Wildlife haven: Campsites in England

Chafford Park Campsite

Toadlands Shepherd Huts

• Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s huts in Teesdale, County Durham
• A 15-minute drive to High Force Waterfall and Barnard Castle
• Bespoke decor, kitchen, ensuite shower, kingsize bed and dining area

Toad Abode

• Wild site by the River Ash, 15 minutes' drive from Bishop's Stortford
• Forage on site for elderberries, rosehips and edible Himalayan blossom
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Audley End and Knebworth House

Trevanger Farm

• Peaceful family-run beef farm site two miles from the Cornish coast
• A 10-minute drive to Rock beach and Polzeath beach for watersports
• Within walking distance of food shops, restaurants and bars

Quantock Camping

• Family-run site in landscaped grounds on the edge of the Quantocks
• A 20-minute drive from the Somerset coast; a mile from a local pub
• Woodland walk, dedicated barbecue area and far-reaching rural views

Holden Farm Camping

• Traditional site on a scenic working farm
• On the South Downs Way close to the South Downs National Park
• Close to local cafés, pubs and a farm shop

Holdstrong Farmhouse

• Wild camping field with Tamar Valley views on the edge of Dartmoor
• A five-minute drive to Lydford Gorge and the Granite Way Cycle Track
• Back-to-basics site close to a farm shop, vineyard and moorland hikes

Holiday Lashbrook

• Small, peaceful back to basics site 10 minutes' drive from Holsworthy
• Dartmoor National Park and Bude beaches half an hour's drive
• Dog-friendly site with vehicle-free camping field

Hazy Valley Glamping

• Secluded, well-equipped yurts on a ten-acre Devon smallholding
• Exmoor National Park half an hour's drive away; beaches 45 minutes
• Kitchen, private toilet, barbecue and firepit for each yurt

City to Country Retreat

• Luxury bell tents on a working farm just outside Toppesfield village
• Heritage railway, vineyard and distillery within five minutes' drive
• Tennis court and bike hire on site; kitchen and barbecue for each tent

Hazel Meadow Camping

• Wild-camping site a five-minute drive from Great Torrington
• Bideford 15 minutes’ drive; Westward Ho! 25 minutes
• Resident animals; free-range eggs and meats to buy; individual firepit

Wardlow Wells Farm

• Woodland site on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park
• Gulliver's Kingdom and Alton Towers theme parks within an hour
• Equestrian centre on site; guests are welcome to bring their horses

Warcombe Farm Camping Park

• Family run park with sea views, and access to South West Coast Path.
• Fishing lake, dog-friendly woodland walk and children's play area.
• Close to beaches, Exmoor National Park and local attractions.

Headgate Farm

• Peaceful farm site 10 minutes' drive from North Molton
• Family-friendly and surfer beaches within a 45-minute drive
• On the edge of the Exmoor National Park for walks and activities

Trewithen Farm Glamping

• Small and peaceful adults-only glampsite on a Cornwall working farm
• Eden Project 45 minutes’ drive; The Lost Gardens of Heligan 55 minutes
• Luxurious and eco-friendly pods with spectacular views to Bodmin Moor

Clarion Lodge Campsite

• Small family-run site five minutes' drive from Menston and Otley
• Half an hour's drive from Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate
• Views over Wharfe Valley and a few minutes from the Yorkshire Dales

Hay Field Camping

• Peaceful and dog-friendly pop-up site in the eastern moors
• A 15-minute drive to Bakewell and Chatsworth House; walks nearby
• Space for barbecues on site; five minutes’ drive to restaurants

Holly Farm

• Peaceful site in West Sussex on the edge of a small village
• In the South Downs National Park; Chichester 35 minutes' drive
• A mile from two local pubs and a village shop

Clay Bank Huts

• Small, quiet glampsite on the edge of North York Moors National Park
• On the Coast to Coast and Cleveland Way walks
• Fitted kitchen and ensuite bathroom in each unit