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275 campsites · Dogs allowed
Every site here is hand-picked for the guide, 594 across the UK.





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





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





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 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





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





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 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 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 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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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



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





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





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





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





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





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







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





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




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





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 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 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 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 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





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





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





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





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 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





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





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 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 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





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 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




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





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





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





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





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 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





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





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





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




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 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 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





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 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 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





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 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 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





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





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





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 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 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





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





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 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 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





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





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





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





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





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




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





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





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





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





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 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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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 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





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 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





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





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





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 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





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





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





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 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





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





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





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





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 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





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





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





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



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 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 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 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





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





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





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




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 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 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 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





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




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





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 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





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





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



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



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