do you fancy a last minute getaway with the family this weekend? Campfires, beach walks, barbecues, animal feeding and the great outdoors… we have a late cancellation for a camping pitch or pod with exclusive private bathroom.

Snap it up now, 3 nights for a whole family in a cosy pod for just £200 or camping for less! You could be checking in and chilling out in just a few hours! Get in touch ASAP!

Back-to-nature farm holidays in cosy camping pods betwixt the North Cornish coast and Bodmin Moor.

17/08/2024

In case you’re staying locally and would like someone else to cook you breakfast!

Now serving breakfast 7days a week
8am - 12pm
From fresh fruit and pancakes to a full English
Menu will be published in due course

15/08/2024

This week’s guests have thrown down the gauntlet! Can anyone build a bigger sand tower than this?? 🥇

21/06/2024

Guests who’ve visited in the past year or so will know about the community market garden Spence has been instrumental in setting up with a small bunch of others here. Yesterday we were in the actual real paper, having given the journo and photographer the tour last week. It was lovely to chat, share the CIC’s plans and give our thoughts on the local socio-political landscape. Always love giving an opinion when asked! 😁

Excited to share that Spence (one of our directors) and India were interviewed for The Guardian's feature about North Cornwall as part of their election coverage last week and we're in today's paper! Spence talked about our vision at Nourish Kernow CIC, the importance of community supported agriculture locally, the challenges of start-up funding, and the burgeoning care farm once things are up and running. We're passionate about making locally-grown veggies and green activities accessible to everyone in our community and beyond. Alas, only a little bit of that info made it into the article and although we didn't get a direct name check, it's fantastic for our work to be referenced in such a renowned publication. Did you read it and what did you think of it as a snapshot of Camelford?

We are gearing up to launch a crowdfunder soon to help cover some of the initial costs and bring our plans to life. Stay tuned for more updates and find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference!

09/06/2024

We had a blast night watching What an awesome and perfect venue and only 20 mins up the road from us! It’s the first time we’ve been and were so impressed by the set up, the friendly staff, plenty of bars and food, no litter and such a great atmosphere. The music was fantastic and everyone was letting their hair down and just dancing away. And we even got out and on our way quickly at the end. Spence wants to come back to see on 21 July now too, I think there might be a few tickets left. I can’t wait to see what they have planned in the future, it’s a perfect venue for all kinds of shows and I’ll be watching closely.

29/05/2024

Did you catch the Camel Trail episode of BBC Countryfile on Sunday? It was a lovely meander through some of the highlights of the locale. Why not come and experience it for yourselves? We can wholly recommend it for a family day out cycling, with the start just 4 miles from here. And it’s worth a stop off at Camel Valley Vineyard to pick up a bottle for your return to camp.

Country File are focusing on the Camel Trail in this evenings episode. I'm sure some of you will enjoy watching as they are covering a bit of the history and some of the lesser known areas, as well as the most popular!
Let us know what you think!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zpwh

BBC Countryfile Extra

21/05/2024

Some of my favourite corners of the farm on a beautiful evening stroll. How many of them have you discovered? May is always my absolute favourite month. Why don’t you join us next week for a couple of days over half term? We’ve just had a cancellation for a midweek stay.

Need more convincing?

Enjoy time round the campfire, animal feeding, space to explore, splashing at the beach and general Cornish fun whilst staying in one of our cosy off-grid camping pods from just £60 per night per family. Plus money off when you book direct!

🛌 Each pod sleeps up to a family of four (+1 infant) with a double and two kids beds (bring your own bedding)
🚿 Each with private bathroom in the same field
🐽 Feed and meet the animals in the morning
🫖 Kitchenettes with fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave and charging lockers
🔥 Sheltered campfire cooking area with big fire pit, plus barbecues free to use
🥏 Children’s play area for little ones and playing field for bigger ones
🏞 Picnic by the private stream and explore our 15-acre smallholding
🌟 Stargaze: within Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape
🍺 Five minutes walk to the heart of Camelford with excellent fish & chips and pub!
🏄🏻‍♀️ Learn to surf: 15 minutes to nearest beach, plus Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Rock, Widemouth and Bude just a bit further
🏰 Discover ancient ruins at Tintagel Castle.
🦞 Pick up the catch of the day in nearby Port Isaac
🪴 Wander through rainforest at the Eden Project.

➡️ Visit the website in bio for more info and your book direct discount.

25/04/2024

Ta da! Did you know that this year, you can stay on the farm in your tent? But with a touch of luxury not usually available at normal campsites…

Leave your stuff in your own private bathroom and enjoy shared use of the kitchens - with a fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster, making camping with kids SOOOOO much easier than faffing about with your stove for the morning brew or losing your toothbrush in a field.

After animal feeding together, head out to enjoy the rugged north Cornwall coast, its beaches, bays and ports, or head inland to the moors or Eden Project.

Camping pitches are bookable in the school holidays and some weekends. If you’re looking for a little exclusive family-friendly farm campsite for a few memorable days away, then check us out. Still some May half term availability in either a pod or pitch too.

20/04/2024

We always knew our local chippy was the best of the best. It’s just been voted joint eighth plaice (ba-dum) in the top fish and chip shops in the UK, and rightly so!

Looks delicious - and it officially is.
A fish and chip shop in Cornwall has been named as the eight best in the whole of the UK. Okay, joint eight best.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/whats-on/food-drink/cornwall-chippy-named-among-uks-9235743

16/04/2024

Want to find out how to test your soil at home? Come along to this free afternoon event with Nourish Kernow CIc here on Sunday.

Don't miss out

Book your FREE spot on our tree & food crop planting session with in at Higher Culloden Farm on Sunday 21 April -

All the info at 👉
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardening-trees-with-farm-net-zero-nourish-kernow-tickets-862177354677?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/04/2024

Happening here next weekend. Reserve your free space now!

Are you a green-fingered gardener or keen allotment grower? Would you like to learn about the benefits of planting trees, shrubs, & perennials alongside food crops? Want deeper knowledge with a hands-on soil assessment you can do at home?

Then come along to our FREE event with Westcountry Rivers Trust and at 1.30-4pm on 21 April at Higher Culloden Farm

Limited tickets available. For all the info and to book your space NOW, follow the link below or tag someone you think might be interested.