Wild swimming: Campsites in South West England
14 bookable campsites in South West England
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Watermouth Valley Camping Park
Ilfracombe, Devon, England- Family-run site with sea views and direct access to Broadsands beach
- A 10-minute drive to Ilfracombe; 25 minutes to Woolacombe beach
- On-site shop with maps available; access to the South West Coast Path
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Cornish Tipi Holidays
Polzeath, Cornwall, England- Peaceful site on the north Cornish coast
- Five minutes' drive from the nearest beach
- On-site lake for swimming, boating, and trout fishing
- Favourite
Wheeldon Farm
Halwell, Devon, England- Family-oriented park between Dartmoor and the south Devon coast
- A 15-minute drive from Totnes and half an hour from Plymouth
- Indoor off-road track available to all cyclist guests
New Favourite
Top Field
Charlton Marshall, Dorset, England- Cosy, dog-friendly bell tent with views over the Dorset countryside
- Within half an hour’s drive of the Jurassic Coast and New Forest
- Outdoor kitchen on site and a river nearby for wild swimming
New Favourite
Glastonbury Wild Glamping
Glastonbury, Somerset, England- Luxury yurts on a peaceful glamping site overlooking Glastonbury
- A 25-minute drive from the Mendip Hills and 40 minutes Cheddar Gorge
- Wild swimming pond and communal kitchen on site; dog-friendly
New Favourite
Trelay View Campsite
Bude, Cornwall, England- Wild campsite with sea views 15 minutes’ drive from Bude in Cornwall
- South West Coast Path five minutes’ drive and Bodmin Moor 40 minutes
- Dog-friendly off-grid camping field; surfing beach 10 minutes’ drive
- Favourite
North End Farm
Bridport, Dorset, England- Glamping units on a farm with pretty lake and countryside views
- A 10-minute drive to Seatown beach and 15 minutes to Charmouth beach
- Kitchen inside, outdoor deck with shower; paragliding trips organised
- Favourite
Downend Point Campsite
Croyde, Devon, England- Peaceful two-acre site under five minutes' walk from Croyde beach
- Stunning sunset views westward, over the beach, Lundy and Baggy Point
- Café and bar; surf school, surfboard hire and beach shop on site
New Favourite
Stowford Manor Farm
Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England- Peaceful Wiltshire site in the grounds of a 15th-century manor house
- Bradford-on-Avon five minutes' drive; 20 minutes to Bath or Longleat
- On the banks of the River Frome; wild swimming and cream teas on site
- Favourite
The Old Barn Campsite
Dunsford, Devon, England- Wild camping experience near Dunsford in Dartmoor National Park
- A 15-minute drive to Haldon Forest Park; 20 minutes to Exeter
- Pick-your-own pitch site with river access for fishing and swims
New Favourite
River Bank Camping
Barnstaple, Devon, England- Peaceful pop-up Devon campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple
- Exmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Woolacombe beach 20 minute
- Fly fishing for trout, wild swimming and dog walks available on site
New Favourite
Cotna Eco Retreat
St Austell, Cornwall, England- Peaceful eco-retreat a 10-minute drive from Cornwall’s south coast
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan 10 minutes’ drive; Newquay 50 minutes
- Organic food hampers; foraging and breadmaking courses; massages
- Favourite
Lower Marsh Farm
Saltash, Cornwall, England- Peaceful dog-friendly yurts within 40-acre farm grounds
- Half an hour’s drive to Bodmin Moor, the south coast and Dartmoor
- Swim from the site's riverfront; firepit provided; games room on site
New Favourite
Camp Sorbet
Noss Mayo, Devon, England- Exclusive-use vintage caravans at a South Devon site with sea views
- South West Coast Path five minutes’ walk; Wadham Beach 15 minutes
- Classic Eriba caravans with a communal kitchen and open-air bathroom
- Favourite
Green Cart Farm
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England- Camping at a Gin and Rum Distillery with Fowey River views.
- Secluded Field with a small lake, Tree House Rum Bar and Cafe.
- Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Craft Classes
- Favourite
The Devon Tipi Company
Exeter, Devon, England- Pop-up site on the banks of the Culm river in Stoke Canon
- A 10-minute drive to central Exeter or Devon Railway Centre
- River beach for wild swims; village pub and shop a short walk away
- Favourite
Treringey Farm
Newquay, Cornwall, England- Private spacious camping in a very peaceful and beautiful space
- Free use of 6-8 person hot tub included with music sound system!
- Picnic bench, hot shower, bbq, hammock toilet, changing area.
