235 campsites
Every site here is hand-picked for the guide, 594 across the UK.
Bloomsburys Biddenden
A bohemian, eclectic glamping wonder near Biddenden where garden centre, gig venue, cafe and spa collide, and cabins and safari lodges sit tucked among sculpture-filled gardens
In a field
Ling's Meadow
A tiny, car-free family farm in Norfolk where just twenty campers lose themselves in four acres of waving meadow grass, with luxury compost loos and solar-heated showers
In a field
Ty Parke Farm Camping
A forward-thinking eco-friendly retreat on a 52-acre South Wales farm, limited to a dozen pitches with solar-heated water, a wind turbine and five-star facilities you'll never queue for
On a farm
Alde Garden
Camping in a garden grotto in Suffolk, a small but wild and winding site full of surprises where bell tents, yurts and a gypsy caravan sit behind the Sweffling White Horse pub
In an orchard
Beech Estate Campsite
An off-grid, wild-glamping bell-tent site scattered across a 600-acre woodland estate near Battle in East Sussex, so densely wooded you can genuinely get lost here
In the forest
Trellyn Woodland Camping
A handful of pitches hidden in 16 acres of reclaimed Pembrokeshire woodland, blurring the line between camping and glamping with private firepits, a wood-fired sauna and pizza nights
In the forest
Blackberry Wood (Meadow Campsite)
A wooded, gloriously eclectic glamping site in the South East where you can bed down in a double decker bus, a fire engine or a treehouse, with campfires positively encouraged
In the forest
Dernwood Farm Campsite
A back-to-nature wild camping and glamping farm in the East Sussex woods, where you trolley your kit through the trees for firepit cooking and home-reared produce
In the forest
Freshwinds Farm
Family farm in an AONB with proper yurts and a beach nearby.
On a farm
Great Langdale Campsite
A quintessential National Trust campsite in the heart of the Lake District, ringed by Bowfell, Crinkle Crag and the Langdale Pikes and thoughtfully managed as an ideal walking base
In a valley
Housedean Farm Campsite
A superb working farm site in the eastern South Downs National Park, its sloping field bordered by poppy flecked corn fields with the South Downs Way running right by
On a farm
Nethergong Camping
A former tree nursery turned 26-acre nature reserve of a campsite by a Kent river, family-run by Jed and clan with generously spaced pitches across woodland, meadow and lakes
By a river
Swattesfield Campsite
Camping and glamping across seven acres of fields and woodland deep in the North Suffolk countryside near Eye and Diss, so Tolkienesque and car-free you'll swear you've reached the Shire
In a field
Lower Porthamel Camping
A real working organic farm near Hay-on-Wye on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, where you choose between a manicured family orchard or a wilder open group field
In an orchard
The Sunny Field
An aptly named hilltop wildflower meadow in the Kent Downs, car-free and light-pollution-free within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, kept deliberately low in numbers for peace and quiet
On a hillside
Three Cliffs
A premium clifftop holiday park perched above Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower, laying claim to Wales's most iconic view, where you roll out of your tent to a perfect blue bay
By the sea
Grawen Farm
A friendly, family-run farm site near Merthyr Tydfil making a perfect base for the Brecon Beacons, with the waterfalls of the Hepste Valley and Pen y Fan a short drive away
On a farm
Whitlingham Broad Campsite
Two flat riverside meadows in an 80 acre Country Park right at the beginning of the Norfolk Broads, remote in feel yet minutes from Norwich city centre
By a river
Bain View Glamping
A small, owner-run glamping site on the Lincolnshire Wolds fringe, where shepherd huts overlook a vineyard and the night skies are properly dark.
In a field
Barefoot Yurts and Safari Tent
Three private glamping units in the Brede valley near Rye, each set apart so you genuinely have no neighbours and uninterrupted valley views.
In a valley
Battle Pods & Bells
Pods and bell tents set within 460 acres of ancient High Weald woodland, 75 minutes from London by train, with hosts who still cook you breakfast.
In the forest
Belan Bluebell Woods
A working sheep farm at 1, 300ft in the Cambrian Mountains where the dark-sky views and wood-fired pizza Friday are both genuinely special.
In a valley
Big Sky Hideaway Camping Farm
Dave and Em's 15-acre Lincolnshire operation is part rewilded meadow, part social campsite, held together by alpacas, communal fires, and wood-fired pizza.
In the forest
Birds and Bees Campsite
A wildflower-meadow campsite in the Suffolk Alde Valley where every pitch has its own fire pit and the owners actually remember your name.
In a field
Bowhayes Farm Sanctuary - Camping & Glamping
A working cider orchard in East Devon's AONB where Howard and Fiona run a quiet, host-led site with bell tents, shepherd's huts, and the Jurassic Coast ten minutes away.
In an orchard
Brayshaw View Glamping & Camping
A small, owner-run field in the Forest of Bowland AONB where curlews call at dusk, views reach to the Yorkshire Dales' three peaks, and Bev greets every arrival personally.
