Finding campsites…
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594 campsites
Every site here is hand-picked for the guide, 594 across the UK.





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





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





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





An almost-wild camping meadow in beautiful East Sussex, now Warbleton Farms, with just a few pitches across many acres, compost toilets, owls at night and a stream for kids to dam
East Sussex





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





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





A chocolate-box working farm in a beautiful Cornish valley near Polperro, with a handful of pitches, wildflowers and white doves, run with old-stone charm by owner Julie
Cornwall





An adults-only woodland site near Dartmoor where pitches nestle in clearings amongst the canopy, and a ban on music, TVs and radios completes the tranquility
Devon





A beautifully simple handful of pitches in a walled field just east of the Lake District, where camping is done as it used to be but thought through properly
Cumbria





A properly remote, secret-feeling working farm in the Pembrokeshire hills below the Preseli mountains, perfect for animal-loving kids with roaming livestock, milking to watch and weekly pizza nights
Pembrokeshire





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





A no-frills, first-come-first-served farm site for walkers and the peace loving, tucked away in the little-known Duddon Valley with the fells rising straight from the gate
On a farm





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





Spacious clifftop camping on an organic farm just outside St Davids, where fields slope down to a stunning view of St Bride's Bay and a near-private beach below
Pembrokeshire





An award-winning North Norfolk site under big skies, where Sioux-style teepees, yurts and shepherd's huts join tent paddocks, with Dalegate Market on the doorstep and dark skies made for stargazing
Norfolk





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





Family farm in an AONB with proper yurts and a beach nearby.
On a farm





A Tolkienesque pitch-and-pay site in a secluded Borrowdale valley near Keswick, with two tree-ringed fields, peaks shooting from their edges and the Cumbria Way running right past
On a farm





Organic working farm with fire pits, real produce and hard-kept quiet.
On a farm





An award-winning, beautifully kept site near Brecon with a slightly continental feel, blooming gardens and famously spotless facilities that make easygoing camping feel like the complete package
In a valley





A picture-postcard riverside site around a Grade II* listed corn mill just outside Brecon, lovingly restored by Noel and Susie into something Cath Kidston could package and sell
By a river





A bohemian, communal camping site hidden in Cornwall's Lanherne Valley, with a cosy live-music bar, courtyard fire pit, and a car-free clearing that feels genuinely cool without trying too hard
In a valley





A refined family-friendly site in the grounds of a striking white Georgian manor house near the South Hams beaches, camping in the shadow of the house with a duck pond and cream teas





A generations-old family farm on one of Norfolk's few hills, run by the infectiously enthusiastic Clive, where every pitch gazes out over the rolling East Anglian countryside
Norfolk





A working-farm tent site on the South Downs ridge with sweeping Downs views and Brighton on the doorstep, the city-escape that actually feels like the countryside.
On a hillside





Two gently undulating fields with the River Manifold meandering around them in the Peak District hamlet of Hulme End, with a perfect pub sharing the site's name between them
Derbyshire





An off-beat East Anglia site with a star observatory, a pet pony called Snudge and mother-and-daughter hosts who create something beyond the basics yet stay simple and honest
Suffolk





A family-run woodland clearing in North Norfolk with commercial-site polish and an independent soul, from pond-side pitches and hot-tub glamping to weekend food trucks around the picnic benches
In the forest





A family-friendly farm site perched above the spectacular expanse of Morecambe Bay, with special sunsets, a wooded path to the water and plenty of room for the kids to run wild
On a farm





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





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





A sprawling working farm above Cromer on the North Norfolk coast, where generous rolling fields open onto sea views and a ten minute walk drops you into the old seaside town
Norfolk





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





A quiet farmland campsite in the shadow of a great Peak District pub near Bakewell, where a full car park, hearty venison stew and pints outside your tent set the tone
Derbyshire





A warmly-run working farm campsite in the Peak District with rolling Derbyshire Dales views, an on-site fishing pond, and spa-town Buxton the perfect base nearby
Derbyshire





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





A simple, sunny smallholding in the Kent countryside where pitches split between garden meadows and shady woodland, and sustainability and the simple pleasures of camping come first
Kent





A vast, gently sloping, first-come-first-served site in the Langdale valley at the foot of Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes, where any point of the compass reveals a vista
In a valley





A simple stone-walled tent field at the foot of Bessyboot just off the Borrowdale Road, easy to reach by car yet refreshingly honest Lakeland camping with stunning fell views
In a valley





Back-to-basics Edale base for walkers, cars left at the gate.
In a valley





The most southerly campsite in the UK, an eccentric, characterful and unique Lizard hideaway of gaudily painted buildings, wildflowers and a menagerie that even runs to llamas among the palm trees
By the sea





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





A booking-free beach camp metres from the surf on Pembrokeshire's Newgale coast, where you camp all but on the sand and fall asleep to the sea crashing
By the sea





A peaceful, car-free Peak District site tucked into sloping fields under the amazing gritstone edge of Stanage, yet only a short walk from Hathersage and a few miles from Sheffield
In a valley





A strikingly set Peak District site under the cliffs of an old quarry near Alsop Dale, now reborn as a lodge retreat of well-spaced timber lodges with Scandinavian-style hot tubs





A tiny, unpretentious tents-only gem set on Morston Marsh, born from a garden wedding and capped at twelve people, with the Norfolk Coast Path minutes away
By a river





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





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





A limited-pitch working farm campsite in a soaring Peak District valley, sitting right on the Pennine Way where walkers pitch amongst views that wow
In a valley





A busy family-run working farm undulating along the northern shore of Ullswater below Barton Fell, with spectacular lake views and immaculate underfloor-heated facilities from almost every pitch
Cumbria





A cosy year-round site tucked behind a proper Cornish pub near Redruth, beside Stithians Reservoir, where you can camp in the pub garden and go sailing before breakfast
Cornwall





A genuine working farm near Sedbergh reached by two routes, with animals to feed, a flat spacious field beneath the Howgill Fells and a firepit waiting on arrival
On a farm





A deceptively large working farm just off the A66 near Braithwaite, where Skiddaw looms over meadow and open fields of wild flowers, fell views and campfires with firewood delivered to your tent
On a farm





A gloriously exposed clifftop campsite in a former WW2 radar station above Treen, Cornwall, where the perfect turquoise beach of Pedn Vounder lies right below
Cornwall





A simple, grown-up clifftop site above St Brides Bay in Pembrokeshire, where you sleep by a big blue ocean with the coastal path and the boat to Skomer right on the doorstep
By the sea





A butterfly-garden and blue-egg Peak District farm beside the River Wyre, full of little surprises and run by Penny, whose conservation work won a David Bellamy Gold Award
By a river





A clifftop farm campsite just outside St Agnes in Cornwall, with stunning Atlantic headland views, sheltered orchard paddocks, and an old tin mine as a constant reminder of the area's heritage
By the sea





