Campgrounds by the beach in South West England

Friar Waddon House

• Peaceful, basic pitches in a tree-lined paddock with rural views
• 15 minutes' drive from the beach and attractions of Weymouth
• Country pubs and farm shop within a five-minute drive

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Village

Feather Down Farm - Gwel Teg

• Well-equipped family safari tents on a quiet Cornwall family farm
• A 10-minute drive to Looe and its beach; half an hour to Eden Project
• Private hot tub, ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each tent

Yurtcamp Devon

• Well-equipped eco glampsite in 40 acres of woodland near Newton Abbot
• Woodland walks, fort, assault course, zipwire, pond and yoga
• Campfires encouraged: firepit and outdoor seating at each yurt

Gwithian Farm Campsite

Freshwell Camping

• Overlooking the beach and a two-minute walk to the sands at Croyde
• Suitable for families and small- to medium-sized groups
• Bars, pubs, cafés and restaurants a 15-minute walk away

Buttercombe Meadow Campsite

• Peaceful family-run site in Devon with ancient woodlands and meadows
• A 10-minute drive from Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands
• On-site bar/kitchen and small food shop; firepits for sale and hire

Camp Kovva

• Simple and scenic site with a family-friendly summer camp vibe
• A 35-minute walk to Portreath beach and the South West Coast Path
• Kiosk selling supplies and a pub down the road; firepits permitted

Highertown Farm

Amazing American RV

• Retro stay in a 1978 vintage Dodge with ocean views in north Cornwall
• Five minutes’ drive to Mawgan Porth beach, 20 minutes to Fistral Beach
• TV, DVD player, kitchenette with cooker; barbecue and outdoor seating

Rescorla Retreats

• Farm-based glamping with spectacular views over south Cornwall
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan 15 minutes’ drive; Eden Project 25 minutes
• Off-grid bell tents with hot showers; Pentewan Beach 15 minutes’ drive

Chycarne Pastures Camping

• Family-run and eco-friendly site on a rural smallholding
• A 20-minute drive to sandy beaches; 30 minutes to St Ives or Falmouth
• Shop and bus stop to Camborne in the village; feed the animals

South Lytchett Manor Caravan Park

• Ideal location to visit Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset attractions
• Family run with friendly and helpful staff
• Two-acre off-lead field for dogs

Ocean Pitch Campsite

The Old Mill

• Self-contained adults-only lodges among three acres of woodland
• Half an hour's drive to Jurassic Coast or Cerne Abbas Giant
• Firepit, barbecue and kitchen for each unit: food pub 10 minutes' walk

Yetland Holdings

• Peaceful family-run smallholding on the edge of Exmoor National Park
• Five minutes' drive from Combe Martin; Croyde beach 25 minutes
• Seven-acre site with a large nature pond; Bristol Channel views

Southernhay Holidays

• Family-friendly glamping site with lake views in central Cornwall
• A 15-minute drive from the Eden Project; 20 minutes from Lappa Valley
• Fully-furnished units with a barbecue and picnic bench; pubs nearby

Green Land Views Camping

• Well-maintained Cornwall countryside site a mile from Stithians
• Gyllyngvase beach, Stithians Lake and Flambards within 15 mins' drive
• Spacious, scenic pitches with access to play area and dog walk area