In a field
Broadmeadow Glamping
A small, owner-run glamping farm between Hereford and the Black Mountains, good for whole-site family hire and evenings around the fire pit.
On a farm
Bryn Ifan Camping
Nine wildflower-meadow pitches on a working sheep farm at the edge of Snowdonia, with views stretching from Snowdon to the Menai Straits.
In a valley
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts
The highest campsite in Pembrokeshire, perched on the Preseli Hills with fire pits at every pitch, private composting loos, and serious dark skies.
On a hillside
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon
Three-unit glamping retreat in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, run by Rob and Sara with the kind of attentive care that turns first-timers into repeat visitors.
In a valley
Camping By The River
Eight bell tents on a private Thames bend where Stephen and Annemarie have made proper off-grid glamping look quietly effortless.
By a river
Caracol Camping
Owner-run bell tent glamping in a High Weald wildflower meadow, where Claire and Ade have built something that feels genuinely cared for from the ground up.
In a field
Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping
Three well-considered pods on a working Lake District farm, with direct fell access from the door and genuinely dark skies overhead.
On a farm
Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)
Three bell tents, a working dairy farm, and your own chickens to raid for eggs each morning on the North Devon countryside fringe.
On a farm
Chiltern Yurts
Two hand-made Mongolian yurts at the foot of the Chilterns, each with a private bathroom and a fire pit, 35 miles from London.
In a field
Coastal Glamping @ Tregantle Farm
Three safari tents on a quiet Rame Peninsula farm, with a host who greets you with Cornish cream tea and a fire pit ready to go.
By the sea
Coastal Meadows Camping
Eight private-pitch meadow fields above a wooded Carmarthenshire valley, each with its own fire pit, hammock, and bathroom, set between Pendine Sands and Amroth Beach.
By the sea
Coed Temple Druid
Four named pitches in a Pembrokeshire meadow, each with its own fire pit and wood, and a stone circle up the hill, as close to wild as you can get with a hot shower.
In a field
Digs in the Wig
Five secluded woodland pitches beneath the Preseli Hills, run by a host who genuinely cares, with a bookable heated pool nobody expects.
In the forest
Dolwen Riverside Camping
Seven well-spaced pitches on a North Wales riverside meadow, each with its own fire pit and a host who treats eco-camping as a conviction, not a marketing line.
By a river
Eden's Nook
A small, owner-run forest retreat near Lake Vyrnwy where Nev and Jayne cook you breakfast and lend you a fire pit for the night.
In the forest
Fernwood Glamping (New Forest)
Two-pitch glamping on the New Forest fringe where Rachel turns a field view into a genuinely personal stay.
In the forest
Fire and Feast Suffolk
A working Suffolk farm where every pitch has its own Roadii fire grill and supper in the tipi is locally sourced and cooked over flame.
On a farm
Firs Glamping
Five bell tents in the Suffolk countryside 4 miles from Southwold, quietly run by Tom and Sophie with real attention to the detail.
In a field
Foxglove Field (adults only)
Three solar-powered bell tents in a rewilded West Cornwall meadow, with views of St Michael's Mount and Carrie on hand to make the whole thing feel personal.
In a field
Fron Farm Yurt Retreat
Six handcrafted yurts in a Carmarthenshire valley, each with its own hot tub, built by the owners with the kind of care you can see in every joint.
In a valley
Glynmarch Camping
A tent-only meadow beside the River Marlais in the Carmarthenshire hills, with campfires, river paddling, and a sociable barn for wet evenings.
In a valley
Goytree Glamping and Treehouses
Four handcrafted treehouses on an organic Welsh-border farm, built by owners who clearly live this life rather than just sell it.
In the forest
Greener Glamping
Two off-grid yurts in Cynwyd Forest, high in the Berwyn Mountains, with Dee Valley views and the North Berwyn Way a couple of hundred metres from your door.
In the forest
Greenhill Glamping
Two impeccably restored shepherd's huts on a family farm above the Alkham Valley, with private hot tubs and hosts who still deliver breakfast hampers to your door.
On a farm
Heart Of The Wye
Five individually styled yurts in a wildflower meadow on the Herefordshire-Wales border, with valley views that earn the drive and hosts who treat whole-site hire like a house party.
In a valley
Hollow Oak Glamping
Two hand-crafted cabins beside a thousand-year-old oak on a Conwy working farm, with Snowdonia on the horizon and goats on the morning itinerary.
On a farm
Into The Sticks
Five-pitch eco-campsite on a 22-acre nature reserve in Pembrokeshire, where Jo and Kev run the kind of place people return to year after year.
In the forest
Jordans Estate Glamping
Three handcrafted oak shepherd huts on a 100-acre Somerset estate, each with a private wood-fired hot tub and pizza oven, for couples who want nothing shared.
On a farm
Lickham Bottom Camp
Four privately pitched bell tents in 13 acres of Blackdown Hills AONB woodland, with a host who'll fire up the pizza oven for you.
In the forest
Little North Field Glamping
Three generously sized safari tents on a well-kept North Yorkshire paddock, just outside Harrogate, where the host Tim sets the tone.
