Campgrounds by the beach in South West England

Ruan High Lanes Campsite

• Well-positioned rural site with access to footpaths and local beaches
• A 10-minute drive from St Mawes; Truro 20 minutes
• Just across the road from a local bakery and garden

Crooked Willows Farm

• Rural site on a working farm 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne Minster
• Bournemouth beach, Poole and the New Forest within a half-hour drive
• On the edge of the Holt Heath National Nature Reserve

Rescorla Retreats

• Farm-based glamping with spectacular views over south Cornwall
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan 15 minutes’ drive; Eden Project 25 minutes
• Off-grid bell tents with hot showers; Pentewan Beach 15 minutes’ drive

Pridden Farm Campsite Certificated Location

• Peaceful farm setting, overlooking private woodland
• Nearby to footpaths, and stunning beaches
• Wild camping

Wadebridge Town Football Club

• Well-maintained site at a community club on the edge of Wadebridge
• North Cornwall beaches 10 minutes' drive: half an hour to Eden Project
• Easy access to A39 and A389; pubs and shops a short walk away

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

The Ruins Campsite

• Quiet grass tent pitches at the foot of Milton Abbey
• Between Hilton and Milton Abbas; 30 minutes' drive from the coast
• Organic dairy farm with local produce for sale

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

Trenethick Farm

• Peaceful wild camping on a Cornish farm near Porthtowan surfing beach
• A 30-minute drive to Newquay, and 50 minutes from the Eden Project
• Simple grass site; pubs, shops and a skatepark in Mount Hawke village

Gear Farm Camping

• Small, family-run site in the Cornish countryside
• A mile and a half from the Helford river; Lizard 20 minutes' drive
• Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Nesta Valley

• An inclusive eco campsite offering luxury glamping accomodation,

The Rock Retreat

• Pop-up glamping near gorgeous North Cornwall surfing beaches
• A 10-minute drive to shops in Rock, 20 minutes to Padstow restaurants
• Luxurious safari tents near a spa, fitness centre, bar and restaurant

Crantock Beach Holiday Park

Crealy Theme Park and Resort

• Family-friendly park on bus routes for Exeter and the Jurassic Coast
• Next to a theme park with over 60 rides and attractions
• Clubhouse serving food, adventure golf course and multi-sports court

Exmoor Camping

Portreath Lighthouse Hill Camping

• Quiet dog-friendly farm site just off the South West Coast Path
• A 20-minute walk from Portreath beach, watersports and amenities
• Refreshing cold shower; drinking water points; barbecues permitted

Knoll Farm Campsite

• Scenic farm site in the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve
• A 10-minute drive to Wareham and 25 minutes to Poole
• Firepit hire and wood/kindling sales, plus yoga classes on request

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

Portland Bill Camping

• Basic coastal site with spectacular sea views
• In a scenic clifftop location between Southwell and Portland Bill
• Direct coast path access and a few minutes' walk from rockpool beaches