Campgrounds by the beach in South Petherton, England

Springfield House

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on the edge of a South Somerset village
• A 40-minute drive from the Jurassic coast; walking trails nearby
• Barbecues and firepits permitted; pub and shop five minutes’ walk away

Haselbury Mill

• Retro glamping units in a peaceful riverside glade near Crewkerne
• Half an hour's drive from Glastonbury and the Jurassic Coast
• On a 14-acre historic estate with pub and restaurant

Hinton Hideaways

• Two self catering luxury Roundhouses on an Organic farm in Somerset

The Old Mill

• Self-contained adults-only lodges among three acres of woodland
• Half an hour's drive to Jurassic Coast or Cerne Abbas Giant
• Firepit, barbecue and kitchen for each unit: food pub 10 minutes' walk

Wytch Wood Camping

• Eco-conscious site in a Somerset valley near National Cycle Route 3
• Crewkerne village 10 minutes’ drive; Jurassic Coast 40 minutes
• Street food pop-ups on site, plus woodland activities

Monkey Chop Farm

• Dog-friendly site on a farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside
• A 25-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 45 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Pubs, farmers market within easy reach; fishing and kayaking nearby

Alpine Grove Touring Park

• Award-winning park in a green wildlife haven
• A mile and a half from Chard and 12 from Charmouth
• Heated outdoor pool, play area and firepits for hire

Forton House Shepherd's Huts

• Modern shepherd’s hut for two a five-minute drive from Chard, Somerset
• Forde Abbey House 10 minutes’ drive; Lyme Regis half an hour
• Woodburning stove and long bed; outdoor seating area with firepit

Mallinson's Woodland Retreat

Feather Down - Wambrook Farm

• Spacious Somerset safari tents at a family-run organic working farm
• In the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Chard
• Comfy beds, woodburner, kitchen and private bathroom for each tent

Greenacres

• Self-catering railway wagon in the peaceful Marshwood Vale
• Bordering Dorset, Devon and Somerset; 15 minutes from Jurassic Coast
• Eggs sold on site (when available)

Mapperton Camps

• Luxury bell tents set a secluded hilltop on a Dorset country estate
• Easy walk to Mapperton House; 15 minutes’ drive to the Jurassic Coast
• Spectacular walks on site and in the local area

Wadbrook Farm

• Quiet rural Devon site close to the A358 and well placed for walks
• A 10-minute drive from Axminster; 20 minutes from Jurassic Coast
• Simple pitches on the banks of the River Axe, with farmland views

Countryside Caravan Park

• Adults-only back-to-basics site 10 minutes' drive from Street
• Half an hour's drive from the coast and 40 minutes from Cheddar Gorge
• Great views over the Mendips and Quantock Hills

Brookside Farm Camping

• Scenic dog-friendly rural wildlife haven in the Somerset Levels
• A 20-minute drive to Burnham-on-Sea; 35 minutes to the Quantock Hills
• Trails and launch points nearby; two pubs within walking distance

Charside Camping

• Simple stays on a grassy field in a rural valley with a firepit
• A 10-minute drive from Bridport and 20 from West Bay
• On a National Cycle Route and 20 minutes’ walk to the local pub

Higher Colston Farm

• Traditional Mongolian yurt in a five-acre Devon field
• Lyme Regis 20 minutes' drive; Weymouth an hour
• Set on a small family-run farm; barbecue and gas hob