A woodland holiday park on the Suffolk Heritage Coast where meandering wooded pitches lead right onto the beach, big park style facilities somehow feeling small and intimate
On the cliffs





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





Gloriously basic camping in the shadow of an 11th century priory, pitched in a circular clearing under the Black Mountains in the Vale of Ewyas for a few pounds a night
In a valley





An outdoors-focused Peak District farm at the end of a winding lane looking out towards Mam Tor, where you can shower in a barn and bunk in a former lead-mine powder house
On a farm





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





A gloriously simple tents-and-vans site sloping down to the shore of Ullswater, where the basic facilities are forgiven the moment you unzip the door to that lake view
In a valley





A big, basic, first-come-first-served site in the grounds of a 16th century farm near Coniston Water, where steamers glide past and mighty chimneys mark the spot
By a river





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





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





A tiny, sheltered field for a few tents on a working farm in the Brontë country hills of East Lancashire, a mile from Trawden with campfires allowed on a stone platform
Lancashire





Hand-built shepherd's huts and lodges on a working Dorset farm, two miles from Bridport, with open countryside views and a wood-fired hot tub.
Dorset





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





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





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





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





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





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





Six impeccably kitted pods on a working Kent farm, within an hour of London and set among fruit orchards in the Kent Downs AONB.
On a farm





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




Six bell tents on a quiet Kent acre, run by hands-on host Esther with a grazing-board welcome and enough quirkiness to feel genuinely personal.
In a field





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





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





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





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





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




A ten-acre Welsh smallholding where Charlie's homemade brownies, wood-fired hot tub and genuinely welcoming hosts keep guests coming back autumn after autumn.
Powys





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





Eight bell tents on a private Thames bend where Stephen and Annemarie have made proper off-grid glamping look quietly effortless.
By a river





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





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





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





A working smallholding in Wensleydale where kingsize four-poster yurts, private hot tubs, and included breakfast make a compelling case for doing nothing for a few days.
In a valley





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





Two converted railway carriages in the Waveney Valley, where Holly and Richard have thought of everything, including a private outdoor bath overlooking the fields.
Norfolk





Five hardstanding pitches on a moorland ridge above Hollinsclough, with Chrome Hill and Dragon's Back on the doorstep and owners who actually understand campervan life.
Derbyshire





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





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





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





Three beautifully fitted-out units on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, where a wood-fired hot tub and views across Pendle Hill make a couples' break genuinely hard to leave.
Lancashire





A working sheep and beef farm in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with well-appointed pods, views of Cracoe Fell, and an owner who texts you about the local agricultural show.
On a farm





Handcrafted glamping on a Pennine farm above Todmorden, with Calder Valley views, a roll-top outdoor bath, and an owner who has thought of everything.
On a farm





A working farm deep in the Bannau Brycheiniog with wildflower meadows, a private sauna, and valley views that earn the drive.
Powys





Owner-run geodesic domes in a wooded Dartmoor meadow, each with its own wood-burning hot tub and private facilities, proper off-grid glamping with a family's fingerprints all over it.
In a field





Three immaculate pods on a working Dales farm with Howgill Fells views and the Dalesway on the doorstep.
On a farm





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





A boutique riverside meadow on Anglesey where the facilities are genuinely exceptional and the owners make you feel like the only guests.
By a river





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





Owner-run site on the southern fringe of the Yorkshire Dales with panoramic Aire Valley views, habitat lakes, and pods that stay warm in winter.
In a valley





An architect-minded Highland estate where log cabins, sauna, and deer at the patio door conspire to make you stay longer than planned.
Highland





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





A single treehouse on a 15th-century Kent Downs farmstead, where Mark bakes bread every morning and the North Downs fill the view.
Kent





Three handmade pods on a working Lake District hill farm, with Blencathra filling the view and dark skies overhead.
On a farm





A working strawberry farm in rural Northamptonshire where Pete and Isobel have built two quietly extraordinary glamping spots, one with a wood-fired bathtub under open sky.
Northamptonshire





Two-pitch glamping on the New Forest fringe where Rachel turns a field view into a genuinely personal stay.
In the forest





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





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





A tent-only North Cornwall field run by an owner who drives to Halfords for you and makes pizzas on site, small, generous, and genuinely good.
In a field





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





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





Two safari tents on a Brecon Beacons hillside, west-facing over the Tywi Valley, with wood-fired hot tubs and sunsets that earn their reputation.
On a hillside





Twelve acres of High Weald meadow with valley views, composting toilets, a double-decker bus for lounging in, and a host who actually cares.
On a farm





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





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





Four-pitch organic farm at the foot of the Marlborough Downs, with a wood-fired pizza oven, tipis, and footpaths leading straight onto the Downs.
On a farm





A family-run eco-farm in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with spacious valley pitches and a 25-minute walk to Amroth's blue flag beach.
In a valley



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




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





Two lakeside cabins in the Gwynedd hills where Dee and Amy have thought of everything, then got out of the way.
In a valley





A tent-only farm stop on Glyndŵr's Way with barn-conversion facilities and valley views that make the steep climb from Machynlleth worth every step.
In a valley





Four pods and a handful of tent pitches in the Clwydian Range AONB, run by Ray and Rose with the kind of care that makes guests come back year after year.
In a valley





Three private safari lodges in the Somerset countryside, each with its own wood-fired hot tub and solar power, run by an owner who still greets you on arrival.
In a field





Five individually themed shepherd huts, each with its own wood-fired hot tub on the lake edge, run by Clare and Andrew with the kind of care that earns return visits.
In the forest





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





Five-pitch eco-farm on the North Cornwall coast with a private ten-minute walk to Mawgan Porth Beach and a host who makes the place.
By the sea





Three immaculately kept shepherd's huts on a working Yorkshire Dales dairy farm, run with the kind of host care that makes guests rebook before they've even left.
On a farm





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





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





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





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





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





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





A quietly spotless 22-pitch farm site in Wendron with far-reaching views across the Lizard Peninsula and an owner who genuinely looks after you.
On a farm





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





A 300-acre working Essex farm where treehouses, cabins and bell tents come with homemade cake on arrival and hot tubs on the deck.
On a farm





A lake-edge glamping retreat in Dorset's Mangerton Valley, three miles from the Jurassic Coast, run by hosts who go quietly above and beyond.
In a valley





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





Handcrafted yurts on an organic wildflower meadow in the Cotswolds AONB, with views to The Ridgeway and a nature reserve running alongside the fence.
In a field





Two thoughtfully kitted pods in Upper Wharfedale, looking straight at Kilnsey Crag, with a wood-fired hot tub that Emma and Adam pre-heat before you arrive.
In a valley





120 acres of ancient Cotswolds woodland with named veteran trees, communal fires, and enough space to feel genuinely alone.
In the forest





