Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Great Torrington, England

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

Jenns Farm

• Off-grid camping on a market garden, five minutes’ drive to Bradworthy
• 15 minutes’ drive to Bude’s beaches; adventure parks within half-hour
• Dog-friendly site with fresh produce available to order

Meadow Brook Camping

• Family-friendly pop-up site on the Devon coast one mile from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Saunton Sands and Woolacombe beach
• Hose for wetsuits and wellies; a short walk from pubs and farm shops

North Hole Farm

• Working organic dairy farm close to the coast and Croyde Bay
• Within walking distance of sandy Putsborough beach
• Play area, utility room, microwave and fridge

Camp Couture

• Peaceful glamping a five-minute drive from South Molton, Devon
• Exmoor National Park 15 minutes’ drive; North Devon Coast 50 minutes
• Resident alpacas; communal fridge freezer; pub within a 20-minute walk

The Cider Vat

• Peaceful pitches in a Devon cider orchard near Exbourne
• A 15-minute drive to Okehampton and Dartmoor National Park
• Cider tours and sampling on site, plus well-stocked farm shop

Canvas and Coast at Incledon Farm

• Family glampsite in North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Surfing paradise: four top surfing beaches within 15 minutes’ drive
• Pizzas and breakfasts on summer weekends; pubs five minutes' walk away

Honeybrook Camping

• Peaceful site in a secluded setting with Dartmoor views
• Three miles from Okehampton and its shops and castle
• Adults-only haven for hikers, cyclists and nature spotters

Tamar View

• Peaceful, rural paddock site with far-reaching views over Tamar Lakes
• Watersports at Tamar Lakes Activity Centre under 10 minutes’ drive
• A 15-minute drive from Sandymouth beach and the coastline around Bude

Gypsy Wagon Devon

• Dog-friendly, off-grid site in rural Devon surrounded by native woods
• A 20-minute drive from Bude’s beaches and half an hour to Dartmoor
• Communal space for cooking on a gas stove; walk into Holsworthy

Beamsworthy Alpacas

• Exclusive-use campsite on a working Devon farm offering alpaca therapy
• Lydford Gorge 25 minutes’ drive; Dartmoor National Park half an hour
• Woodland walks, cream teas and gift shop; private barbecue and marquee

Quarry Pods

• Insulated pods in a historic stone quarry
• Private bathroom for each pod
• Communal covered area with tables and chairs

Tamar Meadow

• Quiet Cornwall camping meadow with amazing views over Tamar Lake
• A 15-minute drive to the Tarka Trail, and beaches and shops in Bude
• Rural location with pubs, a café, hiking, cycling and surfing close by

Tamar Lake Farm

Buttercombe Meadow Campsite

• Peaceful family-run site in Devon with ancient woodlands and meadows
• A 10-minute drive from Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands
• On-site bar/kitchen and small food shop; firepits for sale and hire

West Welsford Wild Camping

• Simple pitches on five acres of a working dairy farm
• Two miles from the coast; 10 minutes' drive to Clovelly
• Dog-friendly site with farm tours; village five minutes' drive away

Chenson Farm Certificated Location

• CAMC members-only site a half-hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park
• Halsdon Nature Reserve half an hour’s drive; Exeter 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; 60 acres of woodland; stargazing; communal fridge