Campgrounds by the beach in South West England

The Paddock Glamping Site

• Peacefull Glamping site, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park
• Stunning views across the Teign Valley
• Close to local pubs and 12 miles to the closest beach.

Harford Bridge Holiday Park

• Family-run site by the River Tavy in Dartmoor National Park
• River walks, fishing and kayaking within a 20-minute drive
• Shop with fresh bread and local produce; diner van at weekends

The Old Farm Praa Sands

Poldown Caravan Park

• Peaceful caravan park in a wildlife and stargazing haven
• Under 20 minutes' drive from both Cornish coasts, with great beaches
• Self-contained caravans with outside seating areas

Wimborne Fishing Lake

• Peaceful site with fishing lake a short walk from Wimborne town centre
• Kingston Lacy and Knoll Gardens within a 10-minute drive
• Day fishing tickets and rod hire on site; barbecues welcome

Country To Coast Camping

• Rural pop-up campsite five minutes' drive from north Cornwall coast
• Tintagel Castle, Boscastle and Port Isaac all within 15 minutes' drive
• In the grounds of a brewery with beer garden and bistro on site

Penbugle Farm

• Peaceful farm between Looe and Liskeard
• Campfires allowed: buy organic eggs or rare breed meat to sizzle up
• A mile from the nearest shop and a local pub

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

Red Berry Field

• Peaceful, dog-friendly off-grid site on Kit Hill
• A 15-minute drive from Tamar Valley; beach 35 minutes’ drive
• Train station and supermarket 10 minutes' drive; walk or cycle nearby

Shepherds View

• Quiet pop-up site with countryside views four miles from Port Isaac
• A 20-minute drive from Polzeath beach; half an hour to Tintagel Castle
• Eggs and horse and carriage rides available; pub a short walk away

West Wayland Caravan and Touring Park

Halfway House Touring Campsite

• Well-maintained Cornwall touring pitches behind a pub on the A394
• Flambards Theme Park and Trebah Garden within 15 minutes' drive
• Meals available all day in the pub, plus breakfast in high season

Lotties Farm Campsite

• Quiet dog-friendly site on 24 acres of farmland
• A 10-minute drive from Porthleven and 15 minutes from Hayle
• Surrounded by a footpath network; firepit provided on site

Rosie and Albert's Exmoor Escape

• Rural glamping site by Wimbleball Lake, in Exmoor National Park
• Watersports a 10-minute walk away; Dunster Castle 25 minutes' drive
• Firepits, woodburning stoves and barbecues provided

Country View Cottages and Yurts

• Luxury yurts near the north Cornish coast
• Skylight, TV and private decking area with barbecue for each yurt
• Pool, hot tub and communal woodshed with private fridge

Big Dunk's Sea View Campsite

• Basic site with pitches in a well-kept grass field overlooking the sea
• A mile from the beach and pub at Trebarwith Strand
• Footgolf course plus hot takeways and Cornish ice cream for sale

Big Dunk's Valley View Campsite

• Basic farm in the village of St Teath, close to a shop and pub
• Padstow, Port Isaac and Tintagel Castle within a half-hour drive
• Fresh sausages and free-range eggs for sale on site

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