Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in South West England

Canvas and Coast at Whitemoor Farm

• Glamping on a family-run farm in the north Devon countryside
• Two miles from the Tarka Trail; half an hour's drive from surf beaches
• Barbecue area on site; village pub a 10-minute walk away

Rambling Rose Gypsy Caravan Holidays

• Traditional gypsy caravan in Cornish countryside near Lostwithiel
• A 15 minute drive to the Eden Project, and five minutes to Lanhydrock
• Woodburner, private garden and showers; pubs 20 minutes’ walk

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

Plaistow Mills

• Four-acre camping field for over-12s 10 minutes' drive from Barnstaple
• A 15-minute drive to Ilfracombe; Woolacombe 20 minutes
• Farm shop on site; short walk to a gastropub and smart restaurant

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

Ashcombe Woodland Campsite

• Tents-only, wild-style campsite in a private Devon woodland
• A 15-minute drive from Teignmouth and the coast; 20 minutes to Exeter
• Individual firepits, chef-staffed woodland kitchen and foraging walks

Nanpara

• Adults-only caravan in Penwithick, less than 10 minutes to St Austell
• Five minutes’ drive to the Eden Project; 10 minutes to nearest beach
• Double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area and outdoor seating

Airstream Glamping

• Airstream motorhome overlooking Dartmoor
• Secluded location surrounded by woodland
• Half an hour's drive to the beach

Castle Holiday Park

• Very quiet family park in wildlife haven overlooking ancient Goss Moor
• Luxury heated caravans including one with full disabled access
• Eight miles from Newquay and five from Camel Creek Adventure Park

Heronshaw Meadow

• Peaceful meadow site in the grounds of a 17th-century farmhouse
• A 10-minute drive from Christchurch and 15 minutes from Bournemouth
• Barbecues and towels to hire

The Flower Hut Glampsite

• Small, secluded site in a meadow on a Cornwall flower farm
• A 10-minute drive to Stithians Lake: well placed for both coasts
• Two pubs within walking distance, plus pop-up pizza and pasty nights

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

Chapel Farm

• Small and award-winning glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Padstow
• Peaceful farm with Camel Estuary views a mile off A39 at Wadebridge
• Excellent food pub a couple of minutes' walk away

Coombe Caravan Park

Keep It Wild

• Wild camping on a farm with stunning views of the Sterridge Valley
• A 15-minute drive from Exmoor National Park and Ilfracombe
• Campfire area and kids' mud kitchen; excellent stargazing on site

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

Cherry Mason's Fruit Farm

• Farm stays in a green three-acre field next to a village pub
• A five-minute drive from the beaches of Porthleven and Praa Sands
• Flambards Theme Park within 10 minutes; Poldark Mine within 15