Campgrounds by the beach in South West England

Caradon Woods Camping

• 'Wild glamping' in a 40-acre ancient woodland, for exclusive use
• Watersports, mountain biking and steam railway within 25 mins' drive
• Bell tents on the banks of the river, with beds and firepit provided

Killigarth Manor Holiday Park

Mangerton Lake

• Working farm site with a coarse fishing lake in a Dorset valley
• Under 15 minutes’ drive from three beaches; 20 minutes from Charmouth
• Firepits to hire; walk to pubs and shops; fishing included in the stay

Willow Stream Camping

• Peaceful pitches by a stream in the Exmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Minehead and Dunkery Beacon
• Wild-style camping with a village pub five minutes' walk away

River Valley Holiday Park

• Peaceful family-run holiday park two miles from the coast
• Next to the River Winnick four miles from Mevagissey
• Indoor pool, play area, library, internet room and pets' paddock

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

Bay View Meadows

• No-frills wild camping on a Devon smallholding a mile from the sea
• Walking distance from two beaches and the South West Coast Path
• Eco-friendly composting loos with a view; estuary walk close by

Berry Barton Caravan Park

Wild Camping at Wheal Friendly

• Back-to-basics north Cornwall pitches five minutes' walk from St Agnes
• Perranporth 10 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to St Ives
• Trevaunance Cove and South West Coast Path five minutes' walk

Meadow Brook Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up site on the Devon coast one mile from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach
• Hose for wetsuits and wellies; a short walk from pubs and farm shops

River Valley Campsite

• Quiet, simple site along the river Lyner under Cadson Bury Hill Fort
• A 15-minute drive from Cotehele and 20 minutes from Adrenalin Quarry
• Coarse fishing in the site's river; barbecues and firepits allowed

Beachams Barn Cabins

• Spacious eco cabin in a nine-acre Somerset field with Mendips views
• Bristol, Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge within a half-hour drive
• Dog-friendly accommodation in a fenced-off field

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

Redlands Farm

Norden Farm Camp Site

• A family-run campsite on a farm in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck.
• Excellent transport links, including a steam railway.
• Ideally located near the cost, and within walking distance of 4 pubs.

Outways Glamping and Camping

• Peaceful family-friendly Cornwall site 10 minutes’ drive from Looe
• East Looe beach 10 minutes’ drive; Eden Project half an hour
• Dog-friendly site with a playground, outdoor games and animal therapy

Rock Pits Farm

• Fully furnished off-grid eco-cabin in secluded Dorset countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Cerne Abbas Giant; 40 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Well-equipped wooden pod with a foodie pub in five minutes’ walk

Larkworthy Farm

• Glamping cabin on a working farm and orchard, overlooking Devon hills
• Between Dartmoor and the north Cornwall coast; lake 20 minutes' drive
• On-farm footpath and woodland walks, plus huge garden and firepit

Collacott Camping

• Quiet family-run campsite on working Devon sheep farm
• Barnstaple 10 minutes' drive; Croyde beach half an hour
• Easy access from the A39

Trevanger Farm

• Peaceful family-run beef farm site two miles from the Cornish coast
• A 10-minute drive to Rock beach and Polzeath beach for watersports
• Within walking distance of food shops, restaurants and bars