In a field
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Adults-only lakeside glamping in rural Cheshire, a five-minute walk from a train to Chester and a mile from Delamere Forest.
By a river
Mwnt Camping
A seven-pitch meadow a twenty-minute walk from one of Wales's finest coves, run by Helen and Dylan with the kind of warmth that makes you want to stay a fortnight.
In a field
Oak & Ash & Thorn in the Cotswolds
120 acres of ancient Cotswolds woodland with named veteran trees, communal fires, and enough space to feel genuinely alone.
In the forest
Owley Woods Glamping
Five bell tents in woodland above Cheddar Gorge, run with real warmth by Paula and Matt, for adults who want nature on their doorstep and a comfortable bed.
In the forest
Ace Hideaways
Woodland glamping in the Findhorn Valley, where white water rafting begins at the treeline and the evenings end around a communal fire.
In the forest
Atlantic Horizons
A family-run North Cornwall site set high above the valley with Atlantic views that earn the name, plus a proper on-site outdoor spa.
By the sea
Bickley Rigg Farm Glamping Wagons
Handmade gypsy wagons on a working North Yorkshire farm, sitting above a private valley beside Dalby Forest, with a host who still brings breakfast.
On a farm
Black Isle Yurts
Hand-built yurts and a geodome in private birch woodland on an 80-acre cliff-top farm, with direct paths to secluded beaches on the Moray Firth.
In the forest
BrackenXcapes
A family-run nine-acre glamping field near Newark where the activities roster (archery, axe throwing, rifle shooting) is as much the draw as the pods and hot tub.
In a field
Dragonfly Woodland Camping
A 10-pitch woodland site on a Pembrokeshire organic farm where every cleared pitch comes with its own fire pit, shelter, and a real sense of being alone in the trees.
In the forest
Bridgewood Camping - Woodland camps
Six acres of ancient Dorset woodland with five secluded pitches, a campfire on every one, and a husband-and-wife team who genuinely care about the place.
In the forest
Broad Park
A small, immaculately kept North Devon smallholding where pygmy goats, alpacas, and dark skies do most of the selling.
On a farm
Buckland Farm Camping
A proper Somerset meadow with fenced pitches, views to the Blackdown Hills, and an owner who genuinely likes dogs.
On a farm
Caalm Camp
Six hand-crafted Mongolian yurts on a working Dorset farm, each with its own fire pit, private bathroom, and long views across the Blackmore Dales.
On a farm
7 Ducks Touring and Camping
Fenland family camping run by Donna and Brian with big skies, owl-at-dusk evenings, and honest welcome for tents, tourers, and dogs alike.
In a field
Chinley Camping
A Peak District smallholding with a wood-fired sauna, proper views, and Henry on hand if your air mattress gives up.
In a valley
Cilrath Wood Camping
Vehicle-free eco camping on a Grade II Listed Pembrokeshire farm, where pitches sit in ancient woodland and the Preseli Hills fill the horizon.
In the forest
Cockingford Campsite
A family-run Dartmoor farm where the East Webburn river runs along the boundary and the moors are walkable in both directions from your pitch.
On a farm
Coppet Hill
A 600-acre working farm in West Dorset with fire on every pitch, Lyme Bay views, and owners who genuinely want to show you the land.
On a farm
Cosy Camping Suffolk
A family-run Suffolk farm glamping site with real campfires on every pitch, pod or tent, and three good pubs within easy reach.
In a field
Cowpots Camping
Off-grid West Wales farm with private en-suite pitches, wood-fired pizza, and evening views of the Preseli Hills.
On a farm
Creekside Family Camping
A working coastal farm on the Lincolnshire shore where the beach is a ten-minute walk, the skies are enormous, and the fire pits are lit most evenings.
In a field
Cuckoo Fen Campsite
A tent-only, off-grid field in the Cambridgeshire Fens where the RSPB reserve is five minutes' walk and the owner brings a wood-fired pizza oven on Friday evenings.
In a field
Cuddfan - The Hiding Place
A single bell tent on the River Grwyne bank in the Brecon Beacons: private fishing rights, dark skies, and the sound of moving water all night.
By a river
Down on the Farm
A working cattle farm on the Aberdeenshire coast where Carole and Mathew take you down to the Moray Firth with their herd, then feed you homemade cake.
On a farm
Dyfi Adventure Campsite
A riverside basecamp in the Dyfi Valley built for riders, walkers, and anyone who'd rather fall asleep to the sound of water than electricity.
By a river
Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts
Five private yurts with log burners and hippie hot tubs in dark-sky Carmarthenshire, run by a host who actually shows up.
In a field
Escape Pods
Whole-site-hire woodland glamping in ancient Norfolk pines, with 18 heated pods and a full adventure activity programme on the doorstep.
In the forest
Farview Campsite
A five-acre farm on the Lizard Peninsula where wallabies graze in the meadow and Mullion Cove is a ten-minute walk away.
In a field
Forest Edge
A quietly upgraded woodland campsite on the East Devon AONB fringe, where big pitches, a wood-fired sauna, and a genuinely warm team make it worth coming back to.