Meticulously designed adults-only bell tent glamping in a four-acre Worcestershire orchard, built for couples who want total privacy and an outdoor bath under open skies.
In an orchard





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





A small collection of shepherd's huts and yurts on a Peak District working farm, with Dove Valley views and a host who thinks of everything before you arrive.
In a valley







Owner-run glamping in a peaceful Ceredigion valley, where the host Julia makes dogs and returning guests feel equally at home.
In a valley





An organic farm in West Wales running a genuinely alternative eco-venue: yurts, a geodesic dome, a double-decker bus, and seasonal camping on working land.
On a farm







Working farm glamping on the South Downs edge, with trails out the door and Steyning fifteen minutes on foot.
On a farm





A quiet valley campsite outside Aberystwyth where craft workshops, clean facilities, and views from sunrise to sunset reward those willing to leave the main road.
In a valley





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





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





Shepherd huts on a family vineyard planted in 1971, the Severn Valley at its most quietly romantic.
In an orchard




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





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





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





A solar-powered Somerset Levels field with a South American cantina, sunset views, and a walk into Glastonbury from the gate.
In a field





A working croft on the west side of Lewis where Alice and Eddie have thought of everything, right down to the best shower on the Hebridean Way.
On a farm





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





Six individually restored units on a North Yorkshire coast farm, each within walking distance of the King Charles III coastal path and Reighton Sands.
On a farm








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



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





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





A small, immaculately kept North Devon smallholding where pygmy goats, alpacas, and dark skies do most of the selling.
On a farm





A tent-only island campsite on Bryher with Atlantic views west and Tresco Channel east, 28 miles off the Cornish coast.
By the sea





A proper Somerset meadow with fenced pitches, views to the Blackdown Hills, and an owner who genuinely likes dogs.
On a farm





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





A small, family-run lakeside site on Llyn Trawsfynydd, deep in the Rhinogydd, where the owner is always around and the facilities are kept spotless.
By a river





A fire-pit-on-every-pitch riverside campsite in a Cumbrian fell village, with the Cumbria Way on your doorstep and the River Cald Beck audible from your tent.
By a river





A back-to-basics trail camp 150 metres from Hadrian's Wall, run by hosts Oli and Emma who make £5-a-night feel like a genuinely cared-for stop.
In a field




A quietly run 300-acre Welsh-speaking farm in Snowdonia's Conwy Valley, where mountain views, immaculate facilities, and an honesty shop make it hard to leave after one night.
In a valley





A working Bodmin Moor farm where the Cheesewring stones are on your doorstep and the moor stretches out in every direction.
On a farm





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





A Peak District smallholding with a wood-fired sauna, proper views, and Henry on hand if your air mattress gives up.
In a valley





Four snug wigwam pods on a working smallholding near Tenbury Wells, with private en-suites, fire pits, and farm animals on the doorstep.
On a farm





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





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





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





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





Quiet adults-only caravan site in a conservation village, with open views, wildlife on the doorstep, and a bus to York at the end of the lane.
In a field





Off-grid West Wales farm with private en-suite pitches, wood-fired pizza, and evening views of the Preseli Hills.
On a farm





Six owner-run pods on the edge of East Dunbartonshire countryside, minutes from the West Highland Way's southern trailhead and an easy drive from Glasgow.
In a field





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





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




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




A 30-acre Carmarthenshire smallholding run by Tim and Lisa with owner-present warmth, spotless facilities, and dark skies that earn the reputation.
In a valley





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





An immaculate working-farm site in Dumfries and Galloway, 2.5km from Baldoon Sands, run with the kind of owner attention that makes guests extend their stays.
On a farm





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





Adults-only conservation farm on an elevated Nottinghamshire ridge, with panoramic views stretching to Lincoln Cathedral and Belvoir Castle on a clear day.
On a farm





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





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





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


A meticulously run eco campsite at the top of Scotland, four miles from John O'Groats, with a converted-bus cafe that rivals anything you'd find down south.
By the sea





A 140-acre East Sussex farm where the Cuckoo Trail runs at the bottom of the field and hosts Steve and Nicola make every stay feel personally looked after.
On a farm





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





Two secluded Norfolk meadows run with genuine eco conviction by hosts who clearly love what they've built.
In a field





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




A community-owned Hebridean island campsite where the beach is 50 metres from your pitch and the warden meets the ferry.
By the sea





A family-run Snowdonia site above the Mawddach Estuary, where the panorama pitches look out over saltmarsh, mountain and open water all at once.
By a river





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





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





A nine-acre woodland valley in North West Norfolk with dark skies certification, individual hot tubs, and the kind of owner care that makes guests book again before they leave.
In the forest





A flat, well-kept Cambridgeshire farm field that earns its place on dog holidays: no pet fees, no limits on numbers, and proper dark skies at night.
On a farm





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





A nine-acre ancient orchard in the Teme Valley where the nearly-wild pitches feel genuinely earned and the stargazing is the whole point.
In an orchard





Four en-suite Wigwam pods in a working orchard beside the Grand Union Canal, with hot tub, fire pits, and goats as neighbours.
In an orchard





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





A working farm above Shaftesbury with wide views over the Blackmore Vale and a ten-minute footpath into town.
On a farm





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





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





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





Five secluded woodland units on a Carmarthenshire smallholding where the owner remembers your name next time.
In the forest




A spotlessly run village campsite in Laxey with 25 pitches, walking distance to the beach, the Laxey Wheel, and the electric tram into Douglas.
In a valley





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





Four private units in a wooded East Yorkshire corner, each with its own hot tub, fire pit, and an owner who leaves Prosecco on the table.
In the forest





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





A 20-acre social enterprise in Carmarthenshire, limited to six pitches and run with real warmth by host Rhys.
In a field





A small Snowdonia pod site where Claire's breakfast hamper, fire-lit evenings, and alpaca neighbours make every detail feel considered.
Conwy





A conservation-minded family glamping site on nine acres of Monmouthshire meadow, halfway between the Wye Valley and the Brecon Beacons.
In a valley





A working Shropshire Hills farm where every pitch comes with a fire bowl and the Milky Way is the evening's entertainment.
On a farm





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





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





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





Tent-only oak woodland in East Suffolk where each pitch gets its own glade, a firepit, and the forest to itself.
In the forest





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





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





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





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





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





A campsite right beside Croyde Bay where the surf is the alarm clock and Biffen's Kitchen is reason enough to stay an extra night.
By the sea





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





Two ensuite shepherd's huts on an 80-acre equine farm outside Southwell, designed entirely for adults who want quiet, a log burner, and room to think.
On a farm





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





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





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





A family-run Anglesey park where the pitch comes with Snowdonia mountain views thrown in as standard.
In a field





Riverside lock-side camping on the Medway where passing boats and a pub within sight of your pitch make the setting do all the work.
Kent





