Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in South West England

Lydcott Glamping

• Spectacularly scenic glampsite with views towards the Cornish coast
• A 10-minute drive from Looe and 35 minutes from Plymouth
• Luxury cabins with private sun decks, firepits and barbecues

Kushti Vardos

• Gypsy heritage accommodation and rural camping near Exeter in Devon
• A 10-minute drive from Exeter and Dartmoor; half an hour to the beach
• Family-orientated site with spacious pitches; shops 10 minutes' drive

Perran Sands Holiday Park

Penrose Holiday Park

• Close to the beaches of Perranporth and Crantock
• Family bathrooms, laundry area and campers' kitchen
• Two-minute walk to a well-stocked shop and the local pub

Higher Church Meadow Camping

• Small basic grass site on a 400-acre farm a mile from Landrake
• Plymouth, Looe and several beaches within a 20-minute drive
• Spacious pitches with barbecues allowed; pub 20 minutes' walk away

Hillview Farm Glamping

• Laidback glamping site surrounded by the Wiltshire countryside
• A 25-minute drive from the New Forest and Stonehenge
• Direct access to the Monarch's Way walking trail

Snowdrop Barn Meadow

• Adults-only site in a central Dorset spot close to Holtwood Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Wimborne Minster; 20 minutes to New Forest
• Good access to local walking trails; two pubs within two miles

Pemberton Farm

• Dog-friendly wild camping in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Leave the car behind and walk to Portmellon and Mevagissey beaches
• Sea views and a solar shower; walk to the pub, café or farm shop

Hill View Farm

• Family-run wildlife haven in the Dorset countryside
• A 35-minute drive from Durdle Door and 40 minutes from Bournemouth
• Quiet after 10pm; communal campfire area; pubs and shops nearby

East Greadon Wild Camping

• No-frills wild camping in fields with glorious views on a Devon farm
• A 15-minute drive to North Devon Wake Park, and 25 minutes to Bude
• Grass pitches near shops, pubs, family attractions and surfing beaches

Southcott Glamping and Retreat

• Luxury glamping in peaceful surroundings near Bideford in North Devon
• A 10-minute drive to the Tarka Trail; half an hour to Saunton Sands
• Exclusive use of site with mini kitchen; 15 minutes’ walk to a pub

Glamping on the Hill

• Relaxed hilltop site in the grounds of a village pub
• A 10-minute drive from Frome; half an hour from Bath city centre
• High-spec, fully-furnished accommodation overlooking the Mells Valley

Knaveswell Farm

• Back to basics Purbeck pitches at the foot of Nine Barrow Down
• A 15-minute drive from Swanage and Studland beaches
• Excellent walking/cycling site on a lane from Swanage to Corfe Castle

South Lytchett Manor Caravan Park

• Ideal location to visit Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset attractions
• Family run with friendly and helpful staff
• Two-acre off-lead field for dogs

Strawberryfield Park

• Luxury site on the edge of the scenic Mendip Hills
• Five minutes’ drive from Cheddar and 20 minutes from Wells
• Private decks and hot tubs; views of Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels

West Twitchen Ball Farm

• Hilltop grass pitches with outstanding Exmoor National Park views
• A 30-minute drive to Exmoor Zoo; the South West Coast Path 40 minutes
• Close to major cycle routes, an ancient monument, pubs and shops

Lemons Farm Glamping

• Comfy converted yacht in a Devon cider orchard with Exmoor views
• Half an hour's drive to Westward Ho! beach and South West Coast Path
• Stargazing hatch and firepit; fresh bread and firewood supplied

Hidden Haven

• Wild camping site with a peaceful lake in the North Devon countryside
• A 10-minute drive from a wake park; 35 minutes from Bude’s beaches
• Fishing available on the pond; village amenities a short drive away