In the forest
Four Oaks Camping
Two secluded Norfolk meadows run with genuine eco conviction by hosts who clearly love what they've built.
In a field
Get Away Hide Away
Two converted horse lorries in an off-grid Norfolk hamlet, each with its own firepit, wood burner, and composting loo, properly private, genuinely small.
In a field
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
Two private Mongolian yurts on the Hadrian's Wall corridor, each with a wood-fired hot tub, a firepit, and a pair of attentive hosts who think of everything.
In a field
Hammonds Glamping
Ten bell tents in Surrey woodland with a hands-on host, fire pits at every door, and free Hatchlands Park access thrown in.
In the forest
Heron's Rural Retreat
A 25-acre Buckinghamshire farm where Rachel runs an off-grid, adults-only retreat with real sunrise views, a public footpath to the canal, and wood delivered to your pitch.
On a farm
Hill Farm Campsite
Eighteen-pitch Chilterns hillside site with Wendover Woods on the doorstep, run with the kind of care that refunds you for nights you don't use.
On a hillside
Kite View Farm Camping
A working permaculture farm in Pembrokeshire where tree tents hang in private woodland clearings and campfires come as standard on every pitch.
On a farm
Lamarth Farm Campsite
A no-frills Cornish farm field on the Lizard Peninsula gateway, with sunset views over Mounts Bay and owners who actually care.
On a farm
Landsker Camping
Seventeen semi-private woodland pitches in the heart of Pembrokeshire, each with its own fire pit and enough tree cover to feel genuinely away from it all.
In the forest
Larkhill Tipis and Yurts
Five secluded woodland units on a Carmarthenshire smallholding where the owner remembers your name next time.
In the forest
Little Menherion
Three handmade woodland cabins on a Cornish hill, each one distinctly itself, run by owners who clearly love what they've built.
In the forest
Llandyfan Camping
A small, unhurried valley campsite west of the Brecon Beacons, run by a couple who genuinely like their guests and own a fishing lake.
In a valley
Llansawel Agored
A 20-acre social enterprise in Carmarthenshire, limited to six pitches and run with real warmth by host Rhys.
In a field
Medley Meadow
A conservation-minded family glamping site on nine acres of Monmouthshire meadow, halfway between the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons.
In a valley
Millview Meadow Glamping
Three pods, three acres of Norfolk meadow, the River Bure on foot and the Broads on your doorstep, small operation, proper care.
On a farm
Moat Island Glamping
A five-acre eco glamping site on an actual medieval moat in North Norfolk, built around a natural swimming pond and privately fired bell tents.
In a field
Nature's Nest
Four safari tents on a Wye Valley AONB farm with private river access, hot tubs per pitch, and views across rolling Herefordshire countryside.
By a river
Nether Oaks Camping
Tent-only oak woodland in East Suffolk where each pitch gets its own glade, a firepit, and the forest to itself.
In the forest
New Wharf Campsite
A working West Sussex farm where the River Adur runs past your pitch, the Friday pizza van is genuinely worth staying for, and the field belongs to the guests once cars are left at the gate.
By a river
The Barn KT9
A 220-acre working Surrey farm just ten miles from London, where fire pits, shepherd's huts and birdsong do the job that the city can't.
On a farm
Newbourne Woodlands Campsite
A quiet, adults-only woodland campsite in Suffolk that takes fewer than 20 tents and treats its facilities like a boutique hotel would.
In the forest
Nyth Robin Campsite
Owner-built woodland site on the Dyfi Estuary fringe, with named pitches among the trees, wood-fired pizza on Saturdays, and Aberdyfi beach five minutes away.
In the forest
Oakhill Ponds
Spring-fed ponds, an 18th-century grotto and genuine Somerset hosts Rob and Amanda make this a rare glamping stay with real soul.
In the forest
One Cat Farm
Four hand-built cabins in a re-wilded Ceredigion valley, where wood-fired baths, pond swimming, and Milky Way skies do the talking.
In a valley
Park Farm Campsite
A pitch-where-you-want organic dairy farm in North Wiltshire with campfires as standard, a wood-fired sauna next door, and owners who actually come round to check you're OK.
On a farm
Parke Farm Camping
A family-run Pembrokeshire farm within the National Park, where the Coast Path starts at the gate and the owners bring round marshmallows in the evening.
On a farm
Peak Pods
Four en-suite pods at the confluence of Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale, where the walking starts at your door and the owner sends a curated list of what to do next.
In the forest
Alpine Grove
A family-run woodland touring park in South Somerset where 8.5 acres of mature oak and beech provide the setting and the heated pool keeps the children happy.
In the forest
Bakesdown Farm Camping
Three private fields, three fire pits, thirty rewilded acres: Bakesdown Farm offers a genuinely exclusive pitch on the Cornwall-Devon fringe.
On a farm
Balloch O' Dee
A valley campsite on the edge of Galloway Forest Park where communal fires burn late and the mountains fill every sightline.