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





A tiny, host-led site on the beach at Sanday where Phil cooks breakfast and the bay fills your tent door.
By the sea





Three private fields, three fire pits, thirty rewilded acres: Bakesdown Farm offers a genuinely exclusive pitch on the Cornwall-Devon fringe.
On a farm




A valley campsite on the edge of Galloway Forest Park where communal fires burn late and the mountains fill every sightline.
In a valley




A family-run campsite inside the RSPB's Balranald Nature Reserve on North Uist, with Horseshoe Bay 40 metres from the gate and St Kilda on the horizon at sunset.
By the sea





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





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





A working beef and sheep farm in mid-Wales where the lodges are immaculate, the hot tub is under a genuinely dark sky, and red kites nest in the ancient woodland behind.
Powys





A quietly kept Lake District farm with panoramic fell views, a pub five minutes on foot, and hosts who clearly enjoy having people there.
On a farm





A former lead mine in England's Last Wilderness, with terraced pitches above the river and a wildflower meadow for those who want proper quiet.
In a valley




A working farm sitting right on Glyndwr's Way where walkers arrive hungry and leave very well fed.
On a farm





A family-run Worcestershire site with views across Bredon Hill and the Malverns, run with genuine environmental care by owners who think of everything.
In a valley





A laid-back West Dorset farm with sea views, communal fires, and weekend pizza nights two miles from the Jurassic Coast.
On a farm





A river-edged valley site in Snowdonia, with a steam railway next door and no light pollution to speak of.
In a valley





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





A riverside farm campsite on the Wye where the orchard pitches, on-site canoes, and evening pizza make it genuinely hard to leave.
By a river





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





An overnight sleepover inside Wild Place Project in Bristol, glamping cabins, guided animal tours, and campfire suppers for families who want their camping with a side of giraffe.
Bristol





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





Community-owned and genuinely cared-for, this Broadford base puts all of Skye within reach without the faff of finding somewhere to stay.
In a valley





A ferry-only island campsite where the wildlife outnumbers the guests and the view west at sunset is the whole point.
On a farm





An adults-only Shropshire base that earns its reputation through obsessive upkeep, a proper bar with a log fire, and two characterful glamping units worth booking for their own sake.
In a field





Ancient woodland campsite a short walk from Builth Wells market town, with forest tent pitches, a treehouse, pods, and a sauna tucked between the trees.
In the forest





A family-run coastal base on the quiet southern tip of Ynys Gybi, with Rhoscolyn beach on the doorstep and Snowdonia lighting up at sunset across the water.
By the sea





A seasonal woodland campsite on the edge of Cannock Chase with a pizza van, big fields, and the Tolkien Trail starting literally across the road.
Staffordshire





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




A working croft on the Atlantic edge of North Uist where you pay into an honesty box and wake up to Clachan Sands on your doorstep.
By the sea





A family-run beachfront campsite on the Stoer peninsula where the pitch is Clachtoll's golden sand and the view stretches to Lewis, Harris, and Skye.
By the sea





A nine-acre valley in Mid Wales where red kites circle overhead, llamas wander nearby, and Karen runs the whole thing with quiet, unhurried care.
In a valley





A proper working farm on the Ryedale edge of North Yorkshire Moors, where Robert's 90-minute farm tour is the thing guests mention first.
On a farm





A 231-acre Perthshire working farm that earns its reputation through genuine environmental craft, a wood-fired sauna, and direct access to the Loch Lomond & Trossachs trail network.
On a farm





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





Bill and Helen's smallholding in the northwestern New Forest corner: alpacas, a volleyball net, and a view across the orchard.
Hampshire





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





South-facing River Camel site run by an owner couple who clearly care, with direct trail access to Rock and Polzeath.
By a river





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





A family-run woodland campsite on top of Great Doward, where the Wye Valley AONB is your back garden and Symonds Yat is a trail-length away.
In the forest





A 500-acre working farm in the Northumberland AONB, four miles from the coast and set up for every camping style from grass pitch to hot-tub pod.
On a farm





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





A family-run Wolds farm campsite with Hockney-country views, free-ranging chickens, and an owner who'll find you a pitch even if you forgot to book.
On a farm





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





Three-generation dairy farm in Llandovery where the River Gwydderig runs alongside the pitches and the Brecon Beacons are on your doorstep.
In a valley





A proper Lake District valley base, National Trust, 8 acres of meadow grassland, with Scafell and Esk Pike on your doorstep and two village pubs at the end of the road.
In a valley





Third-generation Surrey Hills farm where the camping sits inside a working landscape: free-range poultry, reinstated orchards, and trail access from the gate.
On a farm





A boho field campsite built around a vintage Airstream, where every pitch comes with its own chiminea and the neighbouring farm supplies donkeys and chickens as free entertainment.
In a field





A hilltop Dorset woodland site where horse-trailer shower blocks, goats in the morning and a ten-minute stroll to the River Stour make camping feel genuinely alive.
On a hillside





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





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





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





A well-run family-operated base camp between the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, where the trails start from your pitch and the stars are actually visible.
In a valley





An eco-minded South Shropshire Hills campsite where converted railway carriages and big AONB views earn their keep, a 10-minute walk from the market town of Bishops Castle.
In a valley





Two minutes from Croyde Beach with full bay views across the field, this family-run seasonal site earns its reputation through owner care and a genuinely relaxed coastal atmosphere.
By the sea





A working alpaca farm two miles from Totnes where you sleep in a repurposed showman's wagon, a cabin, or under canvas with Devon's best at your door.
On a farm





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





Five heated yurts on a South Norfolk working farm, each with its own private hot tub, honest glamping with easy access to Thetford Forest and the Broads.
On a farm





A private estate campsite in the Usk Valley where the Brecon Beacons set the scene and the facilities put most sites to shame.
In a valley





Glen-set Perthshire campsite with Schiehallion on the skyline, 50 red deer next door, and walking trails leaving straight from the pitch.
In a valley





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





A working Kentish farm where the butcher's counter, coffee truck, and genuinely attentive management make a mid-Kent field feel like a proper hospitality operation.
On a farm





A 70-acre wildflower farm on the Blackdown Hills fringe where eight foot-accessed pitches, an on-farm café, and low light pollution make for a quietly complete summer escape.
Devon





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





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





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





A former pub turned meticulously run campsite two miles from Rye, where individual shower cubicles and fire pits set the standard for how a small site should operate.
In a field





A working farm in the hills above the Lleyn coast with sunset sea views, composting toilets, a market garden, and genuinely quirky accommodation in the woods.
Isle of Anglesey





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





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





A working Pembrokeshire farm with 13 pitches, a cast of alpacas and emus, and glamping that earns its keep through genuine owner care.
On a farm





A family-run Devon orchard site done with the kind of care that turns first-timers into twenty-year regulars.
In an orchard





