Campgrounds by the beach in South West England

Purbeck Glamping

• Dorset glamping close to the Isle of Purbeck
• On the edge of Winfrith Newburgh; West Lulworth 10 minutes' drive
• Street food three times a week in August

Purbeck View Campsite

• Family-friendly farm campsite overlooking the Purbeck Hills
• Swanage, Studland and Durdle Door all within a 20-minute drive
• A mile's walk from Wareham town centre

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Quarryfield Caravan and Camping Park

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

Devon Cliffs Holiday Centre

Rabbit Catchers Retreat

• Stylish shepherd’s hut in a secluded valley near Bridport in Dorset
• A 20-minute drive to West Bay beach, and 35 minutes to Lyme Regis
• Horses, goats and sheep on site; food pubs five minutes’ stroll

Eden Camping

• Friendly, low-key Devon smallholding site with basic facilities
• A 15-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes from Salcombe
• Quality local produce sold on site; a mile from the closest pub

Jenns Farm

• Off-grid camping on a market garden, five minutes’ drive to Bradworthy
• 15 minutes’ drive to Bude’s beaches; adventure parks within half-hour
• Dog-friendly site with fresh produce available to order

Forest Glade Holiday Park

• Leafy park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Family run for over 40 years
• Pool, sauna, licensed shop and wildlife information room

Jolly's Top

• Rural site with basic facilities, five miles from Truro
• 10 minutes' drive from north Cornwall's beaches and coast path
• Loads of space for games and campfire evenings

Ramblers' Rest

• Pre-erected rental tents at Princetown in Dartmoor National Park
• Dartmoor Prison Museum five minutes’ drive; Castle Drogo 35 minutes
• Sheltered outdoor kitchen with pizza ovens and dining facilities

Raven's Nest

• Mongolian yurt in a nearly wild site with spectacular views
• Set on three acres of rewilding nature reserve
• Therapies and treatments available on site

Springfield Farm Glamping

• Stylish bell tents on a farm with spectacular views over North Devon
• A 25-minute drive to surfing beaches and also to Exmoor National Park
• Firepits, dog park, shop and animal encounters on site; pubs nearby

Just for You

• Peaceful and private off-grid site next to ancient Cornish woodland
• Welcombe Mouth Beach 15 minutes’ drive and Bude 20 minutes
• Spectacular views over Marsland Valley; pub 10 minutes’ drive

Fursdon Farm Campsite

• Peaceful rural Cornwall site a five-minute drive from Liskeard
• East Looe beach 25 minutes’ drive; Tintagel 50 minutes
• On the edge of Bodmin Moor, with views over surrounding countryside

Clear View Camping

• Quiet campsite on a working family farm in Dorset
• Half a mile from Martinstown or 10 minutes' drive from Dorchester
• Uninterrupted rural views taking in Hardys Monument and Poundbury

Almost Wild

• Site with a wild-camping vibe near Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park
• Half an hour’s drive to Plymouth; Drake’s Trail Cycle Path 10 minutes
• Dark-skies pitches with firepits; just five minutes’ drive to pubs