In a valley
Bamburgh Under Canvas
Five Lotus Belle tents a mile from Bamburgh Castle, each with a fire pit, a log burner, and a hot tub to watch Northumberland's stars roll in.
In a field
Barn Owl Camping
Eight generously spaced pitches in a 10-acre Suffolk meadow, where barn owls hunt at dusk and every pitch gets its own fire pit.
In a field
Brigs Farm
A laid-back West Dorset farm with sea views, communal fires, and weekend pizza nights two miles from the Jurassic Coast.
On a farm
By the Red Phone Box
Seven-pitch orchard campsite on the three-county borders where host Emma runs off-grid glamping with the kind of attention to detail that makes the composting loo feel like a feature, not a compromise.
In an orchard
Calder Farm Campsite
A family-run farm campsite in the Forest of Bowland AONB with front-row views of Pendle Hill, a ten-minute walk from a proper village pub.
In a valley
Camping in Nature at Vallis Veg
Organic farm camping one field from Frome, run by a climate activist with barn owls for neighbours and compost loos for humility.
On a farm
Canna Campsite
A ferry-only island campsite where the wildlife outnumbers the guests and the view west at sunset is the whole point.
On a farm
Church Stretton Camp & Fish
A 40-acre tent-only site in the Shropshire Hills AONB where three distinct landscapes, a fire pit at every pitch, and a host called Chris who never stops moving add up to something genuinely hard to leave.
In a valley
Cotna Eco Retreat
Four-unit organic smallholding glamping on the Roseland Peninsula, where Sara and Dave's food hampers and a footpath to the sea do the heavy lifting.
In a valley
Devon Yurt
A small, owner-run glamping farm on the Devon-Cornwall border, sandwiched between Dartmoor to the north and the Tamar Valley AONB to the south, with wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna that earn their keep.
On a farm
Dolau Afon Campsite
A riverside husband-and-wife campsite in the Cambrian Mountains with a fire pit on every pitch, dark skies overhead, and the Ystwyth a few steps from your tent.
By a river
Enchanted Valley Yurts
Two-pitch yurt farm tucked into a wildlife valley near Looe, where owls come with the breakfast and Allan and Amanda run the quietest two-pitch operation in Cornwall.
In a valley
Fforest Fields
Five-hundred acres of Radnorshire upland, two lakes you can actually swim in, and 75 years of family farming behind it all.
On a farm
Fire and Stars Woodland Camping
Private woodland pitches in the National Forest, each with its own fire pit, plus a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge for when the logs burn low.
In the forest
Fleets Paddock Glamping & Camping
A small, owner-run glamping and camping field on Canterbury's edge, with direct trail access to Whitstable and the kind of thoughtful kit that makes first-timers feel confident.
In a field
Gilestone Glamping
Private safari tents and larch lodges on the River Usk, each with a wood-fired hot tub and the Brecon Beacons at the door.
By a river
Glottenham Farm Glamping
A historic conservation farm in the High Weald where year-round glamping cabins and a yurt share the land with August tent camping, deer at dusk, and rolling Sussex hills.
On a farm
Gorsebank
A working Galloway farm where private wood-fired hot tubs, 7Stanes trails on the doorstep, and attentive owners earn the loyalty of people who come back year after year.
On a farm
Gumber Campsite
A converted flint barn and tent field on the South Downs Way, inside a National Trust sheep farm, with dark skies that earn the journey.
In a field
Haddon Copse Farm
Seven pitches on a 40-acre regenerative Dorset farm where the fire pit is standard issue, the hosts are genuinely present, and the dark skies arrive without trying.
In a field
Hennock Hideaways
A pitch-as-you-please tent field above the Teign Valley, where every spot earns its views across to Haldon Forest and the Palk Arms is two minutes on foot.
In a valley
Hickling Campsite
A family-run field at the heart of Hickling Broad, the largest of the Norfolk Broads, with pubs and a boat yard all within walking distance.
In a field
Hillside Farm Camping
A small East Anglian meadow site where every pitch gets its own fire and the skies go on for ever.
On a farm
Holistic Woods Wild Campsite
Legal heathland wild camping in Suffolk with open fires, a host who actually shows up, and Sutton Hoo on the doorstep.
In the forest
Home Farm Glamping
Thirteen miles from central London, this 150-acre working-farm estate makes it genuinely easy to feel far away.
On a farm
Iona Campsite
The only campsite on the Isle of Iona: tent-only, family-run, and sitting inside one of the most spiritually charged small islands in Britain.
By the sea
Iron Gorge Camping
A 14-acre hillside site above Ironbridge Gorge, where a fire pit comes with every pitch and the world's first iron bridge is a short walk down the hill.
In a valley
Kitt's Cottage Campsite
A woodland campsite on a 100-acre South Downs estate where every pitch comes with a fire pit and the nearest pub is a 10-minute walk through the trees.
In the forest
Knepp Wildland Campsite
Europe's most-watched rewilding estate doubles as a campsite, putting white storks and purple emperor butterflies within eyeshot of your tent.
In the forest
Lillyroo's
Thoughtfully kitted bell tents on one flat acre in East Kent, with a proper bar, fire pit per pitch, and an owner who takes the whole thing seriously.