A small East Anglian meadow site where every pitch gets its own fire and the skies go on for ever.
On a farm





Legal heathland wild camping in Suffolk with open fires, a host who actually shows up, and Sutton Hoo on the doorstep.
In the forest





Thirteen miles from central London, this 150-acre working-farm estate makes it genuinely easy to feel far away.
On a farm





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





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





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





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





Gateway to Tentsmuir's four miles of sandy beach, with dolphin sightings, Red Squirrels, and the Fife Coastal Path running past the gate.
By the sea





A working moorland farm perched above the Esk Valley, with panoramic moors views and llama walks thrown in for good measure.
In a valley





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





A working East Sussex farm where four footpaths, a fishing lake, and donkeys in the field do more for a good night's sleep than any spa.
On a farm




A genuinely easy-going Somerset field campsite, 20 minutes from Bath, run by hosts who actually care about who turns up.
In a field




A quietly immaculate family-run park in South Lincolnshire's flat castle country, with a cafe, bowtop wagons, and pitches spaced far enough apart to actually breathe.
In a field





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





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





Six geodesic domes in the High Weald AONB, each with a hot tub and a southward view across open Kent countryside.
In a field





A 120-acre working farm on the Causeway Coast, parked between Portrush and Portstewart with sea views and a resident peacock.
On a farm





A family-run Anglesey tent field where Snowdonia fills the skyline, the owners text you directions before you arrive, and fire pits come free.
Anglesey









A family-run working farm in the Eden Valley where the River Eden runs through the site and Lazonby's outdoor pool is a mile and a half up the road.
In a valley





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





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





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





A small Derbyshire valley site that sits right at the trailhead for the High Peak Trail, with open views across to Black Rocks and an owner who actually wants to help you make the most of it.
In a valley





A working Devon farm on the Dartmoor edge where Mitch and Ilona have turned a barn and shepherd's hut into quietly excellent glamping, with trail access from the gate.
Devon





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




Seven acres of private Lakeland woodland with its own ponds, run by Stan and Lynne with the kind of care that makes first-timers want to come back immediately.
In the forest





A Georgian country house on the Northumberland Heritage Coast, 400 yards from a secluded beach, with hosts who cook proper dinners and know every walk.
Northumberland





A two-acre orchard campsite on the Kent Downs slope, with an ale house a short walk from your pitch and the Augustine Camino starting at the gate.
On a farm



A working Snowdonia farm with sweeping Cardigan Bay views, immaculate facilities, and none of the holiday-park noise.
On a farm





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





A family-run base on a former railway goods yard at the midpoint of the Coast to Coast, with an on-site bar that keeps walkers well-fed.
In a valley








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








A working cider farm on the Herefordshire-Wales border, where the outdoor bath fills up at dusk and Monnow Valley views do the talking.
Herefordshire





A working livestock farm outside Southwold with a private footpath to the beach, a proper bar, and views across wildfowl marshland that make it hard to leave.
On a farm





A quiet, adults-only farm campsite in the Dorset AONB with an orchard for the dogs, individual showers, and coast within easy reach.
On a farm





A genuine New Forest clearing where ponies wander past at breakfast and the stream is the children's entertainment for the week.
In the forest





Sixty-eight acres of Devon woodland where every pitch gets its own fire pit and the trees do the heavy lifting.
In the forest





Ten solar-powered geodomes with private hot tubs in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, sitting 1.5 miles from Manorbier Beach.
In a field





A clifftop field above the North Cornish Atlantic, run by owners who understand that the view is the facility.
On the cliffs





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





Liz's valley campsite on the South West Coast Path: well-spaced pitches, Beesands beach on foot, and the kind of quiet that only arrives when you're truly off the beaten road.
In a valley





A small, owner-run campsite at the edge of one of the Cotswolds' most celebrated villages, with fire pits, wildflower meadow and views across the Coln Valley.
In a field





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





A sheltered walled-garden base in Stirlingshire that puts the Safari Park on your doorstep and Loch Lomond a short drive away.
In the forest





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





A compact, owner-run Norfolk coastal site where the Norfolk Coast Path is three fields away and the beach is five minutes on foot.
By the sea





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





Family-run site on the Llŷn Peninsula where two beaches, mountain views, and obsessively clean facilities make the walk down the quiet lane worth repeating.
By the sea





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





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





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





A well-kept working farm field near Bury St Edmunds with a private footpath to the village pub and a 1.5-mile farm trail that's exclusive to guests.
On a farm





A 1730s Somerset farm with a babbling brook, orchard walks and genuinely caring owners, sitting neatly between Bristol, Bath and the Mendip Hills.
On a farm




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





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





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





A 3, 700-acre Chiltern farm with woodland pitches, a fire grate on every pitch, and the kind of spacious layouts that make neighbours feel theoretical.
In the forest



A nine-acre meadow framed by ancient coppice on the Isle of Wight, a mile from Cowes, with shower facilities good enough to make you question every campsite that came before.
In a field





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





A family-run 28-acre farm on the Isle of Man with Irish Sea views, a private wooded glen, and pitches that suit tents, caravans, and motorhomes alike.
On a farm





Glamping lodges in the grounds of a Perthshire castle under renovation, with wood-fired hot tubs lit each evening by the hosts.





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





A quiet riverside pitch in Snowdonia, one forest walk from Betws-y-Coed, run by a family who actually notice when you arrive.
By a river





A family-run farm glamping operation in the Wye Valley with pods, a safari tent and a barn conversion, all run by hosts who remember your name.
On a farm





A 40-acre conservation reserve near Lampeter where the campsite meadow faces genuine dark skies and red kites drift overhead at dusk.
On a farm





A small working-farm stopover in the Vale of York where the owner, Margaret, is the reason people come back.
On a farm





Working farm on the upper Severn where the river is the campsite's beating heart, with firepits at the water's edge and two long-distance trails leaving from the gate.
On a farm





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





Family-run Pembrokeshire farm with panoramic St Brides Bay views, a 15-minute walk from Druidston Haven beach and directly on the Coast Path.
By the sea





A laid-back coastal field on the Llŷn Peninsula where the view over Aberdaron Bay does the heavy lifting.
By the sea





A wooded eco-campsite in the High Weald AONB where wellness sessions, campfires, and a wandering pizza truck share equal billing.
In the forest





A working Purbeck farm with views to Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island, three miles from Kimmeridge Bay and well-placed for the whole Jurassic Coast.
On a farm





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





A family-run Suffolk fishing site where six stocked lakes are the main event, with the Suffolk coast a short drive away and enough space that you'll never feel crowded.
On a farm





A 2-acre eco care farm in the Bride Valley where the alpacas and goats are genuinely part of the stay, not just backdrop.
On a farm





A working hill farm above Troutbeck with panoramic views of Blencathra and the northern fells, 5 miles from Ullswater and a 10-minute walk from the pub.
On a farm





