51 campsites
Every site here is hand-picked for the guide.
Churchtown Farm
A flag-flying, family-run site on six acres overlooking St Ives Bay in Cornwall, just 300 metres from Gwithian Beach's golden sand and right beside the South West Coast Path
By the sea
Little Meadow
A small, family-run clifftop site above Watermouth near Combe Martin, cleverly terraced into plateaus so every one of its fifty pitches keeps the perfect view out to sea
In a valley
Blackdown Yurts
Four yurts in an AONB valley on the Devon-Somerset fringe, where repeat guests keep coming back and the barn saves you when the rain arrives.
In a valley
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
Knowle Meadow Camping
Ten-pitch South Somerset meadow where a family-run operation delivers spa-grade facilities, a wood-fired sauna, and genuinely unhurried space between you and the next tent.
In a field
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
Anchor Barrow Campsite
A sociable, family-run field campsite five minutes from the north Cornwall coast, with an on-site bar, food nights, and an indoor barn that keeps the party going in any weather.
In a field
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
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
Bristol Camping
A no-frills family farm campsite just north of Bristol where the woodland blooms with bluebells and the chickens wander wherever they like.
On a farm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dinham Farm Caravan and Camping Park
South-facing River Camel site run by an owner couple who clearly care, with direct trail access to Rock and Polzeath.
By a river
East Crinnis Holiday Camp
A family-run Cornish base 400m from Crinnis Beach with hedgerow-ringed pitches, a reliable on-site food shack, and staff who actually show up.
By the sea
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
Higher Well Farm Holiday Park
A family-run Devon orchard site done with the kind of care that turns first-timers into twenty-year regulars.
In an orchard
Lower Keats Glamping
Six beautifully equipped safari lodges on a working Devon farm, each with its own hot tub and hosts who cook pizza in the yard.
On a farm
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
Mena Farm
A 15-acre Cornish farm with Helman Tor on the horizon, farm animals to visit, and trail access to the Saints Way from the gate.
On a farm
Newberry Valley Touring and Camping Park
Sixty acres of ancient oak woodland five minutes from Newberry Beach, run with the kind of care that makes 446 reviewers return.
In a valley
Blue Hills Touring Site
A well-run Cornwall AONB touring site between St Agnes and Perranporth, with the South West Coast Path on your doorstep and obsessively clean facilities.
By the sea
Bolberry House Farm Camping
A quietly immaculate farm site in the South Devon AONB, run by sisters who actually know their patch and will tell you about it.
On a farm
Briarfields Camp Site
A family-run adults-only touring park between Cheltenham and Gloucester, kept immaculately and loved for its bus-stop convenience and its own dedicated dog field.
In a field
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
Gwithian Farm
A family-run Cornish farm campsite behind a 16th-century thatched farmhouse, ten minutes' walk from Gwithian Beach by Godrevy.
On a farm
Halse Farm
A working Exmoor farm where you walk straight off the pitch onto open moorland, with red deer and Exmoor ponies as your nearest neighbours.
On a farm
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
Higher Moor Camp Site
A quietly-run valley campsite on the edge of National Trust Cubert Common, with three beaches walkable and no phone signal to worry about.
In a valley
Highertown Farm Campsite
National Trust-managed coastal site above Lansallos Cove, where the South West Coast Path starts at the gate and a 14th-century church stands in the next field.
By the sea
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
Noteworthy Campsite
A family-run Devon farm with farm animals, an honest cafe, and Bude's beaches a short drive away.
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
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
Penhale Caravan and Camping Park
A 400-acre working organic farm above St Austell Bay, where the view rolls from Daphne Du Maurier countryside down to the lights of Mevagissey.
By the sea
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
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
Field Barn Park
Adults-only (30+) Cotswolds AONB campsite where five named walking trails leave directly from the gate and Bourton-on-the-Water is a half-hour stroll away.
In a field
Marshford Camping & Caravan Site
Fifteen-pitch organic farm site outside Appledore, a short walk from the South West Coast Path and the Taw-Torridge estuary.
On a farm
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
Coombe View Farm
A working farm above Branscombe with rolling-hill views and the Jurassic Coast a mile down the lane.
On a farm
Cotswold Lakes Camping
Seven-pitch farm site on the edge of Cotswold Water Park, where the lakes, cycle routes and watersports centres are minutes away.
On a farm