In a field
Loves Hill Camping
A genuinely easy-going Somerset field campsite, 20 minutes from Bath, run by hosts who actually care about who turns up.
In a field
Lower Hill campsite
A 230-acre working farm at the foot of Wenlock Edge, with terraced hillside pitches and a range of glamping units looking out across the Shropshire plain.
On a hillside
Mattiscombe Farm Camping
A hilltop working farm above Start Bay where the view does the talking and the host family makes you feel like a regular on your first visit.
On a farm
Meadow Falls
A tidy Dales-edge campsite on the doorstep of Ingleton village, with Ingleborough filling the skyline and the Waterfalls Trail ten minutes on foot.
In a valley
Penhein Glamping
Eight Persian-style canvas tents in Monmouthshire woodland, with views stretching across the valley to the Severn and a lambing season that families will talk about for years.
In the forest
Pentre Du Camping Club
A tent-only farm field above Colwyn Bay where stone fire circles, a present owner, and dead-quiet nights earn the place its reputation.
On a farm
Ashbourne Woods Campsite
Sixty-eight acres of Devon woodland where every pitch gets its own fire pit and the trees do the heavy lifting.
In the forest
Beeches Farm Campsite
Fire pit on every pitch, direct Offa's Dyke access, and Wye Valley views for £12 a night, this is what budget camping should look like.
In a valley
Big Bear Lodge
A well-run little glamping site in the Shropshire countryside with wood-fired pizzas, breakfast to your door, and owners who actually care.
In a field
Bounds Campsite
Ten-pitch adults-only orchard campsite five miles from Cambridge, run by Mel with the kind of quiet attentiveness that keeps people coming back.
In an orchard
Breck Farm
A genuine 225-acre working farm on the North Norfolk coast that has been welcoming campers for over 50 years, with animals, woodland, and a beach within 3km.
On a farm
Camping Field
Andrews Field is a gate-code riverside pitch on the Avon near Pershore where the weir does the entertaining and the facilities list stops at a water tap.
By a river
Carrick Little Glamping
Three pods at the foot of the Mournes, with mountain and sea views on your doorstep and trails starting from the gate.
On a hillside
Cefn Coed
Seventy-five acres of ancient woodland and meadow within Eryri National Park, at the foot of Cadair Idris, with a path down to the Mawddach Estuary.
In the forest
Constable Park
Riverside glamping on the Stour in Dedham Vale, where Constable painted the views and Sarah and Ian now run kayaks and serve breakfast.
By a river
Cwmdu Campsite
A family-run Brecon Beacons valley site that has been quietly getting it right since 1964, with mountain views, a sauna, and a breakfast truck that turns into a bar.
In a valley
Dolbryn
A Teifi Valley family-run site with woodland, a fishing lake, a vineyard and Preseli Hills sunsets just under two miles from Newcastle Emlyn.
In a valley
Eye Kettleby Lakes
Adults-only touring and glamping across eight landscaped lakes near Melton Mowbray, run with the kind of operational polish that regulars come back for.
In the forest
Gurt Yurts
A Mendip Hills yurt field run by Tim with the kind of personal hospitality that makes first-timers book again before they've driven home.
In a valley
Higher Aunemouth Camping
Tent-only farm fields a 20-minute walk from Bantham Beach, with moorland and sea views, real campfires, and nothing switched on.
In a field
Highlands Camping and Caravan Site
Louise's Wye Valley smallholding trades in fresh orchard apples, communal fires, and valley light that earns the drive from anywhere in southern England.
In a valley
Hilly Cow Wigwams
Heated wooden wigwam cabins on a working farm at the edge of the Pentland Hills, with views over the Forth Valley and Edinburgh on the horizon.
On a farm
Housedean Farm Campsite
A working farm on the South Downs Way with big views, communal fire pits, and a reception that does proper coffee and croissants.
On a farm
Humble Bee Farm
A working Yorkshire Wolds farm that takes glamping seriously: geodomes with electric blankets, farm animals in the morning, and food from the on-site café-bar.
On a farm
Knotlow Farm
A proper White Peak farm in the heart of the national park, with real cattle, a trail running through the fields, and pods with hot tubs for when you want the views but not the tent.
On a farm
Lazy Buzzards
A family-run Lincolnshire base that splits the difference between the coast and the Wolds, with a communal fire pit culture that gets people talking.
In a field
Little Oak Campsite
Fifteen-pitch Nottinghamshire field that earns its reputation through a present owner, proper campfires, and room to breathe.
In a field
Low Wray Campsite
National Trust lakeside camping in the Lake District, with woodland pitches, some right on Windermere's shore and Wray Castle on the doorstep.
By a river
Mill Haven Place
Eco-conscious Pembrokeshire farm campsite a mile from the Coastal Path, with fire pits on every pitch and sea glimpses through the trees.
On a farm
Mount Farm Park
Level, well-spaced pitches in the Cotswolds AONB with valley views over the Warwickshire countryside and a battlefield on the doorstep.
