Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in South West England

Bells in the Woods at Studland

• Bell tents in peaceful woodland 10 minutes' drive from Corfe Castle
• A short walk from the sea and two miles from Studland beach
• Part of the private Rempstone Estate; campfires and dogs allowed

Wild Whitty

• Spacious wild-style campsite overlooking Taunton Vale in Somerset
• Taunton 15 minutes' drive; Lyme Regis three quarters of an hour
• Family-friendly, with a shallow stream and simple play area

Plaistow Barton

• Off-grid adults-only site 25 minutes’ drive from Woolacombe beach
• A 15-minute drive to Exmoor National Park; Saunton Sands half an hour
• Easy access to footpaths and half an hour’s walk from the local pub

Treetops Camping

• Simple Devon site in an elevated location with far-reaching views
• A mile and a half from beaches and Ilfracombe town centre
• On the edge of Exmoor National Park

Black Pig Retreats

• Well-equipped glamping units with glorious views across Blackmore Vale
• Less than a 10-minute drive from Shaftesbury’s Gold Hill and abbey
• Private verandahs, kitchens and bathrooms; brook walks on site

Wylde Valley Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up Cornwall site surrounded by peaceful farmland
• A 20-minute drive to Bude and Boscastle; half an hour to Tintagel
• Overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; beaches nearby

Ossington Farm Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Bude and its several beaches
• Well-behaved dogs welcome; one mile from a pub

Fosters Farm

• Unfussy motorhome stop on grass pitches, just off the M5 in Somerset
• A 15-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea, and 30 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
• Simple, dog-friendly field site close to a cider pub and supermarkets

Melbury Vale Vineyard

• Glamping site at a scenic family-run Dorset boutique winery
• Shaftesbury five minutes' drive; 50 minutes to Jurassic Coast
• On the edge of Cranborne Chase for views, walks and stargazing

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

Trevolankan Farm

• Eco-friendly Cornwall countryside site with its own livery
• A 10-minute drive from Camborne and 20 to Hayle and Porthleven beaches
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Flambards, Paradise Park and Poldark

Landlooe Bridge Farm Camping

• Dog-friendly site on a non-working farm in the Cornish countryside
• A 10-minute drive to Looe; 20 minutes to Polperro
• Simple pitches next to the Looe river and Looe Valley Line railway

Watergate Bay Touring Park

Watermouth Cove Holiday Park

Garrison Campsite

Rustic Comfy Camping

• Rural off-grid site in the middle of south Cornwall
• Around 15 minutes' drive to the surf spots of Portreath and Porthtowan
• Guests are welcome to borrow outdoor games, kayaks and surfboards