A well-run Essex farm spread across three distinct fields, each with its own facilities block, within walking distance of a train to the coast.
On a farm





An adults-only (18+) valley site near Craven Arms that earns its reputation through genuinely present hosts, clean facilities, and a quiet that's rare on a touring park.
In a valley





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





A family-run Cornish farm campsite behind a 16th-century thatched farmhouse, ten minutes' walk from Gwithian Beach by Godrevy.
On a farm





The campsite for Hadrian's Wall walkers who want proper EHU pitches, an immaculate shower block, and a knowledgeable host on hand.
Northumberland





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





A no-frills farm field at the foot of Long Mynd where the night sky does the talking and Ken the farmer collects your tenner in person.
In a field





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





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





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





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





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





A working-farm valley site in the High Weald AONB where you pitch wherever you like, campfires are on, and the village pub is four minutes on foot.
In a valley





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





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





A family-run riverside site on the River Braan, a mile from Dunkeld Cathedral, that earns its reputation through genuine owner warmth and a setting that does the heavy lifting.
By a river





Vintage Airstreams and bell tents in Blackdown Hills AONB ancient woodland, with a sauna and hot tub to end the day right.
In the forest





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





An architect-designed glamping retreat on a former Cornish slate quarry, where the wild swimming lake, waterfall, and Atlantic views do most of the talking.
By the sea





Three named pods on a working Derbyshire farm, each with a private hot tub and wide valley views towards Chesterfield and the Peak District edge.
On a farm





Third-generation family site on the River Noe in the heart of Hope Valley, five minutes' walk from the pub and the Peak District on the doorstep.
By a river




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





A compact, owner-run harbour-view stopover on the Isle of Sheppey with an on-site workshop and a genuinely warm welcome from Steve and Kate.
By a river





A working farm in the Deben National Landscape that goes properly off-grid without going without, compostable loos, hot showers, campfires, and hosts Jess and Charlie who actually check in on you.
Suffolk





Fifteen-pitch Nottinghamshire field that earns its reputation through a present owner, proper campfires, and room to breathe.
In a field





A quietly immaculate family campsite in rural Staffordshire, run by hands-on owners who hand you a hand-drawn map on arrival.
In a field





On the north-west tip of Arran, this family-run site sits between two glens with views of the Kilbrannan Sound and deer that wander in after dark.
In a valley





A quietly kept adults-only farm in the North York Moors where Tracy and Paul's welcome is as reliable as the views.
On a farm





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




An 18-acre woodland campsite in the Haxey countryside where the standout draw is an on-site dog training centre and owner-planted forest to roam.
In a field





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




Level, well-spaced pitches in the Cotswolds AONB with valley views over the Warwickshire countryside and a battlefield on the doorstep.
In a field





A small working croft in a remote Wester Ross glen, where the Five Sisters of Kintail frame the drive in and the owner knows the best spots to visit.
In a valley





A well-kept woodland campsite on the Isle of Wight where the long entrance drive signals you've properly arrived somewhere.
In the forest





A family-run North Devon farm with direct South West Coast Path access, sea views, and Woolacombe Beach on foot.
By the sea





A small, owner-run glamping site on the Thames bank near Oxford, with spa-quality showers and countryside sunset views.
By a river





A family-run Peak District edge farm with far-reaching countryside views, immaculate facilities, and a host who actually remembers your name.
On a farm









A 96-acre working farm on Pembrokeshire's westernmost point, where the fields run down to Porthsele Beach and the view opens west toward Ramsey Island.
By the sea









Seven insulated pods on 100 acres of Vale of Glamorgan pastureland, close to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast and a pub reachable on foot across the fields.
On a farm





A small pod-and-lodge site on the edge of Cradoc village, two miles from Brecon, with views of Pen y Fan and the Black Mountains from your hot tub.
In a valley





A well-run Highland touring base in Glen Duror, between Oban and Fort William, with Glen Coe and Ben Nevis on the doorstep.
In a valley





A spotlessly kept working-farm site on the Oxfordshire-Warwickshire border, with dark skies overhead and the Cotswolds a short drive south.
On a farm





Five acres of Pembrokeshire farmland given over to the genuinely eccentric: converted aircraft, a UFO, an igloo dome, all within ten minutes of Tenby.
Pembrokeshire





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





A family-run eco campsite in the heart of the upper Swansea valleys, with valley views, compost loos, and a pub at the gate.
In a valley





A 12-acre all-grass site sitting directly behind Black Rock Sands with Snowdonia on the horizon and the beach a short walk through the dunes.
By the sea





A 250-acre Cumbrian estate that does proper tent camping alongside glamping pods, a barn bar, and a 25-acre dog-walking wood.
In a field





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









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








Back-to-basics South Downs field with communal fires, an excellent pizza van, and an owner who clearly cares.
In a field





Turn-up-and-pitch wild camping at the foot of the Brecon Beacons, with Pen Y Fan views, fire pits included, and walking routes leaving directly from your pitch.
In a valley





A terraced working farm on the Welsh Coast Path where the pitch comes with views across the Mawddach Estuary to Barmouth and the Snowdonia ridge beyond.
On a farm





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





A family-run tourer and lodge stop in the Vale of Mowbray, halfway between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, with a coarse fishing lake and calm hardstanding pitches.
On a farm





A family-run hilltop site above Mow Cop where three long-distance trails pass the gate and the views go on further than you'd expect.
On a hillside





Eleven hardstanding pitches on the Ceredigion coast, with Cardigan Bay dolphins visible from the sea-view touring area and a private beach five minutes down the path.
By the sea





A working Pembrokeshire farm with Irish Sea views, direct Coastal Path access, and a small pebbly cove a five-minute walk away.
By the sea





Pembrokeshire coast camping at its most honest: Irish Sea views, direct Coastal Path access, and fire pits for hire from £14 a night.
By the sea





Adults-only tent camping among 3, 000 apple trees on a working organic cider farm in West Dorset, with a fire pit on every pitch and cider poured from the source.
In an orchard





A well-kept 54-acre Cotswolds base with forest walks on the doorstep, an on-site cafe worth finding before noon, and goats.
On a farm





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





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





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





Ancient New Forest woodland campsite where the ponies wander between the tents and the only facilities are a water tap and waste point.
In the forest





Woodland camping in the South Downs with a private fire pit per pitch and a host who genuinely shows up.
In the forest





A quietly owner-run glamping and camping spot in the High Weald AONB, with farm animals, fire pits, and Rye on the doorstep.
East Sussex





A Snowdonia riverside classic with nearly a century of operation, flat pitches on the Llugwy, Moel Siabod filling the skyline, and the Sherpa bus to Pen y Pass stopping at the gate.
By a river





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





A 200-acre Peak District sheep farm at the foot of Wetton Hill, with tent pitches, a camping barn for twelve, and hosts who still take you to meet the lambs.
On a farm