In a field
Barefoot Campsites
A car-free Thames riverbank campsite where you can wild-swim before breakfast, canoe to the pub for lunch, and sit by a fire until the stars come out.
By a river
Bluebell Coppice Park
Ten acres of ancient East Sussex woodland where bluebells carpet the floor in spring, the owners know your name, and supper is cooked on site.
In the forest
Bramley Park Camping
Family and dog-friendly campsite near Polegate offering tent pitches and glamping bell tents with on-site pizza, campfires, and direct South Downs access.
In a field
Bramley Park Camping
Back-to-basics South Downs field with communal fires, an excellent pizza van, and an owner who clearly cares.
In a field
Camp Wight
Ancient semi-natural woodland in West Wight with intentional dark skies, individual tree-framed clearings, and a host who meets you properly on arrival.
In the forest
Cotswolds Camping at Holycombe
A quiet glamping-and-tent site on the moat of a Norman castle in the North Cotswolds, with dark skies, adjacent woodland, and a pub five minutes away on foot.
In a field
Cuckoo Camp
A working-farm riverside campsite in West Sussex where the River Arun ticks past at sunset and Climping beach is a half-hour walk.
By a river
Delny Glamping
Bothies and pods in the grounds of a 16th-century Highland estate, with private hot tubs overlooking Cromarty Firth and farm animals wandering past the door.
On a farm
Ditchling Camp
Woodland camping in the South Downs with a private fire pit per pitch and a host who genuinely shows up.
In the forest
Dreamy Hollow Woodland Campsite & WW1 Trenches
Seven and a half acres of private oak woodland where every pitch has its own fire pit, its own name, and a corner of the canopy to itself.
In the forest
Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping
Five-pitch wild meadow camping on a Ceredigion farm where campfires are the rule, light pollution is minimal, and the hosts are genuinely invested in the place.
In a field
Gwersyllt Rhos y Gallt Campsite
A quiet valley campsite in Montgomeryshire with a riverside wild field, hilly sunsets, and Glyndŵr's Way a mile from the gate.
In a valley
Harry's Meadow
A genuinely spacious New Forest meadow with dark skies, a rope swing on the river, and wood-fired pizza when you get back from the walk.
In a field
Hayles Fruit Farm Campsite
A working fruit farm on the Cotswold Way with 12 pitches, a proper farm café, and an on-site warden who'll sell you snacks after closing time.
On a farm
Hollington Park Glamping
Woodland glamping on the Hampshire-Berkshire border where free-roaming peacocks, ancient oaks, and communal firepits add up to something genuinely characterful.
In the forest
Koa Tree Camp
Woodland glamping in North Devon with geodesic domes, a pub on site, and coast-and-countryside views that earn the premium.
In the forest
Lampeter Caravan and Camping
A family-run woodland site in the Teifi Valley that earns its place through setting and price, not polish.
In the forest
Lee Meadow Farm Camping
A proper 27-acre North Devon farm on the doorstep of Woolacombe Bay, with sea views across the Bristol Channel and more to do on-site than most families will get through.
On a farm
Lincolnshire Lanes
A family-run farm site on the edge of a Lincolnshire conifer wood, with proper pitches, den-building, and enough space for three families to camp side by side.
In a field
Loose Reins
Handsome farm cabins in the Blackmore Vale AONB where the view from your terrace takes in horses, hills, and Dorset countryside.
On a farm
Middle Ninfa Farm Bunkhouse
A terraced mountainside farm in the Brecon Beacons where each pitch has its own fire, the Punchbowl lake is a short hike up the hill, and Abergavenny is just two miles below.
On a farm
Moss Side Farm Campsite
A working Lakeland hill farm in a woodland valley, with Kirkby Pool glinting in the distance and farm dogs that will absolutely adopt you.
In a valley
Orchard Wild Camping
An orchard field in the Suffolk countryside where every tent pitch comes with its own fire pit and a sky worth staying up for.
In an orchard
Palace Farm Campsite
A no-frills tent field in the Kent Downs AONB where the pull is the landscape, the pub is a five-minute walk, and London feels genuinely far away.
On a farm
Park Farm Camping
A proper working-farm campsite in the Norfolk heartland, run by people who genuinely like their guests.
On a farm
Beares Den
Clifftop farm campsite above Mounts Bay with three coves in walking distance and a pizza oven the owner built himself.
By the sea
Catgill Campsite
Premium pod and pitch campsite on a Yorkshire Dales hillside, with valley views that earn every penny of the price.
In a valley
Cloud Farm Campsite
A National Trust riverside campsite deep in Exmoor's Lorna Doone Valley, where Badgworthy Water runs past your pitch and the stars at night are genuinely dark.
By a river
Gupton Farm
National Trust-run coastal farm on Freshwater West: a 50-pitch site where the surf beach is a 15-minute walk and the Wales Coast Path runs past the gate.
By the sea
Inver Coille
Family-run woodland site with direct Great Glen Way access, sitting four miles from Fort Augustus on the Loch Ness shoreline.
