Student friendly campgrounds in South West England

Colandene Centre

• Family-friendly farm site on the Devon and Cornwall border
• A five-minute drive from Tamar Lakes and 20 minutes from Bude
• Barbecue and firepit area on site, with farm shops close by

Tamar Lake Farm

Dartmoor’s Edge Campsite

• Peaceful dog-friendly site just outside Dartmoor National Park
• A five-minute drive from The Granite Way; 10 minutes to Lydford Gorge
• Firepits permitted; small food shop on site for essentials; pub nearby

Higher Holcombe

• Peaceful site spread over 30 acres of Devon countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Sidmouth or Budleigh Salterton beaches
• Firepit, outdoor social area and old dairy with shared kitchen

Wolf Meadows Farm

• Wild camping on a north Devon farm by the banks of the River Taw
• A 40-minute drive to Dartmoor National Park and Saunton Sands surfing
• Pick your own pitch among meadows and woods or by the river

Penventon House Campsite

• Small, well-equipped site just off the A393 in the village of Lanner
• A 15-minute drive to Porthtowan beach; half an hour to St Ives
• Sauna, barbecues, firewood and tea room all provided on site

Perry's Paddock

• Luxurious glamping pods in the Mendip Hills near Bath
• A 25-minute drive to both Wookey Hole and medieval Wells Cathedral
• Super kingsize beds, luxury private hot tub and ensuite shower rooms

Allercott Farm

• Pop-up site with views across Exmoor and the Bristol Channel
• A five-minute drive from Timberscombe and 10 from Dunster
• Woodland and countryside walking trails leading straight from the park

Seven Stars Inn

• Peaceful pub site on the outskirts of Wool, Dorset
• A 15-minute drive from Lulworth; 25 minutes to Weymouth or Dorchester
• Local pub serving great food and real ales; one mile from Wool station

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Broadway Cottage Caravan and Camping

Furze Park Camping

• Back to basics pitches on a 130-acre farm on the edge of Exmoor
• A 10-minute drive from Combe Martin beach; 20 minutes from Woolacombe
• Communal firepit and barbecue area; pub five minutes' drive away

St Winnow Campsite

• Family-friendly campsite in a Cornish apple orchard by the Fowey river
• A 15-minute drive to the Eden Project; 25 minutes to Fowey
• Spacious grass pitches with fishing, boating, walks and pubs close by

Newton Abbot Rugby Club

• Simple grass pitches on a rugby field in Newton Abbot, Devon
• A 20-minute drive to Torquay Beach and Dartmoor National Park
• Bar and eatery in the clubhouse; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive

Kelliwik Valley Glamping

• Small family-run pop-up site on a working farm with lots of wildlife
• A 15-minute drive to Tamar Trails; 25 minutes to Adrenalin Quarry
• Walks and a paintball site on the farm; pubs and supermarkets close by

Time 4 Field Fun

Bamboo Field

• Kid-friendly site on a grass field a five-minute drive from Malmesbury
• Fishing and golf within a 10-minute drive; Berkeley Castle 45 minutes
• Barbecues provided; campfires and dogs allowed; play area