A working Llyn Peninsula farm five minutes from a National Trust beach, with hardstanding pitches, glamping cabins, and a farm shop stocked with fresh sourdough.
On a farm





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





A quietly run coastal base on the Marloes Peninsula, a short walk from the Coast Path and nine minutes from the Skomer Island ferry.
In a field





Riverside campsite pitched directly beneath the Five Sisters of Kintail, run by hands-on owners who'll give you and your dog a lift up the road if you ask nicely.
By a river





A forest base camp for the 7stanes trails, with fire pits, pods, and Peebles town five minutes down the road.
In the forest





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





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





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





Family-run in the South Devon AONB with the South West Coast Path on the doorstep and Salcombe's beaches within a gentle walk.
In a valley





Fourteen acres of grass and dune at the foot of Rhossili Down, three minutes' walk from one of Britain's finest stretches of sand.
By the sea





A working sheep farm in the Monmouthshire hills with hardstanding pitches, a proper country pub on site, and views stretching to the Sugar Loaf and Skirrid.
In a field





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





A 16-acre family-run valley site on the Peak District edge where the River Holme runs past your pitch and Last of the Summer Wine was filmed on the grounds.
In a valley





A working farm on the Cumbria Way where the host still checks in on you, the stream is real, and the Lake District is a stone's throw away.
On a farm





A Forestry and Land Scotland woodland campsite above Loch Rannoch where the Black Wood, stone tent shelters, and a warden who actually shows up make budget camping feel considered.
In the forest





Woodland glamping in North Devon with geodesic domes, a pub on site, and coast-and-countryside views that earn the premium.
In the forest





A family-run woodland site in the Teifi Valley that earns its place through setting and price, not polish.
In the forest





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





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





An 18th-century mill in a secluded Herefordshire valley where smallholding life, a shared pizza oven, and a hot tub make the field feel genuinely lived-in.
In a field





Handsome farm cabins in the Blackmore Vale AONB where the view from your terrace takes in horses, hills, and Dorset countryside.
On a farm





A sprawling, genuinely off-grid lakeside site where you pick your own pitch across open fields and watch ospreys fish Rutland Water from your chair.
By a lake





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



A working waterfront in Pembrokeshire's national park, pitched on the quay wall with the Coast Path on one side and Parrog beach on the other.
By the sea





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




At the very tip of the Llyn Peninsula, this working farm campsite earns its place through sheer landscape: Bardsey Island sits offshore, the Wales Coast Path runs from the gate, and the sunsets do the rest.
By the sea





A working Dorset farm less than a mile from Corfe Castle, with valley fields for tourers and a six-acre free-pitch lawn for tents and campervans.
In a valley





A family-run Devon farm with farm animals, an honest cafe, and Bude's beaches a short drive away.
On a farm





A quietly working Forest of Dean farm with a carp lake and ancient woodland at the door, for people who rate peace over programme.
Gloucestershire





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





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





A proper working-farm campsite in the Norfolk heartland, run by people who genuinely like their guests.
On a farm







Forty-year family-run park half a mile from Lacock's National Trust streets, with clean, well-signed pitches that function as a proper base for Wiltshire's heritage circuit.
In a field





A family-run Heritage Coast site a mile from Llantwit Major, with shepherd's huts, tent and caravan pitches, and a café that earns its reputation at breakfast.
By the sea





Clifftop farm campsite above Mounts Bay with three coves in walking distance and a pizza oven the owner built himself.
By the sea





A family-run Lake District valley site with Highland cattle, immaculate facilities, and mountain views of Helvellyn, Blencathra and Skiddaw from every pitch.
In a valley





The West Highland Way's most practical overnight, in a quiet woodland clearing with a train station 60 metres away.
In the forest





A working beef and sheep farm on Cardigan Bay where every tent pitch faces the sea and you can fall asleep to waves.
By the sea





A well-run, history-laced estate site in Dumfriesshire where King Robert the Bruce's Cave is a short walk from your pitch.
In the forest





Premium pod and pitch campsite on a Yorkshire Dales hillside, with valley views that earn every penny of the price.
In a valley





A family-run Vale of York farm that's been quietly taking in campers since 1948, five miles from the city and a short walk from an acclaimed village pub.
On a farm





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





Forest-floor camping on the River Forth with a hands-on owner and a Trossachs National Park address that earns every pitch.
By a river





A hillside High Peak campsite with proper valley views, two pubs on foot, and a train station within walking distance.
In a valley





A private Weardale estate farmhouse with pitch-black skies, sheep on the drive, and the Weardale Way on the doorstep.
Durham





Shepherd huts and tent pitches on a working Dartmoor farm, with the River Dart a short walk away and Holne Moor starting at the gate.
On a farm





Adults-only working farm on the edge of Pevensey Levels, with wetland skies, a pond-side pitch option, and the coast a short walk away.
On a 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





A working Snowdonia farm in the Ogwen Valley that's been taking campers since 1906, with direct access to Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, and the surrounding ridges.
In a valley





A small, well-kept orchard campsite a few yards from Offa's Dyke Path, with river meadow views and a proper communal kitchen for long-distance walkers.
In a valley





The walker's campsite in Horton-in-Ribblesdale that earns its reputation by putting the Three Peaks route directly across the road.
In a valley




Family-run woodland site with direct Great Glen Way access, sitting four miles from Fort Augustus on the Loch Ness shoreline.
In the forest

Perched on the Rame Peninsula with panoramic views across Plymouth Sound, Maker Heights is a community-run campsite where the setting does the heavy lifting.
Cornwall





Fifty years of family farming behind it, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park all around it, and a clubhouse bar that earns its keep.
On a farm




A family-run working farm a mile from Dartmoor, with woodland, stream and communal fires that earn their keep after a day on the moor.
On a farm




A 29-pitch Warwickshire farm with its own bar and pizza kitchen, sitting four acres from the Grand Union Canal and within easy reach of Warwick Castle.
Warwickshire





Lakeside woodland camping in the Norfolk AONB, where swans drift past your pitch and sunsets happen over the water.
In the forest





A well-kept Norfolk country park built around a lake, lodge hot tubs, and a café with water views, honest convenience glamping for families and dog-holiday couples.
In a field





A working farm in the Derbyshire Dales that earns its keep with a genuinely good café, a proper bar, and views over Miller's Dale.
In a valley



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





Woodland-edged campsite on Bromyard Downs where the walking starts the moment you step off your pitch.
In the forest





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





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





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





A working stud farm on the Wye where you pitch beside a small rapid, wake to egrets and otters, and have Black Mountains views in every direction.
Herefordshire





The go-to pit-stop on the West Highland Way: a well-kept owner-run campsite at Loch Lomond's doorstep, with proper showers and a friendly welcome for walkers, cyclists, and families alike.
Stirling