In the forest
North Norfolk Camping & Glamping
Lakeside woodland camping in the Norfolk AONB, where swans drift past your pitch and sunsets happen over the water.
In the forest
Bennar Beach Campsite
An all-grass coastal site between Barmouth and Harlech with a boardwalk to the beach, mountain views in three directions, and a sauna to end the day.
By the sea
Coast & Castles Camp Site
Solar-powered coastal base on the Northumberland coast, a mile from Boulmer, with an on-site bar, visiting food vendors, and the Coast Path from the gate.
By the sea
Cwellyn Arms Campsite
A no-vehicle mountain campsite in Eryri's backyard, with Snowdon looming over one shoulder and Llyn Cwellyn shimmering below the other.
In a valley
Dan Y Ser Glamping Under The Stars
A working sheep farm at 1, 200ft in mid Wales, built around one obsession: getting you under the darkest skies in the area.
In a field
Embers Polesden Lacey
Bell tents and grass pitches inside a 1, 400-acre National Trust estate in the Surrey Hills, with a fire pit at every pitch and evening pizza on site.
In the forest
Firle Campsite
A spacious water meadow on the Firle Estate with a firepit on every pitch, South Downs views, and a proper 15-minute walk to a village pub.
In a field
Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite
A no-frills working hill farm at Tryfan's foot, where the mountain is ten minutes from your tent and the price is £10 a night.
In a valley
Haddon Grove Farm caravan and campsite
A working dairy farm in the Peak District with a private gate onto Lathkill Dale, five fields, and a pizza van that makes evenings easy.
On a farm
Little Eden Riverside Campsite
A simple, owner-run riverside pitch on the Somerset Levels where kingfishers pass close enough to startle you and every pitch has its own fire pit.
By a river
Loch Ness Glamping
Three Armadilla pods on the shore of Loch Ness, with fire pits per pitch, farm animals roaming, and Glen Urquhart views from every deck.
By a river
Bluebell Camp Site
Woodland glamping from a small East Sussex operator who takes fire pits, yurts, and the Bluebell Steam Railway seriously.
In the forest
Cae Ddel Country Camping
Six-pitch, off-grid field on the Llŷn Peninsula with an enclosed dog run, proper hot showers, and darkness dark enough to catch a meteor shower.
In a field
Far Peak Camping
A generous 25-acre Cotswolds spread near Northleach where three long-distance trails converge and fire pits come with the pitch.
In a field
Green Acres Farm Camp Site
Working farm on the doorstep of Shotover Country Park, ten minutes from Oxford, with domes, hot tubs, and a proper sweep of the Oxfordshire countryside.
On a farm
Meadow View Country Park
A well-run Dorset park positioned between Cranborne Chase and the New Forest, where 52 acres, a lakeside setting, and fire pits give families serious room to breathe.
In a field
Mount Folly Farm
A working farm on the South West Coast Path with Bigbury Beach ten minutes on foot and Geo Dome glamping for those who want the view without the groundsheet.
By the sea
Boyd Valley Lake
A lakeside valley site between Bath and Bristol where the owner's 25 years of care shows in the water, the wildlife, and the welcome.
In a valley
Cerenety Camp Site
Rustic, eco-minded camping a five-minute walk from a quiet Cornish beach, with compost loos, solar showers, and communal fires under genuinely dark skies.
By the sea
Folly Farm Caravan and Campsite Winchester
Well-run Hampshire campsite five miles from Winchester, with a dog field, a footpath into Farley Mount Country Park, and wardens who actually show up.
In a field
Mousehole Camping
Budget-friendly tent and motorhome base on the Penwith coast, a short walk from Mousehole harbour with Mounts Bay at your feet.
In a field
Park Farm Camping
Eighteen acres of working farmland on the River Rother where you pitch wherever you like, light a fire, and walk to Bodiam Castle before lunch.
On a farm
Meadow Lake Glamping
Five individually themed luxury yurts on a Northamptonshire farm, each with its own kitchen, en-suite, and a dining cabin fitted with a wood-burning stove.
In a field
Coombe View Farm
A working farm above Branscombe with rolling-hill views and the Jurassic Coast a mile down the lane.
On a farm
Hill Cottage Woodland Glamping
Three private bell tents in a Suffolk woodland acre, quiet by design and genuinely small-scale enough to feel like your own patch of countryside.
In the forest
Jacks Field
A family-run Mendip farm with fire pits and genuinely dark skies, sitting between Cheddar Gorge and Chew Valley.
On a farm
Lakeview Campsite
Twelve tent pitches on the bank of Gunwade Lake inside Ferry Meadows, with watersports, walking trails, and a decent lakeside bar all within easy reach.
By a river
Malhamdale Glamping
Well-appointed glamping pods in the Yorkshire Dales, just outside Malham, with an award-winning farm shop on the doorstep and hill views from every fire pit.
In a valley
Mynydd Derwydd Wildcamping
Eighty acres of North Wales mountain farm with a fire pit per pitch and views across to the Berwyn Range and Arenig Fawr -- this is wild camping with permission done properly.
On a hillside