Lake and/or mountain: Campsites in England

Nesta Valley

• An inclusive eco campsite offering luxury glamping accomodation,

Glamstreams

• Converted Airstream caravans at a riverside spot near Frome, Somerset
• A 20-minute drive to Longleat, and 40 minutes to Cheddar Gorge
• Heated with well-equipped kitchens; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive

Alpaca Camp

• Basic family-friendly working farm site in mid-Sussex
• Half an hour's drive from Brighton; 15 minutes from Lewes
• Resident alpacas, llamas, wallabies and camel

Great Langdale Campsite

Glamping at Preston Court

• Glamping site on a 600-acre estate 10 miles from Canterbury
• Within a half-hour drive of Margate and Howletts Wildlife Park
• Kitchen, smart bathroom cabin and indoor/outdoor living areas

West Stoke Farm

• Dog-friendly site in Dartmoor National Park with access to the moors
• A short walk from Venford Reservoir; swimming in the river Dart nearby
• Wild camping site with minimal facilities and overnight parking

Rivendale Caravan and Leisure Park

• Site of spectacular scenery a mile and a half from the Dove valley
• Pasture, woodland and wildlife ponds among the site landscape
• 37 acres, trout fishing lake and bar in converted stone stable

Barkbeth Campsite

• Simple, back-to-basics site on a farm in the foothills of Skiddaw
• Keswick 10 minutes’ drive; Scale Force Waterfall 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; drinking water; half an hour’s walk to the pub

Kitridding Lake

• Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
• On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday

Riverdale Country Park

• Set in a beautiful location on the River Trent
• Many restaurants and bars within walking distance
• Close to Nottingham, with easy access to its popular attractions

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Gilling Castle

• Family-friendly stays overlooking a 12th-century Yorkshire castle
• Half a mile from Gilling East; Malton 20 minutes' drive
• Access to 200 acres of woodland and over 10 miles of footpaths

Stanton Lakes

• Dog-friendly, adults-only site by a lake on the edge of Stoney Stanton
• A 20-minute drive to Leicester and the Bosworth Battlefield site
• Lakeside restaurant/bar on site; open-water swimming in summer

Locksters Pool Camping

• Quiet, scenic farm site on the banks of the River Wye
• A 10-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons
• Canoe landing on the river; firepits and wood available on site

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

Puddleduck Valley

• Glamping site on a farm surrounded by 250 acres of woodland
• A half-hour drive from spectacular beaches on the Devon/Cornwall coast
• Petting farm, campfire nights, nature trails and pond with rowing boat