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





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



A working farm on Sheffield's western edge that doubles as your base for the Peak District, run by the same family who've tended the land for years.
On a farm





An 80-acre nature restoration project in the High Weald that happens to be one of East Sussex's most purposeful places to pitch a tent.
By a river





A sand dune separates you from Black Rock Sands, one of North Wales' great beaches, and the pedestrian gate means you're swimming before breakfast.
By the sea





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





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





The nearest touring site to Lyme Regis sits in an AONB valley with dark skies over the Milky Way and a riverside walk straight into town.
In a field





A restored Hebridean blackhouse anchors one of the most atmospheric campsites in Scotland, deep in the Isle of Harris with views over Loch Stockinish and real dark skies above.
By the sea





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





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





Owner-run mountain-and-sea site at the foot of the Mournes, where grazing sheep share the hedgerows and Frank comes by to take your money.
By the sea








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




The Hebrides' honest base camp: a small, owner-run field on the Isle of Tiree with views to Mull and the Treshnish Isles, ten minutes from the sand.
In a field





Woodland glamping from a small East Sussex operator who takes fire pits, yurts, and the Bluebell Steam Railway seriously.
In the forest





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





A well-run family campsite inside Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, positioned as a genuine base for coastal walking, beach-hopping, and the islands beyond.
Pembrokeshire





A generous 25-acre Cotswolds spread near Northleach where three long-distance trails converge and fire pits come with the pitch.
In a field





An open Peak District field with Monsal Trail on the doorstep, clean facilities, and an owner who turns up in the evening with a wagon of wood.
On a farm




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





A spacious field just across a quiet road from the River Trent, with pubs on the doorstep and cows watching from the fence.
In a field





Six hundred and fifty acres of Dark Sky Denbighshire with spread-out pitches, mountain views, and no mobile signal to distract you.
In a valley





A working-farm campsite on the River Dwyryd in Snowdonia, where the car-free lower meadow earns its place as the best pitch on site.
By a river





A back-to-basics Snowdonia base where both the Llanberis Path and the Snowdon Ranger route begin at the gate.
In a valley





A family-run Midlothian base with 16-amp hookups on every pitch and a train to Edinburgh city centre a short walk away.
In a field





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





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





A hilltop field above Clarach Bay with valley views to the sea, a short walk from the Ceredigion Coast Path and twenty minutes from the beach.
On a hillside





A modern, well-run base in Cairngorms oak woodland, where you cycle into Aviemore and come back to one of the best campsite showers in Scotland.
In the forest




The West Highland Way's most-earned stop: Kinlochleven's valley-floor campsite where walkers arrive off Devil's Staircase and immediately feel human again.
In a valley





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




The best campsite view on the North Coast 500 route: a lochside field in Ullapool looking out to the Summer Isles with the Stornoway Ferry passing your pitch.
By the sea





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





A pick-your-own-pitch field at the foot of Cader Idris, with a stile in the corner that leads straight onto the Minffordd Path.
In a valley




The closest campsite to Bude town centre: a hillside no-frills site where the South West Coast Path starts at the gate and Summerleaze Beach is a five-minute walk.
On a hillside





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





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




The first place you reach walking into Kinlochleven from Glencoe on the West Highland Way: a practical, no-nonsense base that walkers have been leaning on for years.
In a valley




Fifteen-pitch organic farm site outside Appledore, a short walk from the South West Coast Path and the Taw-Torridge estuary.
On a farm





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





A soulful organic smallholding in rural Perthshire where the wildlife is the entertainment and the host makes breakfast with genuine affection.
Perth and Kinross





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




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





A budget-priced family farm site on the Isle of Wight with downland views, 60 pitches, and a 17th-century barn at its heart.
On a farm



A family-run site right on Talmine Bay in remote Sutherland, where the beach is the back garden and the Milky Way is the ceiling.
By the sea





A genuinely off-grid Devon farm five minutes from South Milton Sands, with sea views from the bell tents and an honesty shop that regulars return for year after year.
On a farm





A quietly honest East Yorkshire farm campsite where the working land is the experience, not a backdrop.
On a farm





A no-frills base camp on the edge of Arundel with a pub next door, the South Downs on the horizon, and the coast a short drive away.
In a field





Back-to-basics farm camping in the North York Moors, with a heritage steam railway running past and some of Yorkshire's best walking trails starting at the gate.
On a farm





Bohemian, family-run Northumberland base 200 metres from Budle Bay's mudflats, two miles from Bamburgh Castle, with the English Coastal Path running straight through the site.
By a river





A quiet North Cornwall working farm where cows graze next to your pitch, shepherd's huts come with hot tubs, and Crackington Haven is the closest beach.
On a farm





A working farm above Branscombe with rolling-hill views and the Jurassic Coast a mile down the lane.
On a farm





A proper riverside base inside the Trossachs, with the River Balvaig running along the edge and a national park on every side.
By a river





A working hill farm above Ullswater with some of the most expansive lake-and-fell views in the Lake District, where the place entirely compensates for the basics.
By a lake





A genuinely off-grid farm in High Weald AONB, three miles from Battle, for people who mean it when they say they want to disconnect.
In a field





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





The walk-in proves the point: Barrisdale is a wilderness campsite on Knoydart's south shore where the mountains do all the talking.
By the sea




A working farm on the Welsh-Shropshire border with Severn views, offering everything from grass tent pitches to bell tents and shepherd's huts.
On a farm





The only campsite on Lundy Island, reached by ferry or helicopter, sitting at the heart of a car-free village in the Bristol Channel.
In a field





A conservation farm on the North Norfolk coast with a private pontoon, tidal-creek access, and the Blakeney seals reachable by paddle.
On a farm





Four well-kept pods in a quiet Leicestershire field, with long countryside views and the Battle of Bosworth just up the road.
In a field




Two bespoke pods on a working sheep-and-beef farm a mile from Dumfries, with rolling-hills views that make the town feel further away than it is.
On a farm





Two luxury pods on a working Highland farm, with Loch Linnhe laid out below the decking and golden eagles overhead.
On a farm





A working farm on the Isle of Wight with sea views over the Solent and a beach five minutes on foot.
On a farm





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





Yurt glamping on the River Derwent in Borrowdale, where the Lake District does its quietest and most dramatic work.
By a river




A family-run Mendip farm with fire pits and genuinely dark skies, sitting between Cheddar Gorge and Chew Valley.
On a farm



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





Two eco-built cabins in a 16th-century orchard at the foot of Midsummer Hill, with direct walking access to ten miles of Malvern Hills ridge.
In an orchard



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





Five-pitch working farm with a river nearby and the whole Suffolk Coast within easy reach, small, unfussy, properly farm.
On a farm





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





Four private cabins on a Cambridgeshire estate, each with its own hot tub, boating lake on the doorstep, and no neighbours to disturb you.
In a field